2016 - 2017 UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS

CONTACT Office of International Affairs Kita 15, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, , 060-0815 One of the most prestigious national universities in . +81-(0)11-706-8023 [email protected] http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp www.facebook.com/HokkaidoUni

Hokkaido University International Student Prospectus

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703, Handuk Building,11,Teheran-ro 7-gil, Fabianinkatu 26, 00100 Helsinki, Finland c/o Department of Disease Control, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea 135-912 (PO Box 4 00014, Helsinki University) School of Veterinary Medicine, +82-2-501-9400 FAX: +82-2-501-9410 +358-44-757-5135 Univ. of Zambia (Great East Rd. Campus), http://www.hokudai.kr http://www.hokudai.fi PO Box 32379, Lusaka 10101, Zambia [email protected]/ [email protected] +260-211-292627 Office Hours: Office Hours: http://www.hokkaido-university- Weekdays 09:00–17:00 Weekdays 09:00-11:00, 13:00-16.30 lusakaoffice-zm.com/ (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, [email protected] and Korean national holidays) and Finnish national holidays) [email protected] Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Zambian national holidays) HOKKAIDOHOKKAIDO UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY Established OVERVIEWOVERVIEW 1876 Sapporo Campus Size 180ha Campus Equivalent to over 400 football fields Total Student Numbers 18,000 (approx.) 12,000 undergraduate and 6,000 postgraduate International Student Numbers Sapporo 1,875 1,831 on student visas, 44 others Campus *Data as of Nov.1. 2015

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One of The Seven Major National Top-Level Research 12 Undergraduate and 18 Graduate TOKYO Universities In Japan can boast of top-level research in a Schools—the Most Comprehensive Cur- variety of fields; representative of this is the Nobel Prize in OSAKA Hokkaido University was established in 1876 as Sapporo riculum of National Universities Chemistry that Emeritus Professor was Agricultural College, and was the first higher education Hokkaido University’s 12 undergraduate and 18 graduate awarded in 2010 for his work in catalytic chemistry. In institution in Japan to award a bachelor’s degree. It later schools cover almost all areas of the humanities, social and addition, according to the QS World University Rankings, became Hokkaido Imperial University and has since been natural sciences, and our research leads Japan and the Hokkaido University ranks 39 in the field of recognized as one of the seven major universities in Japan. world. Our faculty of over 2,000, allows us to offer our Agriculture/Forestry and within the top 100 in six fields- students highly specialized knowledge from researchers in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, diverse fields. Biological Sciences, and Earth/Ocean Sciences

Extensive Career Support Safe and Comfortable Student Life Great Location Because we are a comprehensive university, our graduates International students new to Japan can thrive by taking Hokkaido University is located in the northern-most major CALENDAR are able to pursue careers in industry, government, and advantage of the various forms of support we offer. For island in Japan. Its main campus is located in Sapporo which is Academic Year...... April 1 - March 31 international organizations. We can also boast of substantial example, we have a Supporter System in place where both the 5th largest city in Japan and all faculties and schools except 1st Semester...... April 1 - September 30 career support for our international students that endeavor Japanese and foreign students contribute their experiences for one are located there. Faculty of fisheries Sciences is located Summer vacation...... Early August - Late September University Foundation Day...... August 14 to work in Japan. Our Career Center offers guidance and to help new students settle in quickly; and the International in Hakodate, south-west of Hokkaido Island. 2nd Semester...... October 1 - March 31 preparation for job hunting in Japan such as how to write an Student Support Desk is open daily to assist with matters in The natural bounty of Hokkaido is an attraction for tourists, and Winter vacation...... Late December - Early January entry sheet and interview training. a timely manner. our Sapporo campus has been chosen as “most favorite *Holiday periods differ slightly depending on the faculty or graduate school campus” in a questionnaire by a major Japanese newspaper.

01 02 GENERALGENERAL INFORMATIONINFORMATION Japanese Language Requirements Japanese Language Support Unless you plan to enter the Modern Japanese Studies Program, You are required to study Japanese in your country or at a language (see page 4) advanced Japanese is required. (around N1 level of school in Japan in advance. Under- Pre- the JLPT) All lectures, tutorials, and seminars are conducted in Information on possible schools and course offerings in Japan ON ENTRY graduate admission ON ENTRY is available at JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Japanese at this level. Testing is conducted within the framework of the EJU examination (please see page 3 for more information).  www.jasso.go.jp Paying your own way ? Entry Goal General Entry Requirements Entry Exams The Japanese language ability requirement differs at each Center for the Advancement of Global Education offers challenging Post- graduate school depending on your major and/or your Post- supplementary Japanese language classes to international graduate supervisor's approach. Please enquire at each graduate school admission students. No Japanese language major available. Courses are 1. You must have completed 12 years of education in a foreign country OR for appropriate language requirements. designed to support you in your everyday life, research, and career. Undergraduate To obtain a be at least 18 years of age and hold the International Baccalauréat.* Students bachelor’s degree See page 6 2. You must take the EJU. For grades, see page 6.

