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Hokkaido University

Sapporo, Japan — Integrated Science ProgramReviewed 22 October 2026

Hokkaido's Integrated Science Program develops a broad science foundation before specialisation in physics, chemistry or biology.

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Hokkaido's Integrated Science Program develops a broad science foundation before specialisation in physics, chemistry or biology. Scientific study is in English, with Japanese and liberal-arts learning alongside it. The master's component requires a separate graduate-school entrance assessment.

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  1. Integrated Science Program, Bachelor of Science — normally four years; eligible advanced-graduation students may finish in 3.5 years
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Academic eligibility

  • An accepted 12-year school qualification completed by 30 September 2027, or a listed equivalent.
  • The ordinary school route requires at least the final two consecutive school years outside the Japanese education system.
  • This self-supported route excludes Japanese citizens and permanent residents.
  • Prepare mathematics and natural sciences, transcripts, applicable national examination results and a school recommendation.
  • Selection includes an online science/mathematics interview.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 is one accepted option; alternatives include TOEFL iBT 79 on the earlier scale / band 4 on the revised scale, or DET 110.
  • Tests must fall within two years of the online deadline.
  • At least four years of qualifying English-medium secondary/higher education can meet the alternative evidence route.

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Study intakes

  • October 2027 entry.
  • The bachelor's normally takes four years, with an advanced 3.5-year route.
  • A subsequent master's normally takes two years and is not an unconditional automatic continuation.

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Application deadlines

  • Online registration: 12 November 2026 at 10:00 to 20 November at 17:00 JST.
  • The recommender must post the letter by 20 November; it must arrive by 4 December at 17:00 JST.
  • Interview selection is scheduled for 16 February to 2 March 2027.

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International tuition

  • The 2027 guide lists JPY 535,800 tuition per year and JPY 282,000 enrolment before waivers.
  • The October 2027 ISP enrolment fee and first-semester tuition are waived under that cohort's published terms.
  • Later tuition remains payable unless further support is awarded; revised statutory charges may apply.
  • Living costs are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Beyond the initial enrolment and first-semester waivers, later tuition waivers are selected annually and are not awarded to everyone.
  • The ISP support programme applies during the initial 3.5 undergraduate years.
  • Other MEXT and hardship routes have separate conditions; do not assume full-degree funding.

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What can international students study at Hokkaido University?

Selected programme options include Integrated Science Program, Bachelor of Science — normally four years; eligible advanced-graduation students may finish in 3.5 years. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Hokkaido University?

An accepted 12-year school qualification completed by 30 September 2027, or a listed equivalent. The ordinary school route requires at least the final two consecutive school years outside the Japanese education system. This self-supported route excludes Japanese citizens and permanent residents. Prepare mathematics and natural sciences, transcripts, applicable national examination results and a school recommendation. Selection includes an online science/mathematics interview. IELTS Academic 6.0 is one accepted option; alternatives include TOEFL iBT 79 on the earlier scale / band 4 on the revised scale, or DET 110. Tests must fall within two years of the online deadline. At least four years of qualifying English-medium secondary/higher education can meet the alternative evidence route.

How much are international tuition fees at Hokkaido University?

The 2027 guide lists JPY 535,800 tuition per year and JPY 282,000 enrolment before waivers. The October 2027 ISP enrolment fee and first-semester tuition are waived under that cohort's published terms. Later tuition remains payable unless further support is awarded; revised statutory charges may apply. Living costs are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Hokkaido University?

Online registration: 12 November 2026 at 10:00 to 20 November at 17:00 JST. The recommender must post the letter by 20 November; it must arrive by 4 December at 17:00 JST. Interview selection is scheduled for 16 February to 2 March 2027. October 2027 entry. The bachelor's normally takes four years, with an advanced 3.5-year route. A subsequent master's normally takes two years and is not an unconditional automatic continuation. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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