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Produced July 2011 A B R I E F S K E T C H 1 C O N T E N T S Introduction
p2-3 History p4-5 Philosophies - A Message from the President p6-7 Our Nobel Prize Winner, Akira Suzuki p8-9 Quick Facts p10-11 Hokkaido University Schools 2 p12-13 Hokkaido University Research Institutes p14-15 Exchange and English Degree Programs p16-17 Sustainability Initiatives p18-19 Large Scale Research Projects p20-21 International Portfolio p22-23 Student Life at Hokkaido University p24-25 Hokkaido Living p26-27 Hakodate Campus Information p28-29 Sapporo Campus Information
A University of Four Seasons 23 1. Central Lawn Containing the beautiful Sakushu Kotani River, this oasis on campus is a great place in spring for viewing cherry blossoms.
2. Botannic Gardens About a kilometer to the south of the Sapporo Campus lies our Botanic Gardens, containing a museum of Ainu relics, and many thematic gardens.
3. Ginko Avenue An east-west thoroughfare of Sapporo Campus, this avenue of 70 mature gingko trees is particularly beautiful in summer and autumn and attracts many 4 photographers and tourists.
Hokkaido University Museum 4. Model Barn Originally the Faculty of Science, this historical building became the University Museum in 1999. is Important Cultural Property, built in 1877 Completed in 1929 in Gothic Revival style, it holds over 4 million scienti c specimens, was based on President Clark's belief that successful farming original documents and works of art. depended on spacious stables to shelter animals from severe winters. Built in the style of 19th century American barns, it was moved to its present site in 1910. 1 北海道大学 Dr W.S. Clark H I S T O R Y Founding father of Hokkaido University 1826-1886 Sapporo Agricultural School Chronology Graduates 1901
1876 Hokkaido University opens as ‘Sapporo Agricultural College.’ Dr. William S. Clark, the President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College in the USA takes up the post of President of the College. 1877 e ‘model barn,’ one of the rst buildings of the University (and still existing today) is completed. 1903 e Faculty of Agriculture main building is completed. Originally built out of wood, it was rebuilt in 1936. 1908 Swiss-born German teacher Hans Koller introduces the western two-blade ski on Sapporo Campus for the rst time in Japan. 1909 e historical Furukawa Hall is completed in French Renaissance Style. Sapporo Agricultural School, 1901 1912 e trees of the University’s Poplar Avenue are planted as a wind break. Celebrating 25 years. 1918 In 1918, the University becomes the 5th prestigious university in mainland Japan to join a league of seven Imperial Universities formed by the Imperial Japanese government. is distinction continues to hold prominence in Japan today. 1935 Hakodate Campus opens, and the School of Fisheries transfers from Sapporo Campus. 1936 Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya successfully produces the world's rst ‘arti cial snow crystal.’ 1947 After WWII, Hokkaido Imperial University is renamed Hokkaido University. 1976 e Centennial Anniversary of the University is celebrated. 1999 Hokkaido University Museum is established to house over 4 million historical artifacts under one roof. 2007 Sustainability Weeks event is held for the rst time. 2008 Hokkaido University is a joint host of the G8 University Summit and establishes the School of Science, 1902 ‘Sapporo Sustainability Declaration’.
