Message from the President As the president of Kobe University, one of the oldest and leading universities in Japan, let me extend to you a warm welcome. Kobe University was founded in the international city of Kobe in 1902. Since the inception 110 years ago, Kobe University has been vigorously pursuing academic endeavor in the exploration and practice of novel theories under the spirit of integrity, freedom, and cooperation.
We have always been committed to the creation of knowledge, scientific research and technology in a broad range of fields from humanities and human sciences, social sciences, natural sciences to bio-medical sciences. Fostering future leaders who possess rich understanding and communication skills has also been one of our goals.
In the course of our quest for academic excellence, many of our research areas have gained considerable recognition worldwide as the “core research FUKUDA Hideki areas” of Kobe University, and the number is increasing on an ongoing basis. President, Kobe University Most of them are also on the path of becoming a “center of excellence”. In April 2011, we established an Integrated Research Center on Port Island next to the K computer, the high performance computer with exceptional computational ability. The Center, currently housing 10 projects, is expected to develop innovative flagship research and the fostering of human resources with entrepreneurial minds through industry-university-government collaboration. With an increasing number of researchers gathering here from around the world, Kobe University is placing a focus on ways to strengthen ties with international partners for a common value. The two overseas offices, located in the heart of China (Beijing) and the EU (Brussels), play a major role in facilitating such global partnerships.
In regards to education, students are given ample opportunities to obtain advanced expertise and a wealth of knowledge through the ever progressing distinctive education programs. Among the 16,558 students pursuing their studies here, there are 1,132 international students from 77 countries and regions. Many of the alumni, both Japanese and International, are active in a vast array of fields within and outside of Japan.
I extend an invitation to all students, researchers, public and private sectors, as well as to all persons and organizations interested in studying at or collaborating with Kobe University.
Sincerely,
In November 2006, the University established the Kobe University Vision 2015. The Vision represents Kobe University’s commitment to achieve Global Excellence in research, education, its contribution to society, and university management system by the year 2015.
Toward Global Excellence in Research and Education KOBE UNIVERSITY VISION 2015 Kobe University, working in a spirit of integrity, freedom, and cooperation in Kobe University Mission Statement keeping with its open and cosmopolitan culture and environs, is committed to Kobe University, working in a spirit of integrity, freedom, and cooperation in achieving Global Excellence by 2015. keeping with its open and cosmopolitan culture and environs, aims to contribute to Excellence in Research the global community through the creation of knowledge founded on universal Kobe University strives to achieve continuing international recognition as an values and the fostering of rich understanding and strong leadership skills. institution for its outstanding work in designated core research areas founded on traditional disciplines and incorporating newly created inter-disciplinary initiatives. Excellence in Education Kobe University, in keeping with its Charter on Education and through its outstanding educational program, strives to achieve international recognition as an institution of higher learning, fostering individuals with deep insight, global perspective, rich understanding and strong leadership skills. Excellence in its Contribution to Society Kobe University strives to achieve local and international recognition for its contribution to society through the dissemination of research findings, provision of highly qualified human resources working globally in a wide range of fields, and the promotion of advanced medical and therapeutic technology. Excellence in University Management Kobe University strives, through the realization of the Kobe University Vision 2015, to ensure that all members of the university community have opportunities for self-fulfillment and to respond to the expectations of its stakeholders.
Kobe University Vision 2015 will be realized through the following three phases. Phase I: Change (2006-2009), Phase II: Challenge (2010-2012), Phase III: Excel (2013-2015). Global Excellence will be accomplished through the achievement of specific goals for each phase. For more details of the Vision, please visit our web site. (http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/about-kobe-university/mission-vision/index.htm)
1 110 Years of History 03
Feature Story 04 Organization Chart for Education and Research Integrated Research Center 05
Distinctive Education and Research Programs 06
Letters/Humanities 07
Intercultural Studies 09
Human Development / Human Development and Environment 11
Law 13
Economics 15
Business Administration 17
Science 19
Medicine 21
Health Sciences 23
Engineering 25
System Informatics 27
Agriculture / Agricultural Science 29
Maritime Sciences 31
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 33
Organization of Advanced Science and Technology 35
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 37
University Libraries 38
University Hospital 39
Institute for Promotion of Higher Education (College of General Education) & Common-use Facilities 40
Common-use Facilities 41
Medical Center for Student Health & International Residence 43
EU Institute in Japan, Kansai 44
Overseas Offices 45
International Activities 46
Statistics 47
Academic Exchange Agreements 49
Access 53
2 110 Years of History 110 Years of History
110th Anniversary Ceremony On 15 May 2012, Kobe University celebrated the 110th anniversary of its foundation. The ceremony was attended by over 600 guests from various industries and universities including alumni and professors emeriti. Congratulatory addresses and commemorative lectures were presented by academics, Nobel Laureates and offi cials from the government and industry. A video message arrived from Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council, stating his hopes in seeing an even more accelerated pursuit of academic exchanges with European universities and institutes under Kobe University’s leadership.
The current and former presidents of Kobe University From right, President FUKUDA Hideki, former president NIINO Kojiro, former president NOGAMI Tomoyuki
Special Guests (From left: Mr. TOKIWA Yutaka, Deputy Director-General of MEXT; Governor IDO Toshizo of Hyogo Pref.; Prof. KOBAYASHI Makoto, recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics; Mr. Rudie Filon, Counsellor, Head of Press and Cultural Affairs of the Delegation of the European Union Video message from the President of the European Council to Japan; and Mr. NAKAMURA Saburo Deputy Mayor of Kobe City)
Special lecture by Mr. MIKITANI Hiroshi, Nobel laureates (Left: Prof. KOBAYASHI Makoto, Special lecture by Prof. Luc Montagnier, recipient of the CEO of Rakuten Inc. right: Prof. Luc Montagnier) 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
3 Feature Story Feature Story
Congratulations on the 110th Anniversary of Kobe University
Dr. SOUMA Yoshie Special Advisor to the President Kobe University
The anniversary ceremony was a heartwarming event for me. I am awarded to Dr. Marie Curie. The 23 recipients represented 16 grateful to have had a chance to share such a happy moment with countries, including the 2009 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry teachers and schoolmates from the old days. Looking back on the from Israel, Dr. Ada E. Yonath, H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol ten years since the centennial, the major change in my opinion is of Thailand, and to my greatest surprise, me representing Japan. It the greater recognition of gender equality on campus. I was asked was indeed a great honor to be ranked among the greatest women to return to Kobe University in 2007 to be a special adviser to the in chemistry from around the world. President for the promotion of gender equality. The same year, Kobe University Gender Equality Offi ce was established under the Although winning awards is not the goal of research, I hope it gives leadership of Professor HOUNOKI Kaoru. Since then, the Offi ce has aspiring women researchers the momentum they need to pursue actively supported female researcher appointments by promoting a career in their fi eld of research. In the years to come, I sincerely Positive Action programs with an aim to “increase the number of hope that more female researchers will be playing important roles female faculty employed to 30%.” at Kobe University in furthering its recognition as a fi rst-class academic and research institution in the world. The promotion of female scientists in Japan has been nationally advocated under a government initiative since 2006. International societies have also been encouraging female scientists by publicly recognizing their achievements and presenting them with such award as the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science. Among the awards given last year was the Distinguished Women in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Award given to 23 women from around the world by the International Union of Pure Dr. SOUMA received her B.Sc. from Kobe and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The award was given as part University in 1965 and a Ph.D. from Kyoto of the United Nations’ International Year of Chemistry 2011, to University in 1977. She is the recipient of the 1986 Saruhashi Award and various commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry science related awards since then.
Ms. Shirin Nezammafi Graduate School of Science and Technology, 2006
On the day of the announcement of the “Bungakukai New Author’s Kobe University is more than a place for just academic Prize” in 2009, I left work on time & headed to Kobe, just to be in achievements to me. It is a place of warm support, lifetime my favorite professor’s offi ce at Kobe University. Regardless of the encounters & extended future possibilities. I am honored to be result, I wanted to hear it there, in that particular room which I had among one of the many graduates. spent so much time during my university days and had so many And I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the fond memories of. University on its 110th anniversary and wish for many more years of prosperous achievements to come! As a child I always wanted to become a writer someday. But it was more like a day dream. Even though it is not fully realized yet, but I came close to having it set as my aim and moving forward to its realization by fi nding support & understanding in Kobe University. Ever since graduation, I have visited Kobe University on several occasions. I was given the privilege to speak to the audience during the Home Coming Day ceremony in 2007, by then I had just written Ms. Nezammafi graduated from the Graduate School of Science and one story which almost no one knew of. Later on I had the honor of Technology in 2006 and is working for a giving the commemorative speech to the freshmen on the entrance Japanese electronics fi rm in Dubai. She made her novelist debut in 2007 and won ceremony of Kobe University this year. Having been in the same the New Author’s Prize in 2009. She has place as the audience only 12 years back, this was what I wouldn’t been shortlisted twice for the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, which is awarded to have even imagined in my wildest dreams. I was totally moved by the best serious literary story written in the University’s decision. Japanese in a newspaper or magazine.
4 Integrated Research Center Integrated Research Center Integrated
Kobe University Integrated Research Center (KUIRC) was founded hopes to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of in April, 2011 with a specifi c purpose of promoting interdisciplinary science. To facilitate this, a Convention Hall of KUIRC opened in research which covers not only the natural sciences but humanities April, 2012. It seats 350 persons and will be used for international and human sciences, social sciences and bio-medical sciences. academic conferences, symposia, and lectures. An important mission of KUIRC is the promotion of collaboration with other research institutes, universities and industry to elevate the level of research activities at Kobe University. By effectively promoting industry-university-government collaboration with off campus organizations such as RIKEN, which owns the high performance computer “K”, and university-university collaboration, KUIRC will become the core of research in the Port Island area.
For the purpose of advancing academic research, a total of ten projects, in various subject areas ranging from molecular science to planetary science, are conducting research activities at KUIRC.The promotion of these projects is aimed at the activation of the most advanced interdisciplinary researches at Kobe University, and by disseminating the research fi ndings to the world; Kobe University
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/kuirc/index.html
Research Projects which started in 2011 Research Projects which started in 2012
Integrated Bio-refi nery Research Project Peta-Scale Simulation Education Project
[ Research Leader: KONDO Akihiko ] [ Research Leader: KAYA Nobuyuki ] A major mission of the Graduate School of System Informatics is Research Project for Membrane Technology the fostering of students in the active use of peta-scale simulation, as represented by “K computer,” and to have them contribute to the [ Research Leader: MATSUYAMA Hideto ] advancement and the creation of research outcomes at the highest level worldwide. Large-scale simulation and high-effi ciency parallel calculations depend greatly on the performance of CPU and the Kobe university Space Development Project hardware architecture of computers. Therefore, fi ne tuning a single rack of “K computer” can be a very useful tool to develop advanced [ Research Leader: KAYA Nobuyuki ] programs toward full utilization of “K computer”.
Research Project for Structure Based Drug Discovery Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS) [ Research Leader: KUREBAYASHI Yoichi ] Joint Research Project 1. Large-Scale Data Visualization Using π-CAVE International Research Project on Health Science and Technology [ Research Leader: KAGEYAMA Akira ] [ Research Leader: LUO Zhiwei ] This project aims at the development of a multimodal visualization technology, using π-CAVE, a three-dimensional visualization system developed by Kobe University, to analyze and understand the Research Project on Computational Science and characteristic phenomena on the basis of output data from large- Computer Engineering scale computer simulations executed by “K Computer”.
[ Research Leader: TEN-NO Seiichiro ] 2. Development of Massively-Parallel Eigenvalue Computation Library [ Research Leader: YAMAMOTO Yuusaku ] Kobe Education Project on Computational Science and Engineering Computation of eigenvalues of matrices is one of the important [ Research Leader: KAYA Nobuyuki ] types of matrix computations required in various fi elds of scientifi c and technological computations such as structural analyses, quantum chemistry computations, and statistical computations. In Center for Planetary Science this joint research, a library will be developed whereby eigenvalues can be computed at ultra-high speed by utilizing several tens of [ Research Leader: NAKAGAWA Yoshitsugu ] thousands of cores, with small-scale problems as the main targets.
5 Distinctive Education and Research Programs
Humanities and Human Development and Research Programs Distinctive Education Institutional Program for Young Training Program for Young East Asian Researchers in Humanities Graduate School of Humanities [2009] Researcher Overseas Visits through Transnational Platform Research into the World-Wide Development of the Studies on Japanese Japan Studies Based on International Subculture-academic cultivation and strategic dissemination of the Graduate School of Humanities [2010] Collaboration research outcome-
Interdisciplinary Program between Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School of Humanities/ International Training Program for Young Multilateral Education and Research Program for a Symbiosis Society in Graduate School of International Researchers East Asia Cooperation Studies [2010]
Social Sciences Re-Inventing Japan Project “CAMPUS Graduate School of International Program for Careers on Risk Management Experts in East Asia Asia” Support for Forming a Core Center Cooperation Studies [2011]
Natural Sciences Creation of Innovation Centers for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Innovative Bioproduction Kobe Graduate School of Engineering [2009] Areas Training and networking young researchers through investigation of Graduate School of Science [2010] Young Researcher Overseas Visits space-time structure in the ATLAS experiment Program for Vitalizing Brain Circulation A study on universal communication based on intention recognition of Research Center for Urban Safety and able-bodied and challenged persons Security [2010] Program to construct a human resource Fostering advanced engineers in calculation science for the advance- Graduate School of System Informatics base for the revitalization of the local ment of the industry [2011] community
Bio/Medical Science Program to construct a human resource base for the revitalization of the local Comprehensive base for the fostering of paramedical staff by doctors Graduate School of Medicine [2011] community Fostering young researchers capable of Training Program for the Future Leaders of Innovative Study in Graduate School of Medicine [2011] creating innovation Biomedical Science Promotion Plan for the Platform of Human - Seven University Joint Project- Plan for Creation of Leading-Edge Graduate School of Medicine [2012] Resource Development for Cancer Educational Platform for Oncology A medical professional fostering program for an area between the Sanin 3 other university hospitals [2008] Region and the Hanshin District A medical professional fostering program in collaboration with magnet 5 other university hospitals [2008] hospitals A medical professional fostering program with a core education that 8 other university hospitals [2008] leads to lifetime learning Fostering of Highly Skilled Medical A comprehensive medical professional fostering program originating in 22 other university hospitals [2008] Professionals through University Hospitals a regional city Collaborations A professional fostering program for the old Hizen Province originating in Dejima University Hospital in collaboration with 8 other university hospitals [2008] -Fostering medical professionals who possess a rich sense of the region and the world- A medical professional and clinical researcher fostering program through 28 other university hospitals [2008] multipolar type cooperation A medical bridge between Shikoku and Honshu to foster skilled medical professionals-With an aim of fostering the next generation doctors who 5 other university hospitals [2009] will remain in the region to become community healthcare leaders- Establish a system of career development Career System-Kobe REED (Refl ective Educative Development) Plan- Kobe University Hospital [2011] for nurse
Others Program for Promoting Self-Sustained Initiative for facilitating self-supported collaboration among university, Center for Collaborative Research and Management of Industry-Academia- industry and government, via strategic and effi cient operation Technology Development [2009] Government Collaboration in Universities Project to accelerate reforming the system The Gender Equality Offi ce Revolution! Female Researcher Training ‘Kobe Style’ to foster female researchers [adopted in 2010] Research and development of the curriculum and the teaching method Research and Development School Kindergarten atached to Kobe which ensures smooth transfer between kindergarten and primary System University [2011] school.
