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北海道大学

Hokkaido University

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Overview

Hokkaido University (北海道大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. This institution also has a branch campus in Hakodate and Hokkaido. Founded in 1918, Hokkaido University (Hokudai) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Hokudai provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 108-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 0-9%. This places it among an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Hokudai also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Hokkaido University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hokkaido University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hokkaido University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Hokkaido University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 北海道大学
Name
Name (English)
Acronym Hokudai
Founded 1918 Origins date back to 1876
Motto Boys, Be Ambitious
Colours Green
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Location

Address 5 Nishi, Kita 8, Kita-ku
Sapporo
060-0808 Hokkaido
Japan
北海道大学's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Hokkaido University Phone Number (11) 716 2111
Hokkaido University Fax Number (11) 706 2095
Other locations Hakodate and Hokkaido

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hokkaido University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hokkaido University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Hokkaido University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Hokkaido University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hokkaido University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hokkaido University's academic range and degree level offering.



Hokkaido University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Hokkaido University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Hokkaido University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hokkaido University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hokkaido University.



北海道大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Hokkaido University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Hokkaido University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Hokkaido University Admission Info


Hokkaido University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

北海道大学 is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Hokkaido University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

北海道大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

北海道大学's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Hokkaido University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Hokkaido University has more than 2000 international students.


Hokkaido University's Admission Office Admission Office

Nishi 5 Kita 8, Kita-ku
Sapporo 060-0808
(11) 706 2182


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hokkaido University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Hokkaido University Size and Profile


Hokkaido University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

北海道大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Hokkaido University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

北海道大学's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Hokkaido University's Control Type Control Type

北海道大学 is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Hokkaido University's Entity Type Entity Type

北海道大学 is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Hokkaido University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

北海道大学's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Hokkaido University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

北海道大学 adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hokkaido University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Hokkaido University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Hokkaido University Facilities


Hokkaido University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hokkaido University's Library


Hokkaido University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Hokkaido University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hokkaido University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Hokkaido University Services


Hokkaido University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Hokkaido University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hokkaido University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Hokkaido University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Hokkaido University's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Hokkaido University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Hokkaido University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Hokkaido University
  • School of Agriculture
  • School of Dental Medicine
  • School of Economics and Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Fisheries Sciences
  • School of Humanities and Human Sciences
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy
  • School of Science
  • School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Graduate School of Agriculture
  • Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
  • Graduate School of Dental Medicine
  • Graduate School of Economics and Business
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Engineering
  • Graduate School of Environmental Science
  • Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences
  • Graduate School of Global Food Resources
  • Graduate School of Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences
  • Graduate School of Infectious Diseases
  • Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
  • Graduate School of International Media, Communication and Tourism Studies
  • Graduate School of Law
  • Graduate School of Life Science
  • Graduate School of Medicine
  • Graduate School of Public Policy
  • Graduate School of Science
  • Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Hokkaido University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hokkaido University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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