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Kobe Pharmaceutical University

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Kobe Pharmaceutical University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kobe Pharmaceutical University is a university in Japan for students looking for study in pharmaceutical fields. It suits applicants who want a smaller, specialized option and are prepared to confirm programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is focused on pharmaceutical study. No subject list or programme catalogue is published in the information available here, so confirm the current degree options, language of instruction, and entry requirements on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for current entry requirements, application dates, required documents, and any language conditions. The university’s admissions office is the place to confirm whether there are separate steps for overseas applicants and whether supporting documents need translation or certification.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Kobe will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, tuition payment methods, document submission rules, and whether the university offers any support for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kobe Pharmaceutical University sits in a large national higher-education system. Its main distinction is its pharmaceutical focus, which makes it more suitable for applicants who want a specialized university rather than a broad all-subject institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kobe Pharmaceutical University

What country is Kobe Pharmaceutical University in?

It is in Japan.

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Where is the university located?

It is in Higashinada, Kobe, Hyōgo.

What is the university website?

http://www.kobepharma-u.ac.jp/

Overview

Kobe Pharmaceutical University is a private university in Higashinada, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1930, and it was chartered as a women's college in 1949. In 1994 the school became coeducational, adopting the present name.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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