GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL - Kobe …The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) is a relatively new school at Kobe University, one of the oldest universities

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Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies Kobe University

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION STUDIES KOBE UNIVERSITY

2-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 JAPANTEL. （078）803-7267（Academic Affairs Office）（078）803-7265（Administration Office）

FAX. （078）803-7295http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/

T he G r a du a t e School of I n t e r na t iona l Cooperation Studies (GSICS) is a relatively new school at Kobe University, one of the oldest universities in Japan. Kobe University has an established reputation for excellence particularly in the f ields of social sciences. GSICS was established in 1992 with the objective of fostering talented young people who have will to serve the international community.

Today we are faced with many serious global issues such as economic crisis, civil wars, climate change, and natural disasters. GSICS provides methodologies of Economics, Laws, Political Science, International Relations, Educational Development, and Disaster Risk Management to address these complicated issues. Students are expected to develop expertise in one of these fields, becoming conversant in the other fields at the same time.

GSICS has courses taught in Japanese and in English. International students from more than twenty countries make up fifty percent of the enrolled students. We welcome motivated students who want to empower themselves through education and research here, and serve the international community.

MATSUNAMI JunMessage from the Dean

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The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) aims to prepare talented young people to work in international fields and, through their work, to make a contribution to the international community. At GSICS we believe that mutual understanding and respect for human rights is essential for peaceful global co-existence, and thus strive in our education, research and community activities to further this goal. In particular, we endeavor to provide students with a multidisciplinary background and expertise that will enable them both as researchers and practitioners in the field of international cooperation.

1. Our world is confronted with a range of transnational issues such as the emergence of a borderless economy, poverty, armed conflict, terrorism, global warming and the spread of infectious diseases. Conventional methods of international cooperation are not sufficient to address these problems, and new approaches are necessary. The GSICS curriculum reflects this concern. Our multidisciplinary curriculum design enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the creation and development of these new approaches.

2. GSICS offers courses in both Japanese and English. International students are welcome. For those not fluent in the Japanese language, GSICS offers courses

taught in English at both the Master’s and Doctoral levels. International students comprise approximately fifty percent of those enrolled in GSICS, and most of them are from developing countries.

3. The Japanese course is comprised of four programs: International Studies, Development and Economics, International Law/Law and Development, and Politics and Area Studies. The curriculum in each program is designed to offer opportunities for systematic study, and each offers degrees in their respective fields.

4. GSICS offers a flexible curriculum where students can acquire a wide range of knowledge. In addition to its own faculty, GSICS receives support from eight Kobe University graduate schools and institutes including the Graduate Schools of Economics, Law, Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration, the Institute for the Promotion of Higher Education and the Research Center for Urban Safety and Security. Thanks to their assistance, GSICS can provide multi-dimensional education and research supervision.

5. While some students opt to follow scholarly careers, many students become professionals in other fields. In pursuing their studies, students are encouraged to take a practical and applied approach to international issues. At the same time, they are expected to master basic methodologies to conduct fundamental, theoretical, and empirical studies. We believe that this approach to education helps students to address

an increasingly diverse, complex, and changing world.

6. The faculty of GSICS includes experts in international cooperation from Japan and other countries, serving as full-time and visiting professors, as well as adjunct lecturers.

7. In addition to recent university graduates, GSICS welcomes applicants with various international, professional, academic and other experiences. GSICS aims at training competent professionals and academics who will be able to work in all the different areas of international cooperation.

8. GSICS helps its students to find employment. Recruitment seminars are regularly held at GSICS by international organizations including the World Bank, IMF and WFP. Job guidance, seminars and information sharing are provided.

9. In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Kobe University Rokkodai Foundation created the 'Ryoso Award' with the purpose of contributing to the further development of the social sciences. It is given annually to selected students in order to facilitate oversea study.

Aims and Objectives

Distinctive Features

Overview of the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies（GSICS）

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Various Activities Linking GSICS with the World In addition to its educational and research activities, GSICS is involved in a wide variety of programs, some of which are introduced below.

International Conferences and Symposia Seeking to enhance our education and research and to further international exchange, GSICS frequently convenes international conferences and symposia in which the active participation of students is encouraged. GSICS also invites leading specialists working in international fields to deliver lectures at policy and research seminars and other events.

International and Cooperative Relationships GSICS has signed cooperative agreements with many overseas universities (35 institutions in 22 countries), Japanese universities and international agencies within and outside of Japan. Students not only have opportunities to engage in internships or study abroad, but also to obtain double degrees or participate in overseas training. In many cases, students can receive credits for their work at other institutions.

Double Degree Program/Sandwich ProgramThe Double Degree Program is designed for master’s program students. By fulfilling required courses and assignments, students can obtain two master’s degrees, one from GSICS and one from an overseas university under the special agreements with GSICS in a minimum of two years. The sandwich program is designed for doctoral program students. Doctoral students have access to fieldwork and advisory supervisions required for a doctoral dissertation by being affiliated with one of

the six overseas universities under the GSICS special agreements. The doctoral degree will be provided by GSICS only. This program is linked with the International Training Program (ITP) which provides opportunities for financial support.

