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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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※2026年４月１日現在
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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
小・中学校を軸に多様な校種・教科の教員免許を複数取得！ １年次から学校現場で実践力を磨く
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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.
- Research
「Fbxw7」がヒト肝がん細胞の悪性化や予後に関与する可能性を明らかに- 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 Makoto Ashinai and colleagues from the Department of Life, Environmental, and Medical Sciences in the School of Integrated Sciences 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 the International Marine Core Research Institute have been published in *Science Bulletin*, the journal of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- Awards and Recognitions
令和７年度防災サポーター認定証授与式を執り行いました- Awards and Recognitions
農林海洋科学部の山口晴生教授が、日本水産学会「水産学進歩賞」を受賞しました- Awards and Recognitions
Regarding the Japan Red Cross Society President's Commendation for Life-Saving Acts- Awards and Recognitions
The 2025 Kochi University Student Awards Ceremony and the Awards Ceremony for Students of Affiliated Schools and Kindergartens were held.- Awards and Recognitions
Ko Kataoka, a second-year student in the Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Marine Sciences, and Noritoshi Maeda, a fourth-year student in the same department, have received the Chairman’s Award from the Chugoku-Shikoku Branch of the Chemical Society of Japan.
- Media
◆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
◆Professor Otsuki and Visiting Professor Okamura of the Kochi University Disaster Prevention Promotion Center, along with students from the Disaster Prevention Sketto Team, were interviewed by Taiwan’s TVBS News Channel regarding the “Nankai Trough Mega-Earthquake.”- Media
◆Professor Makoto Ashinai of the Department of Life, Environmental, and Medical Sciences in the School of Integrated Sciences 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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Kochi University School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Commemorative Site
