Special Scholarship Program (SSP), Kochi University of Technology, Japan

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the development of advanced research at the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Through the 3-year curriculum, Kochi University of Technology (KUT) provides comprehensive education in the multidisciplinary environment.

Every year, KUT enrolls approximately 15 selected doctoral students to work in specific research projects. Each student pursues a doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting his/her host professor in his/her research projects and receiving monthly payment in return for his/her contribution to the projects.

This program is for those who have strong intention to engage in his/her research projects for the whole three years acquiring profound knowledge and skill and ability to become a full-fledged researcher, and aspire to satisfy the degree requirements accordingly. It is designed to help diligent and talented students with limited financial resources, especially foreign students from emerging countries, who are ready to devote themselves to the expected research and related studies for the coming three years so as to finally accomplish their academic goal.

Entry: April and October

Medium of study: English

Number of students to be admitted: No more than 3 SSP students can be enrolled concurrently for each project leader. See the SSP project list for details of which projects currently have places available for SSP students.

Program of study: Doctoral program (3 years), Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

Degree to be admitted: Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy depending on the research field

Origin of SSP international students admitted
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Latvia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Senegal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, etc.

Fields of Research Projects

  • Environmental Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
  • Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
  • Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
  • Information Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
  • Infrastructure Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
  • Economics and Management (Eikokuji Campus)

SSP Research Project List is here

Completion Requirements

  • 3 years’ enrollment in a doctoral program at KUT
  • 10 or more doctoral course credits earned
  • Successful completion of the doctoral dissertation defense after receiving a preliminary assessment more than one year in advance of the defense.
  • Two or more papers in high level peer-reviewed journals, published at least two months before completion of the program; this is the basic requirement for holding a dissertation defense.

Benefits for Successful Applicants

  1. Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/year tuition fee
  2. To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid as salary for research project work.
    *You must pay some amount of taxes from this salary. See the details below.
  3. 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan).

Support Systems

  • English technical writing and research writing class will be given to first and second year doctoral students by a native English professor.
  • Japanese language class will be provided for daily conversation and grammar.
  • Tutors assist new international students with academic and daily life matters.
  • Many types of Japanese cultural activities will be offered seasonally.
  • International students can receive assistance in finding single accommodation.

Accommodation

for Kami students
KUT International House in Kami campus was established as multicultural on-campus accommodation for KUT students.

International students at Kami campus can enjoy this living-learning environment to develop a better understanding of Japanese culture through daily life with Japanese students if there is vacancy.

for Eikokuji students
International students at Eikokuji campus can receive assistance in finding accommodation from the Education Affairs Section.

Requirements and Eligibility for Admission
Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions:

  1. To have permission from the leader of the applicant’s preferred SSP project to apply for that project
  2. To hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the master’s degree offered at KUT after 18 years of education, or to be scheduled to acquire such a degree before the KUT enrollment date
  3. To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment, in principle
  4. To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities
  5. To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in the research project
  6. To have high English proficieny
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40 thoughts on “Special Scholarship Program (SSP), Kochi University of Technology, Japan”

    1. Hi…
      U can call me Vira
      I live in Indonesia, precisely in the city of Medan
      I just graduated from high school
      I really want to apply for this scholarship, can someone like me try and put in the effort?
      Tell me all the conditions, then I’ll give it a try.

      Warm greetings and full of love❤️
      Vira
      Arigato…..

  1. Hi… Watashiwa ari desu.
    I’m from indonesia.
    I was student in politeknik state of semarang city. Major in electronica technic. Can you tell about this program??what can I do if I want to join this program. Thanks…
    Pleas fu..

  2. Hajimemashite !
    Watashi wa agitia desu,
    Am an engineering student at Universitas Indonesia, I want to join this schoolarship, cuz I love japan, cuz it’s also my dream since I was a kid ! Could you like to tell me an info for joining it? Just give me an email pleaseee, thank’s^^

  3. hi,i’m enok, i live in Indonesia, now i student of padjajaran university. i interested this news, but i don’t have experience in engineering. can i join with this program???

  4. Saya edy,saya kuliah di UNBAJA serang banten,fakultas Teknik Industri,saya juga bekerja di PT.GUNANUSA UTAMA FABRICATORS,pengalaman saya di elektrik dan warehouse

  5. Hajimemashite, watashi wa Lufi Magfilia desu. Watashi wa Indonesia jin desu.
    私は日本のマイナーの一意性を愛して、私は日本の学校に望んで、私は日本に留学するための奨学金を得ることができるように私を助けてください。

  6. 私はインドネシア人です。ジャカルタに住んでいます 。私は STBA LIA のがくせいです。今、1ねんせいです。4かげつぐらい にほんご を べんきょうしますた。私は日本語を少し理解しています。英語がよくわかります。私は日本で勉強したいです。So, I’m hoping that i can get scholarships in Nipon. I’m waiting scholarships for S1/S2. please, give me one chance !! Gbu guys, happy tuesday

