Academic Year 2025

Graduate School of Life Science
Hokkaido University
Division of Life Science
Division of Soft Matter

Master’s Course（Former Period of Doctoral Program）

Fall Selection

Application Guidelines for the
Entrance Examination(Admission for General Category)

September 2024

Schedule for Entrance Examination
Graduate School of Life Science 2025
Division of Life Science and Division of Soft Matter: Master’s Course (Former Period ofDoctoral Program)
Master Course

Fall Selection

Open Division and Course

Examination Date

Division of Life Science
Transdisciplinary Life Science Course, Biosystems Science
Course, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Course

October 24 or 25, 2024

Division of Soft Matter

Winter Selection

Division of Life Science (tentative)
Transdisciplinary Life Science Course, Biosystems Science
CourseDivision of Soft Matter (tentative)

January 9 – 10, 2025
(tentative)* The guidelines for the winter selection will be issued in November and announced on the website.

Personal Information Management by Hokkaido University(1) In handling personal information at Hokkaido University, Hokkaido University makes every effort toobey relevant laws and ordinances such as the “Protection Law for Private Information Held by
Independent Administrative Corporations”, and protect personal information pursuant to “National
University Corporation Hokkaido University Personal Information Management Rules”.
(2) Personal information, such as name, address, etc., provided by the applicant to the university in theprocess of applying for admission and pre-assessment of eligibility will be used only for 1) assessmentof applicants (processing of application, conducting selection), 2) the announcement of application
results, 3) enrollment procedures, 4) surveys and research on enrollee selection methods, and 5) business
operations pertaining to 1)-4).
(3) Private companies commissioned by the University (hereafter called “commissioned companies”) may
handle personal data to engage in the relevant operations. Part or all of the personal information
submitted to the University by the applicant will be provided to the commissioned companies, to theextent necessary for them to carry out their duties.
(4) After successful applicants are enrolled, the personal information provided for the application foradmission and pre-assessment of eligibility will be used for; 1) academic affairs (registration, academic
guidance, etc.), 2) student support services (health management, scholarship applications, etc.), 3) career
support services, and 4) tuition and fees, and related administrative operations.
(5) Among the personal information of (4), only contact details, name and address and so on, may be usedby Hokkaido University Frontier Foundation, Alumni Association of the School of Science, Alumni
Association of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Alumni Association Elm of Hokkaido
University with safety measure.
(6) Applicants will be informed separately about the handling of personal data in accordance with the EU
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Applicants to whom such rules apply (those applying fromwithin the European Economic Area (EEA) member states) should notify the Graduate School
Educational Affairs Section, Science and Life Science Administration Department, prior to application.

Admission Policy of Graduate School of Life Science
The Graduate School of Life Science provides students with the training that allows them to acquire aninterdisciplinary knowledge of advanced life science, from the level of molecules to organisms. We provide
comprehensive education with participation by instructors specialized in fields in the basic and applied life
sciences, science, pharmaceutical science, medicine, and agriculture.
・Type of Students We Seek
<Division of Life Science>
The educational goal of training in the Division of Life Science is to enable students to comprehensively
understand various living phenomena through biomolecular interactions, and to apply their knowledge andtechniques in real life. On these principles and aims, we seek:
1. Students having a strong intention to study not only basic life science but also the primary level of applied
life science, as in medicine, pharmaceutical science, veterinary medicine, agriculture, fisheries science andbiotechnology, and willing to acquire advanced analytical techniques and broad, in-depth knowledge of life
science.
2. Students having technical capabilities for advanced scientific research and having a strong intention to
become a research professional in private firms, national or local governments.
<Division of Soft Matter>
The Division of Soft Matter seeks students who desire to be capable of integrating material science and a wide
range of life science and developing soft matter science, understanding the structure and function of living
matter from the viewpoint of material science, designing and constructing advanced soft matter and applying
those finding to other fields.
The Division especially seeks following students.
1. Students who wish to learn basic physics, chemistry and biology and to develop analytical andmanufactural techniques in the field of soft matter.
2. Students who wish to acquire technical capabilities for advanced scientific research and to have a strong
intention to become educators, researchers or research professional in private firms.
・What is Expected to be Learned Before Admission
1. Basic academic skills and knowledge in Life Sciences
2. Basic knowledge in each specialized field that is necessary to engage in research in the graduate school・Principle Selection Policy (Multiple-layered Evaluation Method)【General Category】
By written examination, applicants will be evaluated their levels of “knowledge and skills”, “ability tothink/judge/express” and “comprehension.”
By oral examination, applicants will be evaluated their levels of “knowledge and skills”, “ability tothink/judge/ express”, “ability to work independently and cooperatively”, “comprehension”, “interest andmotivation”, “ability to identify problems” and “ability to solve problems.”
The Graduate School of Life Science will assess applicants on the basis of their entrance examination(written and oral exams) and the application documents (such as a transcript).
【Special Category for International Students】
By oral examination, applicants will be evaluated their levels of “knowledge and skills”, “ability tothink/judge/express”, “ability to work independently and cooperatively”, “comprehension”, “interest andmotivation”, “ability to identify problems” and “ability to solve problems.”
The Graduate School of Life Science will assess applicants on the basis of their entrance examination andthe application documents (such as a transcript).