Indonesian Linkage Program In 2007, students who had completed one year of study at one of three Indonesian universities were admitted to GSICS. After fulfilling the requirements for both universities, our Indonesian Linkage Program (ILP) students can now obtain degrees from both institutions within two years. The ILP provided the impetus for developing the GSICS Double Degree Program. CAMPUS* Asia Program

for Careers in Risk Management Experts in East AsiaThis program aims at establishing a hub for the training of experts on managing various risks in the context of globalized East Asian relations. The program is supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan. Three graduate schools in China, Korea and Japan - the School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) in Fudan University, the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) in Korea University, and the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) in Kobe University - have formed a consortium for this program. The CAMPUS Asia Program will further foster education and training of international professionals specialized in risk management through double-degree and student exchange programs.*CAMPUS : Collective Action for the Mobility Program of University Students

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Program for Careers in International Organizations This program offers logistical support for students taking part in internships with international organizations. Intensive courses such as "Law of the International Civil Service" and "Careers in International Organizations", the latter taught by current or former international civil servants, offer an excellent overview of career options. This Program also coordinates recruitment missions from various institutions. Recruitment missions that took place in GSICS in the past included those of the African Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Polar Cooperation Research Centre (PCRC)In recent years, the world has been paying close attention to the emerging orders in the polar regions. Reflecting this trend, PCRC was established in October 2015 to pursue international legal and policy research on emerging legal orders in the Arctic and Antarctica. PCRC organizes seminars with eminent international scholars and practitioners from Japan and abroad, including Polar Law Symposia in which GSICS students have participated. In November 2020, PCRC will host the 13th Polar Law Symposium at Kobe University.

MEXT UNESCO Activities Support ProjectGSICS has contributed to the UNESCO Activities Support Project by developing a training guidebook (manual) on education finance and administration in ASEAN countries, in collaboration with their ministry of education officers and UNESCO education experts.

Past ProgramsYoung Leader’s Program (YLP)Local Government Course From 2003 to 2008, GSICS hosted the Young Leader’s Program (YLP) Local Government Course for promising young government professionals from designated participating countries. Many professionals took advantage of this course.

Laos ProjectFor seven years, GSICS assisted in the establishment and management of the Faculty of Economics and Business Management (FEBM) at the National University of Laos.

Yemen Girls Education ProjectFrom 2005 to 2012, GSICS participated in a joint venture with a development consultant firm and implemented a girls’ education project known as BRIDGE project aimed to increase girls’ enrollment and improve the quality of education. The BRIDGE Project was introduced in the Japanese ODA Education Cooperation Strategy as "Best Practices".

Asia-Africa Universities Dialogue (PhaseⅣ)GSICS has also participated in the Asia-Africa Universities Dialogue, which is recognized by UNESCO’s University Twinning and Networking (UNITWIN). This Dialogue has been recognized as a beneficial project in the "Japanese ODA Education Cooperation Strategy".

Core-to-Core Program (Asia-Africa Science Platforms)GSICS has implemented the project on "Study on Education Finance and Administration in Asia and Africa: A Sustainable Program to Nurture Young Researchers" with the researchers from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East and East Africa.

JICA Group TrainingFrom 2010 to 2018, GSICS provided JICA Group Training (Education Finance and Administration: Focused on Education Quality, Equity and Internal Efficiency) to high-level education officers from various ministries of education in Africa, Asia and Middle East.


Opportunities for Overseas Internships and Training

Partner SchoolCountry

Academic Exchange Agreements

Inter-University AgreementsPartner School / InstitutionCountry

Inter-Graduate School / Institution Agreements

AustraliaThe University of Queensland

The University of Western Australia

Austria University of Graz

Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Bulgaria Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski

Cambodia Royal University of Phnom Penh

Canada University of Ottawa

China

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Tsinghua University

Dalian Maritime University

Wuhan University

Czech Charles University

FranceUniversite Paris Diderot-Paris 7

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

GermanyKiel University

Trier University

Indonesia Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

ItalyCa' Foscari University of Venice

University of Bologna

Korea

Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Seoul National University

Korea University

Kunsan National University

Jeju National University

Latvia Riga Technical University

Netherlands Leiden University

Philippines University of the Philippines

Poland Jagiellonian University

TaiwanNational Taiwan Ocean University

National Taiwan University

Thailand Mae Fah Luang University

Turkey Istanbul Technical University

UK School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

USAUniversity of Pittsburgh

University of Washington

Vietnam Foreign Trade University

China School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University

France Grenoble Faculty of Law, Grenoble-Alps University

Ghana Department of Economics, University of Ghana

Indonesia

Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia

Faculty of Economics and Business, Gadjah Mada University

Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gadjah Mada University

Korea

Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University

Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University

UK

School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex

USA Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh

GSICS promotes and encourages overseas internships and training for students in international and other organizations in different countries. International students are welcome to participate, although some restrictions may apply. Training is offered in the form of formal classes with credits, and with part of the costs subsidized. Students experience first-hand how government policies are implemented at local levels in developing countries, visit international organizations and aid agencies, and learn methods of interviewing and data collection in different situations such as with small enterprises and in rural areas. Internships with international agencies are also available.

In 2005, GSICS was chosen as one of the recipients of support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) under its "Initiative for Attractive Education in Graduate Schools" program. Since that time, GSICS has worked to provide students with more opportunities to engage in international field work and internships in order to ensure that GSICS graduates are competent and well prepared to contribute through their international work.

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Examples of Overseas Training Examples of Overseas Internships

Institutions and Agencies with which GSICS has Cooperative Agreements

Country Description

Alaska, USA Participation in the International Polar Region Law Symposium in Alaska

Bangladesh Survey of Garment Industry in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Survey of Community-Based Disaster Management in Bangladesh

China Field Study on the Institution Development of recovery process in Sichuan Earthquake on 2008.

