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Kochi University

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Kochi University History                                          

Kochi University is a Japanese higher education establishment located in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture. The university was established in 1949 after the merger of Kochi Normal School, Kochi Prefecture Teacher Training Institute, and Kochi Higher School. The university currently enrols over 5400 students.

Kochi University Programs, Courses, and Schools

Kochi University offers a range of programs at the undergraduate level in subjects such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Agricultural Sciences, Marine Sciences, Regional Studies, and Nursing.

Kochi University also offers programs in Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical Sciences, Plant Healthcare, Integrated Arts and Sciences, Applied Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Sciences, and Humanities at the graduate and doctoral levels.

Kochi University Campuses

Kochi University has three beautiful campuses located near Tosa Bay in the city of Kochi in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The campuses are located in Asakura, Oko and Monobe, near one of the oldest remaining castles in Japan. All the campuses are located close to each other and offer ultra modern facilities to its students.

Kochi University offers facilities such as sports and recreation centers, classrooms and lecture halls, laboratories, and libraries with books, journals, periodicals, and special collection items. The university also has numerous student halls of residence in Oko and Monobe in addition to dining halls, student support services, and computer workstations.

Kochi University Achievements

Kochi University is ranked 89th in Japan University Rankings published by Times Higher Education and is placed amongst top 400 universities in Asia in Times Higher Education Asian University Rankings. THE also places the university in 1001+ bracket in World University Rankings.

Kochi University is also ranked amongst top 350 universities in Asia by QS Top Universities. The university is also accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan and National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.

Kochi University USP

Kochi University is a selective institution with its acceptance rate ranging from 20 to 30%. The university also boasts of a low student to faculty ratio of 7:1 and offer smaller class sizes in addition to an affordable tuition fee structure.

Kochi University also offers scholarships and grants to students including the Japanese Government Scholarships for international students to assist them with tuition fee and living costs. The city of Kochi also hosts the annual Yosakoi festival which attracts a number of people from allover the country.

Kochi University Notable Alumni

Soichiro Kitamura (Film actor), Atsuko Muraki (Bureaucrat), Kanako Otsuji (Japanese activist), and Takuya Matsumoto (Philosopher). 

Kochi University Application Requirements

3
GPA
37
IB
75
Percentage

Kochi University Cost of studies

Fees

Bachelors: JPY 5,35,800

Masters: JPY 5,35,800

Fees vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific fees.?

Kochi University Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements

Kochi University Rankings

Global

1485
US News
1201
Times Higher Education
925
GTU Rank

Regional

Japan
40
US News
51 -55
QS
83
Times Higher Education

Regional

Asia
489
US News
301 -350
QS
251 -300
Times Higher Education

Kochi University Scholarships

1. KUT PhD Scholarships in Engineering for International Students

KUT’s Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was set up in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Annually in April and October, the university enrolls chosen doctoral students under specific research projects. The pupils follow the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor in his/her research projects.

Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines

Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions:

(1) To already have or to be scheduled to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT enrollment date.

(2) For the applicant's age to be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.

(3) To possess an exemplary academic record and strong bachelors and master’s degrees from reputable universities.

(4) To possess the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in one of the designated research projects.

(5) To possess high English proficiency.

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