◆Nankoku City and Kochi University Sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Supporting Higher Education Through the Hometown Tax Donation Program
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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Nankoku City and Kochi University held a signing ceremony for a “Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Higher Education Support Project Utilizing the Hometown Tax Donation System” at Kochi University’s Monobe Campus.
This Memorandum of Understanding is based on the “Agreement on Collaborative Projects between Kochi University and Nankoku City” (signed on November 27, 2002) and aims to support Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science educational, research, and community Faculty of Agriculture and Marine ScienceMedical SchoolMedical SchoolMedical School HospitalMedical SchoolMedical School Hospital, Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science through the use of the Hometown Tax Donation Program.
When donors make a "Furusato Nozei" donation to Nankoku City to support the university, a portion of that donation is allocated to Kochi University and used to support student learning and community engagement activities, as described below.
[ Medical School · Medical SchoolMedical School Hospital
Medical School is committed to supporting people’s health and well-being by training doctors, nurses, and researchers who will serve the local community.
Your donations will be used for the following purposes.
Graduate School Support for Medical School and Graduate School
Improving the Educational Environment for Interns and Residents
Promoting Research on Community Healthcare and Advanced Medical Care
Support for Nursing Education
Support for medical Graduate School, residents, and faculty in areas such as education, research, and community healthcare
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Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science leverages the rich natural environment of Kochi Prefecture, which benefits from the Kuroshio Current, to conduct education and research in the fields of agriculture and marine science.
In fiscal year 2023, we Faculty to promote the digital transformation (DX) of primary industries based on data science. Through this initiative, we are fostering highly skilled professionals capable of contributing across the entire spectrum of industries, from primary to sixth-sector industries.
In addition, as part of our efforts to strengthen ties with the local community, we hold the "Monobe Campus Open House" every November to introduce our educational and research activities to local residents.
Your support will be used for the following purposes.
Support for International Exchange
Financial Support for Internship Programs
Support for Improving the Learning Environment
Support for Community Outreach Activities
Research Support
Disaster Response Support
In addition, support for educational, research, and community engagement activities by students, Graduate School, and faculty and staff
We will make good use of your generous support and, as a university that walks hand in hand with the local community, contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
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From left: President Uchida of Kochi University, Mayor Hirayama of Nankoku City, and President Eguchi of Kochi National College of Technology