Famous Alumni
Kanzo Uchimura - writer and intellectual of the Meiji Era (1880) Inazo Nitobe - writer, statesman, philosopher, educator (1881) Takeo Arishima - novelist, essayist and short story writer (1900) Akira Ifukube - composer of classical music and lm scores, including Godzilla (1935) Students playing Goh, 1901 Ryuzo Yanagimachi - pioneer in the eld of cloning (1952) Yuichiro Miura - alpinist, and oldest man to climb Mt Everest (1953) Mamoru Mohri - astronaut and scientist (1970), (1972) Akira Suzuki - Nobel Prize Winning Chemist (1959) ‘Be ambitious not for money or for sel sh aggrandizement, not for that evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for knowledge, for righteousness, and for the uplift of your people.’ ~ 1877 Students * Historical photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library. *Historical Photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library. Faculty of Economics 3
Chronology
1876 Hokkaido University opens as ‘Sapporo Agricultural College.’ Dr. William S. Clark, the President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College in the USA takes up the post of President of the College. 1877 e ‘model barn,’ one of the rst buildings of the University (and still existing today) is completed. 1903 e Faculty of Agriculture main building is completed. Originally built out of wood, it was rebuilt in 1936. 1908 Swiss-born German teacher Hans Koller introduces the western two-blade ski on Sapporo Campus for the rst time in Japan. 1909 e historical Furukawa Hall is completed in French Renaissance Style. 1912 e trees of the University’s Poplar Avenue are planted as a wind break. 1918 In 1918, the University becomes the 5th prestigious university in mainland Japan to join a league of seven Imperial Universities formed by the Imperial Japanese government. is distinction continues to hold prominence in Japan today. 1935 Hakodate Campus opens, and the School of Fisheries transfers from Sapporo Campus. 1936 Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya successfully produces the world's rst ‘arti cial snow crystal.’ 1947 After WWII, Hokkaido Imperial University is renamed Hokkaido University. 1976 e Centennial Anniversary of the University is celebrated. 1999 Hokkaido University Museum is established to house over 4 million historical artifacts under one roof. 2007 Sustainability Weeks event is held for the rst time. 2008 Hokkaido University is a joint host of the G8 University Summit and establishes the ‘Sapporo Sustainability Declaration’.
Famous Alumni
Kanzo Uchimura - writer and intellectual of the Meiji Era (1880) Inazo Nitobe - writer, statesman, philosopher, educator (1881) Takeo Arishima - novelist, essayist and short story writer (1900) Akira Ifukube - composer of classical music and lm scores, including Godzilla (1935) Ryuzo Yanagimachi - pioneer in the eld of cloning (1952) Yuichiro Miura - alpinist, and oldest man to climb Mt Everest (1953) Mamoru Mohri - astronaut and scientist (1970), (1972) Akira Suzuki - Nobel Prize Winning Chemist (1959)
*Historical Photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library.
P H I L O S O P H I E S Message from the President
Hokkaido University has always upheld its founding spirit of producing leaders to pave the way toward a brighter future. e school is committed to research and education without being a ected by stereotypes which are in line with our four basic philosophies. ese four philosophies have served as the backbone of Hokkaido University for over a century, and serve as constant pointers toward future objectives.
Frontier Spirit - Originating from the phrase `lofty ambition`, uttered by Dr.W.S. Clark during the opening of ceremony of 1 Sapporo Agricultural College; Global Perspectives - Attaching importance to the spirit of open-mindedness, as has been the case since the schools’ 2 foundation; An All Round Education - For the development of individuals with a well rounded character, a high intellect and a broad 3 range of knowledge; Practical Learning - To emphasize the pursuit of universal truths and return the fruits of research to society through their 4 application and practical use.
Hokkaido University is currently promoting three speci c areas of development : the improvement and internationalization of education programs, such as the promotion of education in foreign languages; the internationalization of research to create an international research center transcending academic disciplines and national boundaries; and partnerships with society through reinforced collaborative systems involving local communities and industries.
Hokkaido University is one of the leading educational and research instituions in Japan. Making available to the whole world the achievement of education and research, Hokkaido University continues its endeavours, upholding the frontier spirit, to become one of Asia`s research giants.
President of Hokkaido University
FOUR PHILOSOPHIES
Professor Hiroshi Saeki Hokkaido University President FRONTIER SPIRIT GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 2007 -
PRACTICAL LEARNING ALL ROUND EDUCATION 5 Professor Emeritus N O B E L P R I Z E W I N N I N G Akira Suzuki
Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2010 Suzuki Research
‘In order to become a good researcher, you In 2010, Dr. Akira Suzuki was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work done almost four decades need to have strong foundations. ago when he developed a sophisticated tool called palladium-catalyzed cross couplings. Widely used by chemists across Pay close attention to your research, never do the world today in the production of pharmaceuticals, his research has had a profound and wide ranging impact in the things half-heartedly and be enthusiastic. eld of chemistry. Dr Suzukis’ award is seen as a recon rmation of our status as a world-class institution in research Hokkaido University will take you where you and education and Hokkaido University is extremely proud of his achievement. want to go.’
