Location <Kochi Airport to KUT > <By AIR> Kami campus: 20 min. Eikokuji campus: 50 min. <By AIR> From Tokyo 75 min. From Osaka 45 min. From Fukuoka 50 min.

History April, 1997 Kochi University of Technology opened as a private university April, 1999 Graduate School of Engineering opened April, 2008 School of Management opened . April, 2009 KUT transformed to a public university first in Japan April, 2015 KUT moved its School of Management to the Eikokuji campus in Kochi City.

Our Slogan Making KUT a world class university through the pursuit of unique excellence

Fundamental Principles Cultivation of human resources who can play active roles in our emerging society. Research achievements which contribute to the future of the world. Coordination with and contribution to the local community.

Number of Students Total 2,430 Bachelor’s Program 2,156 As of Feb 2017 Bachelor’s Program 2,156 Master’s Program 198 Doctoral Program 76 Total 2,430

Faculty and Staff Professors 67 Associate Professors 38 As of May 2016 Professors 67 Associate Professors 38 Assistant Professors 15 Lecturers, Research Associates, Research Assistants 35 Part-time Faculty Members 76 Visiting Professors 50 Administrative Staff Members: 91

Academic Organization Kochi University of Technology School of Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronic Engineering Architecture School of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Information School of Economics & Management Graduate School of Engineering Bachelor’s Program 1st year: Kami Campus 2nd year and over: Eikokuji Campus Master’s Program Doctoral Program

3 schools and 12 disciplines in Engineering major and minor system School of Systems Engineering Intelligent Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Energy Engineering Electronic and Photonic Engineering Architecture and Infrastructure Systems School of Information Human Related Information Technologies Information and Media Technologies Communications and Computing Technologies Computer Science School of Environmental Science and Engineering Materials Science and Technology Life Science and Technology Molecular Design

1 school and 7 disciplines in Economics and Management School of Economics & Management Human Behavioral Sciences Economic and Social Design Sciences Mathematical Studies in Management and Economics Regional and Public System Sciences Business Management and Entrepreneur Sciences International Studies in Management and Economics Sports Studies in Management and Economics

Eikokuji Campus

Graduate School of Engineering Department of Engineering Master’s Program Material and Life Systems Engineering Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering Information Systems Engineering Infrastructure Systems Engineering Entrepreneur Engineering Doctoral Program Engineering Special Course for Mid-career Professionals

International Academic Exchange Agreement With 45 institutions worldwide, we have concluded the agreements. (As of Feb. 2017) Asia ・Oceania 36 Europe 5 USA 4

Academic exchange agreements with Foreign institutions SIIT KMUTT, KMITL, TNI Chulalongkorn University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Western Sydney University University of Missouri-St. Louis Harbin Institute of Technology Polytechnic University of Valencia Bandung Institute of Technology Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, etc

International Students As of Oct 2016 Doctoral Program (SSP) 43 Master’s Student 4 Non degree students Exchange students 14 Total 61

China ……….. 21 Thailand …… 15 Vietnam …….. 5 Indonesia ……3 Bangladesh …4 Spain, Iran, Egypt, Nepal …… 2 Poland, Russia, USA, Sri Lanka, Columbia …. 1

International House

Established in October 2013 Multi-cultural on-campus 85 rooms I-House offers a wide variety of inter-cultural experiences for students, faculty, staff and local community members.

Student Dormitory

KUT characteristics that are unusual for a Japanese university Cultivating world class researchers: 　　　Scholarships for doctoral students All of the requirements for a KUT Ph.D. can be completed in English

At KUT all courses are electives (there are no compulsory courses). Developing students' potential to the maximum with KUT’s “unique-in-Japan educational system.” Students can freely select courses that match their interests and align with their future objectives. There are no compulsory subjects. The instructors give the students advice about taking courses.

Academic calendar (Quarter System) Quarter system started at the inception of KUT Students can earn credits each quarter 2nd quarter is treated as the “international quarter” encouraging more students to take part in international exchange program

Cutting edge Research Expect to accomplish a comprehensive elucidation of the mechanism of affective evaluation based on visual information.

Developed Air-enhanced Self-compacting concrete (air-SCC), a world first, to improve structural reliability Applied research on organic transformations and organic-inorganic nanoparticle synthesis in the supercritical fluids Zinc oxide transparent transistor and its application to stacked image sensor

7 Research Centers Center for Human-Engaged Computing Advanced Robotics Research Center Research Center for Future Design Center for Nanotechnology Research Center for Brain Communication Research Center for Material Science and Engineering Materials Design Center

4 Focused Research Labs Vision and Affective Science Integrated Research Laboratory Laboratory for Unified Quantum Devices Laboratory for Structural Nanochemistry Laboratory of life-cycle psychology and neuroscience

Research Facilities Magnetic Resonance Imaging Transmission Electron Microscope Nuclear Magnetic Resonator Super Computer

Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for excellent doctoral students

Outline Established in 2003 to support the advanced research of KUT through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students Project-oriented Students are paid for working on one of the designated research projects Tuition fees are exempted Students pursue doctoral course in English

Fields of research project Material and Life Systems Engineering Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering Information Systems Engineering Infrastructure Systems Engineering Economics and Management

Benefits Exemption from 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

Selection Time of enrollment: April and October Number of students to be admitted: No more than 3 SSP students can be enrolled concurrently for each project leader Students should be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment for each project Application deadline: Middle of March and September 1st screening: documentary exam 2nd screening: interview and written exams (English, specialization) hopefully in the home country

Support System English technical writing and research writing are taught by a native English teacher Japanese language classes are provided to support everyday life Japanese student tutors provide individual support to enable an easy start in Japan KUT will assist students in finding appropriate single accommodation

SSP Students’ Countries of Origin (including graduates) USA Germany China Czech Republic Latvia Spain Poland India Indonesia Iran Jordan Ghana Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Niger Pakistan Cambodia Russia Egypt Sri Lanka Thailand Uzbekistan Viet Nam Colombia Bangladesh

KUT International Summer School Started in 2012 In 2016, invited 14 students from 7 universities in 7 countries Almost the equal numbers of KUT Japanese students participate as buddies

Student Exchange Program with UPV(Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain) SIIT KMUTT Chulalongkorn University University of Missouri-St. louis and others Study as non-degree student for a semester or a year Exemption from tuition fees Course credits acquired in partner universities will be certified after evaluation at KUT

Contact Information About SSP application http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/admission.html Department in charge International Relations Center (IRC) International Relations Division Email: international@ml.kochi-tech.ac.jp Thank you for your attention