Country: Japan
University: Kochi University of Technology
Degree: PhD
Deadline: 2026-10-16
The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) is a three-year doctoral scholarship program in Japan designed for highly capable international students who wish to conduct research in an English-language environment. The program is offered through KUT’s Graduate School of Engineering and covers research areas including Intelligent Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Electronic and Photonic Engineering, Architecture and Infrastructure Design, Engineering Science, Informatics, Data and Innovation, and Economics and Management. Successful SSP students receive exemption from the 15000 yen entrance examination fee, 300000 yen enrollment fee and 535800 yen annual tuition fee for three years. They also receive a 150000 yen monthly scholarship for living expenses for three years and 150000 yen for travel and initial living costs for eligible international applicants living outside Japan. The Application Deadline is October 16, 2026 for the relevant 2027 admission rounds. Applicants must first obtain permission from a preferred SSP supervisor before submitting the formal application. English proficiency is required through an accepted test or eligible exemption. The program is highly research-focused and applicants must satisfy KUT’s academic, age, research, and supervisor requirements.
The SSP is a research-focused doctoral program conducted in English. Students work under a designated KUT supervisor and are expected to conduct advanced research and meet doctoral completion requirements including research publication.
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