Admissions Information

Applying for graduate school at Hokkaido University is simple. Entrance exams can be passed via online interviews without having to come to Japan. On this page you can learn about entrance exams, how to contact professors, and courses that can be completed in English. 

In most cases, you will need to find a professor to serve as your supervisor before applying to a graduate school. First, read the faculty list posted on the related graduate school’s website and select a professor. After deciding on a professor, clearly define your desired research topic, write a research plan, and send the professor said plan along with your request to receive confirmation that they agree to be your supervisor after enrollment.

** The process for research supervisor requests varies by graduate school.  Check the website of the graduate school you want to apply to for more details.

Hokkaido University uses a "Pre-Admission Support System" to facilitate contact between international students and faculty members and to obtain informal consent for acceptance.
By using this system, you can quickly apply online for research guidance from the faculty of your choice . You can also receive a reply regarding whether your application will be accepted, so you no longer need to worry about how long you'll have to wait for a reply.
*Not all graduate school departments use this service. Please see below for a list of departments that use this service.

Hokkaido University has 9 graduate-level degree programs in English.

For details on the programs listed above, please refer to our Degree Programs in English brochure.

International students may also obtain a degree in English in graduate schools not listed above depending on their academic supervisor. For further details please refer to International Student Prospectus.

*Please go to the respective division pages through the URL above and check there.