History
Kochi University of Technology (KUT), established in 1997, was originally a private university. Founded by the Kochi prefectural government, KUT ambitiously set its sights in becoming a world class university through the pursuit of unique excellence.
Education
Schools include:
- School of Systems Engineering
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- School of Information
- School of Economics & Management
Research
Research Institutes include:
- Advanced Robotics Research Center
- Center for Nanotechnology
- Research Center for Brain Communication (BrainCom)
- Research Center for Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials Design Center
- Center for Human-Engaged Computing (CHEC)
- Infrasound Research Laboratory
- Laboratory for Structural Nanochemistry
- Vision and Affective Science Integrated Research Laboratory
- Laboratory for Construction Materials in a Sustainable Society
- Laboratory of Life-cycle Psychology and Neuroscience
- Research Institute for Future Design
- Research Organization for Regional Alliances
Kochi University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 49 Scholarships
- 300 Academic Staff
- 2,601 Students
- Public Institution Type
Kochi University of Technology Overview
Kochi University of Technology Scholarships
Kochi University of Technology Scholarships
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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
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
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
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-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 of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 27.1% Japan
Top 56.5% Worldwide
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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.
Housing services
- The International House was established in October 2013 as multi-cultural on-campus accommodation for KUT students. International students can enjoy this living-learning environment to develop a better understanding of Japanese culture through daily life with Japanese students. Resident rooms (84 rooms), Communication hall, Tea-ceremony house, Common lounge, Laundry room, Building manager's office, etc.
- Dormitory Towers include: Resident rooms (238 rooms), Lounge, Laundry room, Rooms for part-time lecturers, Building manager's office, etc.
- Kami Dormitory is a new style student dormitory: individual rooms and a shared kitchen space, rather like a shared house.
Library services
The University Library and Academic Information Resources (UL-AIR) provides a library reading room, library stack room and multi-media learning rooms.
Campus life
Kochi Prefecture, located on the south side of the island of Shikoku, is a beautiful natural region.
Sports facilities
The General Gymnasium includes an arena, dressing rooms (locker rooms), a teacher's room, equipment storage rooms, etc.
Student clubs
Thanks to KUT's wide variety of sports-oriented and culture-oriented clubs, the students can enjoy a wealth of extracurricular activities.
Kochi University of Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Kochi-shi City