Denmark·Iceland

Participation in the International Academic Council: Research on the North Pole

Kenya Survey of changes in social behavior on Rural-Urban area in Kenya

Korea Participation in the Environmental Treaty Council in Korea

Laos Survey in Quality Indemnity and Disparity of High Education in Laos

Malawi Overseas Fieldwork in Malawi

Malaysia Participation in the International Academic Council: Research on the Antarctic Pole

Myanmar Survey on the Law of Small-Medium-Sized Enterprises in Myanmar

Philippines Survey on rural areas in Philippines

Uganda Overseas Fieldwork in Uganda

USA Survey on International Educational Development

Vietnam Survey on Education and Health care in rural areas in Vietnam

Vietnam Survey on the Innovation of Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise in Vietnam

Content Institution/Agency

Mutual recognition of credits

Osaka School of International Public Policy


Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University


Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University

Academic exchange Institution of Developing Economies, Japan Trade Organization

Economic cooperation JICA

Country Agency

Cambodia Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth *

China UNESCO Office in Beijing *

Costa Rica University for Peace *

Indonesia Indonesia University of Education *

Indonesia Ministry of Education

Laos Ministry of Education and Sports

Malawi University of Malawi Centre for Educational Research and Training *

Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam Institute of Development Studies *

Thailand UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education *

Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports *

Uganda Office of the Prime Minister

USA FHI 360, World Bank *

Others Education Without Boarders

Others JICA

Others UNEP/Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity *

* GSICS has Cooperative Agreements with these institutions.


In an effort to better meet the requirements of a changing world and to make our unique multidisciplinary academic environment available to as many students as possible, the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) developed a Master’s Program in English for international students where all instruction is conducted in English. As rapid globalization encompasses more and more of the world, English has become an essential aspect of international cooperation in Japan, as well as in many other countries. Moreover, in recent years, the Japanese government has given increasingly high priority in its ODA policy to the development of human resources.

The Program in English seeks to meet the needs of both the international community and Japan. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing not only the study of basic areas such as economic development, political development, international law and international relations, but also the ways these disciplines intersect and relate to one another.It is hoped that graduates of the program will become experts in their fields, and will contribute toward the development of their countries and international society.

The English program starts from October.


Master’s Programin English

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The standard duration of study is two years. Students are required to earn at least 30 credits (those who understand Japanese are allowed to take up to 12 credits from among the subjects offered in the GSICS Program in Japanese), complete a master's thesis in English, and pass a final oral examination. Particularly accomplished students may finish the program in one year. Students who successfully complete the requirements are granted one of the following degrees: Master of International Studies, Master of Economics, Master of Laws, or Master of Political Science.

Study Requirements and Degrees Granted

CurriculumClass Subject Credits

■Microeconomics 2■Macroeconomics 2■Monetary Theory 2■Public Finance 2■ International Economics 2■Mathematics for Social Sciences 2■Statistics 2■Econometrics 2■Growth Theory 2■Economic Development Studies 2■Socio-Economic Development Theory 2■Environmental Economics 2■Development Management 2■ International Development Cooperation 2■Human Capital Development 2■Social Research Methods for Development 2■Special Lecture on Development Economics 2■Special Lecture on Development Policy 2■Special Lecture on Development Planning 2■Special Lecture on Development Management 2■ Introduction to International Cooperation Law 2■Law of the International Civil Service 2■ Introduction to International Human Rights Law 2■ Introduction to Law of International Organizations 2■ Introduction to International Environmental Law 2■ International Criminal Law 2■ International Security and International Law 2■ International Polar Law Ⅱ 2■Law and State Building 2■Law and Economic Development 2■Law and Social Development 2■ International Labor Law 2■ Introduction to Political Analysis 2■Japanese Politics 2

Class Subject Credits

■Political Development 2■Local Government 2■Principles of Political Research 2■ International Relations 2■ Issues in Peace and Development Ⅰ 2■ Issues in Peace and Development Ⅱ 2■Japanese ODA 2■Disaster Risk Management 2■Post-Disaster Recovery Planning 2■Demography 2■Medical Anthropology 2■Environmental Health 2■Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law 2■Special Lecture on Transnational Relations 2■Special Lecture on Political and Social Development 2■Special Lecture on Institution Building 2■Special Seminar 2■Academic Writing 2■ International Field Work 2■ Internship 2

The language of instruction for this curriculum is English.


This program was established in 1999 in order to enable international students to continue their studies using English and to acquire a doctoral degree. Proficiency in Japanese is not generally considered in the selection process, although a high proficiency in Japanese may be required for some applicants, depending on their research topic. This is a highly competitive program and only those candidates with excellent academic credentials and outstanding potential will be accepted.

Students will be assigned an academic supervisor with whom they will work to pursue their research. All students are required to take a candidacy examination before completing their doctoral thesis. Students who have obtained the status of doctoral candidate and completed their thesis must pass a final examination and have their thesis approved by the GSICS faculty. The standard duration of study is three years. For students of exceptional capability, the duration may be shortened.

Students who have successfully completed the requirements will be granted one of the following doctoral degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Doctor of Laws, or Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.



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In the doctoral program, students are required to take Advanced Research (8 credits) and Advanced Research Presentation (2 credits). They must also earn a total of at least 4 credits from among the following (2 credits): Workshop I, Workshop II, Internship, Advanced Overseas Research, and International Organization Management. Students must also receive instruction regarding the writing of their thesis from their academic supervisor.

Curriculum

In the 20th century, it was not easy for us to collect information about other parts of the world. Hence, it could be a mission of area study scholars to get the knowledge about the regions and introduce them to our society. However, in the globalizing world of the 21st

century, getting information itself is not so difficult anymore. Then what is our reason to study about the different areas in the world today? One of the possible answers is to find the questions of which even local people do not realize the importance, and analyze them from different angles with different ideas. I believe that GSICS, where many students gather from many parts of the world, is the best place for us to think about those questions together.

KIMURA Kan(Professor)

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Today's global governance, especially in the areas of human rights, environment, a n d d eve l o p m e n t , i s characterized by a diversity of stakeholders, including international organizations, civil society organizations and corporations, as well as

states. They create diverse norms and organizations that sometimes improve the effectiveness of international regimes through coordination and synergy, but at other times conflict with each other and hinder effective problem-solving. How can we reduce conflicts of interest and contestation of ideas and enhance the effectiveness of governance? You are more than welcome to join us in thinking about these issues!

