Kochi University of Technology in Japan 2026

Kochi University of Technology

Scholarships
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June 18, 2026

Kochi University of Technology, Japan

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) at Kochi University of Technology in Japan is a fully funded PhD program for international students. It is designed for students who want to do advanced research in engineering and science fields. The program takes 3 years and is fully taught in English. Students work with professors in modern research labs and focus on real academic research. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, no entrance fee, no enrollment fee, and also gives a monthly stipend of 150,000 yen for living costs. It also supports travel and starting costs for international students. Students must publish at least one research paper in a high-level journal before graduation. The program also provides English writing classes, seminars, and academic support. This scholarship is a great chance for students who want to complete a PhD in Japan with full financial support.

Scholarship Details

Item	Information
Host Country	Japan
University	Kochi University of Technology
Scholarship Name	Special Scholarship Program (SSP)
Study Levels	Doctoral (PhD, 3 years)
Gender	All
English Language Requirement	Yes
Application Deadline	Varies by intake
Scholarship Type	Fully Funded

Benefits Included in This Scholarship

Full tuition fee covered
No entrance exam fee
No enrollment fee
Monthly stipend (150,000 yen)
Travel and settling support
Research training support
English writing classes

Benefits NOT Included

Family visa support
Extra personal allowance
Job guarantee after graduation
Full free housing in all cases
Free international travel

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree or equivalent
Age under 35 years
Strong academic record
Good research skills
High English level
Supervisor approval required

Not Eligible Applicants

No supervisor approval
No Master’s degree
Age above 35
Weak academic background
Low English level
No research interest

Required Documents

Application form
Academic transcripts
Master’s degree certificate
CV (Resume)
Research proposal
Passport copy
English certificate
Recommendation letters
Supervisor acceptance letter

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a supervisor and get approval
Step 2: Prepare all required documents
Step 3: Submit online application
Step 4: University review and evaluation
Step 5: Interview and final selection