6 Letters/Humanities
aculty of Letters However, it is during times like this when The Faculty of Letters explores the Faculty must stand by its main theme Fthe fi eld of humanities. The study of “humanities” to ceaselessly explore the of humanities is to inquire into cultural fundamentals of humans and to be engaged frameworks that mankind has created, in the creation of new values toward the and ponder their meanings by going back next century. to their roots. What is human being? How has mankind shaped its long history? How The Faculty has one department have humans exercised their imaginative (Department of Humanities) consisting of abilities to create literature and arts? What fi ve principal research divisions, which are really are human cognitive mechanisms and further divided into fi fteen areas. During languages, which are essential for human the fi rst year of the undergraduate course, cultures? How has mankind created its the students can take a wide variety of societies and its various related spaces? introductory classes. After the fi rst year, Questions such as these are the central they move on to study their major subjects. themes in the fi eld of humanities. There is an outstanding student-to- teacher ratio at the Faculty; the number In recent years, the world is undergoing of students in each undergraduate level is signifi cant changes due to globalization approximately 100, and 60 faculty members and information-technology revolution. are assigned to teach them.
raduate School of Humanities The fi ve-year curriculum (two years Gfor Master’s and 3 years for Doctoral) of the Graduate School is designed to Associate be consistent and systematic to enable Professor its students more in-depth research and study in their fi elds, as well as to achieve innovative results in their research fi elds. SHIRATORI Yoshihiko Practical courses are offered in both the Socio-Cultural Studies Master’s and Doctoral Programs to cultivate students who are capable of recognizing aculty of Letters will be initiating the social signifi cance of the humanities F the Kobe-Oxford Japanese Studies Program in October 2012. This program and returning the benefi ts of humanities enables all twelve 2nd-year undergraduate research to society. students in the Program of Japanese Studies in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the The Graduate School consists of two University of Oxford, to study at Kobe departments: “Human Cultural Studies” University for one year. They will take not only an intensive Japanese language course but specialized courses in humanities offered by the Faculty to deepen their understanding of the Japanese culture and improve their Japanese language skills. Although we have accepted a number of international students individually in the past, this will be the fi rst time we accept a group of students at an institutional level. We hope this program will be a good stimulus for all students studying here. Moreover, as an extension of this relationship, we will also begin a mutual student exchange with Oxford’s Hertford College. These are some of our continuing efforts to further promote international exchange.
7 International Student Letters/Humanities
Tijana Pljeskonjic Republic of Serbia hen I fi rst came to Kobe W University as an undergraduate student participating in a one year course at the International Student Center, I instantly fell in love with the city and its atmosphere. University campus offers everything a student could want: magnifi cent view of the sea, fresh mountain air, multicultural environment, variety of classes/events and above all, good food! During my Master and Doctoral course at the Graduate School of Humanities, I was able not only to accumulate multidisciplinary knowledge, but also invaluable life experiences through and “Human Social Dynamics”. “Human “Human Social Dynamics” consists of three everyday life. What I particularly Cultural Studies” focuses on its principles, divisions of “History”, “Cognitive Studies”, like about this graduate school is by studying the classical literature related and “Socio-Cultural Studies”. Each of the that both students and professors are to humans and societies accumulated divisions is divided into multiple areas very friendly, communicative and by mankind. This department also aims of research and education. Through this open for discussions, which results to foster human resources who have the system, students can do a more detailed in good relationship among students ability to investigate the signifi cance of each research into the areas of their expertise. majoring in different fi elds. I would also cultural phenomenon to the contemporary recommend Kobe University to those who intend to do job hunting in Japan, society. “Human Social Dynamics” focuses as Career Center and International on the development of students’ abilities Student Center offer rich support to for the dynamic analysis of societies and overseas students. cultures, based on research of classics. This process will enable students to contribute to the creation of new social norms and cultures.
“Human Cultural Studies” encompasses two divisions: “Philosophy” and “Literature”.
Doctoral Program (three years) and Undergraduate Program Master’s Program (two years)
Department Divisions Areas Departments Divisions Research Areas Philosophy •Philosophy •Philosophy •Ethics •Japanese Language and Literature Human Cultural Philosophy •Japanese Language and Literature •Chinese Language and Literature Studies Literature •Chinese and Korean Literature Literature •British and American Literature •British and American Literature •German Literature •European Literature •French Literature •Japanese History •Japanese History Humanities History •Asian History •Asian History •European and American History •European and American History History •Psychology •Psychology Human Social •Linguistics Cognitive Studies Cognitive Studies •Linguistics Dynamics •Art Theory •Art Theory Socio-Cultural Studies •Sociology •Sociology •Art History Social Culture •Art History •Geography •Geography •Cultural Resources
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8 Intercultural Studies
aculty of Intercultural Studies In the new century characterized by Fsignifi cant globalization of economy, information, and culture, the major issue for human society is cooperation and coexistence of multi-ethnic communities and different cultures. The educational principle of the Faculty of Intercultural Studies is to enhance foreign language ability as well as information processing capabilities and an understanding of intercultural issues. In line with this, the undergraduate program has a department with 4 academic areas, which enables students to study theories and methodologies in the fi eld of culture and society, information and communication, and international and regional studies. Students are encouraged to probe further One of the distinctive features of the The Graduate School of Intercultural into these areas through free exchanges of Faculty is that it has concluded academic Studies has been organized into two main opinions with the teaching staff. exchange agreements with many overseas departments. The Department of Cultural universities. Students have ample Interaction fosters interdisciplinary studies opportunities to study abroad to acquire a of intercultural relations based on the study good understanding of various cultures and of regional cultures, and the Department communities. of Culture and Globalization conducts a broad range of research into languages and raduate School of cultures in the age of globalization. Intercultural Studies GThe Graduate School of Intercultural The Department of Cultural Interaction Associate Professor Studies is committed to opening new consists of two divisions. The Division of frontiers of cultural studies by focusing Area Studies carries out research on various on the coexistence of diverse cultures, regions, societies and cultures, while the and by establishing a new paradigm for Division of Intercultural Communication IKEGAMI Hiroko understanding human culture. explores multiple dimensions of cross- Culture and Globalization cultural contact, confl ict, and exchange. The s a specialist of post-1945 art and department aims to: A the globalization of art scene, I offer courses on various topics such as cross- (1) understand the cultures of various cultural encounters in modern art and regions of the world; relationship between popular culture and (2) comprehend intercultural relationships advanced art in contemporary society. and exchanges; and, Since joining this school in 2010, I have (3) cultivate intercultural communication constantly been inspired and impressed by our faculty members’ commitment skills. to teaching and advising, as well as their diverse research fi eld and the vast geographical range it covers. Our school is known for its quality exchange program as well. We have currently 28 inter-faculty and 17 inter-university exchange agreements, as well as two double degree programs. As a member of international exchange committee, I always welcome students from abroad and encourage my students to study abroad not just to deepen their knowledge but also to develop an eye to look at their own culture from an outsider’s viewpoint.
9 International Student
Gabriel Álvarez Martínez Intercultural Studies Spain arrived in Kobe as a research student I a year and a half ago. During this time, I attended different lectures as an auditor and I got ready for my entrance exam. It was really easy to settle in, since I have always had the support of my professors and, especially, my senpai and classmates. Now I am in the fi rst year of the master’s course in Linguistic and Communication Studies, and I have found the seminars and lectures to be really interesting and inspirational. As we could expect from a university in The Department of Culture and foreign language pedagogy and aims to a city open to the world like Kobe, there Globalization, on the other hand, consists of foster outstanding professionals in the fi eld. is quite an international atmosphere in four divisions. The Division of Contemporary The Advanced Communication Division the Graduate School of Intercultural Culture and Society conducts study of is a joint research group with Advanced Studies, especially with many foreign contemporary societies and cultures Telecommunications Research Institute students from other Asian countries. against the backdrop of faltering modern International (ATR). Through this research, I am sure that this will be a very Western principles. The Division of the department seeks to; valuable and uplifting experience, both Human Communication and Information (1) determine the cultural changes caused for my career as a researcher and as a Science explores verbal and non-verbal by globalization; professional translator. communication, and issues related to (2) develop advanced methods of global the use of a diverse range of information communication; and media. The Second Language Education (3) design second language education Division promotes advanced research into systems for the globalization age.
Master’s Program Doctoral Program Undergraduate Program (Two-Year Program) (Three-year program after the Master’s Degree Program) Department Divisions Departments Divisions Departments Divisions
Cultural •Area Studies Cultural •Area Studies Interaction •Intercultural Communication Interaction •Intercultural Communication •Human Communication and Information Science Intercultural •Contemporary Culture and Society •Contemporary Culture and Society Studies •Contemporary Culture and Society •Human Communication and •Intercultural Communication Studies Culture and •Human Communication and Culture and Information Science •Area Studies Globalization Information Science Globalization •Second Language Education •Second Language Education •Advanced Communication (Joint Research Group)
1-2-1 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 881-1212 E-mail: gicls-kyomugakusei@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp Address http://web.cla.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
10 Human Development /Human Development and Environment
n the 21st century, it is evident that we will continue to see the advancement of I scientifi c technology, computerization, and globalization, contributing toward further development of mankind. At the same time, we face grim prospects in issues that threaten our survival, such as ethnic confl icts, clash of values, uneven distribution of knowledge and wealth, distraction of natural environment, and energy depletion. In the constantly fl uctuating world, the reshaping of the 20th century style social system, the environment preservation, and the capacity building of people to carry out these tasks will become more and more important. It is essential to enhance not only the experts’ but also the general public’s information/ science literacy and communication skills, in order to create a sustainable society
that allows us to maintain our humanity. “Human and Community Development,” Japan faces such pressing issues as rapid which will be developed in cooperation Associate computerization, globalization of society with the various stakeholders, including the Professor and economy, declining population, and the local communities, the governments, the depletion of energy and environment. It is corporations, and the general public, is the vital for us to foster people who are capable close bonding of “Human Development” MASUMOTO Kouhei of tackling these issues and to create a civil and “Creation of Civil Society”. With Behavioral Adaptation, society that will provide the base for them. the aim of supporting a more people- Experimental Psychology of Aging oriented society in cooperation with the opulation aging is a common issue in In order to explore resolutions to these stakeholders, the new fi eld encompasses P the developed countries and concerns issues, the Graduate School of Human a range of research undertakings, which are growing for the affect aging has on Development and Environment and the fundamentally and practically explore the people. Among those nations, Japan Faculty of Human Development will pursue human development processes, as well displays an exceptionally high rate of aging the creation of an innovative academic fi eld as the environment that supports human at 23.1% and requires an adjustment of of “Human and Community Development”. development. not only medical care and welfare but also important issues for the elderly including technology, living environment and recreation. I am doing research on the psychological aspect of aging; especially the study of memory or how aging can cause changes in a person’s cognitive function. Moreover, I am conducting multifaceted study within the Faculty of Human Development through collaboration with groups working on sociology and physiology. Aging is something that we cannot ignore or avoid. Come join me in the research of the relationship between the psychological aspect and the inevitable phenomenon of aging.
11 International Student To be more specifi c, we will pursue ways of “Psychological Counseling Center”, to resolve the following issues through “Action Research Center for Human and interdisciplinary approaches: safer local Community Development”, “Science community to raise children, more self- Shop”, and “Center for Enhancing Social reliance support for children and youth, Contribution”. Olga Butakova more opportunities for adults and elderly Ukraine people to continue learning and enhance ducation Programs /Human Development and Environment Human Development am studying in the Master’s Program their lives; better multicultural symbiosis, To achieve our goals and foster I at Graduate School of Human closely tied into the disabled, foreigners, Ehighly specialized professionals, Development and Environment. My and gender issues; the recreation of a value the Graduate School established fi ve major is Japanese children’s literature. system for the survival and development of departments, all with a Doctoral Degree Although Japanese literature is well humankind; the creation of a sustainable Program (three-year program for those known and studied abroad, Japanese society; and conservation of the global who hold Master’s Degrees) corresponding children’s literature is virtually unknown environment. To achieve these objectives, to each department, and 14 Master’s outside Japan. My research focuses we will utilize the Faculty and Graduate Degree Program (two-year program). The on modern children’s literature which School’s attached facility “Institute of Faculty of Human Development offers 15 targets both various social problems Human Development Support”, consisting Undergraduate Degree Programs, as well. that children face in modern Japanese society, and private problems that children have to deal with, as they mature and learn about the world they leave in. In the future, I would like to translate Japanese children’s books and introduce them to the readers in my country. Japanese children’s literature is not a very common fi eld of studies and I think, I was really lucky to have an opportunity to study it in Kobe University. Kobe University provides all necessary environment for research activities and a big support for foreign students in our everyday lives.
Undergraduate Program Research Areas Covered by the Graduate School
Departments Divisions Departments Divisions •Developmental Psychology Psychological Development •Psychological Development Human Development and •Child Development and Health Promotion •Health Promotion and Education Education •Elementary Education •Science of Education •Science of Education Education and Learning •Child Development •Health Promotion and Education •Support for Human Development Human Behavior •Behavioral Development •Sport Sciences •Sport Sciences Human Behavior •Behavioral Development •Expressive Culture •Expressive Culture Human Expression •Expression-Creation Human Expression •Clinical KANSEI-Expression •Expression - Creation •Social Environment •Natural Environmental Science Human Environmental •Living Environment •Mathematics and Informatics Human Environmental Science •Natural Environmental Science •Living Environment Science •Mathematics and Informatics •Social Environment (Across Divisions) •Support for Human Development •Advanced Human Environmental Science (Adjunct)
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12 Law
he Graduate School of Law (GSL)/ the Japanese legal, academic, industry, Faculty of Law (FL) was established and public sectors. Furthermore, through T in May 1949 with the legal studies its alumni program, former students - many section of the former Kobe University of whom are actively pursuing professional Commerce (Kobe University of Economics) careers on the international stage - also at its foundation. Sparing no effort in its continue to maintain strong ties with the quest to become a leading institution of school. higher learning in the fi eld of legal and political studies, the GSL/FL has been successful in becoming a reputable academic center that is ranked nationally. Located on the foothills of the lush green Rokko Mountains, the campus provides a spectacular view of the city and port of Kobe, providing a serene and ideal environment for the pursuit of academic aculty of Law (FL) studies. Supported by a long and rich The Faculty of Law (FL) is one of the tradition, the GSL/FL has strong links with Flargest educational and research institutions for legal studies and politics in Japan, with 65 faculty members including 1 non-Japanese scholars. FL provides comprehensive education to students who are planning to enter legal professions, become public administrators or diplomats, and specialists in the private sector. Professor
SEKINE Yuki Social Security Law obe University’s Graduate School of K Law (and Faculty of Law), in addition to being one of the very best national institutions for Research and Education in Law and Politics, is also widely known to be exceptionally active internationally, developing joint research programmes and concluding exchange programmes for students with wide-ranging and prominent academic institutions around the world. In the spirit of Kobe University as a whole, our Faculty aims at fostering an open and cosmopolitan environment by actively welcoming visitors from abroad, also providing frequent and varied lectures and conferences given by personalities from businesses, administration and diplomacy. I personally have an international background myself, being born, raised, and having undergone most of my education abroad, which is why I have been particularly sensitive and enjoying this culture ever since joining this institution in 2004, and am looking forward to continuing to share it with every student in the future.
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John Graham Canada tudying at Kobe University has, so far, been a fantastic opportunity
S Law to learn and grow academically. The structure of the degree programs in the Graduate School of Law offers aspiring students not only the opportunity to study with leading scholars in the social sciences and law fi elds, but also a bridge to the raduate School of Law (GSL) three-year program leading to the doctoral wider academic community. My supervising professor has provided The Graduate School of Law (GSL) degree. me with valuable guidance in how to is comprised of three divisions: In 2003, GSL/FL was given the distinct G approach and structure my research Professional Legal Studies (“School of honor of becoming a site for the prestigious so far, and I am looking forward to Law”), Academic Legal Studies, and Center of Excellence academic research continue to develop my knowledge Political Science. The “School of Law” program. Furthermore, in 2004, the in the coming years ahead. Aside provides a two-year course for students GSL/FL successfully inaugurated the from being an outstanding academic with a required degree of legal background aforementioned “School of Law”, with the milieu, Kobe University’s idyllic setting and a three-year course for students with no fi rst class of students completing their at the foothills of Mount Rokko legal background. The latter two divisions degree in 2006. In this way, the GSL/ imparts a sense of aesthetic grandeur provide a fi ve-year graduate program FL is seriously committed to its mission commensurate with its status as a consisting of a two-year program leading of continuously striving for the pursuit of leading Japanese university. Studying here has truly been an unforgettable to the master’s degree program and a academic excellence. experience!