- 1 -・Principle Selection Policy (Evaluation elements and their importance)【Master's Course (Former Period of Doctoral Program)】
Category of
Entrance Examination

General Category

Key Academic Elements
Evaluation Element

Knowledge and Skills

Ability tothink, judge, and express

Writing Examination◎◎

Oral Examination◎◎

Leaning Attitude (to take Comprehension
initiative, to cooperate withdiverse people)

Special Category forInternational Students

Ability toidentify
problems

Ability to solve
problems

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

○
◎

Application Documents
Oral Examination etc.
(※1)

Interest andmotivation◎

Comprehensively evaluated◎◎◎Application Documents◎

Comprehensively evaluated※1：Examination will be carried out by using Online Meeting System, etc.
（Note）◎…Key element we will give great importance on evaluation / ○…Key element we will give importance on evaluation- 2 -General Category
1. Admission Quota
Admission Quota(Enrollment April 2025)

Division and Course
Division of Life Science
Transdisciplinary Life Science Course

About 20 students

Biosystems Science Course
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Course
Division of Soft MatterA few students* Please note that there are some fields in the Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Course that will
not conduct fall selection. (Refer to the Supervisor List)
2. Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill one of the following criteria.
(1) Graduated or are expected graduated from a college, prior to admission.
(2) Received or are expected to receive a bachelor’s degree prior to admission to the Graduate School inaccordance with Article 104, Clause 7, of the School Education Act (Act No. 26 of 1947).
(3) Completed or are expected to complete 16 years of school education outside Japan, prior to admission.
(4) Completed or are expected to complete 16 years of school education of a foreign country through a distancelearning course offered by a school of that country while living in Japan, prior to admission.
(5) Completed or are expected to complete education at an institution established in Japan that is recognized by
the school education system of a foreign country as an equivalent to a university of that country (limited toindividuals who are recognized as having completed 16 years of school education in that country) and that isdesignated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), prior toadmission.
(6) Received or are expected to receive a degree equivalent to the bachelor’s degree from a university or schooloutside Japan (limited to the university or school which has received evaluation from the person who isauthorized by the government of that country or the relevant agencies regarding the overall performance of
its education and research activities, or which has been separately designated by MEXT as equivalent to theaforementioned) by completing a program that require three years or more of course work (including the caseof completing a distance-learning course offered by a school of that country while living in Japan, and thecase of completing a study at the institution recognized by the school education system of that country anddesignated by MEXT as referred to in (5)).
(7) Completed or are expected to complete a specialist training course at a vocational school (limited to a coursewith a period of four years or more and that satisfies the conditions set by the MEXT) that is designatedseparately by the MEXT after the date set by the MEXT.
(8) Have been designated by the MEXT (February 7, 1953 Ministry of Education Notification No. 5).
(9) Have attended a university for three years or more or completed 15 years of school education outside Japan(including the case of completing a distance-learning course offered by a school of that country while living
in Japan), and are recognized by the Graduate School of Life Science as having earned the required numberof credits with an excellent academic record.
(10) Are recognized as having an academic aptitude equivalent or superior to the university graduates throughthe screening for entrance eligibility conducted by the Graduate School of Life Science, and have reached theage of 22 before the time of enrollment in the Graduate School of Life Science.