NISHITANI Makiko(Associate Professor)

I am an alumnus of GSICS as well as being on the teaching staff. I learned economics from scratch in this program. After working for a research institute for some years, I returned to this school as an associate professor. As can be observed from my

experience, students can study economics in GSICS from a basic level to the researcher level. The teaching staff of our program understand not only economic theories but also actual developing economies. Thus, students can learn about both. The provision of knowledge of both economics and actual developing economies is one of our program's distinct features.

KODAMA Masahiro(Professor)

HAYASHI Mika(Professor)

The subject I teach is public international law, with the emphasis on the practical side of the legal issues. Class discussions on the use of force, peace and security and international humanitarian law are only a few examples of the lively

discussions among the participants. I consider myself very lucky to have such engaging participants in the class. The liveliness of the discussions is also due to, I believe, the diversity among the participants. I enjoy every class I teach.

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I come from the Grenoble-Alpes University in France, where I majored in International Law and International Security. One year ago, I had the opportunity to take part in the exchange program between my former University and GSICS. This rewarding experience convinced me to pursue studies as a PhD student in GSICS. As a fresh doctoral student, I must say that working in GSICS is always a pleasure. From the flawless involvement of my supervisor in my research project to the impressive amount of available resources provided by the library on the campus, there is always a way to deepen my knowledge.

I am a doctoral student from China, and I have benefited significantly from the strong international professional networks that GSICS provides to the students. I was able to conduct internships in the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MOEYS), Asia Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Cooperation (IFC), and World Bank. GSICS is the place we can obtain not only academic knowledge and research skills but also practical experiences for our future career.

SOWAH Daniel Adjetey(Graduate Student)

WANG Kexin(Graduate Student)

WIDHI Wulandari(Graduate Student)

LETRONE William Axel(Graduate Student)

Are you in search of academic excellence, educational prestige or both? Do you want to be part of an intellectual community culturally rich and scholastically diverse? Then, the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) of Kobe University is your preferred choice.Located in a serene environment, on the mountains of Rokko and in the beautiful city of Kobe, GSICS offers you not only a degree, but naturally develops your leverage, academically and professionally. Interactions with renowned lecturers willing to inculcate a wealth of knowledge and skills and bring out the best in you cannot be overemphasized. Opportunities for field trips and internships in international organizations, coupled with networking among students from different nationalities, are worth accenting. Unlimited online access to an array of library materials, wherever on campus you may be, makes studies even more enjoyable. The respect accorded you at the airport and on the train or bus, on noticing that you are a student of Kobe University is both intriguing and refreshing. I welcome you to explore the scholastically limitless possibilities at Kobe University.

In dealing with various global issues which are growing more complex, scientists are expected not only to be proficient in understanding concepts and theories, but also to be able to apply all their abilities and knowledge to participate in presenting alternative solutions for current problems as well as those predicted to occur in the future. Among the graduate schools in Japan, GSICS of Kobe University is a graduate school that is able to answer this demand. By offering a variety of approaches and methodologies, GSICS is able to make its graduates become scientists who have a broad perspective with strong analytical skills toward social phenomena in the world. In addition to equipping its students with applicative experiences, GSICS offers fieldwork opportunities and internships both in local and international agencies. The presence of internationally qualified lecturers and students from various countries and different backgrounds makes GSICS like a miniature world and this atmosphere can stimulate the mindset of students to be more actively involved in the international community. Furthermore, the comfortable campus environment and beautiful building design makes the learning experience at GSICS even more enjoyable.

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Teaching Staff http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/tstaff/tstaff.html

International Studies ProgramName Position Research Fields Courses

ALEXANDER Ronni

ProfessorPeace Studies, with a focus on gender and safety, particularly in Pacific Island Countries

Issues in Peace and Development I, Special Seminar

TOSA Hiroyuki

Professor Critical Theory and Its Application in International Relations

Issues in Peace and Development II, Special Seminar

NISHITANI Makiko

Associate Professor

Theories of International Relations, Global Governance, International Norms

International Relations, Special Seminar

SATO NozomiAssistant professor

Gender Studies

OGAWA Keiichi ProfessorEconomics of Education, Education Finance, Education Policy and Planning

Human Capital Development, Special Seminar

SHIMAMURAYasuharu

ProfessorDevelopment Economics, Applied Econometrics, Social Research Methods for Development

Social Research Methods for Development, Special Seminar

MATSUDAHazuki

ProjectAssistantProfessor

International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Human Security

Japan's ODA Experiences, Risk Management I

CHIKADA Masahiro

Professor Comparative Education, Higher Education Special Seminar

YAMANOUCHI Kenshi

Professor Educational Planning Special Seminar

NAKAZAWA Minato

ProfessorInternational Health, Public Health, Human Ecology and Demography

Demography, Medical Anthropology, Environmental HealthSpecial Seminar

KAMEOKA Masanori

Professor Virology Special Seminar

MASUJIMA Ken ProfessorInternational Cooperation for Development, Global North-South Relations,Comparative Regionalism

Special Seminar

KURUSU Kaoru ProfessorInternational Relations,Human Security,Japan's Multilateral Diplomacy

Special Seminar

Name Position Research Fields Courses

SURUGA Terukazu

Project Professor

Development Economics, Labor Economics

KONDO TamiyoAssociate Professor

Housing Policy, Planning for Built Environment,Housing Recovery

Special Seminar

HOKUGO Akihiko

Professor Disaster Mitigation and Management Disaster Risk Management, Special Seminar

