Kochi University: Statistics

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#1311 of 14,131 In the World
#353 of 5,830 In Asia
#83 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 2 In Kochi
#322 of 2,713 For Petrology and Geochemistry
Top50% For 80 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
34%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Japanese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril 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 13,392 scientific papers with 227,664 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, Genetics, Geology, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
13,392
Citations
227,664

Kochi University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
10,813 / 206,517
Chemistry
8,803 / 180,398
Environmental Science
6,792 / 129,601
Medicine
6,372 / 105,385
Biochemistry
5,612 / 110,900
Physics
5,429 / 95,154
Engineering
5,396 / 87,686
Genetics
5,384 / 102,721
Geology
4,701 / 101,858
Organic Chemistry
4,473 / 78,947
Paleontology
3,442 / 87,100
Ecology
3,042 / 47,103
Materials Science
3,021 / 53,548
Pathology
2,987 / 45,669
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,844 / 37,822
Quantum and Particle physics
2,834 / 39,054
Computer Science
2,620 / 38,658
Geography and Cartography
2,150 / 29,385
Psychology
2,135 / 33,215
Immunology
2,117 / 41,294
Botany
2,057 / 30,370
Surgery
1,930 / 25,901
Earth science and Geophysics
1,880 / 57,946
Metallurgical Engineering
1,723 / 35,562
Oceanography
1,507 / 23,357
Psychiatry
1,358 / 19,764
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
1,334 / 22,988
Oncology and Cancer research
1,257 / 24,144
Optical Engineering
1,235 / 19,510
Anatomy and Physiology
1,233 / 18,504
Petrology and Geochemistry
1,220 / 45,791
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
1,177 / 13,979
Neuroscience
1,099 / 18,994
History
1,098 / 16,211
Mathematics
1,041 / 12,654
Archaeology
1,033 / 14,934
Chemical Engineering
997 / 20,954
Philosophy
988 / 9,795
Nuclear Physics
962 / 25,920
Statistics
957 / 12,270

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 128 482
1992 116 494
1993 150 639
1994 162 659
1995 164 756
1996 195 770
1997 186 990
1998 218 1207
1999 238 1455
2000 232 1644
2001 232 1924
2002 242 2156
2003 304 2609
2004 327 2737
2005 349 3009
2006 411 3670
2007 384 4585
2008 382 5209
2009 439 6174
2010 408 6702
2011 459 7661
2012 490 8536
2013 514 9751
2014 543 11444
2015 477 11146
2016 477 12048
2017 498 12494
2018 520 12697
2019 535 14285
2020 607 16749
2021 686 19009
2022 594 19902
2023 626 18422
Academic rankings

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

  1. Kanako Otsuji

    Kanako Otsuji
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1974-.. (age 50)
    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.

  2. Yuki Saneto

    Yuki Saneto
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Yuki Saneto is a Japanese football player who currently plays for J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.

  3. Hiroko Minami

    Hiroko Minami
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1942-.. (age 82)
    Occupations
    nurse 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.

  4. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu

    Ebenezer Oduro Owusu
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    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

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