3. Pre-assessment of Eligibility
Application Period for Pre-assessment: September 10 (Tue.) – September 12 (Thu.), 2024
The Pre-assessment of Eligibility is held prior to the application period for the entrance examination. Applicants
who fall under (9) or (10) in “2. Eligible” must go through this by submitting “5. Application Documents” during
the period described above. To receive the result, please enclose a self-addressed envelope with an 84-yen stamp- 3 -affixed.
Applicants who apply for the Pre-assessment of Eligibility should not pay the entrance examination fee at thetime of the pre-assessment. They should pay the entrance examination fee in accordance with the notes below.
Application documents must be sent by mail and must be received by the deadline.
Notes:The pre-assessment results will be sent to applicants around Tuesday, September 24, 2024, by mail; once theireligibility has been confirmed by the pre-assessment, applicants must pay the examination fee, in accordancewith “7. Entrance Examination Fee,” and submit the payment certificate by Tuesday, October 1, 2024. If the
Educational Affairs Section does not receive the payment certificate during the application period, theapplication will not be accepted and will be regarded as canceled.
Students who will receive the Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship, the State-Sponsored Scholarship
Program of the China Scholarship Council or the Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship (including those
who are expected to receive these scholarships) are not required to pay the examination fee.

4. Application Period
Application Period: September 26 (Thu.) – October 1 (Tue.), 2024
Applicants who fall under (1) – (8) in “2. Eligibility”
Submit the completed application documents (see “5. Application Documents”) together with thepayment certificate (E) (see “7. Entrance Examination Fee”) during the application period.
Application documents must be sent by mail and must be received by the deadline.

5. Application Documents* Applicants who fall under (9) or (10) in “2. Eligibility” must submit the following documents during theapplication period described in“3. Pre-assessment of Eligibility.”* In the following table, “○” indicates documents that must be submitted by all applicants, while “△”indicates documents that must be submitted by those who meet the definition in the“Remarks”.
Applicants
Documents

1

Application Form,
Resume, Admission
Ticket and Photo Card.

2

Official Transcript issued
by the last university orsimilar institution

3

Official Certificate of
Graduation (or expectedgraduation) or Degree
Conferral (or expected
degree conferral) issued
by the last university orsimilar institution(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)

○

○

○

(9)

○

○

△

Remarks

(10)

○

○

○

[Prescribed.]
Applicants who have completed a school education outside Japan or a
distance-learning course offered by a foreign educational institution must fillout Resume B.
Applicants under (9) in “2. Eligibility” must submit a transcript issued by theircurrent academic institution.
* In the case that the official transcript is written in a language other thanJapanese or English, “Original Official Transcript written in the language
concerned” and “Original official translation in Japanese or English” must be
attached.
① An Official Certificate must be issued by the Head of the last university
or similar institution previously attended. (Degree information should becontained if you have already graduated.)◎ Applicants who graduated or are expected to graduate from a university
or a similar institution in China (except Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao)
must submit the following document written in English along with an official
certificate of (expected) graduation.
Applicants who;
-Graduated … (a) Online Verification Report of Higher Education
Qualification Certificate (教育部学历证书电子注册备案表)-Are expected to graduate … (a) Online Verification Report of Student
Record (教育部学籍在线验证报告)Document (a) can be obtained from the China Credentials Verification（中- 4 -国高等教育学历证书查询 http://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp）
Please make sure the web authentication should be valid for at least 15 daysat the time of submission.
② Applicants under (2) in “2. Eligibility” must submit an Official Certificateof (Accepted Application) Degree Conferred issued by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education (NIAD-QE) or submit an Official Certificate of (expected)
Graduation issued by the Technical College that the applicant is affiliated with
as well as an Official Certificate of (Expected Application) Degree Conferred.
* In the case that the official transcript is written in a language other thanJapanese or English, “Original Official Transcript written in the language
concerned” and “Original official translation in Japanese or English” must be
attached.

４

Documents certifyingthat the applicant has
academic skills equal toor greater than those of acollege graduate.

5

List of preferredsupervisors.

○

6

Self-addressed envelope
to receive the admission
ticket for the entrance
examination.

○

7

Stickers to receive
application results and to
be used forcommunication purposes○○

Discretionary format.
e.g., documents detailing international activities, work experience, or language
learning experience; research papers; patent publications; certificates ofqualification; recommendation letters from supervisors at schools previously
attended.

○○[Prescribed.]
Directly contact supervisors you prefer in advance.
The prescribed form is available for download on the graduate school
webpage.

