- Overview
Established in 1876 as the Sapporo Agricultural College, Hokkaido University is one of Japan’s prestigious seven “former Imperial Universities” and today is a leading research-intensive national university. As of 2021, two alumni and faculty members of Hokkaido University have won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The natural beauty of Hokkaido is an attraction for tourists, and the school’s Sapporo campus has been chosen as the “most favorite campus” in a questionnaire by a major Japanese newspaper.
Rankings:
#173 Worldwide
#8 Japan
- Majors
Modern Japanese Studies Program:
- History and Culture
- Society and Political Economy
This bilingual program consists of a 6-month Intensive Japanese Course and a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree Program.
Integrated Science Program:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 535,800 JPY ~ 90,000,000 VND
FAST RETAILING Scholarship:
- 10 slots for Vietnamese students only
- Value: Full Ride – 100% of tuition fees, living expenses, round-trip expenses
- Deadline for 2025: 01/07/2024 – 01/09/2024
- Requirements: Under 19 years old – IELTS 7.0 and SAT 1450 or ACT 33
Japanese Government (MEXT) University Recommendation Scholarship:
- 100% of tuition fees for 4 years
- Living expenses of 117,000 JPY per month (~20,000,000 VND)
- Round-trip travel expenses
Tuition Fee Exemption: 100% – 50% – 25% of tuition fees for 4 years
- Application Process
For Modern Japanese Studies Program:
Timeline for Fall 2025:
- Round 1: 26/10/2024 – 17/11/2024
- Round 2: 01/02/2025 – 22/02/2025
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Submission of a Letter of Recommendation by post
- Interview Round
Requirements:
- 4 Essays (400-500 words each)
- Letter of Recommendation
- IELTS 6.5 and Standardized Test Scores
- JLPT N2 (if you want to be exempt from taking the Intensive Japanese Course)
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For Integrated Science Program:
Timeline for Fall 2025: 15/11/2024 – 29/11/2024
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Submission of a Letter of Recommendation by post
- Interview Round
Requirements:
- Essay (400-500 words)
- Letter of Recommendation
- IELTS 6.0 and Standardized Test Scores
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