Kochi University
Kochi, Japan
- 1949
- Founded
- #1001–1200
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 0
- Programs
About Kochi University
Operating across three distinct campuses in Kochi Prefecture — the Asakura Main Campus in Kochi City (Humanities, Education, and Science & Technology), the Oko Medical Campus in Nankoku City (Medical School and University Hospital), and the Monobe Coastal Campus (Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science and the Kuroshio Science Program) — Kochi University accommodates over 5,300 students, including international students from over 30 countries. The university is widely celebrated for its flagship Kuroshio Science Program — an interdisciplinary, English-taught doctoral framework addressing marine biodiversity, sustainable coastal management, and climate dynamics across the Pacific rim.
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JPY 535,800/yr (~$3,500 – $3,700 USD)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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Kochi, Japan
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