Institute for Catalysis, Hokkaido University
2023 Research Students－Application Guidelines－Providing that there are no obstacles barring admission, applicants that have passed theInstitute for Catalysis Faculty Council’s screening shall be admitted as research students
to work on specific topics of research.
1. Eligibility Requirements(1) Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program.
Or(2) Applicants are recognized as having equal or greater academic achievements aspersons in category (1) above.
2. Admission Period・Research Period(1) Admission Periods: April or October 2023
(2) Research Period: 1 year (if there are special circumstances a term less than 1 yearis possible)* Extension for continuing research can be approved after completing the proper
procedure. If the continuing research is under the same research title, tuition ischarged but screening and admission fees are not charged.
3.

Application Period

Division
Foreign applicants(residing overseas)

April
Admissions

October
Admissions

Foreign applicants(residing in Japan)

April
Admissions

October
Admissions

PeriodOnlineNovember28(Mon.)toApplication
December 5 (Mon.), 2022
MailingNovember
28(Mon.)toApplication materials December 8 (Thu.), 2022
OnlineMay 29 (Mon.) to June 5 (Mon.),Application
2023
Mailing
May 29 (Mon.) to June 8 (Thu.),
Application materials 2023
OnlineJanuary 16 (Mon.) to January 23
Application(Mon.), 2023
Mailing
January 16 (Mon.) to January 26
Application materials (Thu.), 2023
OnlineJune 19 (Mon.) to June 26
Application(Mon.), 2023
MailingJune 19 (Mon.) to June 29
Application materials (Thu.), 2023

* If the applicant is unable to apply during the application periods stated above due
to special circumstances, please contact the Northern Campus Area Joint
Administration (see below).
* Extension applications are due during the same period as the above application
periods.
4.

Application Procedures＜Application process is as follows.＞
１）Obtain the prior approvals from your expected supervisor at Institute for
Catalysis.
２）Contact the Northern Campus Area Joint Administration(k-kenkyo@jimu.hokudai.ac.jp). The website address and ID for theapplication will be provided.
３）Application on Web site(pay the exam fee)４）Send the application documents to the Northern Campus Area JointAdministration (see below).

Application Forms
Remarks
1) Research student (and continuing Complete the online form, print out thestudent) application and Curriculum admission application and resume generated byvitae.
the site on an A4orLetter-sized sheet of paper,and submit it.
Notes: 1. Affix your photo to the Curriculum
vitae. (1 photographs: 4cm by 3cm)
2) Copy of a diploma(or graduation Applicants that have not graduated from acertificate) from the highest university must submit documents detailingschool graduated.
their research background.
3) Screening fee
See 5. Expenditures below
4) Residence Card or copy of passport ・Applicants residing in Japan must submit a*only applicants that are foreign Residence Card.
nationals・ Applicants who do not live in Japan must
submit a copy of their passport.
5) Approval form for entrance (or Applicants currently employed at a company, etc.
continuing admission) as a research must get the approval of their immediate
student.
director.
(Print out the letter of approval generated
downloaded by the online application site on an
A4-sized sheet of paper, have it filled out, andsubmit it).
Note: Application procedures are not considered complete until all documents have been
received by Institute for Catalysis. Please be aware that registering to apply online does
not constitute the completion of the application process.

5.

Expenditures
PaymentScreening fee¥9,800(for application)

Handling fee(for application)¥500

Admission fee(for entrance)
Tuition(after entrance)¥84,600

Remarks
The examination fee should be paid in accordancewith the instructions provided on the payment screen
shown after your online application has been
submitted. Payment methods are shown below.
I. Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American
Express, etc.)
II. Pay-easy (bank ATM, Japan Post bank ATM, andonline banking), convenience store, Japan Net
Bank, or e-Bank payment (Be sure to note thevarious codes issued after you select yourpayment method and take them with you when
making your payment.)
Note: Those who cannot pay by credit card andwho live overseas at the time of
application should ask a person living inJapan to pay on their behalf using method
I or II.
III. China Pay
On the online payment screen of any bank, entersuch payment information as your bank accountnumber, expiration date, and password to makeyour payment.
Successful applicants will be informed separately.

¥356,400(annual rate)

Tuition is due twice a year. The first period is due atthe end of May, and the second period is due at the endof November.
* Screening, admission and tuition fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
* Revised fee rates will be charged in the event of a fee rate revision.
* The above payments are not required for international students who have been
adopted in the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship.

6. Admission Results
Candidates accepted for April (or October) admissions will be notified via post. Foreignapplicants (residing overseas) will be notified at the beginning of February (Octoberadmissions at the beginning of August), and foreign applicants (residing in Japan) will be
notified in the middle of March (October admissions in the middle of September).
7. Privacy policy
Names, gender, birth dates, addresses, and other personal information provided to
Hokkaido University on admission applications or other documents submitted duringapplication procedures will be used solely for enrollee selection (application processingand the screening process), the announcement of exam results, enrollment procedures(notification of necessary expenses at the time of enrollment, mailing of documents, andcommunication after enrollment), and student registration. All personal information
shall be appropriately managed and will not be used for anything other than its intended
purpose.
8. Please send your applications and inquiries to :Research Cooperation Section
Northern Campus Area Joint Administration
Hokkaido University
Kita 21-Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0021 Japan
Tel：+81-11-706-9202
E-mail：k-kenkyo@jimu.hokudai.ac.jp
9．Please note:(1) In case of withdrawal midway in the research period, please apply to the Director of
the Institute for Catalysis one month before the expected withdrawal date.
(a Withdrawal form will be provided)
Regardless of withdraw during the semester, tuition for that period must be paid infull.
(2)For foreign students, it is possible to apply for a change of admission date only in casethat they are unable to come to Japan before the admission date due to a delay in
issuing a certificate of eligibility for residence, regardless of own responsibility.
(Request form to change the period will be provided).
(3) Please contact the office above for questions regarding this application.