OpenFieldKobe Design University International Student Special Tuition Exemption
Institutional tuition waiver reducing tuition by 30% for all international students admitted to undergraduate and graduate programs at Kobe Design University.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated creative talent in portfolio evaluation and JLPT N2
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 required
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Design portfolio review
- Recommendation letters
- One academic or artistic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 30% reduction of annual tuition across the full degree period
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 JPY
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,420,000 JPY per year (before 30% reduction)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe Design University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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