To obtain a master’s or You must have completed 16 years of education and hold a bachelor’s Graduate Students See page 10 doctoral degree degree or equivalent.** PROGRAMSPROGRAMS OFFEREDOFFERED To research with no aim of Research Students You must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. See page 10 obtaining a degree ININ ENGLISHENGLISH Submit required To attend lectures as a You must possess a high level of knowledge in the specified area you documents to Under Graduate Auditors non-award student wish to study. the school you (credited on non-credited ) would like to enter MODERN JAPANESE STUDIES PROGRAM *Other high-school qualifications may be accepted if deemed equivalent. Please enquire at the Hokkaido University Admission Center. The Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP) is a four year bachelor’s degree program. It is preceded by a six-month Intensive Japanese **18 years in the case of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine Course for those without sufficient Japanese to enter the bachelor’s degree program directly. MJSP gives a comprehensive education in the language and society of Japan. Hokkaido University invites applications from students worldwide who have a high command of English, an interest in the society and culture of contemporary Japan, and very high levels of academic achievement. Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Sponsored ? APPLY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry Goal Entry Requirements Submission Amount and Duration Submit your application online in November(1st call for applications) OR in -Non-Japanese nationality; permanent residency not in Japan; 12 completed years of education in a foreign country February (2nd call for applications). -Mother tongue English, or a high school education in English, or certificate proving English language ability Submit all The most up-to-date official University documents giving details about the -Japanese ability: none for Intensive Japanese Course entry; Intermediate Japanese for Bachelor’s Degree program entry documents directly application process are available on the website. (Students who have intermediate level or higher Japanese language ability—equivalent to N4 level of Japanese Language You must have completed 12 Proficiency Test—can apply for exemption from taking the Intensive Japanese Course.) to the Japanese ¥117,000 monthly for the To obtain years of education or equivalent Undergraduate Embassy in your standard duration of your a bachelor’s in a foreign country AND be Visit the University’s online application page and register your application. Students country and sit course plus one year degree between 17 and 22 years of age. the subsequent Then send the application materials so that they are received by the University by the application deadline. of Japanese Language exam held yearly Training between March Modern Japanese Studies Program [email protected] www.facebook.com/modernjapanesestudiesprogram and May.  http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/ +81-11-706-8045

¥144,000 monthly for the To obtain Applying through standard duration of a Master’s Graduate a master’s or the Japanese or Professional degree; Post Graduate doctoral You must have completed ¥145,000 per month for Students Embassy in your (e³) Master’s Program in Engineering (e³) Doctoral Program in Engineering Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Materials Science degree 16 years* of education or country? the standard duration of a equivalent AND be less than Submit all Doctoral degree English Engineering Education Program (e3) International Program of Ph.D. Degree, Advanced Graduate School of Chemistry and Materials Science 35 years of age. documents  www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/e3/  www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/ags/ between ¥143,000 monthly for no more than two years including 6 months March and May. Japanese Language Training To conduct Master’s Program in Agricultural Sciences Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Doctoral Program in Veterinary Research (One Health) Research research If a grantee comes to Japan in October 2016, his/her scholarship will be Students payable for 18 months from October 2016 through March 2018 (non-award) Special Postgraduate Program in Biosphere Sustainability Science (including a 6-month Japanese language training period for grantees Fostering Global Leaders in Veterinary Science Toward Contributing to “One Health“ who require such training.)  http://www.agr.hokudai.ac.jp/en/spgp/  www.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/onehealth/en/ Applying through Hokkaido 1.You must be a Japanese University? Master’s Program in Life Sciences Doctoral Program in Life Sciences Doctoral Program in Veterinary Research major enrolled in an Submit all As part of the Japanese Training Program for Global Leaders in Life Sciences To raise undergraduate program at a documents to the Monbukagakusho Special Training Program for Veterinary Researchers Toward Building Language an International Network of Veterinary Researchers proficiency in foreign university at the time graduate school scholarship, an additional  http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grad/igpoverview/ and Culture ¥117,000 monthly Japanese of entering and departing Japan through the monthly stipend of 3,000 yen  http://www.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/en/pgp/ Studies for one year per month will be provided and Japanese 2. Be between 18 and 30 years supervisor willing Program during the colder months from Culture of age to accept you Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences Students November to March. 3. Have N2 or equivalent in around December. English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society (EPEES) the JLPT  http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/division/kigaku/modules/kigaku/EPEES.html *18 years in the case of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine

03 04 UNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE STUDSTUDYY AREASAREAS UNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE ENTRYENTRY ECOMOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Have you taken the EJU? Have you obtained 12 years or more of Economics Economic Theory, Economic History, Applied Economics The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International education? Business Administration, Management Information Business Administration Students (EJU) is used to evaluate the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students wishing to Do you have advanced Japanese? EDUCATION study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher You need a very good command of the Japanese language, equivalent to Education Social Sciences of Education, Pedagogical Foundations of Education, Psychology of Education, Science of Health & Physical Education educational institutions in Japan. See below for fields and scores. For detailed information, please visit the JASSO website level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test to enter as an undergraduate student (knowledge of around 2000 Kanji, + a 10,000 word LAW www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/index.html vocabulary). Law Public Law, Private Law, Criminal Law, Social Law, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, Political Studies

LETTERS Humanities and Human Sciences Philosophy and Cultural Sciences, History and Anthropology, Linguistics and Literature, Human Sciences STEPS

