Published on August 20, 2024

2025 Enrollment

Application Guidelines
For Self-Supported International Students Applying to theIntegrated Science Program, Undergraduate Program

Hokkaido University

Admission Policy
Hokkaido University is one of the leading research-intensive universities in Japan withdepartments ranging from the sciences to the humanities. It was established in 1876 as the Sapporo
Agricultural College. It is one of Japan’s prestigious seven “former Imperial Universities” and today
is a leading national university. During its long history, Hokkaido University has cultivated academic
autonomy and freedom based on four basic philosophies relating to education and research: Frontier
Spirit, Global Perspectives, All-round Education, and Practical Learning.
Guided by these philosophies, the university’s mission is to be a place where knowledge iscreated, disseminated, and applied in the new century, thereby contributing to the development of
human welfare, science, culture, and society through education and research.
The university strives to offer undergraduate education that teaches students to participate insociety as global citizens, to acquire the academic and communication skills that will give them asolid foundation in their professional lives, and to study their fields of expertise from a broad
academic perspective. The university aims to make its graduates capable of exercising soundjudgment and leadership as exemplary citizens possessing high-quality and internationallyrecognized academic credentials. In addition, the university nurtures students so that they may takeleading roles as professionals in their fields and actively promote academic creativity.
Hokkaido University has built upon this tradition and its history since it was founded and recruits
talented students from throughout Japan and the rest of the world. We use an advanced selection
system to seek out students who have the academic ability needed to pursue an undergraduate
education, such as basic knowledge, basic skills, mathematical ability, linguistic ability, depth ofunderstanding, and comprehension skills. We strive to recruit students who have the qualities needed
to pursue studies at the university level and beyond, such as problem-solving skills, creativity, a senseof ethics, flexible thinking, communication ability, the ability to think theoretically, leadership skills,
integrity, and the desire to learn.

Integrated Science Program
Admission Policy
Students We Are Seeking:(1) Knowledge and Comprehension
Demonstrate basic knowledge in various subjects offered in secondary education and takes theinitiative in learning natural sciences.
(2) Thinking Skills, Decision-Making Skills, and Creativity
Aspire to create values in their field of expertise and the society. Science is an academic
discipline that explores the natural world through observation and experiments, and criticalthinking and decision-making skills are necessary to select the best method of explanation.
(3) Written Expression and Communication Skills
Demonstrate a fundamental grasp of tasks and capable of expressing their understanding
logically in written form.
(4) Initiative and Perseverance
Show intellectual curiosity in broader fields and takes the initiative to solve problems without
being satisfied with existing knowledge or understandings. You may face many setbacks before
making a new discovery. Perseverance is also a key quality.
(5) Respect for Diversity and Collaboration
Demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate their ideas to others who think differently
without becoming overly emotional. Being capable of successfully completing their duties andactively contributing to a team while respecting others.

Expected Proficiency and Skill Level before Enrollment
The Integrated Science Program offers integrated courses in social sciences and natural sciences.
Applicants are expected to have broad knowledge in subjects offered in secondary educationsuch as language and literature, English language, mathematics, and social sciences. In the
Integrated Science Program, an early graduation system allows students to graduate in three
years and six months, and all students study mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology at the
post-secondary level in the first six months on the program. Therefore, prospective students are
expected to have acquired basic knowledge in physics, chemistry, and biology in addition tomathematics before completing their secondary education.

Purpose of Developing Human Resources
In the era of Society 5.0, individuals who create value in academic research and in society aremuch sought after. Not just producing ideas, forming organizations or groups to turn thosecreative ideas into reality is equally important. We aim to nurture individuals who contribute tovalue creation in society.
In our General Education Courses, which offer integrated humanities and sciences courses,
students learn how to work on problems in society with no suitable solutions. They also learn
business skills necessary for value creation in the generic skills courses. Through research ineach of the natural science disciplines, we cultivate creativity as well as critical skills andcapabilities necessary for a professional in academic or applied research.

