Kobe University, Japan

The Business Administration Department has been cooperating with the School of Business Administration at Kobe University since 2013. The university is a Japanese state university that was founded in 1949 and now consists of nine graduate schools and eleven faculties. The modern metropolis of Kobe, together with Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, forms the heart of the Kansai region.

The cooperation with the School of Business Administration focuses on Kobe University's MBA programme, the SESAMI programme. The exchange is therefore open to Master's students in Business Administration, especially those studying Management and FRS. Master's students in business informatics and business education can also apply.

Information about further partnerships with Japanese universities can be found in the Global Exchange Programme of Göttingen International.

University Kobe University
City Kobe
Suitable for Master's students of business administration (especially Management and FRS)
Academic year

Winter Semester: October - March

Summer Semester: April - August

Course language and requirements English, C1
English-language courses

SESAMI Programme (MBA)

Required grade point average 2.0
Places per academic year 2
JASSO Scholarship After successfully applying at the faculty, it is possible to apply for a JASSO scholarship from the Japanese government via Kobe University. Details can be discussed with the International Office at Kobe University during the application process.

Helpful links

Fact Sheet Kobe University 2025/26

Graduate School of Business Administration

SESAMI Programme (MBA)

Information on accommodation

Application documents

Dates & application documents

Experience reports

Winter semester 2017/18 (in German)

Winter semester 2017/18 (in German)