Undergraduate Program Professional Degree Program
Department Divisions Department Divisions
•Theory and History of Law Professional Legal Studies •Professional Transaction Law •Professional Public Law •Advanced Legal Areas •Sociology of Law •Public Law •Criminal Law •Civil Law Doctoral Programs Law (includes politics) •Commercial Law Departments Divisions •Social Law •International Law Academic Legal Studies •Academic Transaction Law •Academic Public Law •Theory and History of Law •International Relations •Political Theory •Political Process Political Science •Political Theory •International Policy Analysis •Analysis of Contemporary Politics
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 881-1212 E-mail: law-kyomu-gakubu@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp Address http://www.law.kobe-u.ac.jp/
14 Economics
he Faculty of Economics has The Graduate School of Economics, octoral Program its origin in the Kobe Higher founded in 1953, is one of the oldest This is a fi ve-year program aimed at T Commercial School, established in graduate schools at Kobe University. The Dtraining future researchers who will 1902. It is one of Japan’s oldest and the School offers three courses: a fi ve-year work at universities and research institutes. most prestigious educational institutes doctoral program to train future researchers, In the fi rst two years, students are required in economics. There are more than fi fty a master’s program to train future business to take at least 30 credits by attending faculty members who together provide a professionals with expertise in economics, lectures and research seminars to obtain systematic and comprehensive education and master’s and doctoral programs for a master’s degree. In the following three in eight relevant areas of economics. working persons. years, they receive advice from supervisors as doctoral candidates in order to complete The undergraduate curriculum consists of their dissertations. Students are expected liberal arts, foreign languages, and basic to contribute to academic societies and and specialized subjects in economics. In professional journals in economics. The addition, several advanced courses are doctoral degree is awarded to those who available to students who plan to study can act as independent researchers with economics at the graduate school level excellent research ability and extensive after the four-year undergraduate program. knowledge. Many graduates of our Faculty are working as business leaders and prominent professionals in various fi elds.
Associate Professor
KOBAYASHI Teruyoshi Theoretical Analysis y current research interest is the M application of network theory to fi nancial system stability. Since the late 90’s, networks have been extensively studied in various fi elds of natural science and social science, such as ecology, epidemiology, sociology, and etc. Recently, economists also started to investigate various economic phenomena from the point of view of network theory. For instance, central bank economists examine the topology of interbank markets and then try to construct an early warning system that alerts us to the risk of fi nancial turmoil. I currently explore a model of fi nancial systems that could enable us to quantitatively examine how big is “too big to fail”. This line of research is quite important because we should avoid further use of government spending to rescue “big” fi nancial institutions. Our future needs economics.
15 International Student aster’s Program to those who wish to acquire a specialized We offer three different master’s knowledge of economics and work with Mprogram: a general research expertise in economics after graduation. program, a skill-up program, and a Students who successfully complete the recurrent education program. In the general master’s program may enter the doctoral Lentle Dana Nijs research program, students are awarded a program for working professionals. Kingdom of Belgium master’s degree in economics after taking Under the international cooperative obe University is a great place the required 30 credits and submitting a agreement, we offer a Double degree K to broaden your horizon. As a master’s thesis. The skill-up program, which program; Master of Economics and Master Double Degree Student, I am currently started in 2005, aims to train students of Japanese Studies. Students enrolled in studying for a Master’s Degree in in the advanced econometric skills used a graduate course of Japanese Studies at Economics at Kobe University next Economics widely in economics. Students are awarded a partner university who passed a special to a degree in Japanese Studies at the a certifi cate of completion as well as a entrance examination, are admitted as a Catholic University of Leuven. This master’s degree after they complete the regular student at the Graduate School of combination gives language students required lectures and writing a joint thesis Economics. like me a chance to learn Economics in collaboration with other students. The on a graduate level. The program is relatively new, but I must say the recurrent education program, which started organization is impeccable. In my in 2008, is for working persons who wish opinion, there is no more effective to have a chance of lifelong learning and way to learn a language, in this case to obtain a master’s degree. We also offer Japanese, than to be immersed in a a master’s program for working persons, culture that speaks the language. I’m which started in 1999. This program, which constantly surrounded by Japanese holds classes on weeknights as well as on on a daily basis and am hearing it in Saturdays, makes it possible for students to the proper cultural context. Being obtain a master’s degree by only attending immersed in an entirely new cultural lectures and seminars on Saturdays. The setting has provided me with an aim is to give an educational opportunity opportunity to discover new abilities and it has certainly expanded my worldview.
Undergraduate Program Doctoral Program (fi ve years) and Master’s Program (two years)
Department Divisions Department Divisions
•Economic Theory •Theoretical Analysis •Economic History •Historical Analysis •Econometrics and Related Studies •Statistics and Econometric Analysis •Technological and Environmental Analysis •Technological and Environmental Analysis Economics Economics •Industrial and Social Policy •Industrial and Social Policy •Monetary and Public Policy •Monetary and Public policy •International Economics: Theory and Policy •International Economic Policy •Comparative Economic Systems and Policy •Comparative Economic Policy
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 881-1212 E-mail: econ-kyomu@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp Address http://www.econ.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/
16 Business Administration
he predecessor of the School of Business Administration, Kobe T University, was founded in 1902 as one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutes in Japan, with an aim to create leaders for the new industrial society. In 1949, it was reorganized into Kobe University with six academic units, one being the School of Business Administration. Kobe University is the fi rst university in Japanese history to have a School with the name of “Business Administration.” The School is proud to be the birthplace of the business administration studies in Japan, and has enjoyed excellent reputation both from business and academic communities. The founding philosophy of Kobe University is the fusion of academic insight and ndergraduate Program complete a doctor thesis research of the practical wisdom. Linking theories with The undergraduate curriculum highest standard. In their fi rst two years at practices is recognized as the most crucial Uconsists of three areas: management, the graduate school, each student selects, in the academic programs. accounting, and commerce. The under the supervision of his/her advisor, educational goal is to cultivate young coursework from nine core and three leaders for business and professional research methodology courses in order to societies by equipping them with develop research skills. After taking the practical knowledge based upon strong required credits and successfully defending social science disciplines. Development a master’s thesis, students are awarded of academic leaders, in collaboration a master’s degree. In the following three with the Graduate School of Business years, students concentrate on writing a Administration, is the area on which the Ph.D. thesis keeping in close discussion Professor School places great emphasis. with his/her Ph.D. dissertation committee members and are expected to contribute to Ph.D. Program research communities. To be a scholar, one needs an advanced KAMBAYASHI Norio and special training. Kobe University MBA Program Human Resource Management has one of the most respected graduate In 1989, the School established the MBA ntegration of theory and practice” schools of business administration in program for practicing managers and “I is the fundamental principle of Japan. Ph.D. is awarded to those who fulfi ll professionals in response to the needs of our Graduate School. This principle is coursework requirements with excellent industrial community. It was the fi rst MBA also referred to as “Open Academism”. records, pass qualifying examinations, and program among the national universities “Open” refers to the process used by the graduate school as it conducts researches on current issues the business society faces, which is one of its research targets. The fi ndings are then disseminated or made open to society, awaiting public criticism. “Academism” refers to the action taken by the university as the place for academic research and education. Open academism enables the creation of knowledge and foresight that exceed the realm of current business trend at a place of education and research (university) while understanding the reality of issues they face. At the same time, it enables the consideration of issues with objectivity and deep insight.
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Duong Xuan Kieu Socialist Republic of Viet Nam he Faculty of Business T Administration at Kobe University is one of the best business schools in Japan. It provides an excellent studying environment, which enables students both to
improve their professional and social Business Administration skills. Professors, who have deep knowledge in their fi elds of study and research experience, are always willing to provide supports to the students. The supporting system for international students is also very helpful. There in Japan. MBA students from the business the processes of group learning. The are many chances for us to interact with world have diverse work experiences and MBA program is accredited and rated Japanese students and experience the perceptions on management issues. To “very excellent” by ABEST21, which is a Japanese Culture. Variety of student take advantage of such wealth of diversity Japanese accreditation organization of MBA clubs and circles always welcome and realize a truly productive learning programs. foreign students. environment, the School has developed The city of Kobe is also an ideal a unique pedagogy of “Research-Based place for studying and living. People of Education.” In this method, students who Kobe are friendly to foreign students, share the similar interests in resolving and the landscape is just wonderful. contemporary business problems form Come to Japan and to Kobe University; the school which is known for its a project team, develop and refi ne a educational quality and reputation. research theme, and develop its resolution through conducting fi eld research and referencing to the academic literature. Core faculty members assume the role of both offering coursework and facilitating
Undergraduate Program
Department Divisions •Management Strategy •Management Science •Cost Accounting •International Trade •Organizational Behavior •International Management •International Accounting •Financial System •Human Resource Management •Comparative Business System •Social and Environmental Accounting •Banking and Finance Business •Corporate Finance •Bookkeeping •Marketing •Stock Market Administration •Technology Management •Financial Accounting •Distribution System •Insurance •Business and Government Relations •Tax Accounting •Macro Marketing •Science Decision •Auditing •Transport Economics and Policy •Game Theory •Management Accounting •International Transportation and Logistics
Ph.D. Program MBA Program Departments Divisions Pedagogy Category •Management Strategy •Corporate Finance •Science Decision •International •Organizational Behavior •Technology Management •Game Theory Management Management •Human Resource •Business and Government •Management Science •Comparative Business Management Relations System Research- •Course Work •Accounting History •Tax Accounting •Management Accounting •International Accounting Based •Group Projects Accounting •Financial Accounting •Auditing •Cost Accounting •Social and Environmental Education Accounting •Dissertation Research •Marketing •Transport Economics and Policy •International Trade •Banking and Finance Commerce •Distribution System •International Transportation and •Banking and Finance •Stock Market •Macro Marketing Logistics •Financial System •Insurance
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18 Science
biology, and earth and planetary sciences departments, currently has 240 students studying for the master’s degree, and 90 students studying for the doctoral degree. After completing the master’s degree program, many of the students go on to work for private companies, as well as in the public sector, utilizing their highly advanced knowledge in the natural science fi elds. The doctoral program aims at training future researchers who will work at universities, or research institutes. The students are encouraged to contribute to the development of natural sciences as well as to master fundamentals of research. After completing the doctoral program, students are granted the degree of Doctor of Science, or of Doctor of Philosophy.
The Graduate School of Science closely links with the following research centers, which constitute the Kobe University Organization of Advanced Science and Technology: Biosignal Research Center, aculty of Science Research Center for Environmental The Faculty of Science consists of Genomics, Molecular Photoscience Research Fmathematics, physics, chemistry, Center, Research Center for Inland Seas, biology, and earth and planetary sciences. and Research Center for Urban Safety and We conduct education and research on Security. Many professors and associate Professor fundamental issues in the fi eld of natural professors of these centers also teach at the sciences, and foster the student’s creative attitude toward research as well as his/ her ability to directly contribute to society. KURASHIGE Hisaya Students are always encouraged to set High energy physics their academic goals and endeavor to or about 15years, I’ve been working explore the realities of the sciences. For F for ATLAS experiment in the LHC this reason, the Faculty of Science seeks (Large Hadron Collider), the biggest to promote close exchanges between particle accelerator in the world at the teachers and students, which contributes to CERN Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. the development of fundamental scientifi c ATLAS is a particle physics experiment, research through mature scientifi c attitude. which consists of more than 3000 physicists of about 40 countries, to search for new discoveries in the head-on collisions of Over 110 teaching staff cover the protons of extraordinarily high energy. education for the full quota of 140 ATLAS will learn about the basic forces undergraduate students every year. After between elementary particles that have the 4-year undergraduate course, 70-80% shaped our Universe since the beginning of of the students proceed to the graduate its time. Colleagues of our particle physics school, some become high school teachers, laboratory stay at CERN and are working and the remaining fi nd positions at public to control and monitor muon detectors, offi ces including both in government and in which were built and tested at Kobe Univ. private companies. Our research focuses on phenomena with high energy muons and electrons to clarify raduate School of Science the origin of mass by discovering Higgs particle, and to catch evidence for dark The Graduate School of Science matter candidates in the Universe. Goffers 2-year master’s and 3-year doctoral programs. The school, consisting of mathematics, physics, chemistry,
19 International Student
Qian Cheng People’s Republic of China have a great interest in studying I brown algae, as well as the Japanese culture, the combination of my interests led me to Kobe University two years ago. I started out as a research student, however six months later, I passed the master examination and began studying in the Graduate School of Science. The university orientation Science and numerous welcome parties helped me adjust quickly to the student life here. I received much guidance and help from school programs, made a lot of new friends, and my hesitation of living alone in Japan dissipated quickly. I am especially grateful to my Japanese student tutor who helped me enormously to fi t in and overcome language barriers. The course workload was heavy, but soon became manageable. I highly recommend studying at Kobe, Graduate School of Science, providing The Center for Planetary it is a beautiful city with pleasant landscape and warmhearted people. I high level education using advanced Science (CPS) lead feel proud of the skills and knowledge facilities. In addition, the graduate school by Prof. NAKAGAWA learned at Kobe University. cooperates with the Japan Synchrotron Yoshitsugu of the Dept. of Earth and Radiation Research Institute, RIKEN, Planetary Sciences, aims to promote Shionogi & Co., Ltd., Research Institute of cooperation in education and research Natural Sciences of Okayama University activities between planetary scientists will greatly contribute to the education of of Science, National Institute of Advanced from different institutions worldwide. It is students not only in the Graduate School Industrial Science and Technology, and also meant to provide an environment for of Science of Kobe University but also Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science multidisciplinary communities where people in any division of other universities. CPS and Technology. Visiting professors and can assemble, exchange, and accumulate activities are supported by the MEXT associate professors from these institutes interdisciplinary knowledge and vast Global COE program entitled “Foundation also contribute to the education of the information to promote their research in of International Center for Planetary graduate students. planetary sciences. Importantly, the center Science”.
Undergraduate Program Doctoral Program (fi ve years) and Master’s Program (two years)
Departments Divisions Departments Divisions
•Analysis •Applied Mathematics •Analysis •Applied Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics •Algebra and Geometry •Algebra and Geometry •Theoretical Physics •Condensed Matter Physics •Theoretical Physics •Condensed Matter Physics Physics Physics •Particle Physics •Particle Physics •Physical Chemistry •Materials Structure Science •Physical Chemistry •Organic Chemistry Chemistry •Inorganic Chemistry •Theoretical Biochemistry Chemistry •Inorganic Chemistry •Organic Chemistry •Biomolecular Organization •Developmental Biology •Biomolecular Organization •Biodiversity Biology Biology •Biosignal Transduction •Molecular Pharmacology •Biosignal Transduction •Biodiversity
Earth and Planetary •Earth Sciences Earth and Planetary •Earth Sciences •Quaternary Environment Sciences Sciences •Planetary Sciences Sciences •Planetary Sciences •Atmosphere-Ocean Environment Sciences
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20 Medicine
chool of Medicine raduate School of Medicine The School of Medicine consists The Graduate School of Medicine Sof the Faculty of Medicine and the Gaims at promoting advanced and Faculty of Health Sciences. creative interdisciplinary research and The Kusunoki Campus-based Faculty at training future leaders of biomedical Professor of Medicine was re-organized from the sciences, clinical medicine, and medical Prefectural Technical College of Medicine administration in international society. established in 1944, which subsequently In other words, it focuses on training became the Hyogo Prefectural College of specialists who can identify the cause of TODA Tatsushi Medicine (1946), and the Kobe Prefectural medical problems out of complex factors Neurology College of Medicine (1952). It provides and manage them for the health and welfare ur research interests are to understand students with opportunities to acquire of humanity. O the molecular mechanisms of basic knowledge, ethics, and techniques The Department of Biomedical Sciences neurological and neuromuscular diseases. of clinical and basic medical practices, offers an opportunity for students who Fukuyama muscular dystrophy (FCMD), and encourages them to be competent, have majored in various fi elds other than one of the most common autosomal conscientious medical doctors. medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine recessive disorders in Japan, is the fi rst The Myodani Campus-based Faculty of to acquire the basics and applications human disease found to result from Health Sciences was developed from the of genome science and, in the future, to ancestral insertion of a SVA retrotransposon School of Nursing attached to the Hyogo become researchers or teachers who will into a causative gene. We identifi ed the Prefectural College of Medicine, which contribute to the advancement in these gene for FCMD and show that aberrant was originally established in 1959. The fi elds. It is also expected that the graduates mRNA splicing underlies the molecular Department has 4 major courses: Nursing, of the program will become leaders in pathogenesis of FCMD. Introduction of antisense oligonucleotides prevented Medical Technology, Physical Therapy and biosciences, environmental studies, pathogenic exon-trapping by SVA. We have Occupational Therapy. medicine, pharmacology, and related fi elds. discovered in human disease a role for SVA- mediated exon-trapping and demonstrated the promise of splicing modulation therapy as the fi rst radical clinical treatment for FCMD and other SVA-mediated diseases. Other focuses are 1) exploring genetic factors associated with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer, and other neurological diseases and understanding their pathophysiological roles, 2) exploring molecular basis of higher brain function such as general intellectual ability.