Selection Policy
In the First Stage Selection, knowledge and comprehension in subjects offered in secondary
education are reviewed through grades in secondary school, standardized test scores and a letterof recommendation.
In the Second Stage Selection, thinking and self-expression skills, communication skills in
English, initiative as well as basic knowledge and comprehension in mathematics and naturalsciences are reviewed through an interview.

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Purpose and Objective ................................................................................................................ 1
Applicants We Are Seeking ........................................................................................................ 1
School Affiliation ........................................................................................................................ 1
Student Intake ............................................................................................................................. 2
Application Schedule .................................................................................................................. 2
Application Qualifications and Requirements ............................................................................ 3
Application Procedures ............................................................................................................... 5
Preliminary Consultations Regarding Exam-related Issues ...................................................... 17
Selection Methods ..................................................................................................................... 17
Notifications of Results from First Stage Selection .................................................................. 18
Dates and Times of Second Stage Selection (Interviews) ........................................................ 18
Notification of Successful Applicants....................................................................................... 19
Enrollment Procedures .............................................................................................................. 19
Announcement of Additional Successful Applicants ............................................................... 19
Enrollment and Tuition Fees ..................................................................................................... 20
Scholarship Programs ............................................................................................................... 20
Privacy Policy ........................................................................................................................... 21
Other.......................................................................................................................................... 22*All dates and times in the Application Guidelines are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

If any unforeseen event (such as disaster or disease outbreak) occurs, we may selectapplicants based on the admission qualifications or criteria, which are different from thosedescribed in these Application Guidelines. If we change the admissions qualifications orcriteria, we will announce the details on our website.
Hokkaido University’s home page > Integrated Science Program webpage:https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/

Hokkaido University will accept applications of Self-Supported International Students(applying to the Integrated Science Program) online.
Visit the Online Registration Site (https://e-apply.jp/ds/hokudai-gakubu2-eng/) to apply.
To complete an application, you will need:(1) a scanner (for scanning application documents); and(2) an email address (for receiving a confirmation email sent after the payment of theapplication fee and other notices from us).
See pages 5-17 for details about application procedures.

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1．Purpose and Objective
The Integrated Science Program is a cross-disciplinary educational program for international students
interested in pursuing a degree in sciences. The program fundamentally consists of a four-year
Bachelor’s degree and a two-year Master’s degree. Hokkaido University has also implemented anadvanced graduation initiative, meaning that highly motivated and capable students will have theopportunity to graduate from the Bachelor’s and Master’s components in 3.5 and 1.5 years
respectively.
The objective of Integrated Science Program at Hokkaido University is to instruct and nurture
students to be world leaders in a wide variety of disciplines such as those rooted in the natural sciences,applied sciences and business-oriented careers. The foundation of the program is based upon building
expertise and a robust knowledge based in the core sciences, and also include elements of the liberalarts and business studies to provide students with a versatile and well-Rounded education to pursue
innovation in their future endeavors.

2．Applicants We Are Seeking
The Integrated Science Program is best suited for prospective students that exhibit:A passion for studying a broad range of subjects across the natural sciences;
An inclination to major in a discipline of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry or biology);
Enthusiasm to live and study in a multicultural/multilingual environment;
A drive to contribute to the wider global society by building a future career as an international
specialist or researcher with a rich background knowledge based in the natural sciences.

3．School Affiliation
During the Bachelor’s component, the students will be affiliated with a department within the Schoolof Science: Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences (Division of Biology).
Following the completion of BSc degree program, students will move on to the Master’s program
which will be hosted by one of the many graduate schools at Hokkaido University (e.g., Graduate
School of Science, Chemical Science and Engineering, Life Science, Engineering, Environmental
Science, Agriculture). Students will select the school themselves, with each graduate school requiring
an entrance examination for admittance.

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4．Student Intake
Students are selected as indicated in the chart below. Applicants choose one of the selection
categories at the time of application.
Student
Selection Category
Overview
IntakeSelection forApplicants will be assessed over their knowledge of
SeveralPhysics-oriented
natural sciences and mathematics with a focus on
students
Students
physics in the Second Stage Selection
Selection forApplicants will be assessed over their knowledge of
SeveralChemistry-oriented
natural sciences and mathematics with a focus on
students
Students
chemistry in the Second Stage Selection.
Selection forApplicants will be assessed over their knowledge of
Several
Biology-oriented
natural sciences and mathematics with a focus on
students
Students
biology in the Second Stage Selection
Six months after admittance, students will be assigned to a specific department based upon
individual’s interest, grades, and credits accumulated during that time.