Development and Economics ProgramName Position Research Fields Courses

YAMAZAKI Koji Professor Development Economics, Applied Econometrics

Socio-Economic Development Theory, Special Seminar

ITO TakahiroAssociate Professor

Development Economics, Applied Econometrics

Microeconomics, Special Seminar

CHEN Kuang-hui

Professor Applied Econometrics, the Chinese Economy

Statistics, Special Seminar

UCHIDA Yuichiro ProfessorDevelopment Economics, Economic Development in East Asia, Applied Economics/Econometrics

International Economics,Growth Theory, Special Seminar

KODAMA Masahiro Professor

Development Macroeconomics, Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis

Macroeconomics, Special Seminar

KAWABATA Koji

Associate Professor

Applied Econometrics, Economic Development, Industrialization

Econometrics, Special Seminar

INOUE Takeshi Associate Professor

Finance-Poverty Nexus, Empirical Analysis of Indian Economy

Monetary Theory, Special Seminar

FUJITA Seiichi ProfessorInternational Monetary System, Economic and Monetary Union, Global Flow of Funds

Special Seminar

ZHAO Laixun ProfessorInternational Trade, Foreign Investment,Multinational Labor-Management Relations,Cross-Border Pollution, International Merger

Special Seminar


Name Position Research Fields Courses

KAJITANI Kai Professor Chinese Economics, Comparative Economics Special Seminar

YOSHII Masahiko ProfessorComparative Economics, Russian and Central and Eastern European Economies

Special Seminar

HAMAGUCHI Nobuaki Professor Latin American Economy Special Seminar

SATO Takahiro Professor Indian Economy Special Seminar

YANAGAWA Takashi Professor Industrial Organization,

Competition Policy Special Seminar

International Law /Law and Development ProgramName Position Research Fields Courses

SHIBATA Akiho Professor International LawIntro. to International Environmental Law, International Polar Law II, Special Seminar

HAYASHI Mika Professor International LawIntro. to International Cooperation Law, International Security and International Law, Special Seminar

OKADA YoheiAssociate Professor

International LawIntro. to Law of International Organizations, Intro. to International Human Rights Law, Special Seminar

TAMADA Dai Professor International Law

YOTSUMOTO Kenji

Professor Asian Constitutional Law Law and State Building,Special Seminar

KANEKO Yuka ProfessorLaw and Development, Comparative Law in Asia, Law in Disasters

Law and Economic Development, Special Seminar

SAITO YoshihisaAssociate Professor

Social Law in Asia and Transition Economies

Law and Social Development,Special Seminar

Political Science and Area Studies ProgramName Position Research Fields Courses

MATSUNAMI Jun Professor Comparative Study of Deregulation, Privatization and Local Governments

Japanese Politics, Local Government, Special Seminar

KIMURA Kan Professor Korean Nationalism and Historical Disputes in Northeast Asia

Introduction to Political Analysis,Special Seminar

KAWAMURA Yusuke

Assistant Professor

Middle East and North African Politics Principles of Political Research

MINOHARA Tosh ProfessorUS-Japan Relations, Diplomacy, International Politics, Intelligence, and Security Studies

Special Seminar

YASUI Hiroki Professor Party Politics in Germany Special Seminar

Academic Calendar■Early October

Entrance Ceremony and Beginning of Master’s Course and Doctoral Course in English

■Late DecemberWinter Vacation(until Early January)

■Late MarchSpring Vacation(until Early April)

■Early AugustSummer Vacation(until Late September)

■Late SeptemberCommencement

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“Ownership” is the word to d e s c r i b e i n t e r n a t i o n a l cooperation studies. I’m doing research about disaster risk management in the International Studies Program at GSICS. In detail, my research theme is Community Based Disaster Risk Management. This requires

some field experience and knowledge in order to assess what is necessary on the ground. In the field, ownership is necessary to enhance your skills. In this department, you can experience some field work opportunities and internships related to your research projects. From these experiences, you can develop not just your specialty but also other diverse skills as well. This will also directly connect to your self-growth and is the best chance to reconsider “What is international cooperation?”. Why don’t you enroll in this department and have the best moment of your life?

Master’sProgramin Japanese

The Master’s Program in Japanese is comprised of four programs: International Studies, Development and Economics, International Law/Law and Development, and Politics and Area Studies. The curriculum in each program is designed to offer opportunities for systematic study, and each offers degrees in their respective fields. The standard duration of study is two years. Students are required to earn at least 30 credits, complete a master’s thesis,and pass the final oral examination. The program is also designed to enable particularly accomplished students to complete their course of study in one year. All instruction is conducted in the Japanese language. (Master’s degree in International studies requires four credits of the English classes.)

OverviewMATSUSHITA Takuma(Graduate Student)

ITO Hina (Graduate Student)

The GSICS International Law Program provides some lectures by four professors with different specialties. You can learn international law from multiple angles in intensive classes by some visiting lecturers invited from home and abroad, as well as

diplomats. Additionally, since the library at Kobe University has abundant books on international law, it is possible to collect research materials easily. Furthermore, you are given various challenging opportunities such as study abroad and internships. Therefore studying in GSICS will be valuable for mapping out your career plan.

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This program aims to provide quality basic training in both theory and practice in a broad range of fields including international relations, peace studies, development management, educational development, public health and urban planning. Students who successfully complete the requirements will earn a Master’s Degree in International Studies, and will have gained a sound background in development policy studies, as well as the high level of professional know-how required to be able to engage in, and make a significant contribution to, activities for international cooperation.

This program has close and complementary links with the other GSICS programs: Development and Economics, International Law/Law and Development, and Politics and Area Studies. These links enable students to cut across the boundaries of conventional academic fields, providing opportunities for them to not only enrich their understanding, but also to develop their own particular interdisciplinary approach.