21 International Student raduate School of Health Sciences maintenance; prevention of diseases and Health sciences, which deal with physical troubles; treatment of patients; Gissues on human physical and mental biological science; recovery, maintenance, health directly, contribute to human well- and promotion of physical and mental being and social welfare. The Graduate health; and substitution for the disabled Woraphat Ratta-apha School of Health Sciences was newly functions. By completing the program, Kingdom of Thailand developed in 2008. The main areas which students will be conferred the master’s or ne of the precious experiences this graduate school covers are health doctoral degree in health sciences. O in my life is studying in the doctoral course in Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. I am a third year graduate student in the international exchange special course for medical research and treatment. (My major research fi eld is psychiatry.) The learning environment is fi lled with enthusiastic and energetic faculty
instructors and graduate students, who Medicine are always encouraging me in research and study and helping me grow in the path of research day by day. I really enjoy sharing and exchanging opinions with everyone here. The study course is not only focused on medical sciences’ knowledge and experiments but also promotes the learning process continually. Furthermore, I also enjoy learning experiences outside the classroom, for example Japanese culture, sightseeing, sports, and cuisine here in this attractive and livable city. I am proud to be one of the graduate students studying at Kobe University. Undergraduate Program Doctoral Program (Four-year Program)
*Lectures are given by faculty members Department Divisions* Medicine of the Graduate School. •Physiology and Cell Biology •Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master’s Program (Two-year Program) •Pathology •Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Department Divisions* Medical •Social/Community Medicine and Health •Physiology and Cell Biology Sciences Science •Biochemistry and Molecular Biology •Internal Medicine Biomedical •Pathology •Internal Related Sciences •Microbiology and Infectious Diseases •Surgery •Social/Community Medicine and Health •Surgery Related Science
*Each Division consists of 4 to 12 Research Areas *Each Division consists of 4 to 12 Research Areas
Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) Kobe University Graduate School of the molecular, cellular, individual and global the University of Indonesia and Airlangga Medicine has established Center for levels. Infectious diseases being studied University, Indonesia from February 2010 to Infectious Diseases (CID) in April 2009 here include viral hepatitis, infl uenza, herpes February 2014 under the auspices of Japan by re-reorganizing ICMRT. The purpose virus infection, salmonellosis, etc. International Cooperation Agency (JICA) of CID is to become a comprehensive Also, the project “Identifi cation of anti- and Japan Science and Technology Agency hub for the research and education of hepatitis C virus (HCV) substances and (JST). infectious diseases dealing with both basic development of HCV and dengue vaccines” biomedical science and clinical science at has carried out cooperative activities with
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22 Health Sciences
ealth problems for the society in the 21st century have Hchanged dramatically against the backdrop of dwindling birthrate, aging population, changing lifestyle habit, and the coming of globalization age. The role health sciences play in solving these problems is becoming ever greater. Social demands for graduate schools to foster advanced healthcare specialists, educators, researchers, and R & D are ever increasing. Refl ecting these needs, the former Department of Health Sciences of the Graduate School of Medicine, was reorganized into the Graduate School of Health Sciences, in April 2008.
Professor
TAKADA Satoshi Child Health, Child Neurology he Department of Community Health T Sciences consists of two educational research fi elds, Divisionof Community Health Sciences and Division of Health Sciences. Both Divisions focus on developing regional collaborations between healthcare systems and local governments to improve the delivery of care. I am engaging in six programs to support the families with handicapped children in cooperation with Kobe City and Hyogo Prefectural Governments. Three of them are the programs for the children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Two of the others are programs for the physically handicapped children and very low birth weight infants. The last program is an international program in Bantul which was most severely damaged by West Central Java Earthquake in 2006. Seminars have been held eight times in Yogyakarta with the collaboration of Gadjah Mada University.
23 International Student With well-rounded education, rich To this end, we regard our 2-year human qualities and morality as its Former Period (of Doctoral Degree common base, the newly established Program, Master’s Degree) and Graduate School aims at fostering: 3-year Latter Period (of Doctoral Kendra Dagg (1) researchers with the originality and Degree Program, Doctoral Degree) United States of America creativity to establish total health as one consecutive course and seek have been a part of Kobe University, care, to foster competent specialists, I Graduate School of Health Sciences (2) advanced healthcare specialists educators and researchers who can for about a year studying infection with abundant clinical experience, put total health care into practice. rates and development of human research mind, leadership and malaria in the blood. It was slightly intimidating entering this university management ability, with my low Japanese level but my (3) university teaching staff research professor and fellow research competent in clinical practice, students have been an amazing support and have made the cultural transition research and training, and an easy and exciting process. (4) advanced healthcare specialists All the professors go above and beyond with the communication ability and my expectations to provide me with a Health Sciences multi-cultural understanding to great number of opportunities to gain experience in my fi eld of interest and promote international healthcare. the campus offers many different ways to learn about the Japanese culture and meet new people. Most classes are interactive and give students chances to discuss opinions with people from a variety of countries. Overall, being at Kobe University has been an extremely fulfi lling experience and I am very glad I chose to come to Kobe.
Undergraduate Program Master’s Program (Two-year Program)
Faculty Departments Divisions Department Divisions*
•Basic Nursing •Nursing •Clinical Nursing •Biophysics Nursing •Maternal Nursing and Midwifery Health Sciences •Rehabilitation Science •Community Nursing •Community Health Science •International Health •Basic Medical Technology *Each Department consists of 2 to 4 Areas. Medical Technology •Applied Medical Technology Health Sciences Doctoral Program (Three-year Program) •Basic Physical Therapy Physical Therapy •Applied Physical Therapy Department Divisions* •Nursing •Basic Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy •Biophysics •Applied Occupational Therapy Health Sciences •Rehabilitation Science •Community Health Science Basic Allied Medicine •International Health *Each Division consists of 2 to 4 Areas.
7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku, Kobe 654-0142 Japan Tel. +81(78) 792-2555 E-mail: [email protected] Address http://www.ams.kobe-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
24 Engineering
aculty of Engineering raduate School of Engineering The Faculty of Engineering was Established in April 2007 as an Festablished in 1949, growing out of Geducational and research institute the former Kobe Technical College, which aimed at providing engineering knowledge, Associate was originally established in 1921. Since fundamental and applied technologies directly Professor then, the Faculty has contributed to the related to a symbiosis and sustainable development of modern industrial society development of society. Departments in in the latter half of the 20th Century through this Graduate School are arranged in a KONDO Tamiyo its education and research. The aim of the similar way as the Faculty of Engineering to Planning for Built Environment, Housing Recovery Faculty in the new millennium is to educate offer a consistent educational system from rchitecture is eminently a universal future researchers and engineers to be able undergraduate to graduate school. A fi eld concerning the creation of built to contribute to the welfare of humankind The Graduate School of Engineering environment, housing and social facilities through cutting-edge technologies. offers the following fi ve departments in which are bases of human life. Our The Faculty now has six departments: both the Master’s and Doctoral Programs: Department of Architecture consists of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical four divisions: planning, building structure and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and environment engineering, which Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering, and Chemical Science and are synthesized into the fourth division, Engineering, and Computer and Systems Engineering. By covering a wide range spatial design. This comprehensiveness is Engineering, each of which consists of of interdisciplinary academic fi elds the strength and signifi cant characteristics several divisions dedicated to specifi c (environment, nanomaterial, information and of our department. To enhance academic purposes of education and research. telecommunication, life science, energy, exchanges, we began a Double Degree programs at the master’s degree level with Approximately two-thirds of students robot, safety etc.), the fi ve departments will the University of Washington. continue on to Master’s program for higher create new technologies for the betterment Since the Great East Japan Earthquake education. of society. hit Japan in 2011, the country is facing a diffi cult challenge of recovery, which is one of the most important and pressing research topics among faculties in our department. By utilizing experiences and knowledge gained from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, we are going to take a holistic approach toward research into ways to increase the global society’s resilience to natural hazard and disaster.
25 International Student aster’s Program octoral Program The Graduate School of Engineering This program further develops and Mis committed to cultivate Ddeepens the coursework offered human resources with a wide range of in the Master’s Program. The Doctoral knowledge in their specialized fi eld, and Program is designed to foster researchers, Yang-uk Son interdisciplinary perspectives. The school academic members of higher education Republic of Korea especially focuses on fostering researchers and research institutions, as well as highly came to Kobe University in the fall and highly specialized professionals who are specialized professionals who are creative, I of 2006 to pursue undergraduate rich in creativity, and broad in perspectives. international-minded, and have an excellent studies. My interest in semiconductor Students receive a Master of Engineering ability to establish, explore, and solve electronics led me to continue on to the upon completion of this program. problems by themselves. Either a Doctor of graduate school. Six years later, I still Engineering or a PhD will be granted upon enjoy the view from Kobe University Features: completion of the program. International Student Center, which • Highly specialized main courses helps me feel refreshed even amid a established through further development Features: busy school life. Now I am a 2nd and deepening of the undergraduate • A strict coursework of research for year student in the Master’s Program engaged in the research on CMOS engineering courses. dissertation. LSI circuit design to realize novel • Education in the area of integrate • Finding problems, designing research applications. Thanks to the support of engineering with a number of advanced plans, conducting research, organizing professors and friends, I have been able courses for interdisciplinary engineering research results, fi nding possible to learn more about my fi eld of study education. ways to solve unsolved problems and and to gather all sorts of experiences. Engineering • Fostering of human resources educated then organizing and reporting these Since I have been acquainted with through multi-major course (a major and possibilities. so many colleagues from different several sub-majors). • Fostering of human resources educated countries, I believe I have developed • Health, Welfare and Medical Engineering through multi-major course (a major and an internationally oriented mindset. Course. several sub-majors). I am proud of being a part of Kobe University and highly recommend it to anyone who is currently considering studying in Japan.
Master’s Program (Two-year Program) Undergraduate Program Doctoral Program (Three-year Program after the Master’s Program) Departments Divisions Departments Divisions Outlines •Spatial Design •Spatial Design •A study to create a social living space rich Architecture •Architectural Planning, History and Theory •Architectural Planning, History and Theory •Engineering of Building Structures Architecture •Engineering of Building Structures in amenity, convenience, and harmony with •Architectural Environmental Engineering •Architectural Environmental Engineering environment.
Civil Engineering •Engineering of Human Safety •A study to improve the safety of city and •Engineering of Environmental Symbiosis •Engineering of Human Safety Civil Engineering •Engineering of Environmental Symbiosis urban space, and the promotion of environ- Electrical and mental symbiosis. •Physical Electronics •A study to develop new technologies to Electronic Electrical and Engineering •Computer and Information Engineering •Physical Electronics support information society (electronic Electronic •Thermo-Fluid Dynamics •Computer and Information Engineering material, electronic information device, Mechanical Engineering information processing technology etc.) Engineering •Mechanics and Physics of Materials •Design and Manufacturing •Thermo-Fluid and Energy •A study to apply principles of physics to Mechanical •Mechanics and Physics of Materials analysis, design, manufacturing, and Chemical Science •Applied Chemistry Engineering •Design and Manufacturing maintenance of mechanical systems. and Engineering •Chemical Engineering •Applied Chemistry •A study to create functional substances, •Informatics and the identifi cation of their mechanisms. Computer and Chemical Science Systems Engineering •Information Systems and Engineering •A study to create and advance substance •Systems Designs •Chemical Engineering production process.
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26 System Informatics
and Computational Science. Students can continue in a consistent program from Master‘s to the Ph.D. degree. Upon completion of the Master’s program, students receive a Master’s degree in System Informatics or in Engineering. Those who continue will receive a Doctor of Philosophy, a Doctor of Philosophy in System Informatics, or a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy, upon completion of their program. Moreover, students who pursue and complete the Computational Science Intensive Course are awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Science.
aster’s Program The Master’s Program is geared Mtoward creating highly creative, advanced professionals possessing an interdisciplinary perspective as well as a broad knowledge in each departmental raduate School of System fi eld. Informatics The program provides students with highly GThe Graduate School of System professional education through advanced Informatics (which consists of three departmental courses and application departments: Systems Science, Information courses in their main department. It also Professor Science, and Computational Science) was enhances the student’s multidisciplinary established on April 1, 2010. education by establishing common courses System Informatics is an academic fi eld that within the Graduate School of System strives to contribute to the development, Informatics and by introducing inter- TEN-NO Seiichiro processing, and utilization of “system graduate-school courses. Theoretical & Computational Chemistry information”. What is system information? It raduate School of System Informatics is meaningful information that exists within Features: G is engaged in interdisciplinary a large-scale, complex “system” based • Constructing a new academic and research and education involving high- on high-speed, large-capacity computing educational system beyond the framework performance computing in perspective of technology. The term “system” used here of old disciplines exploiting new architectures like peta-scale does not refer to the so-called information • Constructing an education and research supercomputers. My research group is a system, but rather to a broad “system” promotion system based on collaboration member of Department of Computational covering a variety of areas, from engineering with other research facilities and Science, and its area is computational to nature and society, including people, universities chemistry. Studies in my group have been living organisms, social activities, artifi cial • Fostering human resources related to the focused on the development of novel products, space, and earth. development of emerging areas and areas theories, algorithms, and software to treat materials ranging in size over orders The Graduate School of System Informatics of integration based on the utilization of magnitude from atoms to proteins. offers Master’s and Doctoral programs of next generation supercomputing We have early access to the K computer in System Science, Information Science, technology at the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science through the Strategic Programs for Innovative Research (SPIRE), MEXT, and the Computational Materials Science Initiative (CMSI). We have recently accomplished very accurate post-Hartree-Fock calculations of various nanocarbon materials using our GELLAN quantum chemistry program with ca. 25,000 nodes (200,000 CPU cores).