5．Application Schedule
Application Schedule and Deadline

Date and Time/Period (JST)November 15, 2024 (Fri.) at 10:00
a.m. – November 29, 2024 (Fri.) at
5:00 p.m.

Online Registration Period
Deadline for Arrival of Letter of Recommendation
at University (Form 5)
Notification of Results from First Stage Selection

Second Stage Selection (online interview)

Notification of Successful Applicants
Deadline for Confirmation of Intention to Enroll/
Deadline for Shipment of Original Application
Documents
Enrollment Document Submission Deadline
Enrollment-2-

No later than 5:00 p.m. on December
13, 2024 (Fri.)
February 13, 2025 (Thu.) at 3:00 p.m.
(expected)
Date and time designated by
Hokkaido University between
February 18, 2025 (Tue.) – March 4,2025 (Tue.)
March 24, 2025 (Fri.) at 3:00 p.m.
(expected)
In late March 2025 (expected)
June 2025 (expected)
October 2025

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6．Application Qualifications and Requirements
Individuals who have Japanese citizenship or Japanese permanent resident status are not eligible toapply.
(1) Basic Qualifications:Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications at the time of application:
1. Individuals who have completed 12 years of school education in a country other than Japan or
expect to have graduated by September 30, 2025 (see Note 1 on page 3, Note 2 on pages 3-4, and
2.

3.

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9.

Note 4 on page 4).
Individuals who are equivalent to those who meet qualification 1 above and have been designatedby the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (see Note 3 onpage 4).
Individuals who hold or are expected to hold an International Baccalaureate Diploma in a country
other than Japan by September 30, 2025, awarded by the International Baccalaureate, afoundation pursuant to the Swiss Civil Code.
Individuals who hold an Abitur, a degree recognized as a qualification for university admission
throughout Germany.
Individuals who hold a baccalauréat, a degree recognized as a qualification for university
admission in France.
Individuals who hold General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level’s (A Levels)
recognized as a qualification for university admission in the UK.
Individuals who hold International General Certificate of Education (IGCE) Advanced Level’s(International A Levels) recognized as a qualification for university admission in the UK.
Individuals who hold a European Baccalaureate recognized as a qualification for university
admission in the European Union.
Individuals who have completed 12 years of school education at a Japanese educational
institution for foreign nationals that has accreditation from the Western Association of Schools& Colleges (WASC), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Cognia, the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International
Schools (CIS) or the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) or expect to have
graduated by September 30, 2025. However, in this case they will have been enrolled at a schoolfor at least two consecutive years including their final school year.
Note 1: The “12 years of school education” includes coursework completed pursuant to Japan’s
School Education Act.
Note 2: The “12 years of school education in a country other than Japan” includes the following:
A. 12 years of formal school education in the education system of the country or region where an
educational institution is located.
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Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC), the Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI), Cognia, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges(NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS) or the Council of British International
Schools (COBIS).
Note 3: “Individuals who are equivalent to those who meet qualification 1 above and have been
designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” include
the following:
A. Individuals who have passed a national exam in a country other than Japan to determine whether
they have the same level of academic ability as an individual who has completed 12 years ofschool education in that country (including an exam equivalent to the national exam), and will
be at least 18 years of age by September 30, 2025.
B. Individuals who, after completing a level of school education in a country other than Japanequivalent to a Japanese high school education (including those who have passed an exam in thatcountry to determine whether they have academic ability equivalent to those of a high school
graduate), have completed preparatory coursework for admission to a Japanese university at oneof the educational facilities designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology.
C. Individuals who have completed or expect to have completed a foreign education equivalent toa Japanese high school education (and deemed to be equivalent to 12 years of school education
completed in that country) at an institution located in Japan and recognized under the educational
system of that country by September 30, 2025.
D. Individuals who, after completing a foreign education equivalent to a Japanese high school
education (excluding those cases in C above) at an institution located in Japan and recognizedunder the educational system of that country, have completed preparatory coursework foradmission to a Japanese university at one of the educational facilities designated by the Japanese
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
E. Individuals who have completed a level of school education in a country other than Japanequivalent to a Japanese high school education (and deemed to be equivalent to 11 years or moreof school education completed in that country and which fulfill the requirements designated by
the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) at one of theeducational facilities designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, or expect to have graduated by September 30, 2025.
Note 4: Those who fulfill Basic Requirement 1 or 2 (Note3-E) above must have been enrolled at aschool in a country other than Japan for at least two consecutive years including their final schoolyear.
(2) English-Language Requirement:
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
1. Individuals who speak English as a native language, or have received four years or more of their-4-

