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KUT's revolutionary design, introducing innovations never before seen in universities in Japan, contributed greatly to development in university education. Despite its relatively small scale, the Kochi University of Technology has had a strong presence with its distinctive character and progressive education system

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
  • 47 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

Below you will find scholarships related to Kochi University of Technology. 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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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
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Kochi University of Technology Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 27.2% Japan
Top 56.5% 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.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1501 - 1501

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

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