Since its foundation in 1875, Kobe College continues to provide a well-balanced education for women based on Christian principles.

The original main buildings managed to withstand the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake of 1995 with far less damage than many recently built structures.

The southern Mediterranean style buildings with ivory colored walls and bronze-colored tile roofs were reputed to be the most magnificent in the country.

[year needed] Kobe College has five departments: English, general culture, music, psychology, and Biosphere Sciences.

Most of the students are from the Kansai area which spans from Kōbe to Osaka and extends to Kyoto cities; however, there are some students who are from western Japan or other parts of Japan, and the college offers Mary and Grace Stowe Dormitories on campus for them with 179 single rooms.

Every year outbound Kobe College students are sent over to the partner universities and affiliated Institutions.

The rate of employment at popular companies is the highest among women's colleges in Kansai or Kyoto-Osaka-Kōbe metropolitan area.