DENTAL MEDICINE Read and understand the online application Oral Histology and Embryology, Oral Biochemistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Bacteriology, Dental Pharmacology, Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Endodontology, procedures issued by Hokkaido University and Dentistry Dental Materials and Engineering, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Dental Radiology, Dental Anesthesiology, Pediatric Dentistry, submit your application via the web page at: Wait for your results! Orthodontics and Aging Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry  www.hokudai.ac.jp/ MEDICINE Paper-based application forms are no longer available. Introduction to Medicine, History of Medicine, Human Genetics, Anatomy and Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine Entry Assessment takes place in February and there are two Medicine and Medical Informatics, Public Health and Hygiene, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Reproductive and Surgery, Developmental Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, Sensory Organ 1 3 stages involved. Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery and Rehabilitation, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical CareMedicine Results announced in early March. 1st Stage : Application document screening Nursing, Radiological Technology, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Get ready to begin your Hokudai Experience! Health Sciences 2nd Stage : Interview / Short Essay. At this stage, your English The academic year begins in April. Proficiency is also assessed and a TOEFL certificate must be PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND PHARMACY submitted. Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Stream For2 detailed entry into Hokkaido University as an undergraduate student please contact4 the Admission Center. +81-(0)11-706-7484  www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/prospective-students/undergraduate-admissions/applying-to-undergraduate-programs Pharmacy Pharmacy Stream [email protected]

VETERINARY MEDICINE Cooperative Veterinary Education Program Basic Veterinary Sciences, Pathobiological Veterinary Sciences, Applied Veterinary Siences, Veterinary Clinical Medicine FACULTY / SCHOOL EJU REQUIREMENTS (see checked box 1 above) SELECTION METHODOLOGY

School of Economics and Business AGRICULTURE Administration (4 year degree) Agrobiology and Bioresources Agrobiology and Bioresources Stream School of Education (4 year degree) Application Document Screening, Bioscience and Chemistry Bioscience and Chemistry Stream EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 270 or higher (including writing aptitude) Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL* Total of ‘Japan and the World’ + ‘Mathematics’ 265 or higher Bioresource and Environmental Engineering Bioresource and Environmental Engineering Stream School of Law (4 year degree) Animal Science Animal Science Stream Applied Bioscience Applied Bioscience Stream Faculty of Letters (4 year degree) Forest Science Forest Science Stream School of Dental Medicine EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 360 or higher (including writing aptitude) Application Document Screening, Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics Stream (6 year degree) Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 300 or higher. Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL*

ENGINEERING Application Document Screening, Medicine EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 385 or higher (including writing aptitude) Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL* Applied Science and Engineering Applied Physics and Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Materials Engineering (6 year degree) Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 340 or higher. 550 or higher on the TOEFL PBT, 79 or higher School of Medicine on the TOEFL iBT, or 750 or higher on the TOEIC. Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Media and Network Technologies, Electronics and Information Engineering Systems, Control and Electrical Engineering Health Sciences EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 270 or higher (including writing aptitude) Application Document Screening, (4 year degree) Mechanical and Intelligent System Engineering Mechanics and Information, Mechanical Systems Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 265 or higher. Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL* Socio-Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering, Public Policy and Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Resources Engineering Pharmaceutical School of Sciences Pharmaceutical (4 year degree) EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 340 or higher (including writing aptitude) Application Document Screening, Interview, Submission of TOEFL* FISHERIES SCIENCES Sciences and Pharmacy Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 300 or higher. Pharmacy (6 year degree) Marine Biology Marine Biology Stream Applied Marine Science Applied Marine Science Stream School of Veterinary Medicine EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 360 or higher (including writing aptitude) Application Document Screening, (6 year degree) Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 320 or higher. Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL* Aquaculture Life Science Aquaculture Life Science Stream

Marine Bioresources Chemistry Stream School of Agriculture (4 year degree) Marine Bioresources Chemistry Application Document Screening, Interview, Submission of TOEFL* School of Engineering (4 year degree) SCIENCE EJU ‘Japanese as a Foreign Language’ 270 or higher (including writing aptitude) Mathematics Mathematics Stream School of Fisheries Sciences Total of ‘Science’ + ‘Mathematics’ 265 or higher. Application Document Screening, (4 year degree) Interview, Report, Submission of TOEFL* Physics Physics Stream Chemistry Chemistry Stream Application Document Screening, School of Science (4 year degree) Interview, Submission of TOEFL* Biological Sciences Biology, Macromolecular Functions Report for Mathematics Stream only

Earth and Planetary Sciences Earth and Planetary Sciences Stream * TOEFL PBT, TOEFL, TOEIC, CAMBRIDGE, IELTS and other examinations deemed equivalent may also be accepted.

