Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for Japanese and International Students in Japan

The
Kochi University of Technology is offering Special Scholarship Program (SSP)
for April 2018 intake. This special scholarship is available for pursuing
the doctoral degree program in the Department of Engineering.

The
aim of the Special Scholarship Program is to enable and encourage academically
able students from japan and any nationality.

Kochi
University of Technology (KUT), established in 1997, was originally a private
university. This support, including scholarships, enables high-potential
students to satisfy their ambitions and reach their career targets.

Applicants
must have or to be scheduled to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT
enrollment date. Applicants must have high English proficiency.

Course
Level: Scholarships are available for
pursuing the doctoral degree program.

Study
Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the
Department of Engineering at Graduate School of Engineering.

Scholarship
Award:

Exemption
from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee, and
535,800 yen/year tuition fee
To
support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid for research project
work.
150,000
yen is provided for travel and initial living costs. (given only to
international applicants who are living outside Japan, and who have, or
have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the
time of entry into Japan)

Scholarship
can be taken in Japan

Eligibility: Applicants
are required to meet all of the following conditions

To
have or to be scheduled to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT
enrollment date
To
be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
To
have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s
degrees from reputable universities
To
have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in one
of the designated research projects
To
have high English proficiency

Nationality: Japanese
and international students can apply for these scholarships.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must have or to be scheduled
to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT enrollment date.

Test
Requirement: No

English
Language Requirements: Applicants must have high English
proficiency.

How
to Apply:

Choose
one or two research project(s) from the SSP Research Project List
Complete
and submit all required documents by post.

All
required documents listed below must arrive at the International Relations
Division by the deadline. The documents submitted will not be returned.

Application
form
Original
bachelor’s degree academic transcript
Original
master’s degree academic transcript
Original
master’s degree certificate in English.
Past
fields of study in English — approximately 1 page.
Research
outline in English — Research outline which you plan to do at KUT,
approximately 1 page.
Two
signed recommendation letters
Original
certificate of health in English issued within the past 6 months.