Akira Suzuki -Career Timeline Above Left : 1930 Born Mukawa, Hokkaido Early Suzuki 1959 PhD Hokkaido University Portrait Shot 1961 Assistant Professor at Hokkaido University 1963 Purdue University, Doctoral Research Fellow Middle : 1973 Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry Being presented the 1979 ‘Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions of Nobel Prize in Organoboron Compounds’ published Stockholm, Sweden 1989 Chemical Society of Japan Award 2010 1994 Formal Retirement, Hokkaido University © e Nobel Foundation 1994 Professor, Okayama University of Science 1995 Professor, Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts Right : 2001 Named Eminent Professor at Purdue University Presentation of 2003 Japan Academy Award Certi cate of 2010 Nobel Prize Appreciation by Prime 2011 Certi cate of Appreciation by Japanese Minister Kan, 2011 Prime Minister Kan
7 Professor Jian Ping Gong Q U I C K F A C T S Faculty of Advanced Life Science ABOUT HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY ‘Of the 36 students in my lab, 14 students are International Students. is brings with it TOTAL PARTNER INTERNATIONAL RANKING IN STUDENTS such a diversity of ideas which is invaluable ENROLMENT UNIVERSITIES JAPAN (ARWU 2010) for learning. e research environment and great facilities, coupled with the friendly 18227 261 1340 7 people that I collaborate with really makes Hokkaido University a special place to be. ’ UNDERGRADUATE OVERSEAS RANKING IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OFFICES ASIA (QS 2011) COLOR
11712 2 20 FOREST GREEN
GRADUATE FACULTY FOREIGN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STAFF STAFF FLOWER 6468 3917 590 TRILLIUM
WHERE OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COME FROM
IRAN
PHILIPPINES BANGLADESH 7 INDONESIA 17 44 INDIA 50 22 THAILAND 30 CHINA TAIWAN 735 34 OTHER USA KOREA 13 151 204 RUSSIA EGYPT 14 19
* Data compiled May 2011 9 O U R S C H O O L S A Wide Selection Philip Seaton Associate Professor Hokkaido University is an expansive research intensive establishment encompassing a total of 31 schools. Attracting students and researchers from across Hokkaido as well as nationwide, the university currently has over 18,000 students. We are unique among Japans’ Research Faculty of Media and Communication leading universities in the breadth of disciplines we o er, providing wide opportunities for personal development and cross-disciplinary study that delivers unique insights and intellectual debate. ‘Hokkaido University is an ideal place to research and study. Its lush green campus in the middle of vibrant, bustling Sapporo o ers an ideal vantage Undergraduate Schools Graduate Schools point from which to gain a distinct perspective UNDERGRADUATE on the history and society of Japan and East Asia. • Agriculture* SCHOOLS With increasing numbers of courses taught in • Agriculture • Dental Medicine English, comprehensive Japanese language and culture • Dental Medicine • Engineering* 12 programs, and a brand new International Student • Engineering • Environmental Science Center in the middle of campus, Hokkaido University • Fisheries Sciences • Fisheries Sciences is an ideal place to have an enjoyable and stimulating • Medicine • Health Science GRADUATE SCHOOLS learning experience.’ • Pharmaceutical Sciences • Information Science and • Science Technology • Veterinary Medicine • Life Science* 19 • Economics and Business • Medicine Administration • International Media, Communication RESEARCH INSTITUTES • Education and Tourism Studies & CENTERS • Law • Chemical Sciences and Engineering • Letters • Science 26 • Pharmaceutical Sciences • Veterinary Medicine* LIBRARIES • Economics and Business • Education (*16 faculty) • Law 18 • Letters • Public Policy * Includes Degrees offered in English
Left: Faculty of Agriculture Center: Creative Research Institution ‘CRIS’ Right: School of Environmental Science
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Here at Hokkaido University, you can learn alongside some of the O U R R E S E A R C H most knowledgeable Professors that Japan has to o er in state of the art research facilities. Professor Isao Tanaka Hokkaido University Faculty of Advanced Life Science What we strive for
Dr. Tanaka’s history of teaching began at Nagoya University in 1974 Hokkaido University is strengthening the foundation of our research activity by placing an increased emphasis on graduate education. as an Assistant Professor. From 1982 to 1984 he engaged in research At the same time, we are making our educational and research organizations more e cient by advancing a faculty and graduate school at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in West Berlin, framework that is aimed at conducting pioneering and interdisciplinary research. rough such initiatives, we strive to create new research Germany. Based at Hokkaido University since 1986, Dr Tanaka bases with interdisciplinary projects, provide teaching in a multitude of languages and accept competent international students to further is very well published in the eld of Life Sciences. our development into a university open to the world.