05 06 POSTGRADUATEPOSTGRADUATE STUDYSTUDY AREASAREAS GRADUATE SCHOOLS ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION www.econ.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Modern Economics and Mgt. Economic Analysis, Social and Historical Economics, Economic Policy, Management Analysis

Accounting Accounting ENGINEERING www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/graduate/ [email protected] EDUCATION www.edu.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Applied Physics Quantum Matter Physics, Complex Material Physics, Optical Science and Technology, Solid State Physics and Engineering

Pedagogical Foundations of Education, Life-long Education, Educational Social Sciences, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Materials Science and Engineering Ecological Materials, Materials Design, Energy Materials, Energy Conversion Materials, Ironmaking and Steelmaking, Frontier Energy Engineering Education Health Education, Physical Education, Multicultural Education Mechanical and Space Engineering Space Systems Engineering, Materials and Fluid Mechanics, Space Exploration Engineering

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION, AND TOURISM STUDIES www.imc.hokudai.ac.jp/ [email protected] Human Mechanical Systems and Design Biomechanics and Robotics, Micromechanical Systems, Biomedical Simulation Nuclear and Environmental Systems, Applied Energy Systems Public Communication, Journalism, International Public Relations, Media and Culture, Multimedia Studies, Language and Communication, Energy and Environmental Systems International Media and Communication Language Acquisition, Japanese Linguistics, International PR Strategies Quantum Science and Engineering Applied Quantum Beam Engineering, Plasma Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials Science, Materials Structure Science, Fusion Science Tourism Creation Tourism Creation, Tourism and Culture, Tourism Regional Management Field Engineering for the Environment Hydraulic and Aquatic Environment Engineering, Geotechnical and Material Engineering for Disaster Prevention

Engineering and Policy for Sustainable LAW www.juris.hokudai.ac.jp/gs/ [email protected] Engineering for Sustainable Infrastructure System, Policy for Engineering and Environment Environment Law and Political Studies Modern Law, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, Political Studies, Advanced Institute for Law and Politics Architectural and Structural Design Structural and Urban Safety Design, Human Settlement Design Legal Practice Private Law, Public Law Human Environmental Systems Planning and Performances for Built Environment, Building Engineering and Planning

LETTERS www.let.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Environmental Engineering Water Metabolic System, Environmental Management Systems

Philosophy and Cultural Sciences Philosophy, Ethics and Applied Ethics, Religious Studies and Indian Philosophy, Theory and History of Arts Sustainable Resources Engineering Resources Engineering, Geoenvironmental Engineering History and Area Studies Japanese History, Asian History, Occidental History, History and Anthropology, Northern Culture Studies, Slavic Studies

Linguistics and Literature Linguistics and Western Languages, Western Literature, Linguistic Sciences, Japanology, Sinology, Filmology and Cultural Studies of Representation ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected]

Human Sciences Psychology, Behavioral Science, Sociology, Regional Sciences Environmental Science Development Human and Ecological Systems, Environmental Adaptation Science, Practical Science for Environment, Global Environmental Management

Earth System Science Geochemistry, Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Cryosphere Science PUBLIC POLICY www.hops.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Ecosystem Biology, Ecological Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Ecology, Animal Ecology, Marine Biogeochemistry and Physics, Aquatic Biology, Biosphere Science Public Policy Public Management, International Relations, Technology Policy Forest Conservation, Agro-Ecosystem Science

Environmental Materials Science Biomaterials Chemistry, Environmental Nano-Materials, Molecular Photonics and Electronic Science, Environmental Catalytic Chemistry DENTAL MEDICINE www.den.hokudai.ac.jp/contents/index.html [email protected] Oral Medical Science Oral Functional Science, Oral Health Science, Oral Pathobiological Science, Stomatognathics, Geriatric Oral Science FISHERIES SCIENCES www2.fish.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected]

Marine Bioresource and Marine Biology and Biodiversity, Marine Bioresource Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Environment and Resource Sensing, HEALTH SCIENCES www.hs.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Environmental Science Fisheries Engineering, Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies

Health Sciences Health Sciences, Nursing Aquaculture Biology, Aquaculture Genetics and Genomics, Marine Biotechnology and Microbiology, Marine Bioresources Chemistry, Marine Life Science Marine Food Science and Technology, Marine Chemical Resource Development MEDICINE www.med.hokudai.ac.jp/daigakuin/index.html [email protected] www.ist.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Social Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology and INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Critical Care Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Sensory Organ Medicine, Neurological Computer Science and Information Medicine Disorder, Advanced Medical Sciences, Immunology, Pathological Oncology, Clinical Collaborative Departments, Molecular Imaging, Chronomedicine, Women's Health Synergetic Information Engineering, Knowledge Software Science, Mathematical Science, Large-scale Information Systems Educational System, Translational Pathology, Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Ocular Circulation and Metabolism, Transplant Surgery, Cancer Technology Preventive Medicine, Advanced Therapeutic Research for Sports Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Electronics for Informatics Integrated Systems Engineering, Advanced Electronics, Quantum Electronics and Informatics

VETERINARY MEDICINE www.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Advanced Biofunctional Engineering, Advanced Medical Engineering Information Media Science and Technology, Information Communication Systems, Ubiquitous Network, Media Network Sociology Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences, Disease Control, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Applied Veterinary Sciences, Zoonosis Control Media and Network Technologies Systems Science and Informatics System Creation, System Synthesis, Informatics for System Evolution, Informatics for Remote Sensing, Informatics for Digital Human

AGRICULTURE www.agr.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] LIFE SCIENCE www.lfsci.hokudai.ac.jp/gakuin [email protected] Bio-systems Sustainability Agricultural and Resource Economics, Safety and Function of Food, Biomass Conversion, Sustainable Agroscience Life Science Transdisciplinary Life Science, Biosystems Science, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Agrobiology Applied Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding Science, Botany and Agronomy, Animal Production Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Applied Bioscience Food Science, Biomolecular Chemistry