○○[Prescribed.]
Write your name, mailing address and postal code on an envelope with a 480yen stamp attached. If you need to change your address afterwards, notify the
Graduate School Educational Affairs Section immediately.

○[Prescribed.]
Write your name, mailing address and postal code on each sticker. If you needto change your address afterwards, notify the Graduate School Educational
Affairs Section immediately.

○

On applying, applicants must submit one of the following English score
sheets. Only scores of tests that took place after July 2022 are accepted.
(*See [Important] below)* Those who fall under ③ must consult with the Graduate School
Educational Affairs Section about this matter in advance.
① TOEFL (iBT or ITP)
1) TOEFL-iBT (Home Edition is acceptable, limited for Test
Date score )Submit the original Test Taker Score Report from American
ETS. (*See [Important] below)
2) TOEFL-ITP
Submit original Individual Score Card.

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Evidence of English
proficiency.
(E.g. the original score
sheets of TOEFL,
TOEIC).

○○○② TOEIC (Public Testing)
Submit the original Official Score Certificate.
* In the case of taking TOEIC (Public Testing) after April 2023, a printed
Digital Official Score Certificate could be submitted instead of the original
Official Score Certificate.
③ Those who are educated in the English language at theuniversity (or graduate school) in Japan or abroad
If documents, which prove that applicants were educated in the English
language at the university (or graduate school) attended (e.g.) Medium of
Instruction certificate), are submitted, there is a possibility that the English
score sheet is exempted from submission. Applicants must contact theGraduate School Educational Affairs Section if applicable.
Those who took this year’s examination (summer selection held on August
20 and 21, 2024) and already submitted the score sheet may apply for an
exemption (or you may submit a new score sheet). If you wish to apply foran exemption, check the appropriate box in the application document.

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Self-addressed envelope
for notification of the
pre-assessment results.

○○

Write your name, mailing address and postal code on a standard envelopewith an 84-yen stamp attached.

- 5 -* [Important] Submission of the English Proficiency Certificate (scoresheet, etc.)
Submission of the English proficiency scoresheet, etc. during the application period is final. No additionalscoresheets nor certificates will be accepted to replace the original submission.
A printed version of the proficiency test results, available online is acceptable for the application if a hard copyof the original scoresheet can be submitted in person or by postage by Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
If a hard copy of the original scoresheet is not submitted by Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the English Language
Proficiency will be considered invalid and regarded as a score of zero. In this case, the entrance examination
fee will not be refunded.

◎ Documents specified by course [Prescribed.]

Division of Life Science(Transdisciplinary Life
Science Course)

Research
Abstract

Applicants for the Life Science (Transdisciplinary Life Science Course) andDivision of Soft Matter must submit an abstract of graduation research incurrent/previous university or proposed research in Hokkaido University. The
abstract should fit in a one-page A4-sized paper (use Form 1) and 400-600
words in English or 800-1200 words in Japanese.
Illustrations and/or tables (black and white or colored) may be included inForm 1 and are not counted toward the word limit. Form 1 is available fordownload from the graduate school webpage. It is highly recommended thatapplicants create this form by computer and submit it as a hard copy.

Essays

1. Applicants for the Division of Life Science (Biosystems Science Course,)
should submit an essay for each of the following two subjects:(1) Reasons for applying (no fewer than 200 words, nor more than 400 words
in Japanese, or no fewer than 100 words, nor more than 200 words in
English)(2) Previous study (outline of graduation research or similar research)(no fewer than 800 words, nor more than 1,000 words in Japanese, or no
fewer than 400 words, nor more than 500 words in English)
2. Useful information.
(1) Essays can be submitted in either English or Japanese.
(2) Illustration and tables can be included.
(3) The use of a computer word processor is recommended.
3. Form and Format.
(1) Use the proscribed form for essays.
Please provide necessary information on the prescribed form. It is
acceptable to another sheet over the appropriate section of the prescribedform.
(2) Using separate sheets for essays.
Please provide necessary information on the prescribed form, but attach
extra A4-size sheets if necessary (Write the course you wish to apply forand your full name on these sheets.).

