English-taught Master’s Course

Master’s Course

(October Admission Only)

* We offer scholarship-based admission. If you are interested in scholarship programs for our master's course, please click here for more information.

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Application Guidelines

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• Master's Application Guidelines (AY 2026)
• Online Application Procedures and Sample Application Form
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Application Period

March 25 - April 8, 2026
*Complete your application via the online application website. Upload all required documents by the deadline. Postal submission is not required at the time of application.
Note that the online application website will become available only after the application period starts.

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Application Documents

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• Research proposal
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of consent

*Before applying for the course, you should obtain consent from your prospective supervisor. If you would like to find your prospective supervisor, please see this page “Teaching Staff”.

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Inquiries

We do not respond to inquiries regarding matters already stated in the application guidelines. Please read all relevant information carefully before contacting us.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Academic Affairs Office
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University
Phone: +81-78-803-7267
Email: gsics-kyomu [at] office.kobe-u.ac.jp (* Please replace [at] with @.)