Kochi University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #310 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #77 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Kochi |
| #175 of 1,015 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.kochi-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - October; October-March) |
Publications & Citations
Kochi University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 105 | 486 |
| 1992 | 126 | 576 |
| 1993 | 148 | 700 |
| 1994 | 163 | 811 |
| 1995 | 150 | 874 |
| 1996 | 188 | 1025 |
| 1997 | 174 | 1255 |
| 1998 | 174 | 1509 |
| 1999 | 223 | 1750 |
| 2000 | 206 | 1981 |
| 2001 | 209 | 2359 |
| 2002 | 204 | 2814 |
| 2003 | 254 | 3166 |
| 2004 | 304 | 3627 |
| 2005 | 336 | 4354 |
| 2006 | 387 | 4919 |
| 2007 | 355 | 6249 |
| 2008 | 392 | 7019 |
| 2009 | 409 | 8258 |
| 2010 | 421 | 9121 |
| 2011 | 441 | 10478 |
| 2012 | 501 | 11919 |
| 2013 | 499 | 13415 |
| 2014 | 510 | 15359 |
| 2015 | 466 | 14915 |
| 2016 | 448 | 15409 |
| 2017 | 443 | 16114 |
| 2018 | 493 | 14168 |
| 2019 | 507 | 16168 |
| 2020 | 550 | 19375 |
| 2021 | 615 | 21470 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | – | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| 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
- politiciantaekwondo athlete
- Biography
-
Kanako Otsuji is a Japanese LGBT rights activist, 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.
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Hiroko Minami
- Occupations
- nurse
- 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 63)
- 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. Ebenezer Oduro 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.
General info
| 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, Kochi, 780-8520 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 326,000 |
| Phone | +81 (88) 844 8643 |
| Fax | +81 (88) 844 8033 |