Environmental Resources Ecology and Systematics, Regional Environment, Science of Forest Resources, Integrated Forest-Landscape Management, Bioproduction Engineering SCIENCE www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/graduate [email protected] Mathematics Mathematics www.cse.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING Condensed-Matter Physics Quantum Solid State Physics, Condensed-Matter Physics

Microscopic Chemical Analyses, Fine Chemical Reactions, Catalytic Reactions, Chemical Process Engineering, Molecular Materials Chemistry, Cosmosciences Fundamental Physics, Cosmos and Planets Chemical Sciences and Engineering Inorganic Materials Chemistry, Frontier Materials Chemistry, Functional Materials Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Biofunctional Chemistry, Cell Engineering, Molecular Medical Biochemistry Natural History Sciences Earth and Planetary Dynamics, Earth and Planetary System Science, Biodiversity, Science Communication, Seismology and Volcanology

07 08 INSTITUTES AND CENTERS

Center for Advanced Tourism Studies www.cats.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] STEPS Tourism Creation and Innovation Studies, Tourism Destination Management, World Heritage, International Cooperation for Tourism Development, You need to have completed Step 1 at least six months prior to Collaboration of Local Tourism Organizations your intended enrollment ! Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere www.hokudai.ac.jp/fsc [email protected] Bioresource Development, Ecosystem Conservation, Sustainable Bioproduction, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, Population and Community Ecology Find a Supervisor Information Initiative Center www.iic.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Graduate and research students conduct research under the guidance of a supervisor. To enter Hokkaido University as a research or graduate student, you need to find a faculty member who is Supercomputing, Information Networks, Digital Contents, Media Education, System Design, Cyber Security willing to give you instruction on your research. Find a prospective supervisor from our website: STEP Hokkaido University Website>Research and Education>Find a Reaseacher>Researchers’ Database Institute for Catalysis www.cat.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] ① 1 http://researchers.general.hokudai.ac.jp/search/index.html Catalyst Surface, Catalysis Theory, Surface Molecular Science, Catalytic Transformation, Catalyst Material, Photocatalysis, Molecular Catalyst, Macromolecular Science, ②HUSCAP Research and Development Division http://eprints.lib.hokudai.ac.jp/dspace/index.jsp ③All web and e-mail addresses for our graduate schools are listed on page 11-12. Institute for Genetic Medicine www.igm.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Molecular Pathogenesis, Pathophysiology, Disease Control, Probiotics Immunology Apply to the graduate school

Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education http://educate.academic.hokudai.ac.jp/center/index.asp [email protected] Check how to apply on the website of the graduate school you wish to enter. Applicants must pay the examination fee at the time of application. Higher Education, Communication in Science and Technology Education and Research Program

STEP ＊The Hokkaido University Seoul, Helsinki, and Lusaka Offices provide information and Institute of Low Temperature Science www.lowtem.hokudai.ac.jp/en/index.html [email protected] services regarding the University and its entrance examinations to potential students like 2 yourself. Feel free to contact them (see the back cover). Water and Material Cycles, Frontier Ice and Snow Science, Environmental Biology, Pan-Okhotsk Research Center

Office of International Affairs www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Take the entrance examination

Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Studies Screening procedures for research students are conducted on the basis of documentation submitted whilst screening procedures for graduate level students differ between each school. Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics www.rciqe.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Please check the website of the school you wish to enter. In the event that you are required to come to Japan for the entrance examination, you will need to obtain a temporary stay visa at your local Quantum Crystal Photonics, Quantum Intelligent Devices, Integrated Quantum Systems STEP 3 Japanese Embassy. Research Institute for Electronic Science www.es.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Commence enrolment procedures Photonics and Optical Science, Material and Molecular Science, Biology and Life Science, Research Center of Mathematics for Social Creativity Research Green Nanotechnology Research Center After passing the screening process, you will be required to submit necessary documentation, pay the entrance fee, and complete other necessary procedures to become enrolled. Slavic-Eurasian Research Center http://src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp [email protected] Only once you are issued with a Letter of Acceptance from Hokkaido University can you apply for a STEP student visa at your local Japanese Embassy. Russia, Siberia and Far East, Central Eurasia, Eastern Europe, Comparative Regional Studies, Border Studies 4 The Hokkaido University Museum www.museum.hokudai.ac.jp museum-jimu＠museum.hokudai.ac.jp Research of Academic Samples ADMISSION BY SEMESTER GRADUATE SCHOOL MASTER DOCTORAL April October April October POSTGRADUATEPOSTGRADUATE ENTRYENTRY Economics and Business Administration ○ *○ ○  For Master’s, Doctoral, and Research Students Education ○  ○  International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies ○  ○ **○ Law ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In order to gain entry into a master's, doctoral, or professional degree program, applicants must: Letters   Public Policy ***○  Entry - hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have completed at least 16 years of education Requirements Dental Medicine ○  (18 years for the case of Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine.) Health Sciences ○  ○  Medicine ○ ○ ○ ○ Veterinary Medicine ○ ○ Agriculture ○ *○ ○ *○ Chemical Sciences and Engineering ○ ○ ○ ○ Information on Many International Students enroll from six months to one year as “research students.” Some graduate schools recom- mend doing this as a precursor to their graduate programs to allow students to settle into their research environments Engineering ○ ○ ○ ○ Environmental Science ○ ○ ○ ○ Research with ease. As with post- graduate students, research students receive guidance from a supervisor in their field of special- Students Fisheries Sciences ○ *○ ○ ○ ity but they cannot receive credits and do not obtain any formal qualification. Information Science and Technology ○ *○ ○ ○ Life Science ○ ○ ○ ○ Science ○ ○ ○ ○ For information on tuition fees, examination fees, and entrance fees, please see page 13. *Allowed, but only under special circumstances **For International Media and Communication majors only For information on scholarships, please see page 14. ***This is a two year professional degee, not a master’s degree

