KUT PhD Scholarships in Engineering for International Students
Kochi Univ. of Technology
Doctoral (PhD)
Deadline: 31 Mar/30 Sept (annual)
Study in: Japan
Course starts October 2014
Brief description:
KUT’s Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor in his/her research projects.
Host Institution(s):
Kochi University of Technology Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Field of study:
PhD in Engineering
Number of Awards:
As of October. 2013, 42 Ph. D. candidates from 13 foreign countries are studying under this program.
Target group:
International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
(1) Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrolment fee and 535,800 yen/ year tuition fee.
(2) To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/ month is paid for research project work.
(3) 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs.
(Given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)
Eligibility:
Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions:
(1) To have or to be scheduled to acquire a master’s degree before the KUT enrolment date.
(2) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrolment.
(3) To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities.
(4) To have the intention, adequate knowledge, and research skill to work in one of the designated research projects.
(5) To have high English proficiency.
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
