About KCUFS Kobe City University of Foreign Studies is committed to providing an academically balanced and responsible education. By promoting the study and teaching of foreign languages and cultures, it seeks to instill in students a deeper understanding of international affairs and foreign countries. Founded in 1946, the university offers undergraduate and graduate-degree programs in English, Russian, Chinese and Spanish studies, as well as International Relations. The undergraduate programs offer a choice of the following courses: Linguistics and Literature, General Culture, Social Sciences, and International Communication. In 1991, a graduate program offering a degree in Japanese studies was added to the curriculum.In 1991, a graduate program offering a degree in Japanese studies was added to the curriculum. The current university enrollment is approximately 2,000. The faculty includes many distinguished scholars and eminent researchers with doctoral degrees who are committed to excellence in teaching. The university has teacher exchange programs with the University of Moscow in Russia, Northeast Normal University and Shanghai Normal University in China, the University of Alcala in Spain. and Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. In order to help students gain cross-cultural experiences and valuable practical knowledge for their future careers, the university offers an accredited student exchange programmes through arrangements with 4 universities in North America, 7 universities in Europe, 3 universities in China,2 universities in Russia, , as well as 21 other partner universities of all over the world. The university also encourages its students to participate in off-campus educational programs abroad at leading educational institutions and organizations. Philosophy and Educational Goals Kobe City University of Foreign Studies has the aim of cultivating the “active cosmopolitan” who can participate in various disciplines, includ...