Applications are Open for the Special Scholarship Program for Doctoral Candidates at KUT Japan

Name of the Event: Special Scholarship Program

Place: Kochi University of Technology (KUT), Japan

Working language: English

Last Date of Application: 17 October 2025

Link to Apply:

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Through the 3-year curriculum, Kochi University of Technology (KUT) provides comprehensive education in a multidisciplinary environment. Every year, KUT enrolls approximately 15 selected doctoral students. This program is for those who have a strong intention to engage in his/her research for the whole three years, acquiring profound knowledge and skill and ability to become a full-fledged researcher, and aspire to satisfy the degree requirements accordingly.

Fields of Research:

• Intelligent Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Kami Campus)

• Electronic and Photonic Engineering (Kami Campus)

• Architecture and Infrastructure Design (Kami Campus)

• Engineering Science (Kami Campus)

• Informatics (Kami Campus)

• Data and Innovation (Kami/Eikokuji Campus)

• Economics and Management (Eikokuji Campus)

Completion Requirements:

1. Three-Year Enrollment: Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program at KUT for at least three years.

2. Course Credits: Candidates must earn 10 or more doctoral course credits.

3. Preliminary Examination and Final Defense: Candidates must successfully complete the final public defense, which can only be taken after passing a preliminary examination held at least one year prior.

4. Research Publication: Candidates must have at least one academic paper published in a high-level peer-reviewed journal by the final defense. In special circumstances, significant research achievements may be considered in place of a journal publication.

Benefits for Successful Applicants:

• 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).

Requirements and Eligibility for Admission:

• To have permission from the applicant's preferred 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

• 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 skills to study in the research field

• To have high English proficiency

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - international@ml.kochi-tech.ac.jp