# Kōchi University

> higher education institution in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan

**Wikidata**: [Q935246](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q935246)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kōchi_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kochi-university

## Summary
Kōchi University is a higher education institution located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1949, it serves as a primary academic and research center in the region.

## Key Facts
- Founded: 1949
- Location: Kochi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan (coordinates: 33.54924722, 133.48631111)
- Type: University (instance of: university)
- Website: http://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/
- ISNI: 0000000106599825
- ROR ID: 01xxp6985
- Japanese university identification code: 0106 (since 2003-10-01)
- Academic identifier: CINII Research ID 1140282266698259840

## FAQs
### Q: When was Kōchi University established?
A: Kōchi University was founded in 1949.

### Q: Where is Kōchi University geographically located?
A: It is situated in Kochi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 33.54924722 latitude and 133.48631111 longitude.

### Q: What is the Japanese name for Kōchi University?
A: The Japanese name is 高知大学 (Kōchi Daigaku).

### Q: Is Kōchi University affiliated with other institutions?
A: It is distinct from University of Kochi as indicated by its different_from property.

### Q: How is Kōchi University identified in academic databases?
A: It holds multiple identifiers including ISNI 0000000106599825, ROR ID 01xxp6985, and CINII Research ID 1140282266698259840.

## Why It Matters
Kōchi University serves as a cornerstone of higher education in Kōchi Prefecture, providing academic and research opportunities in a region with limited institutional infrastructure. As a nationally recognized university since 1949, it plays a critical role in local workforce development and scholarly output. Its inclusion in major academic registries (Grid, ROR, ISNI) underscores its significance within Japan's higher education ecosystem and international academic networks. The institution uniquely bridges regional needs with national academic standards, contributing to Japan's decentralized education landscape.

## Notable For
- Distinct operational entity from "University of Kochi" despite geographical proximity.
- Retains historical Japanese identification codes (0106 since 2003, previous code 0067 until 2004).
- Maintains active social media presence via Twitter (@KochiU_News) and Facebook (kochiuniversity).
- Hosts a dedicated alumni category (Category:Kochi University alumni) indicating community continuity.
- Features multilingual Wikipedia coverage (commons, de, en, fr, ja, ko, th, zh).

## Body
### Identification
- Instance of: university
- Japanese university identification codes:
  - 0106 (effective 2003-10-01)
  - 0067 (until 2004-04-01)
- Registry identifiers:
  - ISNI: 0000000106599825
  - ROR ID: 01xxp6985
  - Grid ID: grid.278276.e
  - VIAF ID: 129609063
  - NDL Authority ID: 00289089
  - CINII Research ID: 1140282266698259840
  - Freebase ID: /m/03nqbvm
  - Ringgold ID: 12888
  - Library of Congress Authority ID: n81110352
  - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007383601205171
  - Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 77063589
- Google Scholar Organization ID: 979336464786463290
- ARWU University ID: kochi-university
- Times Higher Education World University ID: kochi-university
- Open Funder Registry Funder ID: 501100008681

### Location
- Country: Japan
- Prefecture: Kōchi Prefecture
- City: Kochi
- Coordinates: Latitude 33.54924722, Longitude 133.48631111

### Naming
- Primary name: Kōchi University
- Japanese name: 高知大学 (Kōchi Daigaku)
- Aliases: Kōchi Daigaku
- Niconicopedia ID: 高知大学
- Japan Search Name ID: 高知大学

### Online Presence
- Official website: http://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/
- Twitter: @KochiU_News (active since 2015-01-28, last recorded 2020-04-15)
- Facebook: kochiuniversity
- Wikimedia Commons: Kochi University
- Wikipedia languages: commons, de, en, fr, ja, ko, th, zh
- Commons institution page: Kochi University

### Relationships
- Different from: University of Kochi
- Category for alumni: Category:Kochi University alumni
- Referenced by:
  - DOI 10.13039/501100008681 (country reference)
  - Q19822542 (funder authority reference)
  - Q53705033 (ISNI reference)
  - Q53869345 (Grid ID reference)
  - Q62338567 (VIAF ID reference)
  - Q64159407 (Ringgold ID reference)

## References

1. Open Funder Registry
2. GRID Release 2017-01-10
3. Japan Search
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. CiNii Research
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. [Source](http://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/)
8. GRID Release 2015-12-14
9. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
10. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph
11. [2004](http://kikakurui.com/x0/X0408-2004-01.html)
12. [Source](https://webdesk.jsa.or.jp/pdf/book/university_code/ucode15.pdf)
13. [Source](https://webdesk.jsa.or.jp/pdf/book/university_code/ucode1706.pdf)
14. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
15. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)