27 International Student octoral Program Features: The Doctoral Program is designed • A strict coursework of research for Dto promote education and research dissertation: fi nding problems, designing by fostering researchers, faculty members research plans, conducting research, of higher education research facility organizing research results, fi nding Enkhbolor Byambakhishig and professionals who have advanced possible ways to solve unresolved Mongolia independent research skills, high creativity, problem and then organizing and reporting am a fi rst year student in the Master’s and an international mindset for identifying, these possibilities I Program of System Informatics at exploring and resolving problems. • An education and research promotion Kobe University. I am studying human The program establishes rigorous courses system based on collaboration with other machine dialogue system which has related to the student’s doctoral thesis. research facilities and universities been widely studied lately. I was always Students are required to give presentations • Computational Science Intensive Course interested in speech recognition and over a length of time in investigational to aid our students in establishing dialogue system, but did not know research, problem excavation, research careers as researchers specialized in which university to choose. I decided planning, research implementation, research computational science, which provides the on Kobe University because it has a result organization, and methods for solving students with a coherent education from wide range of research choices not only in art and economics but also in unresolved issues. the Master’s Program through the Doctoral information and engineering. It also In addition, this program introduces a Program provides very good facilities and sources system of professional courses taught by so that I do not have any problem multiple faculty members as well as cross- doing my research. graduate-school courses. As a result, Moreover, Kobe University has great human resources gain advanced expertise programs and support systems for and a wide perspective. foreign students. Thanks to the staff System informatics members of international student center and my supportive professor, I was able to get a scholarship. I am really happy with the choice I made to study in Kobe University! I hope you will enjoy studying here too.
Master’s Program (Two-year Program) Doctoral Program (Three-year Program after the Master’s Program)
Departments Divisions Outline
•A study to provide a foundation for the analysis and integration of large-scale, complex •Fundamentals of Systems Science systems through the development of basic theories and methodologies of system analysis Systems Science •Innovation of Systems Science and integration, and the development of problem-solving methodologies based on a systems approach.
•A study to contribute to the development, processing, and utilization of system information •Foundation of Information Sciences by developing new application related technologies and methodologies from the theoretical Information Science •Intelligent Informatics constructs of information and computation, and the constructs of information processing and information media.
•A study to develop methodologies related to the quest for science and technology based on a •Fundamentals of Computational Science Computational Science computational approach and the basic technologies of high-performance computation, taking •Innovation of Computational Science into consideration utilization of next generation supercomputers.
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28 Agriculture/Agricultural Science
hink Globally, Act Locally Since April 1st, 2007, GSAS consists Through Various Collaborations of three Departments and three affi liated TThe aim of Agricultural Science Centers; Agricultural Engineering and Associate is sustainable coexistence of human Socio-Economics, Bioresource Science, Professor and nature. Human society has various and Agrobioscience; Food Resources impending problems for food, energy, Education and Research Center, Center of health and environment related to this Regional Cooperation, and Research Center NAKATSUKA Masaya sustainable coexistence. Another important for Food Safety and Security. GSAS has Agricultural Economics dimension is fi nding solution to avoid also one collaborative Center, Research related crises in near future. Agricultural Center for Experimental Genomics, y research interests lie in the fi elds Science is a multidisciplinary science associated with the Organization of M of rural sustainable development, rural community governance and rural covering the natural and social science Advanced Science and Technology. Since policy and planning. In particular, I fi elds of biology, chemistry, engineering April 1st, 2008, similar to GSAS, FA consists have investigated the management of and socio-economics. Educational and of the same three Departments, each with local knowledge systems, the urban-rural research fi elds in Agricultural Science have two educational courses. Now, we can interaction and rural community leadership expanded “From Farm To Table (Fork)”. provide a coherent educational system for and organizational behavior at both the Now, Agricultural Science has a strong students to obtain consecutively bachelor, community level and governmental level. potential to fi nd working solutions in this master and doctor degree. As a rural development practitioner, I area. We try to develop innovative fi elds analyze local characteristics and problems, of environmental science, biotechnology and make suggestions on how to revitalize and health/life science to meet the various rural areas. In addition, I promote the needs of our society. ‘Extension Program’ and the ‘Cooperative Education Program’. The purpose of these programs is the development of students’ The mission of the Graduate School of practical skills through involvement in fi eld Agricultural Science (GSAS) and Faculty activities within rural communities. These of Agriculture (FA) “Think Globally, Act programs are run through the Center for Locally” is to advance the basic and Regional Partnership located in Faculty of applied knowledge and technology that are Agriculture, Kobe University. In the future, required, not only for effective utilization I hope to develop approaches and methods of living organisms and their products as which fuse the theory and practice of rural resources of food and energy, but also development through interactive activities for the production of bioresources with between the local and global, urban and novel functions to offer potential seeds rural. in agriculture and new bio-industry in the world.
29 International Student The needs of both local and international Agricultural Science, through collaboration communities are very important for us, with other science disciplines such as and collaboration with local community Engineering and Medicine, is determined is an important domain in our mission. to supply food by producing and providing We promote active collaboration with safe, nutritious and enough food. It uses Hamad Abu Zahra various local sectors such as Hyogo renewable bio-resources for energy and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prefectural Government and Sasayama City bio-functional chemical products. With irst time I visited Kobe University Government. Promoting educational and our motto, “From Farm to Table (Fork),” F was in 2009 as a JICA participant academic exchanges as well as collaboration we direct our attention to all aspects of for the Agrobiotechnology course; with overseas universities and institutions science and technology related to “Food, I was interested in the high level of are also very important. More than 80 Environment and Health/Life.” If you wish to organization and top-notch technology. international students and postdoctoral study and research in the multidisciplinary Since that time I decided Kobe research fellows are currently studying science of agriculture, please join us to University as my destination for career in GSAS/FA. We have signed academic develop your career in the fascinating fi elds development. I am very proud to agreements with many overseas universities of agriculture and bioscience. be a student of the Graduate School and institutions in Asia, Europe and Africa. of Agricultural Science where I am studying signal transduction pathways We also have continually provided young under the supervision of my sensei researchers and managing offi cers from (Prof. YAMAGATA Hiroshi) who I developing countries, who are working in regard as my father, providing me with the fi elds of agriculture and bio-industry, the most suitable environment for with training courses in biotechnology learning with continuous motivation (Biotechnology Course) and environmental and encouragement. Living in Kobe science and animal/plant disease control is very exciting for its friendly people, (Integrated Pest Management Course) famous cake as well as its spectacular
in cooperation with Japan International location between the mountains and Agriculture / Agricultural Science Cooperation Agency (JICA). the sea. If you want to boost your academic status, meet great friends from all over the world and got a sweet tooth like me, Kobe University would be the perfect place for you.
Master’s Program (Two-year Program) Undergraduate Program Doctoral Program (Three-year Program after the Master’s Program) Departments Divisions Departments Divisions
Agricultural Engineering and •Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering and •Agricultural Engineering Economics •Food and Environmental Economics Socio-Economics •Food and Environmental Economics
•Animal Science •Animal Science Bioresource Science Bioresource Science •Plant Science •Plant Science
•Applied Chemistry in Bioscience •Applied Chemistry in Bioscience Agrobioscience Agrobioscience •Environmental Biology •Agroenvironmental Biology
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30 Maritime Sciences
aculty of Maritime Sciences In April 2013, the Faculty of Maritime FSciences will renew its undergraduate program. Emphasis will be placed on the conservation of global environment and the realization of a sustainable society in global economy. The Department of Global Transportation Sciences will undertake education and research in marine navigation and transportation to foster global leaders who will contribute to the advancement of international logistics and transportation system. The Department of Ocean Environment and Safety Sciences will offer an interdisciplinary curriculum incorporating the fi elds of marine environment, energy and safety. The Department of Maritime Engineering will foster multidiscipline engineers with comprehensive knowledge and skills of marine mechatronics, electrical and electronics engineering, and EXT VOYAGE from Kobe environmental sciences. The Faculty of Maritime Sciences Nand the Graduate School of Maritime raduate School of Maritime Sciences are located in the Fukae campus. Sciences A unique curriculum is carried out here GWe offer a 2-year Master’s program under the theme of global transportation. and a 3-year Doctoral program. The purpose of our education and research is Associate Professor Brief History dedicated to fostering creative researchers, The Faculty of Maritime Sciences originated educators and top-level professionals from “The Kawasaki Merchant Marine who possess diverse global perspectives School” which was founded in 1917 by Mr. as well as problem-solving abilities. After KATSUI Tokihiro Shozo Kawasaki, a pioneer in the fi eld of completing the Master’s program, students Ship Hydrodynamics shipbuilding in Japan. receive a master’s degree in Maritime ceans, which cover about 70 percent In 1920, the school was nationalized and Sciences. Students who complete the O of the Earth’s surface, play many became “Kobe Nautical College”. In 1952, Doctoral program will obtain a Doctor essential roles in our lives. For instance, after World War2, the National Diet decided of Philosophy in Maritime Sciences and most of the international transportations to establish “Kobe University of Mercantile Technology, Doctor of Philosophy in are carried out by ships on the ocean; global Marine” to foster top level professionals for Engineering, or a PhD. Our goal is to environment is greatly affected by the expanding the sea transportation industry. produce quality graduates who can employ ocean; and also the ocean provides a great deal of clean energy resources. The school Half a century later, “Kobe University of a scientifi c approach in a highly advanced of Maritime Sciences has three departments Mercantile Marine” was integrated with manner combining both natural and social and I belong to the Department of Kobe University in October 2003. sciences in the Maritime Sciences fi eld. Maritime Engineering. In this Department, students receive education and engage in researches to solve current problems in maritime sciences. These are designed to make them experts in the maritime industries after graduation. In the Department of Maritime Engineering, we believe that Oceans will help us make a better future for human beings. However, we cannot realize it without your help. Join us, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society through the utilization of the beautiful and resource-rich Oceans.
31 International Student
Markelys Reyes Olmos Republic of Panama am a Master Student pursuing a I degree in Maritime Logitics. Studying in Japan is a life changing experience for me. At the beginning getting accustomed to Japanese culture was a bit hard but with time, I got to admire the essence and kindness of this culture and its people. Learning everyday from this country has enlightened my perspective of the world. Studying in Kobe University gives me an opportunity nterdisciplinary Approach nternational Academic Exchanges to acquire great knowledge from its We are conducting research in various We are actively promoting international strong education system and at the same Imaritime fi elds through a scientifi c Iexchanges with institutions abroad. time conquer new challenges, solve new approach combining natural and social Academic exchange agreements have problems and learn from the teachings sciences; including safe and effi cient been concluded with maritime universities of highly qualifi ed professors. I manage navigation and management in maritime in Australia, China, England, Indonesia, to make friends and enjoy memorable transportation, energy consumption, Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, the Philippines, moments with them. This is the most preservation of the maritime environment, the U.K., the U.S.A and Turkey. We are also rewarding experience in my life and I still know there is more to discover. I law, and economics. proud to be playing a major role as one of feel so proud to say that I am a Kobe the executive leaders in the International University’s student. Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) Maritime Sciences since its establishment in 1999.
orldwide Employment Opportunities WOur students have obtained positions in companies, universities and research institutions not only in Japan but also in various countries worldwide for their expertise in global academic research fi elds. Our alumni also actively participate in a wide range of fi elds such as shipbuilding, logistics and electronics in private companies as well as public institutions including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Undergraduate Program Note: The program will start in April 2013. Master’s Program
Departments Courses Department Divisions
Global Transportation Sciences •Navigation •Logistics •Maritime Management Sciences Maritime Sciences •Maritime Logistics Sciences •Marine Engineering Ocean Safety Systems Science
Marine Engineering •Engineering Management •Mechatronics Doctoral Program
Department Divisions Relevant Course •Maritime Management Sciences Maritime Sciences •Maritime Logistics Sciences Sea Training Course •Nautical Science •Marine Engineering •Marine Engineering
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32 Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
he Graduate School of International development to address these complicated Cooperation Studies (GSICS) was issues. Students are, however, expected to T established in 1992 aiming to master one of these fi elds in particular, but prepare talented young people to serve the also learn something about the other fi elds. international community. Kobe University is one of the oldest universities in Japan and GSICS has courses taught in Japanese Professor has an established reputation with regard and in English. The ratio of international to social sciences, but GSICS is a relatively students is about forty percent and they are new graduate school. GSICS has its origins coming from more than twenty countries. in the Graduate Schools of Economics and Accordingly you can enjoy an international OGAWA Keiichi Laws and has no undergraduate course. atmosphere at GSICS and have a chance Economics of Education, Education Finance to interact with people having a range of he “Campus Asia Program for Career Today, we are confronting many global different values. T on Risk Management Experts in East issues such as destruction of the natural Asia” was launched in December 2011. environment, regional confl icts, and income Although GSICS offers various programs This Programs aims at establishing a hub inequality. Topics such as the activities of and a good environment to form for training risk management experts in fi rms and domestic employment also need to professional skills, the most important various areas in a context of globalized be analyzed from a transnational viewpoint. thing is that you utilize the environment East Asian relations. The Program is GSICS provides students with methodologies and opportunities actively by yourself. We supported by the three education ministries of economics, laws, political sciences, welcome a person who has motivation for in China, South Korea and Japan. In international relations and educational serving the international community. addition, three graduate schools, one in each country, have formed a consortium to support the program--the School of International Relations and Public Affairs in Fudan University, the Graduate School of International Studies in Korea University, and the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies in Kobe University. The consortium will train specialized international risk management professionals through double-degree and student exchange programs. During this academic year, nearly 20 students of the three universities will benefi t from this Program. The Program will run for fi ve years.
33 Master’s Course in English Master’s Course in Japanese
•Microeconomics •Transnational Relations •Seminar on Development Management •Macroeconomics •Global Politics I •Comparative Educational Planning •Global Politics II •Comparative Analysis of Educational Development •Monetary Theory •Global Environmental Engineering •Educational Development •Public Finance •International Security Studies •Evaluation of Educational Development •International Economics •Aid Administration •Seminar on Education and Development •Mathematics for Social Sciences •Special Lecture on Transnational Relations •International Public Health: Theory and Method •Statistics •Seminar on Transnational Relations •Study of Infectious Diseases •Econometrics International •Development Management •Epidemiology and Public Hygiene •Growth Theory Studies •Project Appraisal and Policy Evaluation •Seminar on Public Health: Theory and Method •Human Resource Development •Change in International Relations •Economic Development Studies •Sub-Saharan African Economies •International Assistance Policy •Socio-Economic Development Theory •African Politics •Seminar on Change in International Relations •Environmental Economics •Development Anthropology •Urban and Regional Planning •Development Management •History of Trans-Pacifi c Relations •Global Challenge of Disaster Reduction •International Development Cooperation •Project Cycle Management •History of City and Architectural Environment •Human Capital Development •Social Survey Methods in Developing Countries •Planning of Hydrospheric Environment •Social Research Methods for Development •Special Lecture on Development Management •Seminar on Urban Environment •Special Lecture on Development Economics •Special Lecture on Development Policy •Development Economics I •Econometric Analysis •Special Lecture on Development Planning •Development Economics II •Special Lecture on Development Planning •Economic Cooperation Studies •Seminar on Development Planning •Special Lecture on Development Management •Finance and Development •International Structural Adjustment Theory •International Cooperation Law •Special Lecture on Economic Development •International Monetary Theory •Law of the International Civil Service •Seminar on Development Economics •Seminar on International Structural Adjustment •International Human Rights Law •Social Development •Comparative Economic Development •Law of International Organizations Development •Regional Development •Comparative Economic Systems •International Environmental Law and Economics •Natural Resource and Environmental Economics •Seminar on Comparative Economic Development •International Criminal Law •Special Lecture on Development Policy •Regional Economics •Seminar on Development Policy •Special Lecture on Regional Economics •Law and State Building •Development Microeconomics I •Seminar on Regional Economics •Law and Economic Development •Development Microeconomics II •Japanese Economic Development •Law and Social Development •Development Macroeconomics I •Socio-Economic Development of Japan •Japanese Politics •Development Macroeconomics II •Seminar on Japanese Economic Development •Comparative Politics •Statistical Methods •Political Development •Public Policy Studies •International Cooperation Law •Seminar on Comparative Law •Institutional Design for Public Administration •International Human Rights Law •Human Rights Law and Development •Local Government •Law of International Organizations •Economic Law and Development •Local Development •Multilateral Treaty Negotiation •Social Law and Development •International Environmental Law •Human Rights of Women and Children •Local Government Finance International •International Economic Law •Asian Environmental Law •Local Government Management Law/Law and •International Law in Diplomacy •Legal Cooperation in Japan •International Relations Development •Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law •Islamic Law and Society •Issues in Peace and Development I •Seminar on International Cooperation Law •Society and Culture in Development
•Issues in Peace and Development II •Comparative Law •Special Lecture on Institution Building Studies Cooperation School of International Graduate •Comparative and Quantitative Political Analysis •International Investment Law •Seminar on Institution Building •Japanese ODA •Special Topics in International Cooperation Law •Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law •Special Lecture on Transnational Relations •Political Development •Special Lecture on Political and Social •Special Lecture on Political and Social Development •Comparative Politics Development •Comparative Public Administration •Seminar on Political and Social Development •Special Lecture on Institution Building Politics and •Research Methods in Political Science •Comparative Democracy •Seminar Area Studies •Comparative Political Culture •Foreign Relations of Japan •Academic Writing •Comparative Area Studies •Seminar on Contemporary Politics •Readings in Social Sciences •Comparative and Quantitative Political Analysis
•Internship •International Field Work •Careers in International Organizations
Doctoral Course in English /Japanese
•Advanced Research •Advanced Research Presentation •Workshop I •Workshop II •Internship •Advanced Overseas Research •International Organization Management
International Student James Wokadala thinking and study focus. Particularly, I have had the opportunities to present my research work in Republic of Uganda various national and international conferences. ince the inception of my doctoral studies at Kobe Through the teaching assistantship under my S University, I have enjoyed every moment of my Academic Advisor, I have been able to interact study at GSICS. I so much cherish the care accorded with many students from diverse backgrounds to me by my academic advisor. Staff members of both and cultures. Such interactions have increased my Academic Affairs and Student General Affairs offi ces understanding of cultures and further widened my are very receptive, and make me feel at home. I have network of friends. I have strong conviction that also enjoyed and benefi ted from various research whoever goes through GSICS emerges a winner not and fi eld study opportunities that have enriched my only in labour market but also in general life.
