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Kochi Women's University

· Public University

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Public University
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Kochi Women's University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kochi Women's University is a public university in Japan that was renamed University of Kochi in 2011 and is now coeducational. It suits students who want a public Japanese university and need to verify current programmes and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The institution is a public university in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It changed from Kochi Women's University to a coeducational university in April 2011, but no subject areas or programme list is provided here, so the current programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, application dates, document rules, and any language requirements before applying. The university’s current admissions process for international students is not described here, so confirm the latest guidance with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    A tuition fee or fee range for international students is not published here, so confirm the current amount with the university’s admissions office. Living costs in Kōchi, Japan, will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Japan, and it is now coeducational. The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that point, along with visa support, housing options, entry requirements, and deadlines, before applying.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities. In that setting, Kochi Women's University stands out mainly as a public university in Kōchi that became coeducational in 2011; beyond that, its current academic offer and admissions profile need to be checked directly against other Japanese universities.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kochi Women's University

What kind of institution is Kochi Women's University?

It is a public university in Japan.

Where is it located?

It is in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.

Is it still a women's university?

No. It changed its name from Kochi Women's University and became coeducational in April 2011.

What is the university website?

http://www.kochi-wu.ac.jp/

Overview

University of Kochi is a public university in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1944, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. In April 2011, the school changed its name from Kochi Women's University and became coeducational.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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