Kochi University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1304 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #314 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #86 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Kochi |
| #363 of 2,954 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top50% | For 84 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.kochi-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - October; October-March) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Kochi University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Kochi University has published 15,927 scientific papers with 314,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Physics, Genetics, Engineering, Geology, and Organic Chemistry.
Kochi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 163 | 828 |
| 1994 | 180 | 899 |
| 1995 | 190 | 1031 |
| 1996 | 225 | 1100 |
| 1997 | 211 | 1337 |
| 1998 | 236 | 1564 |
| 1999 | 271 | 1862 |
| 2000 | 272 | 2188 |
| 2001 | 264 | 2467 |
| 2002 | 273 | 2788 |
| 2003 | 350 | 3368 |
| 2004 | 366 | 3610 |
| 2005 | 417 | 3923 |
| 2006 | 467 | 4739 |
| 2007 | 424 | 5830 |
| 2008 | 463 | 6711 |
| 2009 | 486 | 7522 |
| 2010 | 481 | 8619 |
| 2011 | 526 | 9827 |
| 2012 | 555 | 10466 |
| 2013 | 557 | 12289 |
| 2014 | 577 | 13739 |
| 2015 | 510 | 13409 |
| 2016 | 509 | 14030 |
| 2017 | 536 | 15137 |
| 2018 | 556 | 15014 |
| 2019 | 560 | 17066 |
| 2020 | 642 | 20413 |
| 2021 | 738 | 23009 |
| 2022 | 665 | 22768 |
| 2023 | 668 | 22195 |
| 2024 | 568 | 21936 |
| 2025 | 539 | 20076 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kochi University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 535,800 | JPY |
| Graduate (Master's) | 535,800 | JPY |
| Graduate (Doctoral) | 535,800 | JPY |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kochi University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shushi | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Plant and Crop Protection, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Kanako Otsuji
- Occupations
- certified care workertaekwondo athleteCertified Social Workerpolitician
- Biography
-
Kanako Otsuji is a Japanese LGBT rights activist, former member of the House of Representatives for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and retired karateka and taekwondoin. She is also former member of the House of Councilors, and a former member of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly (April 2003–April 2007). One of only seven women in the 110-member Osaka Assembly, Otsuji represented the Sakai-ku, Sakai City constituency. In May 2013, after her party member of the House resigned, Otsuji became the nation's first openly gay member of the Diet, but her term in office expired in July. She won a seat in the 2017 general election and became the first openly gay member of the House of Representatives. In 2024, Otsuji ran for the House of Representatives from Osaka's 10th district, winning in the Kinki proportional district.
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Yuki Saneto
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Yuki Saneto is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for J2 League club Kataller Toyama.
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Hiroko Minami
- Occupations
- nursenurse scientist
- Biography
-
Hiroko Minami, is a Japanese Nurse leader and educator. She has been working to advance nursing in Japan, including education, service, and research for more than 30 years.
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Ebenezer Oduro Owusu
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- entomologist
- Biography
-
Ebenezer Oduro Owusu is a Ghanaian entomologist and university administrator who served as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana from 1 August 2016 to 31 July 2021. In this role, he was the principal academic and administrative officer of the university. Owusu is a professor of entomology at the Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science and prior to his appointment as vice-chancellor, he was the provost of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at the University of Ghana. He is the current president of the Presbyterian University College.
Kochi University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Arts and Humanities, Continuing Education, Education, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Humanities and Economics | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Economics, International Studies, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences |
| Graduate School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Graduate School : Integrated Arts and Sciences | Agriculture, Education, Medicine, Nursing |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | 高知大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2-5-1 Akebono-cho Kochi-shi, Kochi, 780-8520 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 326,000 |