Kobe University

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Kobe University is a comprehensive national university renowned for its strong research output across a wide range of disciplines, particularly in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. It is especially recognized for its faculties of Economics, Business Administration, and Law, which have a long and distinguished history. For international students, Kobe University offers numerous exchange programs, a variety of English-taught graduate programs, and robust support services through its Center for International Education, including Japanese language courses and housing assistance. A distinctive characteristic is its stunning main campus nestled on the slopes of Mount Rokko, providing breathtaking views of Kobe city and Osaka Bay, fostering an inspiring academic environment.

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Kobe University (神戸大学, Kōbe daigaku), also known in the Kansai region as Shindai (神大), is a national research university located in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan. The university was established in 1949, but the academic origins of Kobe University trace back to the establishment of Kobe Higher Commercial School in 1902, which was renamed as Kobe University of Commerce in 1929, and Kobe University of Economics in 1940. It comprises 14 graduate schools and 11 undergraduate faculties, and has a total enrollment of about 16,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. International students accounted for 1,179 members of the student body as of 1 May 2021. The university has 3,102 staff members, including professors, associate professors and administrative officials. The university is the only university in Japan to have a faculty dedicated to maritime sciences. It was also the first university to establish a...

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