Institutes Centers (cont)
• Institute of Low Temperature Science • Research Center for Zoonosis Control • Research Institute for Electronic Science • Hokkaido University Archives • Institute for Genetic Medicine • Center for Advanced Tourism Studies • Center for Language Learning • Center for Ainu and Indigenous Studies Centers • Center for Experimental Research in Social Sciences • Research Institute for Information Law and Policy • Catalysis Research Center • Research Center for Environmental Nano and Bio Engineering • Slavic Research Center • Research Center for Intergrative Mathematics • Information Initiative Center • Center for Sustainability Science • Central Institute of Isotope Science • Center of Education and Research for Topological Science • The Hokkaido University Museum and Technology • Research Center for Integrated Quantam Electronics • Center for Environmental and Health Sciences • Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere • Center for Translational Research • Meme Media Laboratory • Health Care Center • Research and Education Center for Brain Science
Hokkaido University Research and Business Park
Hokkaido University Research and Business Park is a core research and business center situated in the northern campus area of Hokkaido University. e mission of the Business Park is to materialize a system for executing activities ranging from R&D to commercialization through the combined e orts of the governing bodies of Hokkaido Prefecture, nancial/economic circles, and academic institutions. e ultimate goal of the project is to utilize the intellectual property of universities and other academic institutions to develop innovative technologies and new products, create new business ventures, and thereby contribute to the economic vitality of Hokkaido. e Northern Campus Area of Hokkaido University (HU) now boasts a concentration of more than a dozen institutes/centers that belong to the university, government, or private sector: 6 university-owned institutes/centers, 4 public research institutes engaged in applied research, 2 organizations promoting industry-academia-government collaborations, and several other University a liated R&D facilities.
13 S P E C I A L P R O G R A M S Panida Rugsaj ai Exchange Student
‘I love the community feel of the Exchange Programs International Graduate Degree Programs in English University... ere’s such a selection of things to study and so many things to do. Coming here has been the • HUSTEP (Hokkaido University • English Engineering Education Program (E³) most valuable, precious experience Short-Term Exchange Program) E³ is a Masters or Doctoral Engineering program where students can choose from almost for me...’ HUSTEP is a ‘junior year abroad’ type all Engineering elds and also have the option to study outside their primary subject group. program designed to provide students from For more information on this unique program, please visit the following link: a liated universities with the oppportunity http://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/e3 to study for one academic year in Japan at Hokkaido University. Participants in this • Graduate Program in Chemistry and Materials Science program take a wide variety of courses o ered in English in the elds of Culture and Society, is is a Doctoral program known as the Asian Graduate Schools program as it is Environment, and Science and Technology. In conducted by 4 leading Universities across Asia. e program includes all major elds in addition, participants can pursue independent chemistry and materials science and inter-university exchange is encouraged. For more research under the guidance of a faculty member. information, please visit the following link: http://www.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/ags/ Students also have a chance to study the Japanese Language. For more information, please use the • Special Postgraduate Program in Bio-systems Sustainability following link: http://www.isc.hokudai.ac.jp and click on ‘Course Program’ is is an innovative Masters or Doctoral program that provides a unique combination of For enquiries, email [email protected] study elds as food, health and environment to meet urgent needs in research and development for preservation and sustainable utilization of our limited resources. For more information please visit the following link: http://www.agr.hokudai.ac.jp/gs/admission • Japanese Language & Culture Studies Program • Special Training Program for Veterinary Research