09 10 GRADUATEGRADUATE SCHOOLSCHOOL INFOINFO Graduate School Degree Website Admissions information (website guide) Faculty Members List (website guide) Contact e-mail Address Master's/Doctor's/ http://www.econ.hokudai.ac.jp/en08 TOP＞Admission TOP＞Faculty [email protected] Economics and Business Administration Professional Master's

http://www.edu.hokudai.ac.jp/index_ Master's/Doctor's TOP＞For Prospective Students TOP＞Staff [email protected] Education e.html

International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies Master's/Doctor's http://www.imc.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Admissions Info TOP＞About IMCTS＞Academic Staff Profiles [email protected]

Master's/Doctor's/Juris http://www.juris.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Admissions TOP＞Faculty Members [email protected] Law Doctor's

TOP＞Prospective Students＞ Master's/Doctor's http://www.let.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Research＞Faculty [email protected] Letters Graduate Admission

http://www.hops.hokudai.ac.jp/home- Professional Master's TOP＞Admission TOP＞Faculty Members [email protected] Public Policy e/entop.html

To find the contact information of your prospective (preferred) academic advisor, Dental Medicine Doctor's http://www.den.hokudai.ac.jp/english TOP＞Prospective Students contact the educational affairs officer at the [email protected] Graduate school. (http://www.den.hokudai.ac.jp/english/top_dc/)

TOP＞Graduate School of Helth Science＞For TOP＞Graduate School of Helth Science＞ Foreign Students＞Staff Members (Master Course) Master's/Doctor's http://www.hs.hokudai.ac.jp/e [email protected] Health Sciences For Foreign Students TOP＞Graduate School of Helth Science＞For Foreign Students＞Staff Members (Doctor Course)

http://www.med.hokudai.ac.jp/index- TOP＞Graduate School of Medicine＞ Master's/Doctor's TOP＞ Departments/Faculty Members [email protected] Medicine e.html Information for Applicants

Veterinary Medicine Doctor's http://www.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Application for Graduate Admission TOP＞Faculty&Staff [email protected]

Agriculture Master's/Doctor's http://www.agr.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Graduate Admissions TOP＞Staff [email protected]

Chemical Sciences and Engineering Master's/Doctor's http://www.cse.hokudai.ac.jp/english TOP＞Admission TOP＞Organizations [email protected]

Division of Environmental Science Development: TOP＞ Courses and Faculty Memmbers http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/index.p Division of Earth System Science: TOP＞Staff Master's/Doctor's TOP＞General Application [email protected] Environmental Science hp?easiestml_lang=en Division of Biosphere Science: TOP＞Staff Division of Environmental Materials Science: TOP＞Teaching Staff

Engineering Master's/Doctor's http://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/english TOP＞Admission to Graduate School TOP＞Research＞Staff [email protected]

http://www2.fish.hokudai.ac.jp/modul TOP＞Information on Faculty＞Graduate School Master's/Doctor's Please enquire directly to the faculty. [email protected] Fisheries Sciences es/top_en of Fisheries Sciences＞Chairs

Information Science and Technology Master's/Doctor's http://www.ist.hokudai.ac.jp/eng TOP＞Prospective Students TOP＞Teaching Staff [email protected]

Life Science Master's/Doctor's http://www.lfsci.hokudai.ac.jp/en TOP＞Admissions Information TOP＞Faculty [email protected]

Department of Mathmatics: TOP＞Faculty Listings Department of Condensed Matter Physics: TOP http://www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/english/i Master's/Doctor's TOP＞Application for Graduate School Department of Cosmosciences: TOP＞Member [email protected] Science ndex.html Department of Natural Sciences: http://www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/english/graduatesch oolbrochure.pdf

11 12 TUITIONTUITION FEESFEES At the time of publishing, 1USD = 119yen SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students Research Students Auditing Students INFORMATIONINFORMATION ¥535,800/$4,503 ¥535,800/$4,503 ¥29,700/$250 ¥14,800/$124 Tuition Fee （ per year） （ per year） （ per month） （ 1 credit ）

¥28,200/$237 Entrance Fee ¥282,000/$2,370 ¥282,000/$2,370 ¥84,600/$711

Examination Fee ¥17,000/$143 ¥30,000/$252 ¥9,800/$82 ¥9,800/$82

① At Hokkaido University, tuition is paid in two installments : May and November. ② Should tuition fees be revised during a student’s period of enrollment, the new amount will become effective from that point on. ③ Students who fail to pay tuition fees for two terms will not be allowed to continue. ④ Students enrolled in regular (degree-seeking) undergraduate and graduate courses who experience financial difficulty while maintaining excellent academic records may apply to receive a 100%, 50% or 25% tuition fee reduction. Japanese Government ⑤ Tuition Fees must be paid in yen. Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship There are three methods to secure a “Monbukagakusho Scholarship”: ① One method to apply for a scholarship is to receive a recommendation to MEXT from the Japanese Embassy or Consular Office in your country. To receive a recommendation, you need to pass a primary screening conducted by the local embassy with cooperation from your country’s government. For more details, enquire at your local Japanese Embassy or Consular Office.

