KOBE JAPANESE PROGRAM
-Discover Japan-Australia つながり in Kobe!-
Alteration of Kobe Japanese Program 2021 January Session Due to Concern Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) (As of August 2020)
As the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is yet to settle, we are sorry to announce we are no longer able to conduct the Kobe Japanese Program 2021January Session as originally planned. We are currently exploring the possibility of offering an online alternative. We expect to update this page in September as our plans develop.
We thank you for your kind understanding.
The Kobe Japanese Program (KJP) is designed for undergraduate or graduate students with upper elementary Japanese language skills, providing opportunities to study Japanese language and society focusing on the Kobe area and links with Australia. Students will learn to express themselves in Japanese about their field trip experiences and other activities.
Program Brochure / Schedule (PDF)
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Date |
8th - 29th January, 2020 (3 weeks) |
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Capacity |
20 students |
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Eligibility |
□ Students enrolled in partner universities in Australia List of Kobe University partner universities □ Students with upper elementary level of Japanese who just finished Genki 1 level. |
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Program Contents & Hours |
1. Japanese Language (36 contact hours) 24 classes (1.5 hours each) of upper elementary level Japanese 2. Japanese Studies (12 contact hours) 8 classes (1.5 hours each) of area study focusing on studies of Kobe in relation with Australia 3. Field Study (6 contact hours) 4. Other activities |
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Program Schedule Daily Schedule Assessment Criteria Transcript/ Certificate |
Check out our Program Brochure (PDF). |
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Fees |
163,000 JPY-177,000 JPY / ≃2,150-2,300 AUD →Fees Include: Tuition (100,000 JPY) Accommodation & Meals (63,000-77,000 JPY) Course material Cultural and social activities |
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Scholarship Opportunity |
KOBE UNIVERSITY FUND <50,000 JPY> Kobe University is delighted to support partner students with a grant of 50,000 JPY each from the "Kobe University Fund." *Students receiving other scholarships are not eligible. HUMAP SCHOLARSHIP <80,000 JPY> There is a scholarship opportunity from Hyogo prefecture for students studying in the sister state, Western Australia. Students from UWA and Curtin are encouraged to apply by 20 September. Ask for application documents. |
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Accommodation |
Participants can select from 4 types of off-campus student housings located in the Kobe area. Prices include meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays and Saturdays. Please apply in the application form with the order of preference. |
How to apply
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Application Deadline |
Friday, 20 September 2019 |
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Application Documents |
Please send the following application documents by email. 3. Copy of Passport and your student ID card |
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Enquiries/ Apply to |
Kobe University Center for International Education Tel: +81-78-803-5265 Fax: +81-78-803-5289 E-mail: cie-winter@edu.kobe-u.ac.jp |
Important Dates
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Application period begins |
1 Aug, 2019 |
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Application deadline |
20 Sep, 2019 |
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Offer of acceptance |
Late September, 2019 |
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Arrival Date |
6-7 Jan, 2020 |
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Housing check-in |
6-7 Jan, 2020 |
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Payment Due |
8 Jan, 2020 |
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Program starts |
8 Jan, 2020 |
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Program ends |
29 Jan, 2020 |
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Housing check-out |
can stay until 4-5 Feb, 2020 (up to 1 month) |
Enquiries
Kobe University Center for International Education
Tel: +81-78-803-5265 Fax: +81-78-803-5289
E-mail: cie-winter@edu.kobe-u.ac.jp
