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Facts and Figures About Kochi University
What is Kochi University like?
Discover what makes Kochi University unique
through basic information and interesting facts.
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Number of new students
Over 1,000 classmates!
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*As of April 1, 2026
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Students from Outside Kochi PrefectureFriends from all over Japan
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Ratio of 2025 academic year entrants
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Student-Faculty Ratio
Strong faculty support for peace of mind0 students
*As of May 1, 2025
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Did You Grow Through Activities at Kochi University?
What our graduates say: I’ve grown.
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*Based on the results of the 2024 graduate survey
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Tosa Akaushi Cattle
Meet them at Monobe Campus!
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*As of February 28, 2026
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Number of Cafeteria Menu ItemsChoose from our cafeteria-style menu
Menu0 varieties
*As of March 25, 2026
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Number of Palm Trees on Campus
A symbol of tropical Kochi!?
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*As of March 25, 2026
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Number of Yosakoi Circle MembersParticipating in Kochi's authentic Yosakoi Festival
0 students
※As of August 1, 2025
Academics
Kochi is at the forefront of Japan's challenges! Mountains, oceans, villages, cities—all of Kochi's environments serve as learning materials
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Study diverse humanities fields through three core courses: "Humanities," "International Studies," and "Social Sciences"
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Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Focusing on elementary and junior high schools, students can earn multiple teaching licenses across a variety of school types and subjects! Students hone their practical skills in real-world school settings starting in their first year.
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Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science and Technology
Combining "Science Education" focused on logical thinking with "Engineering Education" focused on practical application
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Medical School
Medical School
Our philosophy:“Revere the Divine, Love Humanity” and “Search for Truth.”
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Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science
Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science
Training forests, marine facilities, and farmland equivalent to four Tokyo Domes! Strengthening DS/DX education
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Faculty of Regional Collaboration
Faculty of Regional Collaboration
600 hours of community fieldwork over three years! Developing professionals who build strong community connections
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Graduate School
Graduate School
Developing professionals who solve social issues with specialized knowledge
Events
Information on various events hosted by Kochi University, including lectures, public courses, and research presentations.
News
Stay updated with the latest news from Kochi University. We regularly share information about student achievements, research results, and university initiatives.
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- Awards and Recognitions
愛媛大学連合農学研究科（高知大学所属）の飯島巧望さんが、令和8年度日本水産学会春季大会において、優秀ポスター発表賞（博士学生区分）を受賞しました -
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令和８年度高知大学入学式を挙行しました -
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ラジオ【Monthly高知大学】４月分が放送されました -
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Track and Field Team to Compete in the 2026 Japanese Intercollegiate Track and Field Individual Championships -
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Professor Tadashi Faculty of Science and Technology and his colleagues have received the 2025 Japan Geotechnical Society Shikoku Branch Award (Research and Paper Award).
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令和８年度高知大学入学式を挙行しました- News
ラジオ【Monthly高知大学】４月分が放送されました- News
Track and Field Team to Compete in the 2026 Japanese Intercollegiate Track and Field Individual Championships- News
Planned Restructuring of Faculty of Regional Collaboration for Fiscal Year 2027- News
We held Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences building
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Study Reveals That "Fbxw7" May Be Involved in the Malignancy and Prognosis of Human Liver Cancer Cells- Research
The Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on Tidal Flat Ecosystems, as Revealed by Nearly 20 Years of Field Research- Research
Research findings by Professor Medical School and colleagues from the School Medical School, have been published in the *Journal of Coatings Technology and Research*.- Research
On-demand streaming for the "60th Academia Seminar at Kochi University" is now available- Research
Research findings by Director Yuji Sano and his team at Marine Core Research Institute（MaCRI） have been published in *Science Bulletin*, the journal of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- Awards and Recognitions
愛媛大学連合農学研究科（高知大学所属）の飯島巧望さんが、令和8年度日本水産学会春季大会において、優秀ポスター発表賞（博士学生区分）を受賞しました- Awards and Recognitions
Professor Tadashi Faculty of Science and Technology and his colleagues have received the 2025 Japan Geotechnical Society Shikoku Branch Award (Research and Paper Award).- Awards and Recognitions
We held the 2025 Disaster Prevention Supporter Certification Ceremony- Awards and Recognitions
Professor Haruo Yamaguchi Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science has received the "Award for Advancement in Fisheries Science" from the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science.- Awards and Recognitions
Regarding the Japan Red Cross Society President's Commendation for Life-Saving Acts
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◆President Hiroyuki Uketani will speak at the University Reform Symposium titled “Enhancing the Appeal of Educational Institutions in an Era of Declining Birthrates”- Media
◆President Hiroyuki Uketada Appeared on Kasumigaseki TV to Discuss Policy- Media
Center for Disaster Prevention Promotion and Visiting Professor Okamura of Center for Disaster Prevention Promotion Kochi Center for Disaster Prevention Promotion, along with students from the "Disaster Prevention Sketto Team," were interviewed by Taiwan’s TVBS News Channel regarding the "Nankai Trough Mega-Earthquake."- Media
◆ Medical School Makoto Medical School, will appear on the NHK program "Mr. Tokoro! It's a Case," scheduled to air on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Initiatives
From research activities that leverage regional characteristics to international projects, we introduce Kochi University's diverse initiatives.
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Advanced Next-Generation Greenhouse Horticulture by IoP (Internet of Plants) -
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Kochi Medical School 50th Anniversary Website