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34 Organization of Advanced Science and Technology
The Organization of Advanced Science and Technology was one of the graduate schools upon its establishment in April of 2010. established in April of 2007 on the occasion of the reorganization of The Organization is an interdisciplinary entity consisting of a Core the Graduate School of Science and Technology. At the beginning, Research Division made up of 22 core research teams, and fi ve the Organization was based on the four graduate schools for associated Research Centers. Serving as a base for cooperation Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science and Maritime Sciences. among the fi ve graduate schools, the Organization aims to promote The Graduate School of System Informatics was then included as frontier research in science and technology at Kobe University.
Graduate School of Engineering Faculty of Science Faculty of Engineering
Organization of Advanced Science and Technology
Molecular Research Center for Graduate school of Photoscience Graduate School of Research Center Environmental Science Genomics System Informatics
Core Research Division •Center for Supports to Research Center Research and Education for Biosignal Activities Education Program Urban Safety Research Center •Information Science and Technology Center Courses in Advanced and Security •Center for Collaborative Science and Technology Research and Technology Development •Center for Environmental Research Center Management for Inland Seas
Graduate School of Graduate school of Maritime Sciences Agricultural Science Faculty of Faculty of Agriculture Maritime Sciences
Cooperation Cooperation with Other with Other Academic Fields Research institutes
22 core research teams No Research Theme Leader No Research Theme Leader 1 Computational Approach to Mathematical Sciences TAKAYAMA Nobuki 13 Consolidated Biorefi nery KONDO Akihiko 2 Study of Particles and Space-Time with Frontier Accelerators KURASHIGE Hisaya Innovation of Computational Sciences by Advanced High- 14 TADA Yukio 3 Advanced Molecular Photoscience TOMINAGA Keisuke performance Computing 4 Improvement of Coastal Ecosystems in Enclosed Seas KAWAI Hiroshi 15 Information and Robot Technology YOSHIMOTO Masahiko 5 Signaling Mechanisms by Protein Modifi cation Reactions KIKKAWA Ushio 16 Health Bioscience MIZUNO Masashi Recycling Strategy of Resources for Sustainable Rural 6 Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems OHTSUKI Keiji 17 TANAKAMARU Haruya Environment 7 Nanoengineering HAYASHI Shinji 18 Breeding and Genetics of Bioresources ISHII Takashige 8 Energy & Environment OHMURA Naoto 9 Built Environment for Regional Regeneration ADACHI Hiroshi 19 Integrated Management of Pests and Weeds TOSA Yukio 10 Intelligent Manufacturing System and Precision Engineering SHIRASE Keiichi 20 Gene Regulation to Environmental Molecules NANMORI Takashi 11 Disaster Mitigation Strategy IIZUKA Atsushi 21 Maritime Environmental Conservation SHIOTANI Shigeaki 12 Safety and Symbiosis of Urban Space MICHIOKU Kohji 22 International Maritime Society HAYASHI Yuji
35 Research Center for Environmental Genomics The Center mainly carries out basic and applied research projects on environmental genomics related to interactions between organisms and their environmental factors. The Present Research Projects •Mechanism of intracellular signal transduction induced by extracellular stimuli •Molecular functions of non-coding RNAs and small peptides •Study on drug-metabolizing enzymes and model system of biological membranes •Monitoring and remediation of environmental contaminants with genetic engineering •Cell signaling via protein kinase in photosynthetic organisms
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/rceg/indexe.html
Biosignal Research Center The Biosignal Research Center was founded in June 1990 as project-oriented research laboratories in the University focusing on the mechanisms of intracellular signal transduction. The Center expanded gradually, and was reorganized as a new research center in April 2000, with thirteen faculty members and two visiting professors. It conducts research on the signaling network for the control of cellular functions (proliferation, differentiation, motility, death, etc.) in response to various stimuli, nutrient starvation, and genotoxic stresses, which involves post-translational modifi cations (phosphorylation, ubiquitination, etc.), degradation, and cleavage of proteins. http://www.biosig.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
Research Center for Inland Seas The Center, founded in 1963 and reorganized in 1995 and 2003, is located at the eastern end of the Seto Inland Sea, facing Osaka Bay. Our mission is to understand the origin of the characteristic environment found in inland seas, to elucidate the mechanisms of their functions, to investigate the diversity and behavior of all marine organisms living there, and to contribute to the preservation of these environments for them. The Center has “Marine Site” at Iwaya in north Awaji Island, provided with dormitory for about 30 students, and the research boat “Onokoro”.
Kobe University Macroalgal Culture Collection (KU-MACC) belonging to the Center, holds about of Organization Advanced Science and Technology 2,000 seaweed strains, and distributes them for research and educational purposes. http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/rcis-kurcis/e.html
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security The Research Center for Urban Safety and Security (RCUSS) was established on May 11, 1996, about one year after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The mission of RCUSS is to make contributions in building safe and secure urban society by developing visions toward such society and by conducting researches and education on suitable methodologies and frameworks in realizing such society. The RCUSS was re-organized on April 1, 2012 to promote interdisciplinary researches on the disaster prevention and mitigation and has 7 research fi elds in 3 divisions: Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Risk Communication; and 6 research fi elds in 3 cooperative divisions.
http://www.rcuss.kobe-u.ac.jp/English/index-e.html
Molecular Photoscience Research Center The Center aims at developing state-of-the-art laser spectroscopy and its application to molecular science. Three major projects are currently in progress. (1) Optical control and time-resolved study of molecular excited state and chemical reaction dynamics by coherence of laser light. Doppler-free high-resolution laser spectroscopy to investigate structures and dynamics of excited molecules. (2) Ultashort-pulsed laser spectroscopy to investigate molecular dynamics of chemical reactions and relaxation phenomena in condensed phases. (3) Coherent laser spectroscopy to investigate spin dynamics, atomic and molecular interactions, and magnetic properties of solid states.
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/mprc/
36 Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
The Research Institute for Economics and and the international competitiveness of institute’s establishment. The Integrated Business Administration (RIEB) was fi rst Japanese companies; and (iv) theoretical/ Center for Corporate Archives accumulates established in 1919 as the Commercial empirical studies on accounting institutions. and maintains important original historical Research Institute of the Kobe Higher In terms of education, institute professors materials and documents pertaining to Commercial School and merged with the participate and cooperate with programs business administration, and has maintained Institute for Mechanization of Business in the graduate schools of Economics, and/or compiled such materials as the Administration in 1949 to become the RIEB. Business Administration (MBA course), and “Kanematsu Collection” (archive), which The institute boasts the longest history of all International Cooperation Studies. Moreover, records the business administration history social science research institutes in Japan, tenure-track young researchers (three as of Kanematsu Shoten (now Kanematsu and is also the only university research of April 2012) and post doctoral fellows are Corporation) from the company’s institute in Japan to focus on the dual fi elds working as part of our proactive efforts to establishment until before World War II in of economics and business administration. nurture young researchers. minute detail.
As a research institute established within a In terms of industry-academia-government Cherishing the “traditions” passed down university (an affi liated institute), our primary collaborative/socially contributive activities, from our Kobe Higher Commercial School aim is to advance the frontier of academic the institute participates actively in, days, we continue to develop in order to meet research in the fi elds of economics and amongst others, the Monetary Economics the needs of society and will, as ever, persist
Economics and Business Administration Research Institute for business administration, thus contributing Seminar of Kobe University, which has in the powerful promotion of economics and to the creation of new knowledge. We held more than 400 seminars since the business administration research. also emphasize research across the Organization interdisciplinary areas that straddle both economics and business administration. Research Units Research Fields •International Economy The secondary aim of the institute is to •Emerging Market Global Economy Unit •Regional Integration contribute to society through educational •Economic Development Strategy and awareness-generating activities •Innovation Management •Corporate Governance that are based on advanced research as Corporate Competitiveness Unit •Industrial Organization well as industry-academia-government •International Management Research Division •Accounting Information Analysis collaborative research. •Corporate Records Analysis Corporate Information Unit •Disclosure •Corporate Finance RIEB •International Monetary Policy In the pursuit of these two aims, the RIEB (Director) •International Monetary System - Faculty Meeting has vigorously involved itself in cutting Global Finance Unit •Microeconomic Policy Analysis edge/interdisciplinary research activities. •Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Visiting Researcher Areas of particular focus where notable Integrated Center for Corporate Archives (ICCA) results have been achieved include: (i) the Offi ce of Promoting Research Collaboration development and diversity of the global United Nations Depository Library economy; (ii) fi nance and macroeconomic RIEB Library dynamics; (iii) technology management Computer Laboratory in manufacturing and service industries Administrative Offi ce (As of April 1, 2012)
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 803-7270 Fax. +81(78) 803-7059 E-mail: offi [email protected] Address http://www.rieb.kobe-u.ac.jp/index-e.html
37 University Libraries
Library for Science and Technology Library for Medical Sciences
Library for Social Sciences
Kobe University Library has collected about 3,600,000 Number of Books As of March 31, 2012 Japanese and Foreign bibliographical materials. The Library is comprised of General Library Total Chinese Books Books Library and 9 branches divided in accordance with subjects. (But General Library, Library for Intercultual Studies 378,600 147,591 526,191 General Library and Library for Intercultural Studies are sharing the Library for Social Sciences 620,643 694,438 1,315,081 same space.) 1 of these at Kusunoki, 1 at Myodani, 1 at Fukae and Library for Science and Technology 258,312 227,595 485,907 others at Rokkodai as follows. Library for Humanities 185,891 109,499 295,390
Each library provides a wide range of books and journals to the Library for Human Development Sciences 256,376 75,346 331,722 Library of Research Institute for Economics and 120,655 156,210 276,865 students and staff to promote their education and assist their Business Administration research. Computerization of the library system in cooperation Library for Medical Sciences 62,094 81,532 143,626 with the Information Science and Technology Center and the Library for Health Sciences 57,956 9,236 67,192 establishment of networks with non-university institutions, such as Library for Maritime Sciences 196,733 56,942 253,675 the National Institute of Informatics, is extending the library network, Total 2,137,260 1,558,389 3,695,649 helping to provide a better service for all users.
Library Hours In 1999, “Kobe Digital Library” system launched its service. It During the Semester During Vacations provides digitized collections for users inside and outside the Library Mon.-Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.-Fri. Sat.-Sun. campus via the Worldwide Web(http://www.lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/dlib/e- General Library Closed 8:45~17:00 Closed University Libraries index.html). Library for Intercultual Studies 10:00~19:00 8:45~21:30 10:00~19:00* 8:45~21:30 except Library for Social August The library for Social Sciences stores 49,000 materials related to Sciences the Great Hanshin Earthquake. “The Earthquake Library” discloses Library for Sciences 10:00~19:00 them, and aims to contribute to boosting the emergency restoration, and Technology earthquake researches, and disaster-prevention measures. Library for Humanities 8:45~20:00 8:45~17:00 Library for Human- 8:45~21:00 Closed Development Sciences 1 General Library Library of Research 8:45~12:15 8:45~12:15 2 Library for Social Sciences Institute for Economic Closed and Business Closed 3 Library for Science and Technology Administration 13:00~17:00 13:00~17:00 4 Library for Humanities Library for Medical 9:00~17:00 9:00~17:00 8:45~21:00 closed on 5 Library for intercultural Studies Sciences Sunday 8:45~21:00 6 Library for Human Development Sciences Library for Health Sciences 7 Library of Research Institute for Economics and Business 10:00~18:00 8:45~17:00 Closed Library for Maritime 8:45~20:00 Administration Sciences 8 Library for Medical Sciences • Closed on Sundays (except the Library for Social Sciences), holidays, the anniversary of the establishment (5/15) and 12/28-1/4. 9 Library for Health Sciences • The Libraries extend the hours of operation during the examination period of the fi rst and second semesters. 0 Library for Maritime Sciences *Opened on Sundays except the fi rst Sunday of every month.
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 881-1212 E-mail: [email protected] Address http://www.lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/www/html/eng/e-index.html
38 University Hospital
Kobe University Hospital opened in 1869 as Kobe Hospital, which The new ward, completed in September 2001 and relocated also functioned as a medical school. The hospital was the fi rst to in February 2002, has ample space and a heliport, which can provide medical service in the Kobe area. In 1944, Kobe Hospital accommodate many sick and/or injured people even in case of a
University Hospital became known as the Prefectural Kobe Hospital, affi liated with the catastrophic disaster. This new ward also makes the Hospital a Prefectural Medical College. In 1967, it was renamed again as Kobe disaster-base hospital, supporting the local residents’ emergency University Hospital, the affi liated hospital of Kobe University School care activities. of Medicine. The International Patient Center was established in October 2001 Kobe University Hospital, consisting of 35 clinical divisions with for the purpose of accepting international patients who wish to 920 beds, is one of the leading hospitals in Hyogo Prefecture and receive medical consultation, treatment, and second opinions. In plays an important role in educating medical doctors as well as addition to offering consultation, examination, and hospitalization, advancing medical standards through its activities. The Hospital is the International Patient Center offers an interpretation service with also responsible for providing preventive medicine, public health cooperation from staff members and the international doctors who education, and advisory services on medical procedures at Kobe are trained at the Hospital. University and at other general hospitals in the Kobe area. In April 2007, a reform effort was completed with the rearrangement Kobe University Hospital’s most important task is to play the of the medical service subdivisions into categories of internal organ central role in disaster and emergency medicine. It also plays an functions. important role as an international hospital to meet the needs of As it is stated in the Kobe University Hospital mission,“Our patient is patients from foreign countries. the fi rst priority in everything we do”.
7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017 Japan Tel. +81(78) 382-5111 E-mail: [email protected]. ac.jp Address http://www.hosp.kobe-u.ac.jp/e/index.html
39 Institute for Promotion of Higher Education (College of General Education)
Institute for Promotion of Higher Education (IPHE) at Kobe which consists of 20 departments, is responsible for providing University is responsible for all academic programs both at general education for all undergraduate students. The third division, undergraduate and graduate levels to fulfi ll four university-wide the Research Institute for Higher Education is responsible for educational goals, namely, the fostering of 1) humanity, 2) creativity, contributing to education at Kobe University through research and 3) internationality and 4) expertise and competence in major fi elds. development on higher education.
