Gateway to Global Leadership
For Future Graduate Students of Hokkaido University
Why HU?
Hokkaido University is at the forefront of SDG-related research. Join us in tackling SDG research that can only be done at Hokkaido University!
Did you know that Hokkaido University attracts students and top researchers across multiple fields from around the world?
Here are six reasons why students choose Hokkaido University as their study abroad destination.
Explore more
Would you rather work on your original research ideas or a fusion of research in the humanities and sciences in graduate school？ Thanks to the diversity at Hokkaido University, both are viable paths for innovations to be born.
The first step to conducting excellent research is living in an excellent environment, and the environment of Hokkaido is a dream come true! Why not experience fulfilling research opportunities and live in beautiful Hokkaido?
Testimonials
Journeys of Academic Discovery
We asked some international students about their experiences completing graduate studies at Hokkaido University. Their stories might have started similarly to yours. Here's what they had to say.
Explore more
Admissions
"The whole graduate school entrance exam process in Japan is so hard!!" Not at all! What's more, at Hokkaido University, it's easy to get in touch with an advisor! Check out this page for more information about the admissions process.
Read more moreFees & Scholarships
There's a wide variety of scholarships at Hokkaido University. With so many options available, from scholarships awarded by the university itself or by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to privately sponsored scholarships, take a look and find one that's right for you!
Read more moreStudent Life
We asked current international graduate students questions like: "Why did you choose to study at Hokkaido University?", "What was your experience when you actually came?", and "How is living in Hokkaido?" See what they had to say!
Read more more
Campus
Hokkaido University's beautifully scenic campus is expansive. You might even forget that it's an institution of higher learning. Here you can enjoy the scenery provided by nature and the changing seasons of Hokkaido.
Research
Hokkaido University's strength lies in being one of the world's leading research universities. Here, the research we conduct is not only specialized cutting-edge but also cross-disciplinary spanning across a wealth of different fields. As the university with the most contributions to Sustainable Development Goals in Japan,
Explore more
Graduate
Schools
Hokkaido University is home to 21 graduate schools. Very few universities in Japan offer such a wide range of disciplines at a graduate level. If you are seeking highly specialized knowledge in a variety of fields, look no further.
Explore the opportunities we have to offer for yourself.
Career
Are you considering working in Japan after graduate school? At Hokkaido University, we support our graduates in their job search by helping to match them with prospective employers, offering courses on Japanese business language and etiquette, and more!
Read more more
Upcoming Events
[Online] Study at Hokkaido University Webinar (for Indonesia and Vietnam) *Pre-registration required
Hokkaido University will join this webinar to talk about its study opportunities for those who live in ASEAN (particularly in Indonesia and Vietnam).
[Face-to-face] JASSO Study in Japan Fair 2024 Vietnam *Finished
Hokkaido University will join the JASSO Study in Japan Fair 2024 Vietnam, held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, from October 19 to 20, 2024.
[Face-to-face] JASSO Study in Japan Fair 2024 Indonesia
Hokkaido University will join the JASSO Study in Japan Fair 2024 Indonesia, held in Surabaya and Jakarta, from November 23 to 24, 2024.
