The Kochi University of Technology in Japan is inviting international students to apply for the 2025 Special Scholarship Program.

Special Scholarship Program - Kochi University of Technology Japan

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<p>The Kochi University of Technology in Japan is inviting international students to apply for the 2025 Special Scholarship Program.</p>
<p>The Special Scholarship Program offers a sum of &yen;1,165,800 ($7,341) for Japanese and international students to pursue postgraduate degrees at the university.</p>
<h2><strong>Special Scholarship Program Summary</strong></h2>
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<li>Host Country: <a href="https://startuj.infostud.com/stipendije?location=1056" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Japan</a></li>
<li>Category: <a href="https://startuj.infostud.com/stipendije?studyProgramType=4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PhD Scholarships</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Eligible Countries: All Countries</li>
<li>Reward: Full Scholarship | $7,340 Stipends/Yr | Accommodation | Travel Costs</li>
<li>Deadline: October 15, 2025</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Special Scholarship Program Details:</strong></h2>
<p>Kochi University of Technology offers several admission scholarships, one of which is the Special Scholarship Program, for international students to study in Japan</p>
<p>The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2024 batch at Kochi University of Technology (KUT) offers a unique opportunity for international candidates to engage in advanced research projects while receiving financial support.</p>
<p>Special Scholarship Program enrolls students from various regions around the world, including East Asia, Southeast/South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and others. The program has produced over 200 graduates.</p>
<h2><strong>Requirements for Kochi University of Technology Scholarship 2025</strong></h2>
<p>To be considered for the Kochi University of Technology Scholarship, you must:</p>
<ul>
<li>Obtain permission from the leader of their preferred SSP project.</li>
<li>Hold a degree comparable to a master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution, completed after 18 years of education, or be scheduled to acquire such a degree before KUT enrollment.</li>
<li>Be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.</li>
<li>Have an excellent academic record with strong bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degrees from reputable universities.</li>
<li>Demonstrate intention, knowledge, and research skills suitable for the chosen research project.</li>
<li>Possess high English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, CET6).</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Benefits of Special Scholarship Program 2025</strong></h2>
<p>The Special Scholarship Program at KUT provides several attractive benefits to its scholars:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Tuition and Fees Waiver</strong>: Exemption from the entrance examination fee (30,000 yen), enrollment fee (300,000 yen), and annual tuition fee (535,800 yen).</li>
<li><strong>Monthly Stipend</strong>: A salary of 150,000 yen per month for research project work to support living expenses. Note that some taxes may be deducted.</li>
<li><strong>Travel and Initial Living Costs</strong>: 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs for international students living outside Japan who intend to acquire &ldquo;Student&rdquo; residence status in Japan at the time of entry.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Required Documents for Kochi University of Technology Scholarship</strong></h2>
<p>To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;</p>
<ul>
<li>Application Form</li>
<li>Original bachelor&rsquo;s degree academic transcript&nbsp;in English or Japanese</li>
<li>Original master&rsquo;s degree academic transcript&nbsp;in English or Japanese</li>
<li>Original master&rsquo;s degree certificate&nbsp;in English or Japanese</li>
<li>A copy of the intending applicant&rsquo;s master&rsquo;s thesis in English</li>
<li>Research Outline</li>
<li>Two signed recommendation letters in English or Japanese</li>
<li>Certificate of English ability</li>
<li>Copy of passport</li>
<li>Copy of publication(s)</li>
<li>A copy of an email or other communication which clearly shows that the leader of the intending applicant&rsquo;s preferred project has given the intending applicant permission to apply for that SSP project</li>
<li>Signed pre-application request</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>How to Apply for Special Scholarship Program 2025 (Step by Step)</strong></h2>
<p>To apply for the 2025 Special Scholarship Program, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below to submit an application;</p>
<ul>
<li>Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page</li>
<li>Choose one research project - the <a href="https://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/english/admission/ssp/supervisor-list.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SSP Supervisor List</a></li>
<li>Send a complete Online Pre-Application Request to the leader of your preferred project via&nbsp;<a href="https://irc-admission.kochi-tech.ac.jp/application_form/PreApplication/Index/ssp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KUT Online Pre-Application Request Form</a>&nbsp;and obtain the leader&rsquo;s permission to apply for that SSP project.&nbsp;</li>
<li>When you obtain a permission from the project leader, complete all required documents and submit them to KUT by post by the deadline.</li>
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