KOBE JAPANESE PROGRAM JANUARY 2027
'Kobe Japanese Program January 2027' is a short-term program designed for students studying Japanese at universities in the Oceania region, with the theme of 'Discover the Kobe Area and Japan-Oceania つながり(link)!'. The focus of the course is Japanese Language and Area Studies, including culture and society, based on the Kobe and Hyogo area and its links with Oceania. Students will learn to express themselves in Japanese about their field trip experiences and other activities.
The program will be held face-to-face, including off-campus activities, from 6th January to 28th January 2027. For more details, please read the brochure [PDF] below.
Program Brochure / Schedule (PDF)
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Date |
6th - 28th January, 2027 (3 weeks) |
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Capacity |
24 students |
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Eligibility |
□ Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in Universities of Australia or New Zealand □ Students with upper elementary level of Japanese who just finished Genki 1 level |
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Program Contents & Contact Hours |
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Program Schedule Daily Schedule Assessment Criteria Transcript/ Certificate |
Check out our Program Brochure (PDF). |
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Fees |
251,200 JPY ≃ 2,211 AUD* →Fees Include: Tuition (100,000 JPY) Including fees for the course material and cultural and social activities Accommodation (151,200 JPY) Including accommodation charges and daily breakfast (*based on late July 2026 exchange rates) |
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Scholarship Opportunity |
KOBE UNIVERSITY FUND <60,000 JPY> You might be eligible to receive a grant of 60,000 JPY from the "Kobe University Fund," available to support our partner students. (The support quota dose NOT cover all the participants.) *Students receiving other scholarships are not eligible. |
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Accommodation |
Participants will be assigned a room in the designated off-campus accommodation. □ Unit Single Room with toilet and bathroom facilities. □ Breakfast is available without extra fee. □ It takes approximately 40-50 minutes from the accommodation to the university. |
How to apply
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Application Deadline |
Sunday, 25th October 2026 |
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Application Procedure |
Access the application form (Google Forms) at the URL below. Fill in the required information and submit the form. |
Important Dates
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Application period begins |
9th September, 2026 |
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Application deadline |
25th October, 2026 |
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Offer of acceptance |
9th November, 2026 |
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Payment Due |
23rd November, 2026 |
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Housing check-in |
5th January, 2027 |
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Program starts |
6th January, 2027 |
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Program ends |
28th January, 2027 |
Enquiries
Kobe University Center for Global Engagement Tel: +81-78-803-5262 E-mail: cie-winter[AT]edu.kobe-u.ac.jp