e JLCS Program is a ‘junior year abroad’ intensive In this Doctoral program, students can research with English speaking professors within Japanese Language and Culture program designed for the elds of Biomedical Science, Disease Control, Veterinary Clinical Science, Japanese Majors from a liated Universities to develop Environmental Veterinary Science or Applied Veterinary Science. For more information, their Japanese skills and broaden their horizons about please use the following link: http://www.vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp/PGP/cover_page.html Japan. e course o ers over 540+ hours of class-room language learning separated into three brackets. • International Graduate Program for Research Pioneers in Life-Sciences 1. Japanese Language Courses (300+ hours) 2. Japanese linguistics, culture and society courses is Doctoral Program is a Life Sciences program particularly focusing on new research 3. Directed study in students’ chosen eld. elds such as biotechnology and nanotechnology. For more information, please use Students entering are expected to have the equivalency the following link: http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grad/igp/ of the JLPT N3 or higher with a satisfactory academic record at their home University. • International Graduate Program in the Natural History Sciences For more information, please use the following link: DOCTORAL PROGRAMS MASTERS PROGRAMS JAPANESE CLASSES http://www.isc.hokudai.ac.jp/ and click on In this Masters or Doctoral Program students can choose from a wide range of modern OFFERED IN ENGLISH OFFERED IN ENGLISH OFFERED APRIL SEMESTER ‘Course Program’ earth and planetary sciences including, atmospheric and oceanic science, For enquiries, email [email protected] earth science, and biogeoscience. For more information, please use the following link: 6 3 52 (2011) http://www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grp/i-nhs/home/ 15
Dr Takashi Mikami S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y Executive Director O ce for a Sustainable Campus
‘ e newly established O ce for a Sustainable Hokkaido University Sustainability Initiatives Campus was set-up to collect ideas, suggestions, and recommendations for campus Hokkaido University continues to rea rm its position as an innovative leader in sustainability striving to achieve our goal of providing an exceptional sustainability from faculties and other learning and research environment that advances global sustainability. Currently, we are committed to ful lling 4 initiatives over the coming years. organizations and to develop action plans to achieve its goals. We look forward to Establishing a truly sustainable campus. We aim to combine the results of our cutting edge research with innovative ideas from our students to the fruits it will produce for the future well-being 1 create a miniature society that is sustainable in every aspect. Via research, we intend to translate best practice into action on campus. of not only everyone at Hokkaido University but also in the wider community.’ Hosting ‘Sustainability Weeks’ event. Hokkaido University’s Sustainability Weeks event, now in its 5th year, is an annual program of 2 public seminars and international symposia intended to promote further research and education toward the achievement of a truly sustainable society. is event held in October, covers themes such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, sanitation and health, quality of life, sustainable production and consumption, and sanitation and health. All carbon emitted through this hive of activity is o set through our ‘Northern Forest Project,’ a 5 year carbon o set initiative aimed at maximizing CO2 absorption in our forests.
Fostering emerging talent to lead a Sustainable Future. Hokkaido University places special emphasis on fostering global perspectives in 3 our students to advance sustainable practice well into the future. To this end, we initiate the HUIGS program (Hokkaido University Inter-department Graduate Study in Sustainability) to foster sustainability awareness amongst our student body. e Center for Sustainability Science also initiates the promotion of joint classes connecting Hokkaido University with partner institutions via the Internet.
Leading Sustainability Networks and Consortiums. Collaboration is essential when we tackle problems that defy solutions by single states or regions 4 acting alone. Hokkaido University will continue to exercise leadership to build networks with other organizations within Japan and overseas.
Sapporo Sustainability Declaration (S.S.D.)