Since 2010, the Committee for Promotion of Higher Education (CPHE) has been set in place to be the decision-body of IPHE. CPHE has three sub-committees, namely the Committee of Academic Affairs (CAA), the Committee on Academic Evaluation and Faculty Development (CAEFD), and the Steering Committee of General Education (SCGE). The CAA and SCGE are responsible for managing academic affairs of undergraduate and graduate educations, and CAEFD is responsible for assuring and enhancing the academic quality and standard at Kobe University.
IPHE has three divisions, the Division for Promotion of Higher Education, the Division of General Education and the Research Institute for Higher Education. The Division of Promotion of Higher Education was newly established in 2010 to coordinate all academic programs for the 11 undergraduate colleges and
14 graduate schools; while the Division of General Education, & Common-use Facilities(College of General Education) Institute for Promotion of Higher Education
1-2-1 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel: +81(78) 803-7523 E-mail: stdnt-kyokaikei@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp Address http://www.iphe.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Common-use Facilities
Information Science and Technology Center This Center provides the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) infrastructure to support the education and research of all members of the university, including students, faculty and staffs. Services provided include the issuance and management of user IDs, email accounts and the use of PCs and servers for educational, research and business purposes. Following the reorganization in July 2010, the Center plays the leading role in the planning and execution of ICT strategy at Kobe University.
http://www.istc.kobe-u.ac.jp/
40 Common-use Facilities
The Center for Collaborative Research and Technology Development Kobe University highly values partnerships MEXT in 2012, i.e., “Kansai Life Innovation Promotion” and “Hyogo
Kobe University with industry and governments. The Center Water Business Innovation”. In addition, much interest has been for Collaborative Research and Technology Development (CREATE) focused on the Structure-Based Drug Discovery project where Kobe was established in 2005 as the central organization for fostering University scientists of a variety of disciplines are working together industry-university-government collaboration. Along with the with many outside professionals from regional pharmaceutical mission to develop the creative environment in which corporate venture companies, RIKEN SPring-8 Center and Hyogo Science partnerships thrive, CREATE has been engaged in multiple and Technology Association. This unique drug discovery project tasks, including technology patenting and licensing, sponsored is operated by CREATE and Hyogo prefecture jointly to take full research planning, and development of innovative talent and advantage of the world-class advanced science and technology entrepreneurship. In its aim to serve as a catalyst bridging the infrastructures, such as the FOCUS supercomputer and the world’s laboratory to the industry, CREATE also provides a one-stop shop largest synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8, established in Hyogo of tools and solutions for accelerating the transfer of promising prefecture. CREATE is also playing an important role in building up innovative technologies locally, nationally and internationally. the new framework for Kobe University to collaborate with overseas universities. Our efforts in recent years have concluded many MOUs Over the last couple of years, multiple large-scale collaboration with Asian and EU top universities for facilitating international projects were planned and kicked off on the basis of CREATE’s knowledge and technology transfer. These strategic and operational resource and networks with industries and local governments. initiatives are believed to boost revitalization of the education and Most exciting development in those collaborations includes the research at Kobe University, as well as contribute to the sparking of initiation of two “Regional Innovation Support” programs granted by strong-impact innovation toward a brighter future for Japan.
MOU signing ceremony at Tsinghua University A snapshot of active interaction with Belgium TTO delegation at Kobe University
http://www.innov.kobe-u.ac.jp/create/index.html
International Student Center The International Student Center was established as a university programs such as providing support for overseas study for wide research/teaching facilities in April 1993. This Center takes Japanese students registered at Kobe University. In addition, the overall responsibility for international students, including providing Center is actively promoting the support of Japanese language teaching in Japanese language, Japanese studies, advising on teaching, and international exchange programmes in the local studying and living in Japan, internships, career advising, and community, working with regional government agencies, local alumni networking. The Center is also carrying out research and volunteer organizations, schools, companies, etc. development aimed at promoting international study exchange
http://www.kisc.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/i_topics.html
41 School of Languages and Communication The School of Languages and Communication (SOLAC) was established in 2003 in recognition of the need for a more focused center for foreign language studies at Kobe University. The school employs eighteen full-time academic staff, each specializing in English, German, French or Chinese. SOLAC is primarily responsible for developing and delivering innovative curricula, methodologies and teaching materials to support the language courses offered by the university’s Institution for Promotion of Higher Education. At the same time, the school provides language-related assistance to the wider university community through its facilities and programs, including:
(1) The Language Hub, in which students can take part in guided conversation sessions with international teaching assistants in various foreign languages. (2 Self-access CALL rooms, in which students can use a wide variety of computer resources to study foreign languages. (3) Short-term study abroad programs, which are implemented every year by the SOLAC staff in conjunction with our partner institutions in Australia, Austria, China, France and the USA. (4) Kobe University Academic Language and Communication Support (KALCS), a program that was launched in 2010 to meet the need for more academic graduate-level writing skills and undergraduate- level presentation skills in English.
In addition, SOLAC plays an active role in conducting research and education at the post- graduate level in the fi elds of language, culture, and communication through its Master’s and Doctoral programs in Applied Linguistics, which are run through the Graduate School of Intercultural Studies.
http://www.solac.kobe-u.ac.jp/index-e.html
Center for Supports to Research and Education Activities The Center was reorganized in 2004 by unifying the former three independent centers, Radioisotope Research Center, Center for Instrumental Analysis and Cryogenic Center. The Center consists of three divisions, Radioisotope Division (RD), Instrumental Analysis Division (IAD), and Cryogenic Division (CD). The aim of the Center is to play an essential role in supporting research and educational activities in the various fi elds of science and technology. The fi rst division (RD) supports research and educational activities involving the use of various types of radioisotopes. The second division (IAD) provides users with technical assistance to research and education on analytical technology. The last division (CD) supplies users with liquid helium and liquid nitrogen and gives general services concerning low temperature technology. Common-use Facilities
http://www.csrea.kobe-u.ac.jp/index-e-pl20120201.html
Center for Environmental Management The Center is responsible for the waste treatment and environmental management of the University. For instance, wastewater containing harmful chemical substances (i.e. heavy metals such as mercury) from research activities is carefully treated to avoid damage to the environment. In the 21st century, the Center is expected to play a signifi cant role in Kobe University’s total environmental activities, including staff education concerning pollutant release, transfer and register (PRTR). Energy saving and reduction of solid wastes are also expected to be managed according to the assistance of the Center.
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/cema/
42 Medical Center for Student Health
The Medical Center for Student Health was established in April 1970. Services provided by the Center include annual medical checkup for all students and staff, special checkups for people working with X-ray, radioisotope and other harmful substances, as well as a medical checkup for new international students. Emergency medical treatment is also available. There are doctors and nurses as well as counselors to provide consultation or advisory service on physical and mental problems. The Medical Center for Student Health is also playing an important part in developing safe and hygienic educational environment, through “Health and Safety” activities by qualifi ed doctors.
http://www.health.kobe-u.ac.jp/
International Residence
Kobe University has several dormitories for international students exclusively for international students and scholars, however, other and scholars located within commuting distance. These are: Kobe dormitories are for both international and Japanese students of University International Residence, SUMIYOSHI International Kobe University. The resident fees vary by the type of the room. Student House, SUMIYOSHI Residence, International House at There are also boarding houses run by public and private Fukae Campus, HAKUO Dormitory and KOKUI Residence. Kobe organizations available for international students and scholars. University International Residence and International House are
Residential Facilities for Students and Researchers
Residence Commute map
To Rokkodai Campus, 30-40 min. 1 International Residence G by Port-liner and Hankyu train
To Rokkodai Campus, 40-50 min. 2 Sumiyoshi International Student G House (male students only) either on foot or by bus and train
Sumiyoshi Residence To Rokkodai Campus, 40-50 min. 3 G (male students only) either on foot or by bus and train
To Rokkodai Campus, about 50 min. 4 International House by train and bus G (Fukae area) To Fukae Campus, about 8 min. on foot
To Rokkodai Campus, about 50 min. HAKUO Dormitory International ResidenceInternational Medical Center for Student Health & 5 by train and bus G (Fukae area) To Fukae Campus, about 10 min. on foot
To Rokkodai Campus, 30 min. 6 KOKUI Residence G by bus and on foot
Rent Subsidy System Kobe University has a rent subsidy system for eligible international in either the International Residence or International House. Under researchers who agree to live in one of the public-run apartments this system, the University will pay for approximately one half the designated by the University in the event there is no room available monthly rent. However, individual resident must pay utilities.
For Students : http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/international-students/current/housing-information.htm For Researchers : http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/researchers/accommodation/residential-facilities.htm
43 EU Institute in Japan, Kansai
General Objectives of the Project Goals and Activities The EUIJ-Kansai is the consortium formed by three universities To provide the EU educational and academic opportunities of Kobe University (the coordinating university), Kwansei Gakuin The EUIJ-Kansai offers extensive EU-related courses through credit University and Osaka University. It was established on 1 April transfer amongst the three universities, which lead successful 2005 with a fi nancial support of the European Commission in students to obtain the Certifi cate of EU Studies as a result of completing order to contribute to strengthening ties between Japan and the course. It also encourages academic exchanges with European the EU by promoting educational and academic interactions/ universities and institutes: providing scholarships for students, exchanges, raising visibility and disseminating information and inviting professors from the EU Member States, conducting joint documentation. researches, and organising EU-related seminars and international conferences. The EUIJ-Kansai had launched its second term on 1 April 2009 and expanded its operations by concluding cooperation To disseminate EU information and documentation agreements with the Institute of Economic Research in Kyoto In close collaborations with the Delegation of the European Union University and Kansai University. to Japan, the EUIJ-Kansai collects useful information, and widely distributes them not only to universities but also to younger President J.M. Barroso of the European Commission visited the school students through the EUIJ-Kansai website and other EUIJ-Kansai in April 2006, followed by another visit of various programmes. President H. Van Rompuy of the European Council in April 2010. To promote the EU outreach activities The members of the EUIJ-Kansai and the partner universities regularly organise open public seminars and business seminars on various EU issues, such as the dynamics of the EU integration, its legal, institutional, economic, social and cultural aspects of the EU as a whole and its individual Member States. EU Institute in Japan, Kansai
Frontier Hall 6F, Kobe University, 2-1, Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 Japan Tel. +81(78) 803-7221 Address E-mail: [email protected] http://euij-kansai.jp/index_en/
44 Overseas Offi ces
Kobe University China Offi ce Kobe University Brussels European Centre (KUBEC)
Kobe University China Offi ce was established on January 1, 2008 Kobe University Brussels European Centre was established in the Haidian district of Beijing. The main activities are: 1. Promoting in September 2010 with the aim of promoting international and academic and research collaboration with Chinese universities, multilateral collaboration with universities and institutions in Europe. institutions, organizations and industries; 2. Acquiring information on The main activities are: 1. Promoting academic and educational Chinese education and research activities, as well as the promotion collaboration with universities and research institutions, organizations of Kobe University in China; 3. Developing an exchange network and industries; 2. Acquiring and disseminating information on between Kobe University and its alumni and former researchers education and research in Europe; 3. Supporting networking for living in China; 4. Supporting employment of students in China. students and researchers in Europe, including alumni group. The offi ce is open Monday-Friday from 8:45 to 17:15 (Local Time). Seminars, training opportunities, education fairs and trial lessons for A Chinese staff member is on hand to provide you with information those who wish to study at Kobe University will be held at KUBEC. about Kobe University and the schedule of briefi ng sessions in China. Materials about Kobe University, written in Chinese and English, are available at the offi ce. Kobe University China Offi ce supports all activities of Kobe University in China.
Recent Activities: Recent Activities: Workshop Symposium Oct. 15, 2011 “Safety and Sustainability of the Human Environment” at Sep. 19, 2011 The 2nd Kobe University Brussels European Centre Chongqing University” Symposium “Building Safer & Resilient Society against Mega Disaster” Kobe University Hosted Education Fair in China Sept. 2, 2011 At the Beijing Foreign Studies University’s Center of Japanese Roundtable conferences Studies. Dec. 9, 2011 1. “How to assess the legitimacy of business practices Oct. 14, 2011 At Chongqing University involving Intellectual Capital management and reporting” 2. “The movements in Japan and Europe toward Integrated Participated in Education Fair Hosted by JSPS Beijing Offi ce and Reporting with Financial and Non-Financial Information” Kihei Kai Jul. 4, 2011 At Guizhou University Workshops Oct. 24, 2011 At Nanjing University May 6, 2011 “Mapping the Mental landscapes of EurAsia: Human Oct. 25, 2011 At East China University of Science and Technology Response to Changing Environmental and Socio-cultural Nov. 1, 2011 At Northeastern University Conditions” Nov. 3, 2011 At Jilin University Feb. 2, 2012 “EU, the Financial Crisis and Beyond” Nov. 4, 2011 At Northeast Normal University Mar. 6, 2012 “Euro-Japanese Relations: History, Culture and Politics” Mar. 10, 2012 At Dalian University of Technology Mar. 15, 2012 “Ageing Populations and New Opportunities for Business in Mar. 11, 2012 At Dalian University of Foreign Languages Europe and Japan”
Forum hosted by Peking University Jan. 7-8, 2012 Participated in the 9th Forum on International Cultural Industries 2012 New Year, China in Beijing hosted by Peking University under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of China. Overseas Offices
Address: Address: 616 Library of Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS) 33 Beisihuan Xilu. Boulevard du Triomphe 173 Triomfl aan Bruxelles 1160 Brussel, Zhongguancun,Haidian-qu, Beijing 100190, P.R. China Belgium Tel. +86-10-62538332 Fax. +86-10-62538664 Tel. +32 (0)2 672 64 60 Fax. +32 (0)2 672 02 10 E-mail: opie-chinaoffi ce@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp E-mail: intl-relations@offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp www.offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp/opie/chinaoffi ce www.offi ce.kobe-u.ac.jp/opie/kubec
45 International Activities Kobe University and its faculty members are actively promoting international activities. These are some examples of activities held in Japan and abroad last year.
Apr. 11, 2011 Oct. 20, 2011 A diachronic perspective on UK-Japan Robotic Workshop early Japanese adjectival This workshop was co-organized morphology: Some more pre- by Kobe University and the British Old Japanese copulas Embassy Tokyo. Researchers A special lecture by Prof. Bjarke from both countries discussed the Frellesvig (University of Oxford) in possibility of joint collaboration/ commemoration of the MoU signed practical application of their innovative between the Kobe University research for service robotics to help Faculty of Letters and the Faculty people, especially the elderly, in the of Oriental Studies at the University fi eld of health and welfare. of Oxford for the Kobe-Oxford Japanese Studies Program.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2011 Jun. 16, 2011 The 4th Japan-Australia- SOUMA Yoshie, Special China Forum on Health Adviser to the President of Science and Bioengineering Kobe University, honored Kobe University hosted the Fourth as a Distinguished Woman Japan-Australia-China Forum on in Chemistry and Chemical Health Science and Bioengineering. Engineering This series of forum is based on Dr. SOUMA Yoshie for selected to the collaborative agreement with be one of the 23 most Distinguished The University of Western Australia Women in Chemistry and Chemical and Zhejiang University in the fi elds Engineering in the world by the of Health Science and Bioengineering. The objective is to discuss ways International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) to improve the lives of the aging society with emphasis on rehabilitation, advanced medicine, food and health sciences.
