OpenFieldKobe College International Student Tuition Reduction Award
Tuition waiver covering 30% of annual academic fees awarded to all privately funded international undergraduate and graduate students in good standing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Female student completing 12 years of formal schooling with GPA equivalent to 3.0/4.0
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2/N1 for Japanese programs or TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5 for English major
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal motivation essay in Japanese or English detailing academic purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Recommendation letter from school principal or teacher
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 30% direct reduction on annual tuition fees (saving approx. ¥280,000–¥380,000 per year)
- Application fee
- ¥17,000 international examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Reduced from approx. ¥1,150,000 to ¥800,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Spring enrollment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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