Curriculum and Requirements Focus and Goals

InternationalStudies Program

Class Subject Credits

■Transnational Relations 2■Global PoliticsⅠ 2■Global PoliticsⅡ 2■International Security Studies 2■Aid Administration 2■Special Lecture on Transnational Relations 2■Seminar on Transnational Relations 4■Development Management and Evaluation 2■Human Resource Development 2■African Politics and Economics 2■Social Survey Methods in Developing Countries 2■Special Lecture on Development Management 2■Seminar on Development Management 4■Comparative Educational Planning 2■Comparative Analysis of Educational Development 2■Educational Development 2■Evaluation of Educational Development 2■Seminar on Education and Development 4■International Public Health: Theory and Method 2■Study of Infectious Diseases 2■Epidemiology and Public Hygiene 2■Seminar on Public Health: Theory and Method 4■Change in International Relations 2■International Assistance Policy 2■Seminar on change in International Relations 4■Urban and Regional Planning 2■Global Challenge of Disaster Reduction 2■History of City and Architectural Environment 2■Planning of Hydrospheric Environment 2■Post-disaster Reconstruction 2■Seminar on Global Challenge of Disaster Reduction 4

The language of instruction for this curriculum is Japanese.1. Students are required to earn a total of 30 credits, complete a master's thesis, and pass a

final examination. The credits may include those from other GSICS programs and affiliated institutions.

2. Students must take the following: ・8 credits of seminars. ・22 credits worth of other subjects. ・2 class subjects (4credits) from the GSICS Master's Course in English (p.7).Specific classes will be determined in accordance with each student's research plan.

3. Students can submit a research paper instead of a master's thesis. Both the master's thesis and research paper may be written in English.

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Development andEconomics Program

It is a fact that every ten minutes - just the time it takes you to read this brochure - more than 260 infants around the world die as a result of malnutrition or poverty. Most of them were born in the developing world. Many people might want to do something to address this situation, but just having the desire to help is not enough.

The primary focus of the Development and Economics Program is to equip enthusiastic students with a useful tool to help to solve the problems of the real world. That tool is economics. An extensive knowledge of economics is of great use to aid agencies, development organizations, governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, consultant companies, research institutions and other private companies. In addition, this program also aims to contribute to the academic field of development economics.

It goes without saying that the world’s multi-dimensional problems cannot be solved by economics alone. For this reason, this Program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum, working in close cooperation with other GSICS programs. We thus offer practical economics, in combination with such diverse fields as law, political science, international relations, sociology and regional studies.

Focus and GoalsClass Subject Credits

■Development Economics 2■Economic Cooperation Studies 2■Finance and Development 2■Special Lecture on Economic Development 2■Seminar on Development Economics 4■Social Development 2■Regional Development 2■Natural Resource and Environmental Economics 2■Special Lecture on Development Policy 2■Seminar on Development Policy 4■Development Microeconomics I 2■Development Microeconomics II 2■Development Macroeconomics I 2■Development Macroeconomics II 2■Statistical Methods 2■Econometric Analysis 4■Special Lecture on Development Planning 2■Seminar on Development Planning 4■International Structural Adjustment Theory 2■International Monetary Theory 2■Seminar on International Structural Adjustment 4■Comparative Economic Development 2■Comparative Economic Systems 2■Seminar on Comparative Economic Development 4■Regional Economics 2■Special Lecture on Regional Economics 2■Seminar on Regional Economics 4■Japanese Economic Development 2■Socio-Economic Development of Japan 2■Seminar on Japanese Economic Development 4


final examination. The credits may include those from other GSICS programs and affiliated institutions. Students can submit a research paper instead of a master's thesis. Both the master's thesis and research paper may be written in English.

2. Students must take the following:・8 credits of seminars.・22 credits worth of other subjects. ・Development Microeconomics Ⅰ and Development Macroeconomics Ⅰ


Curriculum and Requirements


International Law /Law and DevelopmentProgram

This program aims to develop the capacity of students to resolve legal problems arising in the field of international cooperation and in the international community. Those who successfully complete this Program will receive a Master of Laws degree. Many graduates go on to work in international organizations or pursue other highly competitive careers.

Students in this program who focus on International Law are provided with state-of-the-art international legal expertise, especially in the most competitive fields such as human rights, environment and trade. International fieldwork and internships as integral parts of the program ensure that students are exposed to the practice of international law. The program for Careers in International Organizations (p.4) offers a range of support for those who aspire to work in international organizations as legal officers.

An emerging field of international cooperation focuses on building essential legal and institutional infrastructure in the developing countries and countries in transition. Students wishing to contribute to this field focus on Law and Development, using new concepts in international cooperation such as "rule of law," "governance," and "civil society" to study the dynamic process of law and institution change in particular socio-economic settings.

Focus and Goals Curriculum and Requirements Class Subject Credits

■International Cooperation Law 2

■International Human Rights Law 2

■Law of International Organizations 2

■International Environmental Law 2

■International Economic Law 2

■International Polar Law Ⅰ 2

■International Law in Diplomacy 2

■Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law 2

■Seminar on International Cooperation Law 4

■Comparative Law 2

■Special Topics in International Cooperation Law 2

■Seminar on Comparative Law 4

■Human Rights and Development 2

■Law and Sustainable Development 2

■Social Law and Development 2

■Legal Cooperation in Japan＊ 2

■Islamic Law and Society 2

■Special Lecture on Institution Building 2

■Seminar on Institution Building 4

The language of instruction for this curriculum is Japanese.＊This class is provided in cooperation with the Research and Training Institute, Ministry of

Justice. 1. Students are required to earn a total of 30 credits, complete a master's thesis, and pass a


2. Students must take the following: ・8 credits of seminars. ・22 credits from other subjects.


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Politics andArea Studies Program

Knowing how people in each region of the world go about their lives is indispensable to playing an active part in international society. Moreover, if you do not have an understanding of each region of the world, you will not be able to put your graduate knowledge into practice.