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secondary education (at junior or senior high school, etc.), or higher education (at university orcollege) in English as their primary language of instruction.
Note: Having learned English as a foreign language for four years or more does not satisfy the above
requirement.
2. Individuals who have achieved the following scores in TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-iBT Home Edition,
IELTS or Duolingo English Test if their native language is not English, or if they have notreceived four years or more of their secondary education or higher education in English:

TOEFL-iBT (Test Date Scores (‘My Best Scores’ will NOT be accepted)): 79 or higher
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TOEFL-iBT Home Edition (Test Date Scores (‘My Best Scores’ will NOT be accepted)):79 or higher

IELTS (Academic Module): 6.0 or higher
Duolingo English Test: 110 or higher
Note: Test results must be from within two years of the Online Registration Deadline.
(3) Other
Applicants must submit their score of standardized examinations not already listed in (2) above, if
there is such examination for university admission in their own country.
In addition, applicants must submit a copy of their score reports or a copy of Examination Voucher,if applicants took examinations on science and mathematics (course 2) in the Examination forJapanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) by Independent Administrative
Institution Japan Student Services Organization.

7．Application Procedures(1) Application Period
1. Online Registration Period: November 15, 2024 (Fri.) at 10:00 a.m.
– November 29, 2024 (Fri.) at 5:00 p.m. (JST)2. Deadline for Arrival of Letter of Recommendation at University (Form 5): No later than 5:00 p.m.
on December 13, 2024 (Fri.) (JST)-5-

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(2) Application Documents
Number
Application Documents
1
Application form
2

Photo of applicant

3

Checklist (Form 1)

4

Educational background form
(Form 2)

5

Certificate indicating that you arequalified to apply for admission
and a transcript

Notes
Enter requested information on the university’s Online
Registration Site.
Upload a photo (equal to or less than 10MB) taken within threemonths of submitting your application. The photo shouldpresent a full front view of face, neck and shoulders without
hat or head covering.
Download the form from The Integrated Science Programwebsite, enter requested information and upload the completed
form.
Download the form from The Integrated Science Programwebsite, enter requested information and upload the completed
form.
a. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 1, 2 (Note 3-E),
or 9:
 Certificate of graduation/course completion or acertificate of expected graduation/course completion(▲)*Certificate prepared by the principal or head of thehigh school or course which you most recently
graduated from/completed
 Transcript (▲)*Transcript prepared by the principal of the high school(or head of the course) which you most recently
graduated from/completed*Transcript showing grades from the first semester ofthe first year to the most recent semester completed if
you have not yet graduated from high school at the timeof applicationb. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 2 (Note3-A):
 A certificate indicating that you passed the exam (▲)
 A transcript (▲)-6-

Submission Method
When you enter requested information on
the Online Registration Site and pay theapplication fee, your documents will be sent
to the university online.

Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
For documents that need to be sent directlyfrom the test administration organization,please arrange for them to arrive at theuniversity by the deadline.

