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About
Kochi University is one of the 86 national universities of Japan located in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture. The predecessors Toya-gakusha was founded in 1874, Kochi Higher School in 1922, Kochi prefecture Teacher Training Institute for Agriculture Associated School in 1923, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,441
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kōchi University?
Kōchi University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =2,121.
When was Kōchi University founded?
Kōchi University was founded in 1922.
What are the top subjects at Kōchi University?
Top subjects at Kōchi University include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.
Where is Kōchi University located?
Kōchi University is located in Kochi, Japan.