OpenFieldConsortium Inter-University Credit Transfer Program in Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation
Interdisciplinary collaborative curriculum co-taught by Kobe University and Hyogo prefectural institutes, analyzing seismic structural engineering, community disaster risk reduction (DRR), and disaster psychology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an HKUC member university with good academic standing
- English language proficiency
- Japanese or English depending on selected lecture series
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Consortium registration form approved by home university registrar
- Recommendation letters
- Home university academic advisor approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free credit transfer for students matriculated at any of the 45 HKUC member institutions
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥0 inter-university transfer fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Spring Term) / September 15, 2027 (Fall Term)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hyogo-Kobe University Consortium (HKUC) documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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