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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  \ndegree program with renowned overseas universities.  \n [https://www.kobe-studyabroad.jp/ja/study/universities/kobe-cufs/](https://www.kobe-studyabroad.jp/ja/study/universities/kobe-cufs/)  \n2. Curriculum  \nExchange students coming to KCUFS from overseas partner universities are enrolled into our Japanese Language Program (JLP) . This program aims to improve students’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 2025 or Spring 2026. International 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.  \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  \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.  \ncreating a positive and supportive learning environment in which students can realize their full potential. The 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.  \nAccommodation Move-in Date（Sept. 4） Post-arrival Orientation（Sept. 5） Placement Test（Sept. 8）  \nOpening Ceremony（Sept. 10） Individual Counseling（Sept. 11, 12） Classes start（Sept. 19） Winter Break（Dec. 24-Jan. 12） Closing Ceremony（Feb.5）  \nSpring Vacation  \n*Exams of regular course subjects will be finished by February 9 in the fall semester.  \n秋  \n3. Academic Calendar  \nThe schedule is subject to change. 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