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1501+ in World University Rankings 2026
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Kochi University is one of Japan's 86 prestigious national universities, located in the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture on the southern island of Shikoku.

The university’s motto is “from Regionality to Globality and from Globality to Regionality”. Given this philosophy of global thinking, international students are seen as an important part of university life, and are encouraged to apply for a degree or take part in an exchange.

Most courses can be taken with English instruction, with Japanese classes offered to any students wishing to learn the language alongside their studies.

The university’s seven faculties are Education, Science, Humanities and Social Science, Medicine, Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Regional Collaboration, and Innovative Human Development. The latter two, which deal in Japanese language only, offer specialised courses tailored to the university’s philosophy.

Each faculty at Kochi University, from economics to medicine, prides itself on close relationships between staff and students. Even the university’s president gets involved by holding monthly lunches with students.

There are three campuses at the university: Asakura, Oko and Monobe. Housing for international students is available at the Oko and Monobe sites, and each campus offers sports and recreation activities.

With its campuses situated next to Tosa Bay, research into marine life and environmental protection is a major focus for the university. Shikoku is a mountainous island, and Kochi is blessed with mild winters and hot summers. It is famous for its yearly yosakoi dance festival and for having one of the only 17th century castles left in Japan.

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Student gender ratio
44 F : 56 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
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Students per staff
8.6 (1)
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Student total
5441 (1)

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Cranfield University

United Kingdom, Bedford

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United Kingdom, Bedford


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Subjects Taught at Kochi University

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Arts and Humanities

  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology