Education
The General Education Center consists of the Education Creativity Section, the Entrance Examination Section, the Career Planning and Support Section, Section for Social Collaboration in Education and the Japanese and International Student Support Section. It conducts research, development and experimentation of educational programs in order to nurture human qualities and faculties throughout Kochi University.
Research
Science Research Center:
- Oceanography
- Life Sciences and Functional Materials
- Disaster Prevention Section(Center for Disaster Prevention, Support, & Research for Nankai Earthquake)
Career
The Career Planning and Support Section engages in research, development and trials of educational programmes on career planning and student support. It also designs plans for internships and career planning support, including advertising job information and holding orientations and consultations on job seeking, in addition to collecting and providing career planning information.
Kochi University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 49 Scholarships
- 671 Academic Staff
- 5,439 Students
- 54 Students (int'l)
- 2,393 Students (female)
Kochi University Overview
Kochi University Scholarships
Kochi University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Kochi University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Kochi University Student Reviews & Awards
3.3
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I have took part in design competition ASME hpvc human powere vehicle and had secured 3rd position in Asia competing across different universities and i am also interested in designing field of mechanical engineering
i am pursuing btech mechanical engineering in FISAT in kerela technology university which have so many facilities after this i am going to do mba in abroad
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i done my hard work to get better results
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Kochi University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 28.6% Japan
Top 62.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1865 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Students from overseas can be assigned with student tutors to receive advise on study, school attendance, and daily lifestyle, under the guidance of their guidance counselors for a certain period of time.
Housing services
We offer accommodation for international students. In Oko and Monobe, students can stay in the housing facilities for international students, also known as ‘International House’. Accommodation for families is also available in Monobe.
Library services
The Library Section consists of the Main Library on the Asakura Campus, the Medical Library on the Oko Campus, and the Agriculture Library on the Monobe Campus. The University Libraries have over 740,000 books and 18,000 academic journals, and users can have direct access to these materials. All the materials can also be retrieved on-line.
Medical services
Health Service Center:
Carries out health checkups, etc. to ensure students lead physically and mentally healthy student life, provides guidance on early detection and prevention of illness, and voluntary management of health in efforts to maintain and promote student health.
Campus life
Recreational facilities :
These include international exchange hall, student dormitory, student hall (canteen, shops, etc.), health center, sports facilities, facilities for extracurricular activities, etc.
Kochi University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Kochi-shi City