Look beyond the university name
Kochi University is one of the 86 national universities of Japan located in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture. The predecessors Toya-gakusha was founded in 1874, Kochi Higher School in 1922, Kochi prefecture Teacher Training Institute for Agriculture Associated School in 1923, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
| Location | Kochi, Kochi, Japan |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 22,454 |
| Total citations | 869,128 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Kōchi University?
Kōchi University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Geological and Geophysical Studies, Marine Biology and Ecology Research.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Kōchi University
According to OpenAlex, Kōchi University has 22,454 indexed research works with 869,128 total citations.
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Who leads Kōchi University?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Kōchi University is located in Kochi, Kochi, Japan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Kōchi University
Official website: https://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kōchi University founded?
Kōchi University was founded in 1874.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.