  7. Hi,I’m Yuwanda Nugraha,I’m studying at Polteknik negeri Malang 5th semester D4/S1,Technical Informatic System,Malang City,How do I get the scholarship ?, Thanks ^^

  8. Hajimemashite.. Watashi wa mieko desu.. I’m a student in Senior High School in Indonesia. I wish, i can get scholarships in Japanese.. I’m waiting scholarships for S1/S2.. I wish I can^^ Ganbatte^^

  9. Hi !
    I’m Desy from Indonesia. I’m student of Computer Accounting STMIK INSAN PEMBANGUNAN at Bitung, Tangerang. I love about JAPAN.
    I wish for a scholarship Information Techology. Please share information
    and criteria to get it to my email
    desykurnia12@gmail.com
    or phone +6285313629626 .Okay thanks for your attention. God Bless you all.

  10. hai, I’m ratih, indonesia student, I’m very interesting bout this news, I hope I can study in your college,, I’m very like japan,and I graduted from vocational high school, computer and network engineriing,

  11. Hai, I am Syndara from indonesia..
    I am a physic student at airlangga university surabaya who doing my last project about optoelectronic. How can I get this scholarship?
    I can speak english,I love Japan even my country had been take over with japan. If you need more information you can send me e mail and I’ll reply it soon.

  12. hiiii, i’m Visca, Indonesian student. i want to join with this program. please give me any information. please send to my mail. thank you.

  13. Hi!! I’m adiratna,, indonesian. I was interested in engeneering. Would you tell me about this?? How can I get scholarship?? Thanks.

  14. Watashi wa Tsabitah desu. I’m a student of 13 SHS. My school also taught japanese language/nihongo. I’ve passion in technology and I really really want to study in Japan. Could you help me to get about scholarship? Thx.

  15. Hajimemashite! Watashi wa jenny desu..I’m a civil engineering graduate and now a registered civil engineer in my country. I’m very intrested about this school/university scholarship. Aside from learning nihonggo and japanese culture, I’m also intrested about the new technology that Japanese people apply in their engineering works especially in the field of construction of high rise buildings and other structures. I am currently working now gaining experience and new learnings in my field. Tnx.

  16. Hi my name’s sella , I come from in indonesia , I have a dream , my dream it’s very important for me .. I will study in Japan *this is my dream*
    Sometimes I not believe for my dream because I think it’s so difficult for get Scholarship .. but when I see my parents I think I can get scholarship and I will try it , because I will see my parents smile for me :) , I not English good but I will learn English language for get scholarship in Japan..2013 I can do it get scholarship in Japan

  17. I’m come from Indonesia. Actually I’m very happy can join with you guys. please reply my note

  18. Hi, I’m come from Indonesia. I interested this news. I’m very happy can read a good news like this. Can I join it?

  19. hajimemashite ,watashi wa cris desu. watashi wa indonesia jin desu. 1995-nen 5-gatsu kokonoka no tanjoubi desu. dozo yoroshiku

    i am 17 years old , i am very interested in engineering. i am good in mathematic. please reply,i am very need this scholarship.

  20. hi im tezha, im a new student of politeknik andalas university, indonesia. now im studying electrical enginneering, hopefully i can join with ths program. But im still confused, when this program will be closed. . . . .sore kara, minna, boku wa nihon ni ikitakatta. .sore wa boku no yumei nodesu yo . Ima boku wa itsumo nihongo wo benkyoushimasu. . . . . .

  21. Hi, I come from Kenya, am 19 , through with my high school education last year. Am eligible to pursue any course more so i was interested in engineering. Am good in Mathematics, Physics, English and Business Studies. Have been trying to be offered a scholarship but I have been choosen but for i trust you will consider me, be blessed. For more information call /sms 2540723244281/2540754551163. Please reply am a needy student.

  22. Hi.. I’m kiki from indonesia.. I very intrested of this news.. Because I want study in japan.. I like it..

  23. i’m sonya, from Indonesia. i interested this news. i love art in Jepang because im designer. i wish study in Jepang

  24. I am muslin i life in muqdisho-somalia i was pion in 1994 i requirest universety peace help me!!

  25. im really interested,im very fluent in English live in South Africa,i’ve got introduction in Pc engineering,Certificate in System support & Management in Accounting like to know if i qualify

  26. Hi great guys, i am interested in this pls consider me. I finished yr nd am in department of science.

  27. Hi i’m Simbarashe from Zimbabwe want to apply this scholaship because i have passion in engineering.I passed my ‘A’ level with good results. If it possible i will send my documents.I’m good in english so what can i do?

  28. hi my name is Andrew ,i come from indonesia,actually i’m very interest with this scholarship but i don’t have experience in engineering.could i still join it?
    If it is possible i will sent my documents.
    I could speak english,(little bit in korean) and graduated my senior high school with good mark :)
    please reply my note .i’ll wait…

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