List of Colleges and Universities in Kobe, Japan

As part of our list of resources for foreigners in Kobe, Japan, is a list of universities and colleges located in Kobe and other cities within Hyogo Prefecture.

Universities and Colleges in Kobe

Many of Hyogo’s top universities are located in Kobe City, the prefectural capital.

Kobe University

Kobe University, established in 1949, consists of 11 faculties and 15 graduate schools. It has traditional strengths in the social sciences and has expanded into the natural and biomedical sciences, promoting interdisciplinary research and education. The university conducts research and education aimed at addressing societal challenges.
— Address: Nada-ku, Kobe,
— Phone Number: 78-803-5595
— Email: lk****@*it.kobe-u. ac.jp
— Website: https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/

Kobe City University of Foreign Studies

Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, founded in 1946, offers undergraduate and graduate programs in English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish Studies, International Relations, and since 1991, Japanese Studies. Accredited student exchange programs are available through partnerships with about 45 universities and institutions worldwide.
— Address: Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
— Phone Number: 78-794-8171
— Email: info(at)office.kobe-cufs.ac.jp
— Website: https://www.kobe-cufs.ac.jp/english/index.html

University of Hyogo

The University of Hyogo was established in 2004 through the merger of three prefectural universities: Kobe University of Commerce, Himeji Institute of Technology, and the College of Nursing Art and Science.
— Address: Nishi-ku, Kobe
— Phone Number: 78-794-6580
— Email: u-*****@************ac.jp
— Website: https://www.u-hyogo.ac.jp/english/

Konan University

Konan University, founded in 1919, is a private university with approximately 9,000 students. It consists of eight faculties, four research departments, and one professional graduate school. The university offers specialized training alongside a general education curriculum.
— Address: Higashinada-ku Kobe
— Phone Number: 78-431-4341
— Emails: ki**@************ac.jp
— Website: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/english/

Kobe City College of Nursing

Kobe City College of Nursing has a Faculty and Department of Nursing and focuses on training nursing professionals who can contribute to local health, medical care, and welfare.
— Address: Nishi-ku,Kobe
— Phone Number: 078-794-8080
— Email: kc**********@*********ac.jp
— Website: https://www.kobe-ccn.ac.jp/english/

Other universities in Hyogo prefecture

There are several other important universities in Hyogo that outside the boundaries of Kobe City. Here is an additional list of universities in Hyogo that are nearby Kobe City.

Hyogo Medical University

Hyogo Medical University, established in 1972, has developed comprehensive programs in medical education, research, and advanced healthcare. It consistently ranks among the top institutions for national medical examination pass rates. In April 2022, the university expanded into a comprehensive medical institution comprising four faculties: Medicine, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, and Nursing.
— Address: Nishinomiya, Hyogo
— Phone Number: 078-304-3000
— Website: https://www.hyo-med.ac.jp/en/

Kwansei Gakuin University

Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) enrolls approximately 26,000 students and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in over 80 disciplines across 14 undergraduate schools and 14 graduate schools. Most schools are on the Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus, with the School of Policy Studies and the School of Science and Technology on the Kobe Sanda Campus, and the School of Education on the Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus.
— Address: Nishinomiya, Hyogo
— Phone Number: 0798-54-6115
— Email: kg****@********ac.jp
— Website: https://global.kwansei.ac.jp/