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c. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 2 (Note3-B):
 A certificate indicating that you completed a level ofschool education in a country other than Japanequivalent to a Japanese high school education (▲)
 A certificate indicating that you have completed
preparatory coursework for admission to a Japanese
university (▲)
 Transcripts (▲)
d. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 2 (Note3-C) or(Note3-D):
 A certificate indicating that you have completed or
expect to have completed a foreign educationequivalent to a Japanese high school education at an
institution located in Japan and recognized under theeducational system of that country (▲)
 A certificate indicating that you have completed
preparatory coursework for admission to a Japanese
university (▲)
 Transcripts (▲)
e. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 3:<For those who hold an IB Diploma>
 A copy of your International Baccalaureate Diploma
issued by the International Baccalaureate Office The official IB transcript of grades*Upload a copy of the official IB transcript of grades(sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the official IB
transcript of grades, you must request theInternational Baccalaureate Office to send a paper
copy of the transcript directly to the Office of
Admissions (see page 15) by the Online Registration
Deadline.
<For those who are expected to hold an IB Diploma in
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Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
For documents that need to be sent directlyfrom the test administration organization,please arrange for them to arrive at theuniversity by the deadline.

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A certificate from the principal or head of the school or
institution indicating that you are expected to beawarded an IB Diploma in January 2025 or July 2025(▲)
Predicted Grades or Anticipated Grades (▲)

Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
For documents that need to be sent directlyfrom the test administration organization,please arrange for them to arrive at theuniversity by the deadline.

f. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 4:
 A copy of your Abitur certificate (Zeugnis derallgemeinen Hochschulreife) A transcript (▲)
g. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 5:
 A copy of your baccalauréat diploma (Diplôme du
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré) A transcript (Relevé des Notes) (▲)
h. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 6:
 Test results certificate for A-levels/ General Certificateof Education (GCE) (▲)
i. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 7:
 Test results certificate for A-levels/ International
General Certificate of Education (IGCE) (▲)
j. Individuals who fulfill Basic Qualification 8:
 A copy of your European Baccalaureate Certificate
 A transcript (▲)
Supplementary Information:
1. Those who have graduated (or withdrawn) from a university
or those who are enrolled in a university should submit thefollowing documents.
 A certificate of graduation, a certificate of withdrawal ora certificate of enrollment from said university (▲)
 A transcript from said university (the final transcript at-8-

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graduation or one at the current stage of study), including
all grades from the first semester of the first year to themost recent semester completed (▲)
2. Certificates indicating school performance/grades listed
above must be issued by the principal or head of the schoolor institution.
3. If course names and grades on certificates indicating school
performance/grades listed above are indicated using codes orabbreviations, an explanation of those items must be
provided.
4.There are no subject and grade (GPA) requirements forapplication.
6

Certificate of English language
proficiency

Submit one of the following.
a. TOEFL-iBT (including TOEFL-iBT Home
Edition) Official Score Report/Institutional
Score Report (TOEFL-ITP is not valid)*Upload a copy of the score report (sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the score report, youmust request the test administration organization toelectronically send a copy of the report directly to the
Office of Admissions by the Online Registration Deadline.
The institution code for the Hokkaido University Integrated
Science Program is B610.
*Only Test Date Scores will be accepted (‘My Best Scores’
will NOT be accepted).
b. Duolingo English Test Examination Results*Upload a copy of the examination results (sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the examination results,
you must request the test administration organization toelectronically send a copy of the examination results
directly to the Office of Admissions by the Online
Registration Deadline.
c. IELTS Test Report Form
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Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
Request the test administration organizations
to send documents directly to the university
so they will arrive on time.

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*Upload a copy of the Test Report Form (sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the Test Report Form,you must request the test administration organization toelectronically send a copy of the form directly to the Officeof Admissions. by the Online Registration Deadline. Whenmaking a request, please provide the following
information.
Institution: Hokkaido University – MJSP/ISP
Department: Office of Admissions
Address: Kita 17, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
0600817, Japan
Delivery Method: Electronic Score Delivery

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National or other standardized
test score reports

Only scores for which the exam date indicated on the exam
results certificate is within two years of the Online Registration
Deadline are valid. Individuals whose native language isEnglish or who have received four years or more of theirsecondary education or higher education in English as theprimary language of instruction are exempt from submitting
this document.
Individuals who have taken the following national or otherstandardized tests should submit score reports for the tests.
There are no subject and grade requirements for application.
a. Exams administered by educational institutions in the US(1) Score reports for the following exams administered by
the College Board (CB).
 SAT*Upload a copy of the score report (sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the score report, youmust request the test administration organization toelectronically send a copy of the report directly to the- 10 -

Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
For documents that need to be sent directlyfrom the test administration organization,please arrange for them to arrive at theuniversity by the deadline.

