Doctoral Program Scholarship at Kochi University of Technology in Japan

Kochi University of Technology (KUT), established in 1997, was originally a private university. Founded by the Kochi prefectural government, KUT ambitiously set its sights in becoming a world class university through the pursuit of unique excellence. KUT's revolutionary design, introducing innovations never before seen in universities in Japan, contributed greatly to development in university education. Despite its relatively small scale, KUT has had a strong presence with its distinctive character and progressive education system. Notably, KUT took the lead in adopting a quarter system to enable intensive learning. Valuing student autonomy, KUT has no compulsory courses.

Program of Study:
Doctoral Program (3 years) Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering see here

Benefits:

• 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 as salary 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)

Eligibility:

• To hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the master’s degree offered at KUT after 18 years of education, or to be scheduled to acquire such a 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

Application Process:
Complete the form here and submit all required documents by post

Deadline:
15 September2017

Source:
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