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Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS)    \nFounded in 1946, KCUFS offers undergraduate and graduate-degree programs in English, Russian, Chinese and Spanish studies, as well as International Relations. The undergraduate programs offer courses mainly in the following fields: Linguistics and Literature, General Culture, Social Sciences and International Communication. Our graduate school offers masters and doctoral degree programs in linguistic, cultural and socials studies as well as double degree program with renowned overseas universities.  \n 2. Curriculum   \nExchange students coming to KCUFS from overseas partner universities are enrolled into our Japanese Language Program (JLP). This program aims to improve studentsʼ Japanese language skills as well as deepening their understanding of Japanese culture. The study periods available for students are one semester or two semesters (1 academic year), starting either in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.  \nInternational students can also take regular university courses offered to KCUFS undergraduates. The available courses cover fields such as Languages, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, History, Law, Commerce, Economy, Education, and Psychology. JLP students who are in graduate programs at their home universities are allowed to take graduate course subjects at KCUFS.  \nLower Intermediate Course  \n-For the students who have completed over 300 learning hours of Japanese.  \n-Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N3-N2 .  \nJapanese Language Program  \nThe program consists of Japanese language classes (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Business Japanese), Kanji(Chinese characters) class , Japanese Affairs and fieldtrips to sites of cultural and historical importance. All classes are mainly offered in Japanese language. Instructors are committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment in which students can realize their full potential.  \nThe program offers 4 levels; Upper Elementary level , Lower Intermediate level , Upper Intermediate level , and Advanced level. All students are required to take a placement test after arrival and are divided into groups based on their Japanese proficiency.  \nUpper Intermediate Course  \n-For the students who have completed over 500 learning hours of Japanese.  \n-Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N2 .  \nAdvanced Course  \n-For the students who have completed over 800 learning hours of Japanese.  \n-Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N1.  \n3. Academic Calendar   \nThe schedule is subject to change. Please check our website for updates.  \nFall 2026 (Sept.‒ Feb.)  \nAccommodation Move-in Date (Sept. 3) Post-arrival Orientation (Sept. 4)  \nPlacement Test (Sept. 7)  \nOpening Ceremony (Sept. 9)  \nIndividual Counseling (Sept. 10, 11)  \nClasses start (Sept. 25)  \nWinter Break (Dec. 26-Jan. 17)  \nClosing Ceremony (Feb.4) Spring Vacation  \n*Exams of regular course subjects will be finished by February 9 in the fall semester.  \nOpening Ceremony  \nMatiangditional Japanesesweets  \nField Trip to Awaji  \nField Trip to Tottori  \nTea Ceremony  \nSpring 2027 (Mar.‒ Aug.)  \nAccommodation Move-in Date (Late March) Post-arrival Orientation (Late March)  \nPlacement Test, Opening Ceremony (Early April) Individual Counseling (Early April) Classes start (Mid-April)  \nClosing Ceremony (Late July-Early August) Summer Vacation (August-September)  \n* The regular course subjectsʼ exam period for the Spring Semester will be finished by the second week of August.  \n* Details for the Spring 2027 will be published on our website in August, 2026.  \nFlower arrangement  \nand  \nVegetarian lunch  \n 4. Student life   \nThe International Office is open from Monday to Friday and all staff is readily available to support you in English. The students are welcome to come in at any time and talk to the staff for any requests or concerns during their student life at KCUFS. 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