Special Scholarship Program at Kochi University of Technology

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) at Kochi University of Technology is a three-year doctoral program conducted in English. Selected international students pursue a doctoral course while supporting their host professor on research projects and receive a monthly salary. The program targets diligent, talented students from emerging countries who wish to study in Japan and engage in related research activities.

Financial support including a monthly salary, tuition coverage, and travel/relocation support, plus language and writing classes and cultural activities

Open to international students; applicants must hold a degree comparable to a Master’s or be scheduled to obtain one before enrollment, and be 35 years old or younger at enrollment.

Select a research project from the SSP Research Project List, obtain permission from the project leader, prepare required documents, and submit to Kochi University of Technology by post before the deadline.