In the spirit of the pioneering forefathers that established ourishing communities on this great northern island, Hokkaido University is devoted to promoting interdisciplinary research and education aimed at contributing to the sustainable development of humanity as a whole. e highlight of our substantial e orts has been the establishment of the Sapporo Sustainability Declaration, which was adopted by the presidents of research universities from 20 overseas universities, the United Nations University, and 14 Japanese universities at the inaugural G8 summit in 2008. We remain fully committed to ful lling the Declaration thast recognizes the responsibilities of universities in achieving global sustainability.
Sustainability Consortiums
ProSPER.Net, ‘ e network for the Promotion of Sustainability in Postgraduate Education and Research’ is a consortium of leading higher education institutions in Asia and the Paci c under the auspices of the United Nations University (IAS) that strives to bring about understanding and delivery of Sustainable Development at the postgraduate level. We are proud to be an active member and current Chair of the Board.
~ diplomas71 certi ed under the ~ number11,196 of participants, 65,000~ hectares of forest ~ signatories35 of universities from ~ targeted20% CO2 emissions HUIGS program since 2008. Sustainability Weeks, 2010 owned by Hokkaido University around the world to sign the S.S.D. reduction by 2020 from 2005 levels 17 L A R G E S C A L E R E S E A R C H P R O J E C T S Professor Masayori Ishikawa Graduate School of Medicine
Hokkaido University is working to develop Hokkaido University is proud to lead many large scale collaborative research projects. Here are four amongst a plethora of projects aiming to the rst molecular image guided radiation therapy advance society through research and development: device, (m-IGRT) interfaced and used with a medical accelerator in the treatment of Working to detect and control epidemics deep-seated cancerous tumors. 1 (Project 4) e Establisment of International Collaboration Centers for Zoonosis Control Eradication of infectious diseases such as the H1N1 inuenza virus, SARS, and Ebola hemorrhagic fever, whose causative agents infect both humans and animals is impossible. However with the help of Hokkaido University’s International Collarboration Centers for Zoonosis Control, we can forecast outbreaks in order to prevent epidemics. is type of zoonosis control as well as global scale surveillance networks are vital to the prompt detection of infected domestic fowl and other carriers which enable their extermination in order to minimize the threat of pandemics. rough the establishment of such collaborative research networks, it is hoped that we can foster doctors specializing in zoonosis that are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat infectious diseases.
2 Working to re-shape Japans’ borders After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the disintegration of the former European communist sphere, there is an ever increasing importance of interaction between the Slavic and Eurasian spheres and their surrounding areas. is project aims to analyze border issues,territorial disputes, and cultural frictions prevalant throughout the region, by taking both actual facts and perceptions of the people into consideration. By inviting already established but fragmented researchers into a united forum, this project aims to create a conscious theoretical framwork of border studies, while at the same time attempting to introduce rich sources of border related expertise from the hitherto untapped Eurasia and East Asia regions into the International Community. With its emphasis on creating a core of young border studies researchers from both within the university and beyond, this program aims to nurture the human and educational resources that are vital for policy recommendation in this eld in the future.
3 Strengthening our adaptive capacity toward climate change With the advent of climate change, there are increasing cases of ooding caused by severe storms in urban areas, where drainage capacity is inadequate. Since water discharge often causes serious damage and loss of life, an early warning system for severe storms needs to be established with urgency. is joint research project with other research organizations seeks to reveal physical processes that cause severe storms in urban areas based on eld observations, statistical analysis of past events, and data assimilation studies with high resolution numerical atmospheric models.
