Master’s Program
The Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) aims to foster talented people capable of playing an active role on the international stage who, through a wide range of activities, will contribute to the development of the international community. Pursuant to this goal, the graduate school education and research promoted by faculty members individually and collectively emphasizes interdisciplinary qualities, expertise, and practicality.
Aiming towards the realization of an international community rooted in mutual understanding and respect for human rights, GSICS promotes the integration of education, research and social contribution. In keeping with this philosophy, we seek the following applicants:
Applicants are sought with the following qualities and abilities:
- Students with an understanding of and interest in international cooperation.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, critical thinking, good judgement, expressiveness, interest, and motivation] - Students with the ability to understand and adapt to different cultures.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, critical thinking, good judgement, expressiveness, interest, and motivation] - Students with the desire and natural aptitude to contribute to international development and the development of the international community.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, initiative, cooperativeness, interest, and motivation]
Basic Policy for the Selection of Students:
To select students in line with the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy for the Master’s Program in the GSICS, the school assesses competence as follows:
The General entrance examinations and Special entrance examinations for working adults assess each applicant’s competence in the following areas: knowledge and skills; critical thinking, good judgement, and expressiveness; initiative and cooperativeness; and interest and motivation.
Doctoral Program
The Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) aims to foster talented people capable of playing an active role on the international stage who, through a wide range of activities, will contribute to the development of the international community. Pursuant to this goal, the graduate school education and research promoted by faculty members individually and collectively emphasizes interdisciplinary qualities, expertise, and practicality.
Aiming towards the realization of an international community rooted in mutual understanding and respect for human rights, GSICS promotes the integration of education, research and social contribution. In keeping with this philosophy, we seek the following applicants:
Applicants are sought with the following qualities and abilities:
- Students with an understanding of and interest in international cooperation.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, critical thinking, good judgement, expressiveness, interest, and motivation] - Students with the ability to understand and adapt to different cultures.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, critical thinking, good judgement, expressiveness, interest, and motivation] - Students with the desire and natural aptitude to contribute to international development and the development of the international community.
[Required competences: knowledge, skills, initiative, cooperativeness, interest, and motivation]
Basic Policy for the Selection of Students:
To select students in line with the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy for the Doctoral Program in the GSICS, the school assesses competence as follows:
The General entrance examinations and Special entrance examinations for working adults assess each applicant'’s competence in the following areas: knowledge and skills; critical thinking, good judgement, and expressiveness; initiative and cooperativeness; and interest and motivation.