Introduction to Hokkaido University

Overview

Hokkaido University (Hokkaido University, Japanese: Hokkaido University, abbreviated as: Hokkaido University/ほくだい) is a national university located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was founded in 1876. Its predecessor was Sapporo Agricultural School, one of the earliest higher education institutions in Japan. In 1918, Sapporo Agricultural School was renamed Hokkaido Imperial University, becoming the fourth imperial university established in Japan. In 1947, Hokkaido Imperial University was officially renamed Hokkaido University. The school is a top-level A-level school in Japan's "Super International University Plan" and one of the seven old imperial universities in Japan.

Campus

Hokkaido University has multiple campuses, the main campuses include:

Sapporo Campus: Located in Kita-ku, Sapporo City, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and graduate schools.

Hakodate Campus: Located in Hakodate City, it mainly has some faculties and graduate schools, as well as some research institutions and laboratories.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of Hokkaido University is to cultivate talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Hokkaido University has multiple faculties and research departments, covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, business administration, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, public health, etc.

Faculty of Dentistry: including dentistry, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: including pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Faculty of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, civil engineering, etc.

Faculty of Agriculture: including agricultural science, environmental science, etc.

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: including veterinary medicine, etc.

Graduate School of International Communication and Media: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as international communication and media studies.

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences: includes earth sciences, environmental sciences, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Graduate School of Literature: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as literature, history, and philosophy.

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as education and psychology.

Graduate School of Law: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as law and political science.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as economics and business administration.

Graduate School of Science: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

Graduate School of Medicine: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as medicine and public health.

Graduate School of Dentistry: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as dentistry.

Graduate School of Pharmacy: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.

Graduate School of Engineering: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, and civil engineering.

Graduate School of Agriculture: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in fields such as agricultural science and environmental science.

Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine: offers master's and doctoral programs in fields such as veterinary medicine.

Graduate School of Earth and Environmental Sciences: offers master's and doctoral programs in fields such as earth sciences and environmental sciences.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Hokkaido University ranks 141st in the world. The school performs particularly well in fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering.

Fees

Tuition fees at Hokkaido University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around 535,800 yen per year, while graduate students may pay slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

Hokkaido University has a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with a wealth of international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Hokkaido University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and courses taught in English. The school has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with a wealth of overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒060-0810 Kita 8-jo Nishi 5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Tel: +81-11-706-1111