Hokkaido University, Japan Public

Year of Establishment

1918

Rank

# 196

Fees

300000

Acceptance Rate

42 Affiliation

OEC - Open Education Consortium; IAU - International Association of Universities

HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS

Name	Hokkaido University, Japan
Year of Establishment	1918
Ranking in the world	#196
Ranking in Asia	#19
Ranking in Japan	#7
Ranking in Sapparo	#1
Best Course Ranking	#7 for Pharmacy
Acceptance Rate	36%
Student:Staff Ratio	9:1
Accreditation(s)	Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Affiliation(s)	OEC - Open Education Consortium IAU - International Association of Universities
Exams Accepted	EJU / TOEFL / TOEIC

Programs for International Students

Undergraduate Schools

Graduate Schools

Research Institutes and Centres

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Download and Print Application instructions and necessary documents
Keep the application documents ready at the time of filling the details in online application
Apply online
Pay the Application Fees via any of the mentioned payment methods
Submit application documents by registered mail to the University before the application deadline
Check your email for admisson status, notifications, updates etc.

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Find a professor who specializes in the field you are interested in:
Contact the professor by e-mail or phone to ask for his / her permission to your studentship in his / her lab
If permission granted, Download and Print Application instructions and necessary documents
Keep the application documents ready at the time of filling the details in online application
Apply online
Pay the Application Fees via any of the mentioned payment methods
Submit application documents by registered mail to the University before the application deadline
Check your email for admisson status, notifications, updates etc.

Tuition Fees

Program	Tuition Fees	Enrollment Fees	Application Fees
Undergraduate Programs	535,800 yen/year	282,000 yen	17,000 yen
Graduate Programs	535,800 yen/year	282,000 yen	30,000 yen
Research Students / Special Students	29,700 yen/month	84,600 yen	9,800 yen
Auditors	14,800 yen/credit	28,200 yen	9,800 yen

Living Expenses at Hokkaido University (Approximate)

Housing and Utilities	15,000 - 50,000 yen
Food	30,000 yen
Personal Expenses	20,000 yen
Public Transportation	10,000 yen
Books and Supplies	5,000 yen
National Health Insurance	2,000 yen
Emergency Security Plan (ESP)	1,000 yen/year

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Grantees at Hokkaido University

Types of students	Monthly stipend	Additional stipend for designated area
Undergraduate Students	117,000 yen/year	an additional monthly stipend of 3,000 yen for Study / Research Students
Japanese Studies Students	117,000 yen/year
Teacher Training Students	143,000 yen
Research Students, Non-degree students	143,000 yen
Master’s course	144,000 yen
Doctoral course	145,000 yen
Young Leader’s Program Students	242,000 yen

Type of College

Public

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FAQs

Does Hokkaido University accept foreigners / international students?

Yes

What GPA is required for Hokkaido University?

minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.0

How do you get admission into Hokkaido University?

Interested applicants need to write the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in either June or November of the previous academic year. The EJU scores students on Japanese language skills and academic abilities required at the university level.

Does Hokkaido University teach in English?

Hokkaido University offers 5 undergraduate and over 60 graduate programs in English.

Is it hard to get into Hokkaido University?

Yes, Hokkaido University is one of the most selective universities in Japan.

Does Hokkaido University accept international students?

The Global 30 Project by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) selected Hokkaido University as one of 13 universities for top research in the country.

Contact Address

5 Chome Kita 8 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, Japan

Contact Details

Mobile : +8181117162111

Telephone : +8181117162111

Email :

Website : www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/about/publications/international-student-guide/