Kobe University, also known in the Kansai region as Shindai, is a leading national university located in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan. It was established in 1949, but the academic origins of Kobe University trace back to the establishment of Kobe Higher Commercial School in 1902, which was renamed as Kobe University of Commerce, and Kobe University of Economics. Kobe University offers 14 graduate schools and 11 undergraduate faculties. The University holds a total of about 16000 students enrolled in different undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is formed by four campuses: Rokkodai, Kusunoki, Myodani, and Fukae. Rokkodai Campus is considered the main campus, and it comprises nine out of eleven faculties. Shindai is one of the leading research institutions in Japan. According to Thomson Reuters, Shindai is the 14th best research university in Japan. Weekly Diamond reported that Shindai has the 15th highest research standard in Japan in terms of research funding per researchers in COE Program.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024