July, 2016
Dear KUT partners
Thank you very much for your academic cooperation as Kochi University of Technology’s partner university over the years. We would like to announce you that KUT calls for applicants of its scholarship program. Please find the most updated admission guideline below.
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Special Scholarship Program
>The Special Scholarship Program is a 3-year English-medium doctoral program designed for highly capable doctoral students. Successful applicants are entitled to receive following benefits:
1. Exempted from all the required student fees 2. 150,000 yen per month for research project work
3. 150,000 yen for travel and initial living cost (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan)
The Special Scholarship Program recruits excellent doctoral students to take part in the research projects listed at:
http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/ssp_projects.html
The details of Special Scholarship Program and admission guidelines are at:
http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/admission1.html
Application Deadline for April 2017 enrollment and October 2017 enrollment: September 18th 2016
< Master’s Scholarship Program >
Kochi University of Technology also offers master’s degree program. The successful candidates from the universities which signed exchange agreement with KUT are exempted from all the tuition fees.
Note:
The successful candidates must:
1. Cover any living costs by themselves (Living cost for one month is approximately 100,000 yen) 2. Have excellent Japanese skill, at least sufficient to keep up with classes at KUT
The admission guidelines are at:
http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/ordinary-program.html
Application Deadline for April 2017 enrollment and October 2017 enrollment: September 18th 2016
We would be grateful if you could introduce our scholarship programs to your faculty and students. We really hope to receive applications from excellent students of your university.
<Campuses>
Main Kami Campus:
School of Systems Engineering
School of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Information
School of Economics & Management (for first year students) Eikokuji Campus:
School of Economics & Management (for second to fourth year undergraduates and graduate students)
<On-campus accommodation “International House”>
KUT opened its on-campus accommodation called “International House” in Kami campus in October 2013 to provide a high quality research and study environment for both overseas and Japanese students. International students can enjoy this living-learning environment while developing a better understanding of Japanese culture through daily life with Japanese students.
Please find the details in the enclosed leaflet or at:
http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/campus/dormitory-apartment.html
*International students at Eikokuji campus can receive assistance in finding accommodation.
We sincerely hope you find this informative and helpful to find the best option for your students.
Yours truly,
Shinichiro SAKIKAWA
Professor/Director of International Relations Center Kochi Univeristy of Technology
Tosayamada, Kami City, Kochi 782-8502, JAPAN TEL: +81-887-53-1130
Email: international@ml.kochi-tech.ac.jp
URL for KUT: http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/index.html