Essays

1. Applicants for the Division of Life Science (Biomedical and Pharmaceutical
Science Course) should submit an essay for each of the following two
subjects:(1) Reasons for applying (no fewer than 200 words, nor more than 400 words
in Japanese, or no fewer than 100 words, nor more than 200 words in
English)(2) Outline of previous (graduate) study (no fewer than 800 words, nor morethan 1,000 words in Japanese, or no fewer than 400 words, nor more than
500 words in English)
2. Useful information.
(1) Essays can be submitted in either English or Japanese.
(2) Illustration and tables can be included.
(3) The use of a computer word processor is recommended.
3. Form and Format.
(1) Use the proscribed form for essays.
Please provide necessary information on the prescribed form. It is
acceptable to another sheet over the appropriate section of the prescribedform.
(2) Using separate sheets for essays.
Please provide necessary information on the prescribed form, but attach
extra A4-size sheets if necessary (Write the course you wish to apply forand your full name on these sheets.).

Division of Soft Matter

Division of Life Science(Biosystems Science
Course)Division of Life Science(Biomedical andPharmaceutical Science
Course)- 6 -6. Where to Submit
To: Graduate School Educational Affairs Section
Science and Life Science Administration Department
Hokkaido University
Kita-10 Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Application documents must be sent by mail. Please mark “Application for Graduate School Enclosed” in red
on the envelope and send it by express registered mail. Applicants must use an envelope prepared separately
by you, not the “Self-addressed envelope to receive the admission ticket for the entrance examination”
provided in the bound in the Application Guideline.

7. Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 yen(1) Students who will receive the Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship, the State-Sponsored
Scholarship Program of the China Scholarship Council or the Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship(including those who are expected to receive these scholarships) are not required to pay the examination fee.
* MEXT scholarship students recommended by universities other than Hokkaido University are required tosubmit a copy of a letter verifying that they will receive this scholarship.
* As a general rule, students who currently enroll in the Integrated Science Program are not required to pay
the examination fee.
(2) Remit the examination fee through a bank or a post office designated by this University, by using thepayment slip for the entrance examination fee which is enclosed in the application package, and attach thepayment certificate to the appropriate section on the application form.
(3) The examination fee is not refundable except in the following cases:
・The applicant has not submitted application materials after the application fee was remitted.
・The application was rejected before screening of the application materials.
・The applicant paid the examination fee twice by mistake.

8. Screening Method<Division of Life Science (Transdisciplinary Life Science Course) and Division of Soft Matter>① Oral Examination
In this examination, applicants are required to take two kinds of oral examinations: (A) general questions
about the motivation for applying and the research aspiration etc. (B) an explanation of the research outline
submitted, and basic knowledge and academic skills related to the research outline.
② English Language Proficiency: Based on scores of the external English Language Proficiency Test
③ Selection Criteria
The graduate school will decide on successful applicants by a comprehensive assessment of the resultsof the oral examination, the external English Language Proficiency Test, and the submitted application
documents.
* Applicants who apply for the Division of Life Science (Transdisciplinary Life Science Course) and the Divisionof Soft Matter are exempted from taking the written examination.

<Division of Life Science (Biosystems Science Course)>① Oral Examination
In this examination, applicants are questioned on their specialized scientific knowledge, general scientificknowledge, and research motivation based upon their written essays [“1. Reason for applying” and “2.
Previous study”].
② English Language Proficiency: Based on scores of the external English Language Proficiency Test
③ Selection Criteria
The graduate school will decide on successful applicants by a comprehensive assessment of the resultsof the oral examination, the external English Language Proficiency Test, and the submitted application
documents.
* Oral Examination will be held online using the Internet Meeting System. Details are notified to the applicants
individually by email.
- 7 -<Division of Life Science (Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science Course)>① Oral Examination
In this examination, applicants are questioned on their specialized scientific knowledge, general scientificknowledge, and research motivation based upon their written essays [“1. Reason for applying” and “2.
Previous study”].
② English Language Proficiency: Based on scores of the external English Language Proficiency Test
③ Selection Criteria
The graduate school will decide on successful applicants by a comprehensive assessment of the results of
the oral examination, the external English Language Proficiency Test, and the submitted application
documents.

9. Examination Date and Venue
Date of Examination: October 24 (Thu.) or October 25 (Fri.), 2024
Venue of Examination: School of Science/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University (Kita-ku,
Sapporo) * Except for the Examination conducted online.
* The Graduate School will send applicants detailed information on the entrance examination such as the time of
examination, location and how to take the oral examination online.
* It is not allowed to apply to more than one Course/Division.

