【 School characteristics 】
● Konan Women's University is a four-year comprehensive women's university located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
●The school motto is "Pure, righteous, kind and strong," and we strive to nurture "women with dignity, internationality and high aspirations who contribute to society."
●We place emphasis on learning not only on campus but also through activities in society, and offer a wide variety of classes to help students acquire "practical skills for the future."
● We have one of the best employment records among universities nationwide, with an extremely high employment rate of 99.2% (2024).

【International Student Support System, etc】
● Tuition exemption system for international students (50% tuition exemption for privately funded international students only)
● Immigration support is available (support for application procedures for immigration and residence status certification, support for entering the affiliated Kobe Women's Hall, and support for procedures at the ward office)
● Orientation for international students (including explanations of procedures required for studying abroad and various student exchange opportunities)
● International student meetings (individual meetings held approximately once a month)
● "Japanese" courses for international students (small classes, tailored to each student's level)
● Buddy system (Japanese students support university life and studies)

【Professor's Voice】
◎Name: Ayako Wada ◎Country of Origin: Japan
◎Affiliation: Professor, Department of Japanese Language and Culture (Japanese language education teacher)
Konan Women's University is a university that accompanies each and every student in their learning and life. International students need not feel anxious about their first time studying abroad or living alone! On campus, students can learn freely in a relaxed atmosphere, and teachers and buddy students will provide you with full support. In the international city of Kobe, you can improve your expertise while learning Japanese language and culture, and develop the "future you" that will be active in the global community.