② Students coming to Hokkaido University can also apply through our University. Application is made through your prospective advisor. QAHow easy is it to University recommendation is only available to Graduate Level Research students. Undergraduate Students are ineligible to apply. For details, obtain a tuition In 2015, 98.1% of visit our website. first semester applicants and 97.9% of fee waiver if ③ Domestic Selection : This category targets self-supported students currently studying in Japan. I’m having financial second semester were successful in difficulties? obtaining a tuition fee waiver of either 100%, 50% or 25%. Hokkaido University (pre-enrolment application) Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship

This scholarship is for prospective international students seeking master’s or doctoral degrees and targeted toward those students who have excellent academic record as well as a strong interest in Hokkaido University and Japanese culture. Students must be current or alumni students of universities that have concluded Inter-University Exchange Agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding on Student Exchange with COST OF LIVING Hokkaido University. Please refer to the English website (http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp) for more detailed information. COST OF LIVING Special Grant Program for Self-Supported International Students

This program is for prospective international students seeking doctoral degrees or the international students selected for the “Program for How much money will I need? Leading Graduate Schools”. To obtain this special grant, applicants must have excellent academic records and be able to prove how their research can contribute internationally in their chosen field. International students selected for this program are hired as Research Assistants Sapporo provides an excellent quality of life and or receive a stipend and tuition fees are waived. Please refer to the English website (http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp) for more detailed information. a cost of living more reasonable compared with other major cities in Japan. Your budget will depend on the lifestyle you choose to lead Private (pre-enrolment application) (eating in restaurants or cooking at home, Budget For AUN/SEED-Net (JICA) living in private accommodation or in ¥75,000~110,000 University dormitories). Generally with （$630-$924 USD） Open to citizens of ASEAN countries who are conducting study in Engineering fields at AUN/SEED-Net Member Institutions. Scholarship covers tuition costs included, you should budget per month tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, and round-trip air ticket as per JICA regulations. For details, please visit the JICA Project Office for AUN/SEED-Net website at :  www.seed-net.org/ for ¥1,500,000 per year ($12,605 USD).

JASSO (Japan Student Service Organization) This scholarship is open to undergraduate students (¥48,000 monthly) taking the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) or graduate students (¥48,000 monthly) who intend to enrol in a school that offers pre-arrival admission. Housing ¥30,000～40,000 （$252-$336USD） Food ¥20,000～35,000 （$168-$294 USD）

Books ¥10,000～15,000（$84-$126 USD） Misc ¥15,000～20,000 （$126-$168 USD） For a full list of private scholarship available, please visit:  www.jasso.go.jp/study_ j/documents/scholarshipse_reserve.pdf *The above are estimated costs and should be used as a guide only. Although highly competitive, there are a variety of scholarships that students can apply for after arriving in Japan.

13 14 2 3 Hokkaido University ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION 7 International House Fushimi Our Office of International Affairs can help organize initial 84 Room Unisex Dormitory Cl ＝Closet F ＝Fridge B ＝Bookshelf S ＝Shelf Ca ＝Cabinet accommodation for you, so that you don’t have to worry about Rent: ¥19,500 ($164USD) per month looking for a place to stay upon arrival in Sapporo. H ＝Heater W ＝Washing Machine M ＝Microwave Utility charges: ￥10,700 ($90USD) per month 1USD = 119yen 6 Hokkaido University Hokkaido University 1 International House Kita 8 East 4 International 252 Room Men’s Dormitory House Kita 8 Office of International Rent: ¥19,500~25,000 ($164-$210USD) per month Affairs Utility charges: ¥5,000~18,000 ($42-$151USD) per month 5 Want to rent privately? 87 rooms for singles 2.9m The monthly rent for one room runs in the range of ¥30,000 - 40,000 ($252-$336USD). Approximately Rent: ¥18,000 ($151USD) per month 50% of International Students reside in private rental housing. Most private rental housing is Utility charges: ¥2,000~5,000 unfurnished, so you will need to provide your own furniture and bedding. Also, you will need to have a F guarantor co-sign the lease and pay the equivalent of 4 or 5 months rent to cover such things as the ($17-$42USD) per month 4 deposit, agent’s commission, and initial rent. For international students who have difficulties finding a 1 guarantor, the University may act as a guarantor (Guaranty System for International Student’s Rental 5.9m Housing). *For more information on accommodation for International Students, please refer to our website or enquire Hokkaido University Cl at the Division of International Services, Office of International Affairs. 7 http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/prospective-students/accommodation/ [email protected] 2 Sapporo International House Kita 23 Building 2 H Station 96 Room Women’s Dormitory Typical floor plan Please note rent fees are subject to change. Rent: ¥17,400 ($146USD) per month In addition to rent and utilities charges, there is a cleaning charge and bed linen rental charge. Utility charges: ¥5,000~10,000 ($42-$84USD) per month

