KUBEC was established in 2010 with the aim of promoting international collaboration between Kobe University and universities and research institutes in Europe in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and bio-medical sciences, in accordance with Kobe University's philosophy of education and research.

In July 2015, KUBEC was relocated to the International Building of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), a partner university of Kobe University. It has been a center for international collaboration for European and Japanese education and research in Europe. With the closure of the VUB office at the end of June 2024, we are currently looking into ways to further develop exchange between Europe and Japan, and we continue to promote education and research activities in Europe.

For information on past activities at KUBEC, please click here.