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2019 Enrollment Application Guidelines For Self-Supported International Students Applying to the Integrated Science Program, Undergraduate Program Hokkaido University Hokkaido University’s Integrated Science Program, Application Guidelines, 2019. Admission Policy Hokkaido University is one of the leading research-intensive universities in Japan with departments ranging from the sciences to the humanities. It was established in 1876 as the Sapporo Agricultural College. It is one of Japan’s prestigious seven “former Imperial Universities” and today is a leading national university. During its long history, Hokkaido University has cultivated academic autonomy and freedom based on four basic philosophies relating to education and research: Frontier Spirit, Global Perspectives, All-round Education, and Practical Learning. Guided by these philosophies, the university’s mission is to be a place where knowledge is created, disseminated, and applied in the new century, thereby contributing to the development of human welfare, science, culture, and society through education and research. The university strives to offer undergraduate education that teaches students to participate in society as global citizens, to acquire the academic and communication skills that will give them a solid foundation in their professional lives, and to study their fields of expertise from a broad academic perspective. The university aims to make its graduates capable of exercising sound judgment and leadership as exemplary citizens possessing high-quality and internationally- recognized academic credentials. In addition, the university nurtures students so that they may take leading roles as professionals in their fields and actively promote academic creativity. Hokkaido University has built upon this tradition and its history since it was founded and recruits talented students from throughout Japan and the rest of the world. We use an advanced selection system to seek out students who have the academic ability needed to pursue an undergraduate education, such as basic knowledge, basic skills, mathematical ability, linguistic ability, depth of understanding, and comprehension skills. We strive to recruit students who have the qualities needed to pursue studies at the university level and beyond, such as problem-solving skills, creativity, a sense of ethics, flexible thinking, communication ability, the ability to think theoretically, leadership skills, integrity, and the desire to learn. - 2 - Hokkaido University’s Integrated Science Program, Application Guidelines, 2019. Table of Contents 1. Purpose and Objective ......................................................................................... 4 2. Applicants We Are Seeking ................................................................................. 4 3. School and Graduate School Affiliation .............................................................. 4 4. Student Intake ...................................................................................................... 4 5. Date of Program Admission ................................................................................. 5 6. Applicant Qualifications and Requirements ........................................................ 5 7. Application Procedures ........................................................................................ 7 8. Preliminary Consultations Regarding Exam-related Issues ............................... 14 9. Selection Methods .............................................................................................. 14 10. Notifications of 1st Stage Selection ................................................................... 14 11. Dates and Times of 2nd Stage Selection (Interviews) ....................................... 15 12. Admission Notifications .................................................................................... 15 13. Enrollment Procedures ....................................................................................... 15 14. Enrollment and Tuition Fees .............................................................................. 15 15. Privacy Policy .................................................................................................... 16 16. Scholarship Programs ........................................................................................ 16 17. Other................................................................................................................... 18 Table 1: “Courses That Provide Preparatory Education for Admission to a Japanese University Designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” as per items B and D of the Basic Qualifications Note 2. of the Applicant Qualifications and Course Prerequisites in Section 6 ................................................................................................................. 20 Table 2: Educational Facilities that Fulfill Item C of the Basic Qualifications Note 2. of the Applicant Qualifications and Course Prerequisites in Section 6 ............................... 25 Table 3: Educational Facilities that Fulfill Item D of the Basic Qualifications Note 2. of the Applicant Qualifications and Course Prerequisites in Section 6 ............................... 28 Table 4: Educational Facilities that Fulfill Item E of the Basic Qualifications Note 2. of the Applicant Qualifications and Course Prerequisites in Section 6 ............................... 29 At Hokkaido University, applicants must register online to take the entrance exam for the Integrated Science Program. Visit the online application site for further instructions: https://e-apply.jp/e/hokudai-isp To apply, you must have the following: (1) Access to a printer (to print out necessary documents) (2) A valid e-mail address (to receive confirmation e-mails) Mobile phone e-mail addresses may NOT be used. Please note that registering to apply online does not constitute the completion of application procedures. For details regarding application procedures, see pages 7-13. - 3 - Hokkaido University’s Integrated Science Program, Application Guidelines, 2019. 1.Purpose and Objective The Integrated Science Program (ISP) is a cross-disciplinary educational program for international students interested in pursuing a degree in sciences. The program fundamentally consists of four- year Bachelor’s degree and a two-year Master’s degree. Hokkaido University has also put in place an advanced graduation initiative, meaning that highly motivated and capable students will have the opportunity to graduate from the Bachelor’s and Master’s components in 3.5 and 1.5 years respectively. The objective of ISP at Hokkaido University is to instruct and nurture students to be world leaders in a wide variety of disciplines such as those rooted in the natural sciences, applied sciences and business-oriented careers. The foundation of the program is based upon building expertise and a robust knowledge based in the core sciences, and also include elements of the liberal arts and business studies to provide students with a versatile and well-rounded education to pursue innovation in their future endeavors. 2.Applicants We Are Seeking The ISP is best suited for prospective students that exhibit: A passion for studying a broad range of subjects across the natural sciences; An inclination to major in a discipline of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry or biology); Enthusiasm to live and study in a multicultural/multilingual environment; A drive to contribute to the wider global society by building a future career as an international specialist or researcher with a rich background knowledge based in the natural sciences. 3.School and Graduate School Affiliation During the Bachelor’s component, the students will be affiliated with a department within the School of Science: Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Following the completion of BSc degree program, students will move on to the Master’s program which will be hosted by one of the many graduate schools at Hokkaido University (e.g., Graduate School of Science, Chemical Science and Engineering, Life Science, Engineering). Students will select the school themselves, with each graduate school requiring an entrance examination for admittance. 4.Student Intake Several students Six months after admittance, students will be assigned to a specific department based upon individual’s interest, grades, and credits accumulated during that time. - 4 - Hokkaido University’s Integrated Science Program, Application Guidelines, 2019. 5.Date of Program Admission October 2019 6.Applicant Qualifications and Requirements (1) Nationality: Individuals who have Japanese citizenship or Japanese permanent resident status are not eligible to apply. (2) Basic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: 1. They will have completed 12 years of school education in a foreign country and expect to have graduated by September 30, 2019 (see Note 1 on page 5). However, in this case they must have been enrolled at a school outside Japan for at least two consecutive years including their final school year. 2. They are individuals who are equivalent to those who meet qualification 1 above and have been designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (see Note 2 on page 5). 3. They will have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in a foreign country by September 30, 2019, awarded by the International Baccalaureate,