Taking this view into account, this program focuses on the state and regional levels of politics. By considering problems peculiar to each specific area, we come to see that political issues cannot be avoided. Since each state and area has its own particular political structure, society and culture, one cannot ignore these peculiarities and seek to find universal solutions.

Therefore, in this program, we use the disciplines of political science and area studies to look at what is behind the problems in each area of the world, and to consider what it is that we can do to contribute to their solution.

Focus and Goals Curriculum and Requirements Class Subject Credits

■Introduction to Political Analysis 2■Political Development 2■Comparative Politics 2■Comparative Public Administration 2■Research Methods in Political Science 2■Comparative Political Culture 2■Special Lecture on Political and Social Development 2■Seminar on Political and Social Development 4■Comparative Democracy 2■Foreign Relations of Japan 2■Seminar on Contemporary Politics 4



2. Students must take the following: ・8 credits of seminars. ・22 credits worth of other subjects.



Focus and GoalsThis program was established for students who

have a master's degree and would like to conduct more advanced research. Students are expected to meet high research standards and it is hoped they will acquire jobs at institutions such as universities, research institutes, or international organizations.


Students must have first completed a master’s program and hold a master’s degree or the equivalent. Students are required to take a candidacy examination before completing their doctoral thesis. Students who have obtained the status of doctoral candidate and completed their thesis must pass a final examination and have their thesis approved by the GSICS Faculty. The standard course of study is three years. For students of exceptional capability, the duration of study may be shortened.

The doctoral program offers the following degrees: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Doctor of Laws, and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.

CurriculumIn the doctoral program, students are required

to take Advanced Research (8 Credits). They must also take Research Presentation Ⅰ·Ⅱ·Ⅲ and Doctoral Qualifying Examination. Students must also receive instruction regarding the writing of their thesis from their academic supervisor.

DoctoralProgramin Japanese

The Graduate School of International Cooperation ( G S I C S ) c o n d u c t s interdisciplinary research to understand socia l phenomena in different countries. Students have an opportunity to report on their research topics in

seminars. Through friendly competition, we can develop the ability to make new discoveries and improve our research skills. This friendly environment in GSICS is the greatest attraction for us. Additionally, master and doctoral degree holders follow career paths that take advantage of their specialties. GSICS provides high-quality academic skills for our vivid future. We look forward to researching with you.

YASUDA Hidetaka(Graduate Student)

Messages

GSICS provides not only specialized knowledge about social science for international cooperation, b u t a l s o p r o v i d e s opportunities for practical expe r i ence such as fieldwork. Students can make use of knowledge in

a practical way and learn the real situation of developing countries which they cannot get from data. Study and survey opportunities outside Japan enable students to enhance their work effectively.

HARAGUCHI Kana(Graduate Student)

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GSICS Facts and FiguresHistory Staff

Professors Associate Professors

Assistant Professors Total

Primary Appointments 15 6 3 24

Joint Appointments 17 1 0 18

Total 32 7 3 42

Visiting Staff AdjunctLecturers

AdministrativeStaff

4 13 17

Degrees Granted（As of April 2020）

Master Doctor

International Studies 532

Philosophy 69

Economics 795 67

Laws 234 17

Political Science 237 31

Total 1,798 184

Students（As of April 2020）

Master's CourseM1 M2 Total

Total 69 69 138

（International Students） 44 34 78

Doctoral CourseD1 D2 D3 Total

Total 22 15 44 81

（International Students） 7 6 14 27

October1992-

●Foundation of GSICS

October 1992

～April 1996

●Establishment of the Department of Economic Development and Policies, the Department of International Cooperation Policy Studies and the Department of Regional Cooperation Policy Studies (Master's Course/Doctoral Course)

October 1999-

●Establishment of the Doctoral Course in English

April 2001-

●Start of the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship

October 2002-

●Establishment of the Master's Course in English

October 2003-

●The Young Leader's Program (YLP) Local Government Course (until 2008)

April 2007-

●Start of the Program System (Japanese Course)

October 2007-

●Start of the Indonesia Linkage Program

October 2008-

●Start of the World Bank Scholarship System

October 2011-

●Start of the Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program

September 2012-

●Start of the CAMPUS Asia Program

October 2014-

●Start of the Master's Degree and Internship Program of African Business Education for Youth

Websites

●Campus Asia“Program for Careers on Risk Management Experts in East Asia”

http://kobeucpasia.wp.xdomain.jp/en/

●Kobe University Center for International Education (CIE)

http://www.kisc.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/

●Kobe University

http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

●Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/index.html


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Faculty of Law

Auditorium

Shindai Seimon Mae Bus Stop

MikiMemorial

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Student’sHall

Academia Hallfor Social Sciences

Research Institutefor Economics and

Business Administration

Faculty of EconomicsFaculty of Business

Administration

Library forSocial Sciences

Frontier Hall forSocial Sciences

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［Hankyu Railway］［Kobe City Subway］

Kobe City Bus #36

［Port Liner］

Shin-OsakaOsaka （Umeda ）(Kobe)Sannomiya

Kobe Airport

Shin-Kobe Rokko

Rokkomichi

From Shin-Kobe (Shinkansen Line) Station: It takes about 15 minutes by taxi.

