Kochi University of Technology’s Special Scholarship Program (SSP) is a competitive, English-medium, 3-year doctoral scholarship designed to attract outstanding international researchers. The program is project-based applicants apply to a specific SSP project and must secure permission from the project leader (supervisor) before submitting a formal application.
Who can apply in Kochi University of Technology
- International applicants who wish to enroll in the Doctoral Program (3 years) at KUT and who meet the academic/English requirements listed in the SSP guidelines.
- Important: SSP is project-based you must contact and get approval from the project leader (supervisor) via the online pre-application system before making a formal application.
Key benefits — what SSP offers
- Full scholarship support for selected SSP students, including support for research, living expenses and travel costs as part of the KUT SSP scheme (details depend on the specific project and year).
- Study and research in an English-medium doctoral program under an active KUT research project.
Application overview step by step
- Pre-Application (online): Fill and submit the KUT Online Pre-Application Request Form. The request goes to the project leader (supervisor). You may choose a limited number of supervisors/projects (check the current rule on the site). If the supervisor agrees, they will contact you and you may proceed. If there’s no reply within two weeks, the pre-application is considered rejected. (Note: pre-application system has short monthly maintenance windows check the guideline.)
- Formal Application (by post): After supervisor approval, prepare the required documents and submit the formal application by postal mail by the published deadline.
- Screening & Selection: Document screening, interview and specialist exam (often online) are used to make final admissions decisions.
Requirements (summary)Below is a compact table of the common required items always confirm the exact current list on KUT’s List of Required SSP Application Documents page before applying.
| Requirement | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Academic transcripts & degree certificates | Bachelor’s / Master’s transcripts, diploma (authenticated when required). |
| Research proposal / statement of purpose | Clear project plan aligned with chosen SSP project. |
| CV / Resume | Academic CV with publications (if any), research experience. |
| Letters of recommendation | Usually 2 academic referees (check current guideline). |
| English proficiency | Scores or proof as requested by KUT (check guideline). |
| Pre-application form | Submit via KUT Online Pre-Application Request Form to the project leader. |
| Other documents | Passport copy, photo, any electronically authenticated docs (follow KUT instructions). |
(This table is a summary — see the official “List of Required SSP Application Documents” for the full, current list).
Deadlines & enrollment dates
- Enrollment: April and October intakes (depending on the year and project availability).
- Example deadlines seen previously: September and April were used for past intakes deadlines change by intake/year and project, so always verify the current deadline on the official SSP guideline page before you apply.
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Quick tips & final checklist
- Choose your project/supervisor carefully. SSP is project-based and you must secure supervisor approval first.
- Read the current document checklist on KUT’s site requirements (and how to submit electronically authenticated documents) are specific.
- Watch the pre-application reply window: if the supervisor doesn’t reply within two weeks your pre-application may be considered rejected follow up politely when necessary.