All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Hokkaido University
Sapporo, Japan
"A national university in Sapporo with roots in Sapporo Agricultural College"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#179 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University is a national university in Sapporo, founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College. It has faculties covering the humanities, science, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, veterinary medicine and medicine.
Rankings & Recognition
#179
Ranked #179 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
National university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1876
Founded
179
QS 2027 Rank
National university
Type
Sapporo
Location
Popular Programs
Agriculture
Veterinary Medicine
Engineering
Science
Fisheries Sciences
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
26%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
28
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Hokkaido University has a large main campus in central Sapporo.
Campus Details
Sapporo
campus
Campus Forecast
Sapporo: cool short summers
long cold snowy winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$10,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Hokkaido University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at Hokkaido University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Hokkaido University has a large main campus in central Sapporo.
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Engineering (Master's)
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Agriculture (Master's)
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