Examples of Master's ThesesMaster of International Studies• A Study of Museum Exhibits about Migration: A Comparison of Japan and England• A Study on the Korean Disaster Management System: Focusing on Institutional Change and Legislation in a Comparative Methodology with the Japanese System

• Civil-Military Coordination in Disaster Emergency Response: A Case Study on the 2018 Bago City Flood and Lessons Learned from Japan

• Comparison of Lifestyle and Health among People Living in Different Regions, and Factors Associated with Obesity and High Blood Pressure, Pohnpei State, the Federated States of Micronesia

• Constructing Issue Networks The Rise of New Think Tanks in China• Cultural Capital and Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education in Cambodia: In the Context of Private and Public Preschools in Phnom Penh

• Inter-Organizational Relations in Nepal: An Analysis of Anti-Trafficking Implementation• Life Story of Mothers Who Experienced Pregnancy in Secondary School in Rural Philippines• Primary School Students’ Attitudes toward People with Disability in Mongolia• The Effectiveness of Disaster Risk Reduction Programs in Myanmar: A Case Study of Pyapon Township in Ayeyarwaddy Region

• The Impact of Learning Environments of Learning Outcomes: A Case Study of Self-Determination and Student Satisfaction in Japan

• The Institutional Vulnerability of Local Government in Indonesia toward the Implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER)

• Work Motivation for Community Health Volunteer (Kader) at Integrated Health Service Post (Posyandu) in Indonesia: Understanding Factors of Motivation and Association with Health-Related Skills

Master of Economics• Analysis of Social Media on Academic Achievement of Upper Secondary Students in China: Case Study of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture

• An Analysis on Relevance of Technical and Vocational Institutions in Uganda: Focused on Perception of Stakeholders

• Determinants of Innovation and Firm Performance: The Case of Bangladesh Garment Sector• Determinants of Labour Productivity: Comparison between Formal and Informal Firms in Africa • Digital Financial Services and Financial Inclusion: The Case of Mobile Money Services in Ghana• Early Childhood Education and on Children's Cognitive Development in Primary Education in Indonesia: An Analysis of Cognitive Assessment of Indonesia Family Life Survey

• Empirical Analysis of Teacher Absence and Student Achievement in Mozambican Public Primary Education

• Equitable Access to Quality Early Childhood Development in Lao PDR• Financial Access and Economic Growth• Forest Loss and Human Health: Evidence from Satellite Imagery and Micro Data of Indonesia• Global Crude Oil Price and Domestic Food Commodity Prices: Evidence from Indonesia • Home Learning Environment and Early Literacy Performance of Preschool -Aged Children in Vietnam• How Consumer Confidence Affect the Impact of Housing Market and Stock Market Wealth on Consumption? Empirical Evidence from Asian Countries

• Innovation Activities and Firm Growth in Taiwanese High-Tech Sector• International Tourism Demand in the Philippines

• Minimum Wage's Impact on Labor Productivity: The Case of Indonesia• Remittances and Financial Inclusion• Soldier Experience during Conflict and Trust for Non-Coethnic Group in Sri Lanka• The Determinants of Innovation in Lao PDR: A Case Study of Firms in the Manufacturing and Service Sector

• The Determinants of Remittances in Asia: The Role of Institutional Quality and Financial Development• The Determinants of SMEs Participation in Global Production Networks: A Case of Manufacturing Firms in Laos

• The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Child Working and Schooling in Secondary Education: Evidence from Cambodia

• The Impact of Rural Road Improvement Projects on Youth Career Path Selection and Schooling Decisions in Morocco

• The Impacts of Access to Water on Subjective Well-Being: Evidence from Mandalay, Myanmar

Master of Laws• A Study on Japanese Technical Intern Training Program-Focus on Workplace for Foreign Technical Intern Trainees

• Comparative Study on Corporate Insolvency Law and Practice between Japan and Myanmar• Improvement of Mechanisms to Ensure the Financial Sustainability of Non-State Non-Profit Organizations of Uzbekistan: Comparative Study

• Labor Dispute Resolution System (Comparative Studies: Laos, Vietnam and Japan)• Special and Differential Treatment under the TRIPS Agreement-Approaches Taken by the Lao PDR

Master of Political Science• Collaborative Governance in Combating Illegal Fishing in Indonesia: A Case Study of the Illegal Fishing Eradication Task Force

• Institutional Dualism and Its Impact on Economic Development in Batam• Politics of Decentralization and Management of Natural Resources: An Institutional Analysis of Public Waterbodies in Two Sub-Districts of Northeast Bangladesh

• Variables Influencing Subnational Government's Activeness in International Relations: A Case Study of Japanese Subnational Governments in Sister City Relationships with New Zealand

Examples of Doctoral DissertationsDoctor of Philosophy• Parental Socio-Economic Aspirations for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Bangladesh

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics• Energy Cost and Food Security in West Africa• Sustainable Agriculture and Community Social Networks in Rural Vietnam• Towards Universal Health Insurance Coverage in Vietnam: The Investigation of Its Expansion and Healthcare Seeking Behavior in Central Vietnam

Doctor of Laws• The Applicability of Jurisconsultorium on the CISG in the Vietnamese Judiciary under Its “Precedent System”

Theses/Dissertations

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Faculty of Law

Auditorium


MikiMemorial

Hall

Student’sHall

Academia Hallfor Social Sciences

Research Institutefor Economics and

Business Administration

Faculty of EconomicsFaculty of Business

Administration

Library forSocial Sciences

Frontier Hall forSocial Sciences

GSICSMikage


25 min.

24 min.

25 min.

6 min.

5 min.

7 min.

17 min.

2 min.

［JR West Railway］

［Hanshin Railway］

［Hankyu Railway］［Kobe City Subway］

Kobe City Bus #36

［Port Liner］

Shin-OsakaOsaka （Umeda ）(Kobe)Sannomiya

Kobe Airport

Shin-Kobe Rokko

Rokkomichi

From Shin-Kobe (Shinkansen Line) Station: It takes about 15 minutes by taxi.

Location of GSICSon the Rokkodai Campus


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Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies Kobe University

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION STUDIES KOBE UNIVERSITY

2-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501 JAPANTEL. （078）803-7267（Academic Affairs Office）（078）803-7265（Administration Office）

FAX. （078）803-7295http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL - Kobe …The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) is a relatively new school at Kobe University, one of the oldest universities

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