Those who wish to conduct research as Research Students * at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies have three ways to apply for a scholarship.

Embassy Recommendation

- Recommended by a Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.
Please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
To obtain a letter of acceptance, click here

• Application Form pdf / word

Enrollment Period

MEXT students will enter our university as research students (non-degree program). Enrollment period as research students is as below.

?Research Students → Master's Program Students→ Doctoral Program Students
Arrival in Japan in April: For a year or two years
Arrival in Japan in October: For six months or a year and a half

?Research Students → Doctoral Program Students
Arrival in Japan in April: For a year*
Arrival in Japan in October: For six months or a year and a half
*In order to extend the term of the scholarship, the enrollment period as research students should be within a year and a half.

MEXT students need to pass the examination of your desired graduate school