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About Hokudai

Hokkaido University (Hokudai) — public non-profit university. It is located in Sapporo, Japan. As an active member of International Association of Universities(IAU), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), Hokudai is participating in developing the academic environment.

The university is among the top-200 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-350.

Hokudai does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.

Location
Sapporo, Japan
Establishment year
1876
Students
17,540
International students
1,885
Female students
30%
Acceptance rate
10%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#196
Rating THE
2024#351-400
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Agriculture & Forestry84
Natural Sciences175
Engineering & Technology177
Life Sciences & Medicine191
Social Sciences & Management370
Arts & Humanities451-500
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Hokudai tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at Hokudai is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At Hokudai, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 3,445 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
3,445USD/year
Master
3,445USD/year

Study programs at Hokudai

Arts & Humanities
Integrated Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
72 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Medicine
Integrated Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
72 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Integrated Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
72 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Other programs
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Condensed Matter Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Cosmosciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Biosystems Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Division of Soft Matter
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Show all
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Global Environmental Management
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Biosystems Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Agriculture & Forestry
Biosphere Sustainability Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Biosystems Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Applied Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Condensed Matter Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Cosmosciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Environmental Earth Science for a Sustainable Society (EPEES)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Environmental and Sustainable Resources Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Show all
Medicine
Applied Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Environmental Earth Science for a Sustainable Society (EPEES)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Biosystems Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Transdisciplinary Life Science
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Engineering & Technology
Applied Physics
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Environmental and Sustainable Resources Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Mechanical Engineering
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Show all
Other
Natural History Sciences
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Other programs
Engineering & Technology
English Engineering Education (e3)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Engineering & Technology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English Engineering Education (e3)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Engineering & Technology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Education & Training
English Engineering Education (e3)
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Education & Training
Engineering & Technology
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at Hokudai

Admission to the bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations.

Hokudai campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in Sapporo. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Hokudai regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

Japan allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. Graduates of Hokudai find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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