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Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan · Premier Public Municipal Nursing University

Kobe City College of Nursing: Academic Guide, Degrees & Scholarships

Established in 1996 in the wake of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Kobe City College of Nursing is a municipal public university dedicated to cultivating compassionate, highly skilled nursing professionals and disaster relief leaders. Located in Kobe Academic Town (Gakuen-toshi), the university features doctoral graduate programs, specialized disaster simulation centers, and direct integration into Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
National University Entrance Examination (Kyotsu Test) and secondary school recommendation
Doctoral admission eligibility
Recognized master's or honours degree in relevant discipline; alignment with supervising research faculty.
Language proficiency
Japanese (primary instruction) & English (international disaster nursing collaborations)
Research statement / Proposal
Required for research programs: 3-5 page research statement outlining methodology, objectives, and faculty alignment.
Application fee
¥30,000
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV/resume, letters of recommendation, and statement of intent.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition fees and student contributions vary across degree levels and residency status. Verified opportunity records list typical costs between ¥0 (Tuition-free municipal fellowship; regular public fee ¥535,800/year) and departmental funding packages.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Kobe City College of Nursing:

Prof. Aiko Yamamoto

Professor of Disaster Nursing & Emergency Preparedness · Disaster Nursing Competencies, Community Emergency Evacuation, Triage Protocol Training, WHO Kobe Center Collaborations

Prof. Keiko Hattori

Professor of Gerontological & Home Healthcare Nursing · End-of-Life Home Care, Dementia Care Interventions, Interprofessional Family Support, Nurse-Led Chronic Care

Prof. Sachiko Ogata

Professor of Maternal & Child Health Midwifery · Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Depression Screening, Midwifery Care Models, Breastfeeding Support Systems

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kobe City College of Nursing documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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