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KOCHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DOCTORAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

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Application Deadline: 17th October 2025 (April & October 2026 enrollment)

LOCATION: Japan

The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) extends their application for qualified international doctoral students to apply for the Special Scholarship Program (SSP) on research projects in the field of Engineering. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students for specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English (excl. Japanese students) while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program, KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

To have permission from the preferred SSP supervisor to apply

To hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the master’s degree offered at KUT after 18 years of education, or to be scheduled to acquire such a degree before the KUT enrollment date

To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment, in principle

To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities

To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to study in the research field

To have high English proficiency（a minimum score of TOEFL iBT72 (Writing 17), IELTS 5.5 (Writing 5.5), CET-6 or WSK(PETS-5) . Applicants may not be required to submit English test score if they meet certain conditions.

The applicants are encouraged to send a pre-application request to their preferred supervisors at least 8 weeks prior to the formal application deadline. (Please find the application deadline in item 11 “Admission Sechedule” on this page. Only individuals who have obtained the permission of their preferred supervisors are eligible to formally apply to the SSP program.

BENEFIT:

Exemption from 15,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/year tuition fee for three years

To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid as scholarship for three years

150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs. (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan, and who have, or have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the time of entry into Japan)

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FULLY FUNDED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM (C)

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Application Deadline: October 12, 2025

LOCATION: Japan

With a diverse group of 18 academic departments participating in this program, students should be able to find a department in which to further their research, acquire broader knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research in a field that best matches their interests and background. Qualified international students, who may have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language, can enroll in the Institute of Science Tokyo’s Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education Program and pursue an advanced degree in Japan. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Master’s Program / Integrated Doctoral Education Program:

Persons who have successfully completed 16 years of education outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have graduated from a university or college in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date.

Persons who have successfully completed 3 years or more of education at a university or college outside Japan and obtained a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have successfully completed 15 years of education and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having an outstanding academic record

Persons whose countries do not require 16 years of education prior to completing an undergraduate-level education but who satisfy both conditions noted below and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of graduates of a Japanese university

Persons who have spent at least one year as a research student or research fellow at a university or research institution in or outside Japan after successfully completing undergraduate-level education

Persons who are at least 22 years old by the day before the enrollment date

Doctoral Program:

Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree at a university or college outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date

Persons who do not meet eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a master’s degree or professional master’s degree holder and are at least 24 years old by the day before the enrollment date

If you wish to apply for the following scholarships, you must submit an additional application form apart from the IGP application form. Please apply using the scholarship application form URL below. Please note that you will need to use the token issued at the time of the IGP application form. Scholarship Application Form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/AVu0HA74Ui Application period: Monday, August 4, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025

BENEFIT:

Japan Student Services Organization (“JASSO”): The Monthly scholarship amount is JPY48,000.

ADB-JSP: This scholarship is for the master’s degree programs only. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance of JPY 147,000 per month, a book allowance of JPY 100,000 per year, a thesis allowance of JPY 50,000 per year, travel expenses, medical insurance, and others. This scholarship is for only the FALL INTAKE.