Program Details
Six-month or one-year programs in which students are assigned to particular graduate schools and undertake research centered around their specialized areas same as regular students.
Instruction in both cases is in principle in Japanese, so a high level of language proficiency is required.
Application Form Issued on request basis
Application Deadline
Fall 2015 – May 7, 2015
Spring 2016 – November 21, 2015
* When your university decides the students who will apply to our university, please indicate students’ name, students’ school year, desired graduate school, and name of supervisor at HU one month prior to the application deadline at the latest.
Results Notification
Fall 2015 – Around July, 2015
Spring 2016 – Around January, 2016
Semester Dates
Fall Semester October 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016, Spring Semester April 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
Course Duration
In principle, one semester or one year but applicant may choose on a monthly basis if prospective supervisor agrees.
Number of Students This is decided by Hokkaido University each year. Please note there is a screening process in place for each faculty.
Not all students who apply will be accepted.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following:
1. High academic record at home university in the field of desired faculty
2. English or Japanese fluency in order to communicate with academic supervisor
Application Procedure
1. Student contacts a professor to request academic supervision.
2. Student receives unofficial agreement from supervisor.
3. Home University Coordinator requests application form from Hokkaido University.
* please indicate students’ name, students’ school year, desired graduate school, and name of supervisor at HU one month prior to the application deadline at the latest.
4. Student completes the form.
5. Home University Coordinator sends the application together with required documents.
6. Hokkaido University reviews the application.
7. Hokkaido University notifies successful applications and issues further instructions.
Required Documents
1. Application form
2. Certificate of Enrollment from Home University
3. Recommendation letter
4. Transcript of academic record
5. Photocopy of Certificate of JLPT test
6. Photocopy of passport
7. Photo (3X4 cm) 3 photos (Color and Clear)
Credits
Special Research Students receive supervision only.
No credits are issued.
Scholarships N/A
Accommodation University dormitory / Room assignment is decided by Hokkaido University.