University profile: Kobe International University

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Kobe International University 
Kobe, Japan

Kobe International University (KIU) is a small, private university with approximately 1,700 students that aims to produce well-trained graduates with an international perspective. The university campus, completed in 2002 with modern facilities including a Multimedia Centre, is located on Rokko Island, a man-made island offshore from Kobe.

KIU has two major departments - 1) the Department of Ecnonomics, with concentrations in Economics, Business Administration, and International Business, and 2) the Department of Urban and Cultural Studies, with concentrations in Tourism and Travel, International Studies, and Urban Studies. The university also has minor concentration programs in English and Foreign Languages, Information Science, and Teacher Training.

QUT students are offered a tailor-made program which includes three hours of Japanese language tuition per day and participation in other regular courses (in Japanese) with one-on-one support.

Eligibility:               
This program is open to QUT undergraduates studying Japanese as part of their degree.

Program Dates:
April - July
October - February

Living Expenses:
Accommodation (apartment) is approximately Yen 40,000/month (AUD $560) *
(Source: institution)

Housing Options:
Homestay, student residence, or apartment.

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* Living expenses are a guide only and subject to change without notice. Students are advised to conduct their own research with the institution for the most up-to-date costs.