2026 KUT Special Scholarship Program (Fully Funded) Deadline: Varied

KUT Special Scholarship Program 2026 for International Students:Applications are invited to apply for the KUT Special Scholarship Program 2026 in Japan. All International students are welcome to apply for the Special Scholarship Program (SSP). Applicants who want to pursue their Doctoral Degree Program are eligible to apply for this scholarship abroad.

The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) has officially launched its globally competitive Special Scholarship Programme (SSP) for the 2026 academic year, inviting highly qualified international candidates to apply for doctorate research seats with full financial assistance in engineering. This prestigious program not only gives world-class research opportunities in English but also a fully financed PhD scholarship with generous monthly stipends, tuition fee exemptions, and relocation assistance.

Kochi University of Technology, a prefectural university in Japan, was established in 1997. The Graduate School of Engineering at KUT offers the Special Scholarship Program (SSP), a three-year PhD program. It is specifically developed for outstanding international students to do advanced research under the guidance of KUT academics. Applicants must be under 35 years old and hold a master’s degree or be in the process of obtaining one.

KUT Special Scholarship Program 2026 Details:

University:	Kochi University of Technology
Degree Level:	PhD
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	Japan
Last date:	17 October 2025

Financial Benefits:

The KUT Special Scholarship Program 2026 in Japan for International Students covers:

• Monthly payment of 150,000 yen for living expenses (three years)
• Full tuition waiver (535,800 yen per year).
• Waiver of enrollment and examination fees (up to 315,000 yen)
• Relocation assistance: 150,000 yen for travel and starting expenses (for applicants outside Japan).

Documents Required:

• Pre-application confirmation from a supervisor
• Signed and dated Motivation Letter (max 2 pages)
• Europass-format CV
• Degree certificates & transcripts (with English/Japanese translation)
• Grading system explanation
• English proficiency proof
• letter of recommendation.
• Valid passport or national ID
• CV or Resume

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program 2026 in Japan, international students should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You have or are about to obtain a master’s degree (after 18 years of education).
• You are 35 or younger at the time of enrollment.
• You have a solid academic foundation and research skills.
• You can demonstrate English competence by taking the TOEFL iBT 72+, IELTS 5.5+, or a comparable test.

 

Application Deadline: Varied

The last date to apply for the KUT Special Scholarship Program 2026 in Japan for international students is Varied.

Timeline:

The application date for the second April 2026 enrollment period is October 17, 2025. Screening and interviews will take place from October to November 2025, with admission results announced in mid-December and a final registration deadline of January 9, 2026.

The first deadline for October 2026 enrollment is the same as the second April deadline, with the application due on October 17, 2025, screening in October-November 2025, results in mid-December 2025, and registration by January 9, 2026.

Applicants for the second enrollment deadline of October 2026 must apply by April 10, 2026. Screening and interviews will take place between April and May 2026, admission results will be available by mid-June 2026, and the registration deadline will be July 10, 2026.

How to Apply for the KUT Special Scholarship Program?

1. Please use the online form to submit your complete application.
2. Applicants are highly urged to submit their online pre-application forms to supervisors at least 8 weeks before the formal application date to allow for approval and document preparation.
3. Before submitting a formal application, candidates must obtain approval from a supervisor listed on the SSP Supervisor List.
4. Applicants can contact up to two supervisors by completing the Online Pre-Application Form.
5. Only if a supervisor decides to proceed can an applicant submit a complete formal application to KUT.
6. No supervisor approval means no application.
7. Important: If your nominated supervisor does not answer within two weeks, your request will be considered refused.