Research student
Program for Admitting Non-Regular Students
Implementing Facult Faculty, etc. ･････････ Faculty, Graduate School
Overview of the System
This program is designed for students at our university ( Graduate School ) who wish to conduct research on a specific topic.
(No credits are awarded.)
Eligibility Requirements, etc.
Undergraduate Program
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Regional Collaboration
- Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science
[General]
Eligibility Requirements
Graduates of a university or individuals recognized as having academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than a university degree who wish to pursue academic research related to the departments and programs designated Faculty
Application Period
Please complete the necessary procedures at least one month before your intended enrollment date.
payment
- Examination fee: Please pay 9,800 yen along with the required documents.
- Please pay the admission fee of 84,600 yen by the day of enrollment.
- Tuition: Please pay 29,700 yen (monthly) in two installments, one for the first semester and one for the second semester.
[Foreigners]
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduates of a university or individuals recognized as having academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than a university degree who wish to pursue academic research related to the departments and programs designated Faculty
- Applicants wishing to enroll as Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences must possess one of the following levels of Japanese proficiency:
- Took the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (Japanese) and achieved a score equal to or higher than the average
- "Japanese Language Proficiency Test" (N2 or higher)
- "J.Test Practical Japanese Proficiency Test" Level A–C: 600 points or higher
- "Japanese NAT-TEST" Level 2 or higher
Application Period
- For those who have already arrived in Japan (visa holders):
Please complete this process at least one month before your intended enrollment date. - For those arriving in Japan for the first time (new arrivals):
Please complete this process at least six months prior to your intended enrollment date.
payment
- Examination fee: Please pay 9,800 yen along with the required documents.
- Please pay the admission fee of 84,600 yen by the day of enrollment.
- Tuition: Please pay 29,700 yen (monthly) in two installments, one for the first semester and one for the second semester.
Medical School
*Please contact the Student Affairs Office for information regarding eligibility requirements and other details.
Graduate School
Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
( Medicine ProgramMedical Science Program, Nursing Science Program, and Medicine Program )
[General]
Eligibility Requirements
( Master's CourseProfessional Degree CourseProfessional Degree CourseProfessional Degree Course
Graduate School Applicants who have completed Graduate School ( Master's Course ) Graduate School ( Professional Degree Course ), or who are recognized as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that required for these programs, and who wish to pursue academic research in a field related to the specializations designated by this Graduate School ( Doctoral Course )
( Doctoral Course ) Applicants who have completed Doctoral Course at Graduate School
Graduate School, or those recognized as having academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than those required for the program, and who wish to pursue academic research related to the specializations designated by this Graduate School Graduate School
Application Period
Please complete this at least one month before your intended enrollment date.
payment
- Examination fee: Please pay 9,800 yen along with the required documents.
- Please pay the admission fee of 84,600 yen by the day of enrollment.
- Tuition: Please pay 29,700 yen (monthly) in two installments, one for the first semester and one for the second semester.
[Foreigners]
Eligibility Requirements
( Master's CourseProfessional Degree CourseProfessional Degree CourseProfessional Degree Course
Graduate School Applicants who have completed Graduate School ( Master's Course ) Graduate School ( Professional Degree Course ), or who are recognized as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that required for these programs, and who wish to pursue academic research in a field related to the specializations designated by this Graduate School ( Doctoral Course )
( Doctoral Course ) Applicants who have completed Doctoral Course at Graduate School
Graduate School, or those recognized as having academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than those required for the program, and who wish to pursue academic research related to the specializations designated by this Graduate School Graduate School
Application Period
- For those who have already arrived in Japan (visa holders):
Please complete this process at least one month prior to your intended enrollment date. - For those arriving in Japan for the first time (new arrivals):
Please complete this process at least six months prior to your intended enrollment date.
payment
- Examination fee: Please pay 9,800 yen along with the required documents.
- Please pay the admission fee of 84,600 yen by the day of enrollment.
- Tuition: Please pay 29,700 yen (monthly) in two installments, one for the first semester and one for the second semester.
Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
( Medical Science Program, Nursing Science Program, Medicine Program )
*Please contact the Student Affairs Office for information regarding application requirements and other details.
The Process from Application to Completion
1. The applicant’s own judgment and actions
- What is your nationality? [Japan (View general) / Foreign countries (View foreign nationals)]
- Are there any eligibility requirements?
- Faculty or graduate school are you applying to?
- When is your application deadline?
- Have you decided on a research topic yet?
- Have you obtained your research advisor’s informal approval (with an official seal)?
- Have you prepared your application documents and the application fee?
2. Application Process
3. Selection Process
4. Notification of Selection Results
5. The applicant’s own judgment and actions
Have you prepared the admission fee?
6. Enrollment Procedures
7. Admission
8. The applicant’s own judgment and actions
- Research
- Payment of Tuition
- Final Research Report
9. Completion of studies
10. Grades
11. Issued at the applicant's request
- Certificate of Research
- Certificate of Enrollment
Other
The university does not provide introductions to faculty advisors.
Prospective students must meet with a faculty advisor in Faculty department in advance to obtain preliminary acceptance.
(Please bring your resume, financial support statement, and other required documents to the meeting.)
*The Application Guidelines and application forms will be distributed to visitors at the following locations.
( Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Regional Collaboration, Humanities and Social Sciences Program, Science and Technology Program, Regional Collaboration Program, Sports and Arts Initiatives Codevelopment Program, Program for Advanced Professional Development in Teacher Education, Applied Science Program )
Facultyeach Faculty
2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City, 780-8520, Student Service Center,2nd Floor
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences(Contact)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences Program: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education, Sports and Arts Initiatives Codevelopment Program, Program for Advanced Professional Development in Teacher Education: Faculty of Education: 088-844-8653
Faculty of Science and Technology, Science and Technology Program, Applied Science Program: Faculty of Science and Technology: 088-844-8742
Faculty of Regional Collaboration, Regional Collaboration Program: Faculty of Regional Collaboration: 088-844-8903
( Medical School, Medical Science Program, Nursing Science Program, Medicine Program )
Student Affairs Office... Please contact us for information regarding application requirements and other details.
783-8505 Koren, Okayutomi-cho, Nankoku City
(Contact Information)
Faculty Academic Affairs Section 088-880-2577
Graduate SchoolGraduate School 088-880-2263
( Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science, Agriculture and Marine Science Program, Kuroshio Science Program )
Monobe General Affairs Division, Academic Affairs Office
200 Monobe-Otsu, Nankoku City, 783-8502
(Contact)
Faculty: Academic Affairs Section 088-864-5168
Graduate School Academic Affairs Section 088-864-5168
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (excluding weekends and national holidays)
Please note that, as we offer individual academic counseling and other services, we generally do not accept application materials by mail.