4 Developing new medical treatments and discovering new pharmaceuticals e Matching Program for Innovations in Future Drug Discovery and Medical Care of Hokkaido University is a groundbreaking endeavor aiming to develop innovative pharmaceutical and medical technologies for the bene t of future generations. rough the joint e orts of Hokkaido University and world-leading companies in Japan in an industry-university-government collaboration, Hokkaido University is establishing the Center for Innovations in Future Drug Discovery and Medical Care as a core research institution. Researchers from Japan and overseas as well as researchers educated through this program will conduct pharmaceutical R&D and educate on drug discovery and medical care that is needed by private companies and academia. e center will be an independent, world class research center that will accelerate the development of bene cial drugs, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. 19 I N T E R N A T I O N A L O ce of International A airs P O R T F O L I O Opened April 2011 Facilities include:
Student Support Desk O ce of International A airs Student Counselling In 2010, Hokkaido University launched the O ce of International A airs (OIA) in an Student Study / Computer Room organizational restructuring e ort that will further promote internationalization in education and Student Lounge / Lunch room research. e O ce of International A airs is now a ‘one-stop shop’ to get information and Guest Lounge guidance on a wide range of issues that were previously separate in location and authority. Prayer room Lecture Rooms e OIA`s overall goal is to improve the international mobility of faculty members and students, to secure Language Labs outstanding students and researchers from abroad, and to encourage mobility amongst Japanese students Conference Facilities to overseas institutions. Outdoor Private Patio Foreign O ces
Along with the Hokkaido University Beijing O ce established in April 2006, Hokkaido University has opened an o ce in Seoul, Korea in April, 2011. ese o ces seek to provide information and services to researchers and students, as well as support former international students in alumni associations' activities. Additional o ces in other parts of the globe are also being planned.
Exchange Agreements
Hokkaido University, which has had deep ties with other countries since its foundation, has consistently promoted academic, social and cultural exchange to contribute to the development of the international community. While expanding opportunities for Hokkaido University students to study and engage in research programs abroad, the university has also actively received international students and researchers, and the number of such acceptances is on the increase. e signi cant presence of non-Japanese faculty members also gives the campus an international avor. Exchanges between universities are thriving. We have 261 exchange agreements with overseas universities in 43 countries and regions on university-wide, as well as departmental levels. (as of May 2011)
Distribution Map of Partner Universities
Europe 89
North America 30 Asia 130 Middle East 1
Oceania 3 In discussions with our valued exchange South America 2 partner, University of Oulu at NAFSA, Vancouver - 2011. Africa 6 21 S T U D E N T L I F E
Campus Life
At Hokkaido University, there is more to student life than just lectures and tutorials. An abundance of opportunities art await International Students to become part of the many jazz activities available on campus. judo Students can join one of over 250 clubs and societies, rugby participate in sporting activities, visit the University’s museum, skate attend a university festival like Hokudai-Sai or just relax with dance friends in one of the many University eateries in between lectures. futsal chorus boating Hokkaido University o ers a world of potential fun for jogging students to obtain new experiences and to make new friends. sur ng is diversity means that every student can nd something archery that suits them, and meet like-minded people to share their curling interests. boxing rakugo cycling Joining a club, circle, or society is simple! walking During Orientation Week of each semeseter, students just need to yachting sign up at the club’s booth. handball canoeing volleyball basketball swimming computers gymnastics architecture eld hockey orienteering cheerleading soccer softball karate tea-ceremony baseball golf squash tennis racketball hockey chess calligraphy lacrosse darts rock climbing white-water rafting bowling lm making robot design photography horsebackriding mountaineering ski and snowboard
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Hokkaido Events 1 H O K K A I D O JANUARY Sapporo White Illumination