10. Announcement of Application Results
The examinees’ number of successful applicants will be posted on the website of the Graduate School of Life
Science, Hokkaido University, around 4:30 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2024. All applicants are notified of
the results by mail.

11. Procedures for Enrollment and Payment of Fees*
All successful applicants are notified of the registration procedure at the time of notification of results.
Enrollment Fee: 282,000 yen (estimated).
Tuition Fee: 267,900 yen. for the first semester [Total annual tuition fee = 535,800 yen] (estimated).
* If the tuition fee is revised during the period of your enrollment, the revised fee becomes effective immediately.

12. Important Notice(1) Make sure to bring your admission ticket on the day of the examination and put it on your desk.
(2) Please consult with the Graduate School Educational Affairs Section by the time of application if special
considerations due to illness, injury, physical difficulties, mental disorder, and so on are required for admission.
* Please also consult with them if any special requests are considered for academic.

13. Extending the Period of Registration
It is possible to extend the standard years of study at the Graduate School of Life Science. Read “Extending the
Period of Registration” on page 10, and submit an application if you wish to take advantage of this system.

14. Other Information
The admission ticket for the entrance examination will be sent to all applicants around Thursday, October 10,
2024, to all applicants whose application document is accepted.

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Graduate School Educational Affairs Section
Science and Life Science Administration Department
Hokkaido University
Kita-10 Nishi-8 Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan(Office hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm weekday)
Tel: +81-11-706-3675
E-mail: r-gakuin@sci.hokudai.ac.jp
Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University
https://www.lfsci.hokudai.ac.jp/en/- 9 -Period of Extended Enrollment
1. Aims
When students under special circumstances such as having a job, etc. (including child and nursing care) haveasked for an extension to complete the program for a period exceeding the standard years of study (2 years) witha scheduled plan of study, such scheduled study (hereinafter referred to as "Period of Extended Enrollment") may
be approved after reviewing their application.
2. Intended Students
Students who fall under one of the criteria below and for that reason, wish to set the study period longer than thestandard period to complete an academic (research) course:(1) Have a full-time job in a public office or company (excluding those who are exempt from job duty but receive
a salary), or are self-employed;(2) Have a part-time job that has a significant influence on the full-time academic work;(3) Are taking care of children or other family members, which has a significant influence on the full-timeacademic work; or(4) Are visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically handicapped, etc., which are deemed to have asignificant influence on the academic work for an extended period of time.
3. Attendance Period
The period approved for the Period of Extended Enrollment is up to 4 years for the master’s degree program, anda student can apply for an extension by the year. Students who have been approved for the Period of Extended
Enrollment may not continue their study beyond the period of adding two years to the Period of Extended
Enrollment.
Students may take a temporary leave of absence from school for up to 2 years, the same as the students under the
standard period of study.
4. Application Procedure(1) Application Period
Please submit complete application documents for the Period of Extended Enrollment and for the entrance
examination together.
(2) Required Documents① Application Form for Period of Extended Enrollment (Form 1)② Research Plan Under Period of Extended Enrollment (Form 2)③ Documents to prove that an applicant needs to apply for Period of Extended Enrollment (discretionary
format).
(3) Announcement of Application Results
The Graduate School of Life Science reviews each application individually and will notify the results to all
the successful applicants of the entrance examination.
5. Reducing or Extending the Period of Extended Enrollment
When regarded as necessary, the Graduate School of Life Science may approve of reducing or extending the
Period of Extended Enrollment only once. The period of reducing the Period of Extended Enrollment may notexceed the period of adding one year to the standard period of study (2 years).
6. Annual Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for students approved to study for an extended period will be calculated by multiplying the annual
tuition fee by the number of years equivalent to the standard period of study (3 years), then dividing the resulting
amount by the number of years approved for extended study. If the revision is made to the annual tuition fee orthe changes to the Period of Extended Enrollment are approved, the fee will be calculated accordingly. However,
the adjustment will not be made to the tuition fee which has already been paid.
Students who are waiting for the results of their application for the Period of Extended Enrollment must not pay
the tuition fee before they receive the official notification of the results.

7. Other Information
For details about the Period of Extended Enrollment and request for application documents, please contact theGraduate School Educational Affairs Section, Science and Life Science Administration Department, Hokkaido
University.
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