Study Abroad destinations
Kobe University of Foreign Studies
Kobe, Japan
Founded in 1946, Kobe City University currently has around 2,000 students.
The city of Kobe is located in central Japan, about 370 miles from Tokyo. It is a major international centre of economic, cultural and academic activity.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
You can see the module options on the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early September to early February
- Semester 2: Late March until early August (approximate dates)
Visit the university website for a full list of academic dates at Kobe City University.
Accommodation, costs and visas
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
There are 2 accommodation options: Manabigaoka College Heights, and Gakuen- Nishi College Heights. Neither are on campus but are either in walking distance or well linked by public transport.
Initial Fee: 60,000 yen.
Students must make a one-time accommodation fee payment for each semester after their arrival to KCUFS. Payments are made in Japanese yen in cash at KCUFS's nearest post office.
Accommodation fee: 285,000 yen per Semester
More details are available on the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies website.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return. You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa.
Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes.
If you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
Funding and costs
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Costs of studying
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
The estimated living cost in Kobe is 80,000 yen per month, not including the accommodation cost.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
You are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance. This is approximately 20,000 JPY per year.
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance). This is approximately 1,000 JPY per year.
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance). This is approximately 1,860 JPY per year.
Study Abroad student ambassadors
To find out more about this university or the study abroad experience, you can contact our student ambassadors below:
- Greg Cadman: greg.cadman@yorksj.ac.uk
