Kuroshio Region Integrated Science Major

We conduct comprehensive research and education on "resources," "environment and society," "medical health," and "human sciences" within the aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric spheres.

What is the "Kuroshio Zone Integrated Science Program"?

This graduate program at Kochi University focuses on a geographical scope ranging from Southeast Asia—which is influenced by the Kuroshio Current—to Japan, and a regional scope extending from coastal areas up river basins to mountainous regions. Its objective is to conduct comprehensive research and education on “resources,” “environment and society,” “medical health,” and “human sciences” within the aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric spheres, drawing upon the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and medicine.

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What is "Kuroshio Circle Science"?

When you hear “Graduate Program in Kuroshio-Sphere Integrated Sciences,” you might think we’re studying the Kuroshio Current itself. However, rather than focusing on the current itself, we’ve established a new academic concept called “Kuroshio-Sphere Science” and are conducting research aimed at achieving harmony between nature and humanity. So, what exactly is Kuroshio-Sphere Science?

Official Website of the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for the Kuroshio Region, Kochi University

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