Kochi University

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Kochi University

高知大学 (KOUCHIDAIGAKU)

Updates

30 Oct 2025

Overview

Kochi University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History		Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	Kochi University aims at providing an atmosphere of freedom and generosity with a background in culture of the region of Kochi. Link
TEL	088-844-0111
Email	ks04@kochi-u.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Education Support Office,Student and Educational Affairs Department gi05@kochi-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2025

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Science and Technology	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Medical School	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Regional Collaboration	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	88	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	88
Office for Concluding Partnerships	Regional Alliances Division

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2025

Overall Income	37,601,818,380 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	1,854,738,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	1,819,417,176 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	541

5,531
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
64	5,467

4,990
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
21	4,969

541
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
43	498

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Certified Evaluation and Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2021)
Program Accreditation	Medical School Medical School (Bachelor) 医学教育分野別評価 - JACME (2023) Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Program for Advance Professional Development in Teacher Education (Professional Degree) 教職大学院認証評価 - IETE (2022)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Asakura 2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi 780-8520, Kochi Google Map Schools: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , Faculty of Education , Faculty of Science and Technology , Faculty of Regional Collaboration , Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Kochi University is supported not only by students who have come from all over Japan but also by the local people who are warm, friendly, and good natured, and who, most importantly value freedom of people.
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Cafeteria/On-campus store Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students

Other Campus

Campus	Oko Kohasu,Oko-cho,Nankoku-shi,Kochi 783-8505, Kochi Google Map Schools: Medical School , Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Campus	Monobe 200 Otsu Monobe, Nankoku-shi, Kochi 783-8502, Kochi Google Map Schools: Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Sciences , Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Support for students with insufficient fundamental academic ability Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system) Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

International Residence Hall(Oko-Campus)（Single）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 5,900 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

International Residence Hall(Oko-Campus)（Married couple）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 9,500 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

International Residence Hall(Oko-Campus)（Family）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 14,200 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

International House(Monobe-Campus)（Single）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 5,900 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

International House(Monobe-Campus)（Married couple）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 11,900 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

International House(Monobe-Campus)（Family）	Monthly Fees in Yen: 14,200 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	Information on Housing Available Link
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Peer support (with payment) Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages Health Check Limited Medical Assistance
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Cafeteria/On-campus store Muslim-friendly food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (not certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Student mutual support (e.g., note taking) Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	Library and Information Technology Main Library Library and Information Technology Medical School Branch Library and Information Technology Monobe Branch

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	Research reports of Kochi University