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Kochi University of Technology: World-class Education and Research

Kochi University of Technology (KUT) is a public university in Kochi, Japan. With a focus on excellence, KUT offers a unique educational system and conducts cutting-edge research. Study at KUT and become a part of a world-class institution.

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Kochi University of Technology: World-class Education and Research

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  1. Location <Kochi Airport to KUT > • Kami campus: 20 min. • Eikokuji campus: 50 min. <By AIR> • From Tokyo 75 min. • From Osaka 45 min. • From Fukuoka 50 min.

  2. History • April, 1997 Kochi University of Technology opened as a private university • April, 1999 Graduate School of Engineering opened • April, 2008 School of Management opened . • April, 2009 KUT transformed to a public university first in Japan • April, 2015 KUT moved its School of Management to the Eikokuji campus in Kochi City.

  3. Making KUT a world class universitythrough the pursuit of unique excellence Our Slogan

  4. Fundamental Principles • Cultivation of human resources who can play active roles in our emerging society. • Research achievements which contribute to the future of the world. • Coordination with and contribution to the local community.

  5. Number of Students As of Feb 2017

  6. Faculty and Staff As of May 2016 Administrative Staff Members: 91

  7. Academic Organization Bachelor’s Program 1st year: Kami Campus 2nd year and over: Eikokuji Campus Master’s Program Doctoral Program

  8. 3 schools and 12 disciplines in Engineeringmajor and minor system

  9. 1 school and 7 disciplines in Economics and Management

  10. Eikokuji Campus

  11. Graduate School of Engineering

  12. International Academic Exchange Agreement • Asia ・Oceania 36 • Europe 5 • USA 4 With 45 institutions worldwide, we have concluded the agreements. (As of Feb. 2017)

  13. Academic exchange agreements with Foreign institutions SIIT KMUTT, KMITL, TNI Chulalongkorn University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Western Sydney University University of Missouri-St. Louis Harbin Institute of Technology Polytechnic University of Valencia Bandung Institute of Technology Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, etc

  14. International Students As of Oct 2016 Doctoral Program (SSP) 43 Master’s Student 4 Non degree students Exchange students 14 Total 61

  15. China ……….. 21 Thailand …… 15 Vietnam …….. 5 Indonesia ……3 Bangladesh …4 Spain, Iran, Egypt, Nepal …… 2 Poland, Russia, USA, Sri Lanka, Columbia …. 1

  16. International House

  17. Established in October 2013 Multi-cultural on-campus 85 rooms I-House offers a wide variety of inter-cultural experiences for students, faculty, staff and local community members.

  18. Student Dormitory

  19. KUT characteristics that are unusual for a Japanese university Cultivating world class researchers: Scholarships for doctoral students All of the requirements for a KUT Ph.D. can be completed in English

  20. At KUT all courses are electives (there are no compulsory courses). Developing students' potential to the maximum with KUT’s “unique-in-Japan educational system.” Students can freely select courses that match their interests and align with their future objectives. There are no compulsory subjects. The instructors give the students advice about taking courses.

  21. Academic calendar (Quarter System) • Quarter system started at the inception of KUT • Students can earn credits each quarter • 2nd quarter is treated as the “international quarter” encouraging more students to take part in international exchange program

  22. Cutting edge Research Expect to accomplish a comprehensive elucidation of the mechanism of affective evaluation based on visual information.

  23. Developed Air-enhanced Self-compacting concrete (air-SCC), a world first, to improve structural reliability Applied research on organic transformations and organic-inorganic nanoparticle synthesis in the supercritical fluids Zinc oxide transparent transistor and its application to stacked image sensor

  24. 7 Research Centers Center for Human-Engaged Computing Advanced Robotics Research Center Research Center for Future Design Center for Nanotechnology Research Center for Brain Communication Research Center for Material Science and Engineering Materials Design Center

  25. 4 Focused Research Labs Vision and Affective Science Integrated Research Laboratory Laboratory for Unified Quantum Devices Laboratory for Structural Nanochemistry Laboratory of life-cycle psychology and neuroscience

  26. Research Facilities Magnetic Resonance Imaging Transmission Electron Microscope Nuclear Magnetic Resonator Super Computer

  27. Special Scholarship Program (SSP)for excellent doctoral students

  28. Outline Established in 2003 to support the advanced research of KUT through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students Project-oriented Students are paid for working on one of the designated research projects Tuition fees are exempted Students pursue doctoral course in English

  29. Fields of research project Material and Life Systems Engineering Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering Information Systems Engineering Infrastructure Systems Engineering Economics and Management

  30. Benefits Exemption from 535,800 yen/year tuition fee To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid for research project work 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs

  31. Selection Timeof enrollment: April and October Number of students to be admitted: No more than 3 SSP students can be enrolled concurrently for each project leader Students should be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment for each project Application deadline: Middle of March and September 1st screening: documentary exam 2nd screening: interview and written exams (English, specialization) hopefully in the home country

  32. Support System English technical writing and research writing are taught by a native English teacher Japanese language classes are provided to support everyday life Japanese student tutors provide individual support to enable an easy start in Japan KUT will assist students in finding appropriate single accommodation

  33. SSP Students’ Countries of Origin (including graduates)

  34. KUT International Summer School • Started in 2012 • In 2016, invited 14 students from 7 universities in 7 countries • Almost the equal numbers of KUT Japanese students participate as buddies

  35. Student Exchange Program withUPV(Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain)SIITKMUTT Chulalongkorn UniversityUniversity of Missouri-St. louis and others • Study as non-degree student for a semester or a year • Exemption from tuition fees • Course credits acquired in partner universities will be certified after evaluation at KUT

  36. Contact Information About SSP application http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/admission.html Department in charge International Relations Center (IRC) International Relations Division Email: international@ml.kochi-tech.ac.jp Thank you for your attention

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