Introduction to Kochi University

Overview

Kochi University (Kochi University, Japanese: Kochi University, abbreviated as Kochi University/Kochi U) is a national university located in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku region, Japan. It was established in 1949. Its history can be traced back to the Kochi Normal School established in 1875. It is one of the important higher education institutions in Shikoku region, Japan. Kochi University is one of the universities that are supported by the "Super International University Plan" designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and it is also the only national university with a medical department in Shikoku region.

Campus

Kochi University has multiple campuses, the main campuses include:

Hongo Campus: Located in Hongo, Kochi City, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and research departments.

Yasuda Campus: Located in Yasuda, Kochi City, it mainly has the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, etc.

Makino Campus: Located in Makino, Kochi City, it mainly has the Faculty of Agriculture and related research departments.

Kami Campus: Located in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, it mainly has some courses and research institutions of the Faculty of Education.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Kochi University is to cultivate talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. Especially in the fields of medicine and agriculture, Kochi University has made unique contributions and is committed to cultivating talents who can contribute to local and national development.

Disciplines and Faculties

Kochi University has multiple faculties and research departments covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, business administration, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, public health, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: including pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Faculty of Health: including nursing, rehabilitation, etc.

Department of Agriculture: including agricultural science, environmental science, etc.

Graduate School includes:

Graduate School of Literature: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in education, psychology, etc.

Graduate School of Law: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in law, political science, etc.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in economics, business administration, etc.

Graduate School of Science: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Graduate School of Medicine: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in medicine, public health, etc.

Graduate School of Pharmacy: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Graduate School of Health Sciences: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in nursing, rehabilitation, etc.

Graduate School of Agriculture: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in agricultural science, environmental science, etc.

Ranking

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Kochi University ranks 801-1000th in the world. The school performs particularly well in the fields of medicine, agriculture, education, etc.

Costs

The tuition fees at Kochi University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, and graduate students may pay slightly more. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

The campus environment of Kochi University is beautiful and the facilities are modern. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Kochi University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact Information

Address: 〒780-8520 700 Hongo, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture

Tel: +81-88-862-1111