Kobe Gakuin University, Private university in Kobe, Japan
Kobe Gakuin University is a private institution in Kobe with three locations that educates around 10,000 students through nine faculties and seven graduate schools. The institution offers programs in fields such as nutrition science, pharmacy, economics, and law while operating several specialized research centers.
The institution began operating in 1966 with a single nutrition science program and 100 students under president Shigeki Mori. Over the following decades, the offering expanded considerably through additional faculties and the establishment of graduate programs.
The main campus includes modern libraries and research facilities used by both students and faculty across different departments. The international orientation shows in daily life through student exchange groups and joint projects with partner institutions.
The admission process for international students requires specific application materials and a processing fee of 35,000 yen, with tuition varying depending on the chosen faculty. The different locations are accessible by public transport, and orientation information about the grounds can be found at the respective campus entrances.
From the main location, you can see the Akashi Strait and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge on clear days, which is especially impressive during morning hours or at sunset. Some departments offer specialized lectures on disaster prevention, a topic of particular relevance in the earthquake-prone Kansai region.
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