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Office of Admissions by the Online Registration
Deadline. The SAT code for the Hokkaido University
Integrated Science Program is 7944. Please note that thiscode is shared with the Modern Japanese Studies
Program.
(2) Score reports for the following exams administered by
the American College Testing Program (ACT)• ACT-Examination.
*Upload a copy of the score report (sent to you).
*In addition to uploading a copy of the score report, youmust request the test administration organization toelectronically send a copy of the report directly to the
Office of Admissions by the Online Registration
Deadline. The institution code for the Hokkaido
University is 8000. Please note that this code is sharedwith the Modern Japanese Studies Program.
b. Examination for Japanese University Admission forInternational Students (EJU) A copy of score report or a copy of Examination
Voucher for examinations on science and mathematics(course 2) in the Examination for Japanese University
Admission for International Students (EJU) by
Independent Administrative Institution Japan Student
Services Organization.

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Proof of nationality

c. Exams administered by educational institutions in othercountries In countries with a standardized test, test results
certificates from that standardized test (▲)
 Materials providing an overview of that test
Upload a copy of valid passport (the page showing your photo,
name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number and- 11 -

Combine the scanned documents into one
PDF file in the order of document number
and upload the file on the Online
Registration Site.
For documents that need to be sent directlyfrom the test administration organization
please arrange for them to arrive at theuniversity by the deadline.

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Proof of residency

10

Personal statement (Form 4)

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Letter of Recommendation(Form 5)date of expiry). If you have a Japanese visa, upload a copy ofthe visa.
If you do not have a passport, upload a copy of identification(the page showing your photo, name, date of birth, gender andnationality) issued by a government office or other public
institution.
If you have residency in Japan at the time of application,
upload a double-sided copy of the Residence Card or any otherproof of residency.
*You are not allowed to apply to the Integrated Science
Program if you have a permanent residency in Japan.
Download the form from the Integrated Science Programwebsite, enter requested information and upload the completed
form. Professional proofreading is strictly prohibited for these
documents.
Download the form from the Integrated Science Programwebsite and submit it according to the instructions. It should becompleted by a high school teacher who is well-acquainted
with your academic performance. Those who have graduated(or withdrawn) from a university or those who are enrolled ina university can submit a Letter of Recommendation written bya university supervisor who is suitably aware of your aptitudeand capability. In exceptional circumstances only, a letter froma person in a professional position of responsibility such as acurrent employer, etc. is acceptable.
Submit the Letter of Recommendation with the official
school/institutional stamp, which is signed and sealed by therecommender, so it will arrive on or before December 13, 2024
(Fri.). Send the Letter of Recommendation by registered mail(or EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS or other shipping services thatprovide tracking details).
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Send in a sealed envelope by registered mail(or EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS or othershipping services that provide tracking
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Application fee:

¥5,000

Methods of paying the application fee:
The application fee should be paid according to the instructions
provided on the payment screen shown after your Online
Registration has been submitted. Payment methods are shown
below (see 6. “Select the Payment Method and Pay the
Application Fee” of the section (3) on page 16).
a. Credit card: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express,etc.
b. Post Office/bank ATM, online banking or convenience store
payment (in Japan only).
c. ChinaPay
Notes:
1. Please be aware that payments cannot be made via ordinarybank transfer or cash.
2. The customer’s copy of the receipt or payment completione-mail issued when the payment was made should be kept as
the applicant’s proof of payment.
Application fee refund:
Refunds of application fees already paid will not be issued forany reason except the following. Those eligible for an
application fee refund are:
 Individuals who accidentally paid the application fee twice
will receive a refund equivalent to one application fee.
For information on requesting a refund, e-mail the Office of
Admissions.