20 rooms for couples 5.4m

W Rent: From ￥18,800 ($158USD) per month M INTERNATIONAL F INTERNATIONAL

ClCa S 7m STUDENTSTUDENT SUPPORTSUPPORT Once you get to Hokkaido you’re not alone. We run a wide range of services to help you get the most out of

H H your time here, to prepare for life beyond university, and to help you if times get tough. Hokkaido University These are just a few of the ways we will support your health and welfare, academic life, and career planning Typical floor plan - comes with private bath/toilet 3 International House Kita 23 Building 1 during your time with us. The Office of International Affairs specializes in providing the following services :

86 Room Unisex Dormitory 3.1m Rent: ¥14,000 ($118USD) per month Cl 40 rooms for families 9.4m Supporter System Student Support Desk Utility charges: ¥5,000~10,000 F W Rent: From ￥14,200 ($42-$84USD) per month F ($119USD) per month M The International Student Supporter System is designed to At the Student Support Desk, experienced international students S provide assistance to first-comers to Sapporo to ensure that provide consultation and can answer any questions you may have. 3.9m S International Students commence their lives in Hokkaido Need help reading Japanese documents? Don’t understand ClCa smoothly. procedures you need to carry out at your local government office? 9.52m Newly arrived International Students are paired up with an Want advice on where to shop? Don’t hesitate to drop into the enrolled student and are given help in the form of airport or Student Support Desk directly and ask away. Support provided in B Sapporo station pick-ups, accommodation advice, Japanese, English, and other languages (depending on staff rotation H H H H and administrational support. e.g. Chinese). Typical floor plan Typical floor plan - comes with private bath/toilet (eg. dealings with the Municipal / Ward Office, help setting up a Office hours: Mon-Fri, 09:00-18:00 bank account, etc.)

5 Sosei-Ryo 6 Keiteki-Ryo Counselling Service Career Support 21 Room Women’s Dormitory 40 Room Men’s Dormitory Being far away from your family and friends, you may experience The Career Center provides various job search support including Rent: ¥4,700 ($40USD)–with six rooms available at ¥4,300 ($36USD) per month Rent: ¥4,700 ($39USD) per month homesickness and loneliness. Starting your study in a new resume critique, mock interviews, career advice, and seminars. Utility charges: ¥5,000~7,000 ($42-$59USD) per month Utility charges - ¥5,000~7,000 ($42-$59USD) per month environment may cause anxiety, and adjusting to a different If you are planning on gaining employment in Japan, culture and climate can also be tough. Many people feel anxious you should start your job search and stressed when going through changes and life transitions. If process early. We encourage you to you are experiencing any difficulties in your study, career take advantageof the rich resources decision-making, interpersonal relationships, or cultural adjust- at the Career Center. ment, do not hesitate to ask for help. The OIA counselor can help you resolve your difficulties and provide you with professional advice or counseling. Language : Japanese or English

15 16 STUDENT LIFE ABOUT HOKKAIDO

art jazz judo rugby skate dance chorus boating jogging archery curling boxing rakugo cycling yachting canoeing volleyball Hokkaido is the northernmost region of Japan, consisting of basketball one large island and 509 surrounding islands. Dotting the swimming gymnastics center of the main island are mountain ranges and field hockey impressive volcanoes surrounded by sweeping coastal orienteering plains. The islands’ total land mass is 83,000km² which makes cheerleading film making up 22% of the total land mass of Japan. Sapporo is known for photography its amazing food, unique history, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan character. At Hokkaido University, there is more to student life than just lectures and tutorials. An abundance of opportunities await With its fashionable restaurants, cafe culture, and relaxed international students to become part of the many activities available on campus. There are approximately 50 cultural atmosphere, it’s often rated as one of the most desirable clubs and approximately 60 athletic clubs at Hokkaido University. If you wish to know Japan and get better acquainted places to live in Japan. Sapporo offers a high quality lifestyle with Japanese students, participation in club activities will prove to be extremely rewarding. with its perfect blend of bustling city life and the natural The Office of International Affairs offers many kinds of cross-cultural events and cultural exchange opportunities which are open to international students, international researchers, their families, Japanese students, and University staff. peace of the great outdoors. Come by the OIA to find upcoming events on the message board or in the OIA Bulletin News.

*average daily temperatures HOKKAIDOApril>>>6C/43F May>>>11C/52F June>>>16C/61F CLIMATE July>>>20C/68F August>>>22C/72F September>>>17C/63F October>>>10C/50F November>>>4C/39F December>>>-3C/27F January>>>-6C/21F February>>> -5C/23F March>>>-1C/30F

Pleasant temperatures with Warm days full of sunshine SPRING an abundance of colors SUMMER with temperate mornings and evenings AUTUMN All the beautiful colors of Autumn WINTER Refreshing and invigorating days with sun and powdery snow April May June July August September October November December January February March

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