Name of the University: Kochi University
Program Name: Kuroshio Science Program
Type of Degree: PhD
Major Field: Resources, environment, society, health medical science, food and nursing in the Kuroshio area
Application Period:
July (For enrollment of October)
July, December, February (For enrollment of April)
Period of Enrollment: October, April
Program’s Website:
http://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/kuroshio/about-e.html
Contact Information: km14@kochi-u.ac.jp
Program Overview:
The Kuroshio Science program (Ph.D. course) integrates various specialized fields related to resources, environment, society, health medical science, food and nursing in the Kuroshio area, and considers problems to be solved, comprehensively and interdisciplinary. Our main philosophy is to educate as «Kuroshio Area Science». In particular, the purpose is to conduct basic and applied research related to the construction of a sustainable society in harmony with the natural environment in the Kuroshio region countries, and to disseminate information both domestically and internationally.
We have established the «Leader Nurturing Program to Create Sustainable Regional Society in Kuroshio Region» since October 2021. In this program, students learn about ecosystem and community research, coastal resource analysis, resource utilization and return to society in the field of the Kuroshio coastal area.