FEBRUARY Welcome To Hokkaido! Sapporo Snow Festival Hokkaido is the northernmost region of Japan, consisting of one large island MARCH and 509 surrounding islands. Dotting the center of the island are mountain ranges and Drift Ice Sight Seeing Boats impressive volcanoes which are surrounded by coastal plains. ‘Aurora’ in operation e islands’ total land mass area is 83000km², making up 22% of the total land mass of Japan. APRIL Kuriyama Festival Sapporo, meaning ‘great dry river’ in the Ainu language, is the capital of Hokkaido 2 and Japans’ fth largest city. Sapporo is also one of Japans’ youngest cities, and is unique MAY in its block-style city layout. e seasonal climate in Sapporo consists of mild summers Sapporo Lilac Festival with plenty of sunshine, followed by cold, snowy winter weather and seasonal Cherry Blossom Viewing time north-westerly winds. Each of the four seasons in Sapporo are very distinct and have something quite di erent to o er. JUNE Sapporo Yosakoi Festival Sapporo boasts many instantly recognisable landmarks. Highlights include the historic Sapporo Beer Museum with its gigantic beer garden, the Old Hokkaido Government JULY Building with its imposing architecture, Sapporo Dome which hosts many football and Toyohira Fireworks baseball matches and the city TV tower which overlooks beautiful Odori Park. Paci c Music Festival AUGUST C F C F Sapporo Summer Festival 23 4 22.3~ average temperatures° /72 in August° -03.6~ average temperatures° /26 in January° Susukino Festival Sapporo City Jazz Festival
SEPTEMBER Tour De Hokkaido Sapporo Autumn Festival million 1.96 ~ population of Sapporo ~ average annual1106 rainfall, Sapporo (mm) OCTOBER Iyomante Fire Festival
NOVEMBER Sapporo Illumination Sapporo Art Stage 1. Sapporo from million Year Sapporo1972 hosted the Winter 5 surrounding mountains 5.71 ~ population of Hokkaido Olympics Florine Marie DECEMBER 2. Nakano Island at Sunset Exchange Student (HUSTEP) 2011 Sapporo München 3. Local Favorite Dish ‘I love living in Hokkaido for the feeling to live in harmony with nature. Nowhere else is is your Christmas Market Genghis Khan - BBQ mutton everyday life wonderfully a ected by the seasons than in Hokkaido. You can also enjoy the freshest 4. TV tower at night sushi in Japan, the funny Genghis Kan and a lot of other wonderful food specialities.’ *For more details, visit: 5. Mount Yotei from Lake min http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/ Toya ~ ight90 distance from Tokyo 25 Hakodate H A K O D A T E C A M P U S Picturesque Hakodate is home to Hokkaido Universitys’ Faculty of Fisheries Science and is located on the south-west of the island. With a population of approxiately 300,000 people, the coastal city is at the Hakodate base of Mount Hakodate, which boasts amazing natural beauty. University e view from the summit is renowned for having one of Main Gate the most beautiful views in Japan, particulary at night.
Since it opened in 1935, the Hakodate Campus has 10 min had a proud history of being at the forefront of by car sheries research and is one of the largest campuses of its kind in Japan. JR Hakodate Station
Left: A student 3hr 20min swims with a Lion’s Mane by train Jelly sh o the Usujiri 7690 yen Fisheries Station. New Chitose Airport Right: Students learn Change at aboard research vessel Minami Chitose ‘Oshoru-Maru.’ for the Super Hokuto
Hakodate Campus Map
(1) Main Gate 20 (2) Main Building (3) Annex Building Oono Shindoh (4) Marine Bioresources Research Building 16 (5) Marine Frontier Research Building 18 19 10 4 (6) Marine Science Creative Research Building 5 (7) Lecture-room Building 11 (8) Student Laboratories 6 (9) Controlled Environment Rooms 8 9 (10) Towing Tank 3 School of Fisheries Sciences (11) Auditorium Hokkaido University (12) Library 17 12 2 ------(13) Aquatic Biological Specimen House (Nakabe Hall) http://www2. sh.hokudai.ac.jp (14) Fisheries Museum (main building) (15) Fisheries Museum (annex) 14 13 7 (16) Gymnasium FACULTY DISTANCE TO CAMPUS 15 ENROLMENT SAPPORO (km) AREA (ha) (17) Student Center (18) Student Activities Building 1 10.5 (19) Swimming Pool < To Hokuto-Shi Route 227 Hakodate Station > 967 308 (20) Athletic Field 27 S A P P O R O C A M P U S
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Sapporo Campus
Hokkaido Office of International University Affairs Main Gate
5 min by foot Botannic Gardens
JR Sapporo Station
40-min by JR 1040 yen e campus serves as an urban oasis full of natural beauty within the con nes of the bustling city...
Not far from the city center is the Sapporo Campus and Botanical Gardens, which together New Chitose cover 190 hectares and double as places of relaxation for locals. Often voted as the most beautiful International campus in Japan, the Sapporo Campus boasts tree lined boulevards and ponds, historical architecture Airport and bountiful wildlife. With extensive experimental forests throughout Hokkaido, the university is one of the nations’ largest with a total area of 66000 hectares. 29