OpenFieldKobe Gakuin University
Study clinical pharmacy, disaster mitigation, and waterfront business law at Kobe Gakuin University in Kobe Harbor.
Institution Overview & Profile
Kobe Gakuin University, established in 1966 and one of the largest comprehensive private universities in the Kansai region with over 11,000 students, operates two flagship campuses: the Port Island Campus overlooking Kobe Harbor and the verdant Arise Campus in Nishi-ku. Renowned for its Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, pioneering Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies (specializing in disaster mitigation and crisis management), and Faculty of Law.
Key Academic Strengths
- Top-tier Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with integrated 6-year clinical pharmacist degree
- Pioneering Disaster Mitigation and Crisis Management programs born from the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
- Ultra-modern Port Island waterfront campus adjacent to Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC)
- Vibrant cooperative internships with the City of Kobe, Hyogo Prefectural Government, and multinational ports
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. - 6-Year Clinical Program)
Six-year clinical pharmacy curriculum preparing licensed pharmacists for hospital intensive care units, pharmaceutical R&D, and clinical pharmacology.
Bachelor of Contemporary Social Studies (Disaster Management)
First-of-its-kind program in Japan exploring community disaster resilience, crisis communication, evacuation logistics, and humanitarian aid.
Graduate School of Law (Master's / Ph.D.)
Advanced legal research focusing on maritime trade law, international commercial arbitration, intellectual property, and environmental compliance.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
Kobe Gakuin 30% International Student Tuition Reduction
Tuition waiver covering 30% of standard annual tuition fees for all eligible privately financed international students at Kobe Gakuin.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Clinical Research Enrolment
Six-year Pharm.D. or four-year pharmaceutical research degree with clinical clerkships at Kobe University Hospital and KBIC research labs.
Great Hanshin-Awaji Disaster Resilience Fellowship
One-year graduate research fellowship hosted at the Port Island Disaster Prevention Research Centre investigating urban seismic resilience.
Mori Memorial International Student Merit Scholarship
Endowed merit scholarship for the top international students enrolled across the humanities and social science faculties.
Port Island Harbor Maritime Logistics & Trade Practicum
Four-month practical internship with the Port of Kobe container terminals and international freight forwarding enterprises.
Graduate School of Food and Medicinal Sciences Admission
Two-year Master of Science degree investigating nutraceutical compounds, food safety analytics, and functional food biochemistry.
Faculty of Psychology Clinical Counseling Internship
Practical clinical psychology placement conducted at the Kobe Gakuin Psychological Counseling Centre serving the local Kobe community.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Masatoshi Nakamura
President & Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry · Office of the President & Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Prof. Dr. Masatoshi Nakamura is President of Kobe Gakuin University, leading pharmaceutical research collaborations with the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster.
Prof. Dr. Shigeo Murota
Professor of Disaster Mitigation & Crisis Governance · Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies
Prof. Dr. Shigeo Murota is a prominent Japanese disaster management scholar advising municipal disaster task forces on urban earthquake evacuation and resilience planning.
Dr. Yoko Yamashita
Associate Professor of Food and Nutritional Sciences · Faculty of Nutrition
Dr. Yoko Yamashita investigates functional food ingredients, identifying polyphenol mechanisms that reduce metabolic disorders and improve cardiovascular health.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official Kobe Gakuin University program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.