Sept. 2, 2011 International Symposium Nov. 25-26, 2011 “Dialogue with China Today The Second Kobe University on Contemporary Japanese Global Link Forum was Subcultures” held in Seoul The symposium was held in the The purpose of the Global Link international convention center of Forum is to form stronger bonds Beijing Foreign Studies University with Kobe University’s intelligent under the auspices of the Embassy information resources, which of Japan in China, Japan Society include the international alumni for the Promotion of Science, and network and partner universities. the Japan Foundation. Participants were from Kobe University, Beijing Foreign It is also meant to heighten the Studies University and Hong Kong University. presence of the “Kobe University Brand” by having prominent university offi cials, such as the president, promote the university in person. An education fair and two academic symposia were held on the campus of Hanyang University on the 25th and lectures took place at Hotel InterContinental Seoul Sept. 19, 2011 COEXl on the 26th. The 2nd Kobe University Brussels European Centre Symposium Building Safer & Resilient Society against Mega Disaster Dec. 13-14, 2011 This symposium was held in Kobe University-University Brussels with an aim of sharing of Washington Joint information on earthquake and Symposium on Integrative tsunami disaster and to reconfi rm Membrane Biology and Signal the cooperation between Japan Transduction Medicine and the EU in building a safer and
A symposium co-hosted by two Activities International more resilient society against mega Global COE (COE stands for disaster. Center of Excellence) Programs of Kobe University: “Global Center for Education and Research in Integrative Membrane Biology” and “Global Center of Excellence for Education and Research on Signal Transduction Medicine in the Coming Generation” and the University of Washington.
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48 Academic Exchange Agreements
Kobe University is conducting intensive exchanges for education and research with partner universities and institutions overseas, which enriches the academic environment on campus. Kobe University has currently 208 partner institutions in 47 countries/regions. Agreements with those marked “ * ” have a mutual tution waiver clause, which makes it possible to implement student exchanges and promote students’ mobilities.
Inter-University Agreements (97 institutions) (As of May 1, 2012) (As of May 1, 2012) Country/ Year of Country/ Year of Area Overseas University/Institute Area Overseas University/Institute Region Conclusion Region Conclusion Middle Beijing Foreign Studies University* 2008 Turkey Istanbul Technical University* 2004 East Beijing Normal University* 2005 Africa Egypt Cairo University 2009
China Agricultural University 2012 Australian Maritime College* 2003
China Medical University* 2000 Oceania Australia The University of Queensland* 2010
Dalian Maritime University* 2003 The University of Western Australia* 2010
Dalian University of Technology 2010 California Maritime Academy* 2003
East China Normal University* 2000 Emory University 1983
Fudan University* 2008 Maine Maritime Academy 2003 North Huazhong University of Science and Technology 2011 U.S.A University of Pittsburgh* 2009 America Nankai University* 2008 University of South Florida 2011
China Ocean University of China* 2006 University of Texas at Austin* 1998
Peking University 2000 University of Washington* 2003
Renmin University of China 2003 Federal Center of Technological Education of Parana* 2002
Shangdong University* 2000 Brazil Rio de Janeiro State University* 2004 Latin Shanghai Jiao Tong University* 2009 State University of Londrina 2002 America Shanghai Maritime University* 2003 Mexico The University of Guadalajara 2007
Sun Yat-Sen University* 2000 Paraguay Universidad del Norte 2011
Tsinghua University* 2009 Austria University of Graz* 2006
Wuhan University* 2008 Ghent University* 2009
Xi’an Jiaotong University 2008 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven* 2010 Belgium Zhejiang University* 2008 Université Libre de Bruxelles 2010
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law 2001 Vrije Universiteit Brussel 2010 Bulgarian Universities and Institutes of Bulgarian Airlangga University* ⋆ 2007 Bulgaria 2005 Academy of Sciences Czech Bogor Agricultural University 2012 Charles University* 2006 Republic Asia Gadjah Mada University* 2012 Denmark University of Aarhus* 2000 Indonesia Institu Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember* 2003 Ecole Normale Supérieure Lettres et Sciences 2009 Humaines* Syiah Kuala University* 2010 l’Ecole Centrale de Lyon* 2004 University of Indonesia* 2004 Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis* 2000 Chonnam National University* 2005 France Université de Paris X-Nanterre* 2006 Hanyang University* 2001 Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)* 2005 Jeju National University* 2004 Université Paris 13 2010 Korea Maritime University* 2003 Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7* 2011 Kunsan National University* 2003 Europe Germany Universität Hohenheim 2010 Korea Kyungpook National University* 1999 Ireland National University of Ireland, Galway* 2005 Mokpo National Maritime University* 2003 Ca’ Foscari University of Venice* 2011 Mokpo National University* 2002 Italy University of Ferrara 2001 Pusan National University* 2001 Netherlands Leiden University* 2009 Seoul National University* 2009 Poland University of Warsaw* 2008 Sungkyunkwan University* 2002 Romania Babes¸-Bolyai University* 1998 Laos National University of Laos 2001 Linköping Univeristy* 2011 Mongolia Ulaanbaatar University 2001 Sweden World Maritime University/IMO 2003 University of the Philippines Diliman 2010 Philippines Middlesex University 1995 University of the Philippines Los Baños 2006 School of Oriental and African Studies, University of 2007 National Taiwan Ocean University* 2003 London* Taiwan National Taiwan University* 2002 The University of Sheffield* 1989
Thailand Thammasat University* 2000 U.K University of Birmingham* 2005
Foreign Trade University 2007 University of Essex 2001
Vietnam Hanoi University of Technology* 2005 University of Glasgow 1999
National Economics University* 2007 University of Oxford* 2011
49 Inter-Faculty/Graduate School Agreements (123 institutions) (As of May 1, 2012) Country/ Year of Area Overseas University/Institute Faculty/Graduate School Kobe University Region Conclusion Central South Uninversity of Resource and Environmental College Faculty of Agriculture 2003 forestry and technology State Key Laboratory of Geohazards Chengdu University of Technology Prevention, College of Environment Research Center for Urban Safety and Security 2008 and Civil Engineering China University of Geosciences Faculty of Science 1988 (Wuhan) China University of Political College of Law Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2008 Science and Law College of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering 2009 Chongqing University* College of Architecture and Urban Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering 2010 Planning Faculty of Human Development, Graduate School of Cultural Studies and East China Normal University* School of Education Science 1998 Human Science Harbin Institute of Technology* School of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering 2011 Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Letters, Graduate School of Jiangnan University School of Design Humanities and Social Sciences Lanzhou University* School of Economics Graduate School of Economics 2009 Minzu University of China School of Economics Faculty of Agriculture 2007 Ningbo University* The Medical School Graduate School of Science 2011 China Northwest A&F University College of Agronomy Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2010 Peking University Department of Law Faculty of Law 1996 School of Material Science & Graduate School of Science 2009 Southeast University Engineering School of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School of Engineering 2009 School of Civil Engineering, School of Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University* 2009 Architecture Research Center for Urban Safety and Security Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities, Faculty of Intercultural The University of Hong Kong* Faculty of Arts Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Human 2008 Development, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
Tianjin University Faculty of Engineering 1980 Tsinghua University Urban Planning & Design Institute Research Center for Urban Safety and Security 2008 Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Letters, Graduate School of School of Humanities, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Faculty 2007 Media and International Culture of Human Development, Graduate School of Cultural Studies and Human Zhejiang University* Science Law School Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2008 College of Economics Graduate School of Economics 2009 Asia Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Letters, Graduate School of Zhengzhou University* Department of Fine Arts 2006 Humanities and Social Sciences Bogor Agricultural University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2011 Faculty of Economics Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Gadjah Mada University* Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Faculty of Engineering Graduate School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering 2007 Hasanuddin University* Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2009 Indonesia University of Education Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2007
Indonesia Faculty of Industrial Technology Faculty of Engineering 1991 Insitut Teknologi Bandung* School of Architecture, Planning and Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Policy Development Kartanegara University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2007 Graduate School of Economics 2004 University of Indonesia* Faculty of Economics Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Faculty of Mathematic and Natural University of Lampung Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2007 Sciences Chonbuk National University* College of Law Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2008 College of Engineering and Graduate Daegu University* Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering 2007 School (Department of Engineering) Dong-A University College of Medicine School of Medicine 1992 Gongju National University of Faculty of Human Development, Graduate School of Human Development 2009 Education* and Environment International University of Korea Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2010 Korea Nazarene University* Division of Social Welfare Graduate School of Human Development and Environment 2009 Korea Graduate School of International Korea University* Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2012 Studies College of Natural Sciences Faculty of Science 1989 Kyungpook National University Economic and Management Research Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 1996 Institute Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Science Faculty of Agriculture 2003 Sogang University* School of Economics Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics 2011 Yonsei University Wonju Campus* Department of Economics Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics 2011 Agreements Academic Exchange International Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2008 Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia* School of Medical Sciences Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2003 Nepal Nepal Medical College Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2003 Ateneo de Manila University* Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies 2009 Philippines University of the Philippines Manila School of Medicine 1998
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Inter-Faculty/Graduate School Agreements (123 institutions) (As of May 1, 2012) Country/ Year of Area Overseas University/Institute Faculty/Graduate School Kobe University Region Conclusion Institute of Economics, Academia Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 2007 Sinica National Chengchi University* College of Law Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2010 Taiwan College of Management, College National Kaohsiung Marine of Maritime, College of Ocean Faculty of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences 2010 University* Engineering National Taipei University* Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2009 Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2011 Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Health Sciences 2011 Faculty of Nursing Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2003 Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2005 Chulalongkorn University* Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Faculty of Economics 2012 Administration Thailand Kasetsart University Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Science and Technology 1999 Asia King Mongkut’s University of School of Bioresources and Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2009 Technology Thonburi* Technology Mahidol University School of Medicine 1998 National Research Council of Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2007 Thailand Hanoi Agricultural University Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Science and Technology 2005 Hanoi Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2011 Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Science and Technology 2002 Nong Lam University Course of Tropical Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Science and Technology 2005 Vietnam Vietnam National University, University of Social Sciences and Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2011 Ho Chi Minh City* Humanities
Vietnamese Academy of Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2008 Agricultural Sciences Reseach Center for Industry and Iran Islamic Azad University Research Center for Urban Safety and Security 2008 Mining Middle Turkey University of Adiyaman Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2010 East Ministry of Education in the Yemen Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Republic of Yemen Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch) Faculty of Science Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2009 Assiut University Faculty of Science Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2009 Faculty of Economics and Political Cairo University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2009 Egypt Science Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine 2003 Suez Canal University* Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Graduate School of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 2011 Africa Health Sciences Kenya Maseno University Faculty of Science Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture 2012 Centre for Educational Research and Malawi University of Malawi Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2006 Training Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam Economic Research Bureau Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2007 Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2008 in the Republic of Uganda Oceania Australia The University of Sydney* Sydney Law School Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law 2012 Brock University* Institute for Scientific Computation Graduate School of System Informatics 2010 University of British Columbia Institute of Asian Research Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 1995 Canada Faculty of Applied Science and University of Toronto Faculty of Engineering 1980 Engineering Boston College Department of Economics Graduate School of Economics 2012 Graduate School of International Brandeis University Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 1997 Economics and Finance Emory University School of Medicine School of Medicine 1983 North FHI360 Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2011 America The University of Tennessee, Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies 2012 Knoxville* USA University of Georgia* Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2010 University of Hawaii* John A. Burns School of Medicine School of Medicine 2001 College of Engineering Faculty of Engineering 1980 University of Washington* School of Business Administration School of Business Administration 1996 University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering Faculty of Engineering 1983 Yale University Economic Growth Center Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 2007 Universidade Federal do Rio de Brazil Instituto de Economia Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 2010 Janeiro The United Nations Economic Latin Chile Commission for Latin America and Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 2010 America the Caribbean (ECLAC) Costa University for Peace Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2007 Rica Research Institute for Symbolic Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Graduate Johannes Kepler University Linz* 2009 Computation (RISC) School of Science Austria Medical University of Graz Graduate School of Human Development and Environment 2012 Europe Vienna University of Economics School of Business Administration 1998 and Business Administration* Graduate School of Business Administration 2000 Finland Tampere University of Technology* Faculty of Engineering 1989
51 Inter-Faculty/Graduate School Agreements (123 institutions) (As of May 1, 2012) Country/ Year of Area Overseas University/Institute Faculty/Graduate School Kobe University Region Conclusion BRGM (Geological Survey of Research Center for Urban Safety and Security 2006 France) Côte d'Azur Observatory* Graduate School of Science 2007 School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Business ESCP EUROPE* 1982 Administration Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business EUROMED MANAGEMENT* 2002 France Administration Institut National des Sciences Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering 2008 Appliquées de Lyon* Laboratoire National des Champs Molecular Photoscience Research Center 2003 Magnétiques Pulsés Université de Rennes 1* IGR-IAE de Rennes Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2011 Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3* Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2010 Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Faculty of Biology Faculty of Science 1990 Freiburg Berlin School of Economics and Law* Graduate School of Economics 2010 Christian-Albrechts-University Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology 2000 of Kiel* Reseach Center Germany Molecular Photoscience Research Center 2008 Dresden-Rossendorf e.V. Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Letters, Graduate School Asien-Afrika-Institut, Fakultät für Universität Hamburg* of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Human Development and 2008 Geistwissenschaften Environment, Graduate School of Humanities WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Graduate School of Business Administration 2006 Management* Ireland Dublin City University* Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics 1992 ITIA-CNR (Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation - Graduate School of System Informatics 2010 National Research Council)
Italy Faculty of Engineering Graduate School of Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering 2002 Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne University of Bologna* per Interpreti e Traduttori, Dipartimento Europe Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2011 di Studi Interdisciplinari su Traduzione, Lingue e Culture Faculties of Architecture and Construction, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Latvia Riga Technical University Faculty of Engineering 1991 Instrumentation Engineering and Automation Apparatus Building, Mechanical Engineering Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Netherlands University of Groningen Organization of Advanced Science and Technology 2010 Biotechnology Institute (GBB) Norwegian School of Economics Norway Graduate School of Business Administration 2004 and Business Administration* Poland Jagiellonian University* Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Letters 1998 Portugal University of Coimbra* Faculty of Economics Faculty⋆ of Law, Graduate School of Law 2010 Moscow State Pedagogical Faculty of Sociology, Economy and Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2008 University Low Russia Penza State University of Graduate School of Human Development and Environment 2011 Architecture and Construction Russian Academy of Sciences General Physics Institute Molecular Photoscience Research Center 2003 Serbia University of Belgrade* Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scool of Agricultural Science 2011 School of Business, Economics and Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Sweden University of Gothenburg* 2012 Law Administration Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Cardiff Business School 2004 Administration Cardiff University* Cardiff Business School, Cardiff Scool of Social Sciences, Cardiff School of Faculty of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Science and Technology 2005 Engineering UK Institute of Education, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment 2007 University of London University of East Anglia* School of Development Studies Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2007 University of Manchester* Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Intercultural Studies 2008 University of Sussex* School of Education and Social Work Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies 2010
Memorandum of Understanding Center for Collaborative Research and Technology Development (CREATE) has concluded Memorandum of Understanding with the following universities on International Technology Transfer and Research Collaboration.
Country/ Year of Area Overseas University Center Region Conclusion The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Technology Transfer Center 2010 China Asia The Chinese University of Hong Kong Knowledge Transfer Center 2010 Agreements Academic Exchange Taiwan National Tsing Hua University Operation Center for Industry Collaboration 2012 University Catholic de Louvain 2012 Europe Belgium University of Leige 2012 University of Namur 2012
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Kobe City The City of Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, which is Sandwiched by Mt. Rokko in the north and the Seto Inland Sea in located in the western part of Honshu (the main island of Japan). the South, Kobe is endowed with its overall mild climate averaging It is accessible by land, sea, and air to domestic and international 17.1C (62.8F) with four seasonal changes. The population of Kobe destinations. From Tokyo it is just 160 minutes by Shinkansen is over 1.5 million including 43,000 foreign residents from as many ‘Nozomi’ (Bullet Train), and 75 minutes by airplane. Himeji, Kyoto, as 115 different countries. With diverse population of foreign Nara, and Osaka are all within easy reach of Kobe City. residents and the resulting facilities and amenities established by Ever since it was opened to the world, Kobe City has been known and for such foreign communities, Kobe is uniquely qualifi ed to as a cosmopolitan port city where people, goods, and information support a comfortably refi ned lifestyle for any individual from any travel to and from the world. In 2008, Kobe City was granted the country. title ‘City of Design’ by UNESCO.
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