OpenFieldMaster of Science in Chemical Science and Advanced Membrane Engineering
Delivered by the Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology—Japan’s premier membrane research institute—investigating hollow-fiber water desalination, CO2 gas separation polymers, and battery separators.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or Materials Science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests focusing on membrane separation and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from chemistry or engineering faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Kobe University Foundation Fellowships and JST CREST research assistantships providing tuition coverage and monthly living stipends
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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