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Complete the payment on the Online
Registration Site.

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Instructions for Preparing Application Documents
 Prepare documents necessary for the application before submitting your Online Registration.
Request documents necessary to be sent directly from the test administration organization.
 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Make sure there is no error or missing
information in your application documents.
 If false information is discovered in your application, your admission may be canceled.
 Upload your application documents in PDF format on the Online Registration Site.
 Transcripts, score reports and other certificates must include the official seal of the issuing
institution or signature of the issuing institution’s representative.
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Keep the original application documents as you will be requested to submit the original
application documents with the official seal or signature (marked with ▲ on pages 6-13)
after admission. If you received the certificate or transcript digitally from your school or
issuing institutions and uploaded them when you applied, please obtain the paper-based
original of it as well before admission and post them after admission to the Office of
Admissions. Please note that a printout of the digital file of the certificate or transcript you
received cannot be accepted.
If the grades or other academic information you upload at the time of application do notmatch the original certificates you submit after admission, your admission may be canceled.
The original application documents submitted to our university will not be returned for any
reason. If you are unable to submit an original certificate or other records because it is the
only copy you have, upload a Certified True Copy issued by the principal or head of theschool or institution when applying and submit it after admission.
Submit all certificates and other records in English or Japanese. Application documents inany other language must be accompanied by an English or Japanese translation prepared byyour school (including Japanese language schools), or an embassy or other government
agency.

(3) How to Apply
1. Download Application Documents
Download Forms 1 to 5 from the following website and enter information according to the
instructions:
The Integrated Science Program website > For Prospective Students > How to Apply(https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/prospective-students/how-to-apply/).
2. Submit Letter of Recommendation (Form 5)
The Letter of Recommendation (Form 5) must be submitted by postal mail. Request therecommender to write the Letter of Recommendation well in advance so it will arrive in time.
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UPS or other shipping services that provide tracking details).
Retain the tracking number as you will be requested to provide it when you submit an yourapplication online (as described in 5. below).
Send the “Letter of Recommendation” in 2. to the following address:
Office of Admissions, Hokkaido University
Kita 17, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
060-0817

3. Request TOEFL and Other Test Administration Organizations to Send Documents (Score
Reports etc.) Directly to Hokkaido University
In addition to submitting the scanned data, you need to request the test administration
organizations to send the following documents directly to the university. See (2) “Application
Documents” above for details about the procedures. Also, when requesting test administration
organizations to send them on paper, please refer to the address above in “2. Submit Letter ofRecommendation”.
*Documents to be sent electronically:• TOEFL-iBT (including TOEFL-iBT Home Edition) Official Score Report/Institutional
Score Report• IELTS Test Report Form
• SAT score report• ACT-Examination score report*Documents to be sent on paper:• Official IB transcripts of grades
4. Prepare Data for Uploading
Combine the scanned application documents (Numbers 3-10) into one PDF file in the order of
document number to prepare data for uploading. The maximum file upload size is 100MB.
Keep the application documents as you will be requested to submit the original application
documents with the official seal or signature (marked with ▲ in (2) “Application Documents”
on pages 6-13) after admission. If you received the certificate or transcript digitally from yourschool or issuing institutions and uploaded them when you applied, please obtain the paperbased original of it as well before admission and post them after admission to the Office of
Admissions. Please note that a printout of the digital file of the certificate or transcript you
received cannot be accepted.
5. Submit Application Online
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3-10) prepared under 4. above.
6. Select the Payment Method and Pay the Application Fee
Make your payment by following the instructions on the payment screen shown after your online
application has been submitted. The information needed for making a payment and the payment
procedures differ according to the payment method, so be sure to follow the on-screen
instructions.
a. Payment by credit card: Enter your credit card number, expiration date, cardholder’s name, andsecurity code.
b. Post Office/bank ATM, online banking or convenience store payment (in Japan only).
Post Office/bank ATM: Bring the payment code, application number, and confirmation number
issued after you select your preferred payment method and make your payment at a Pay-easycompatible ATM.
Convenience store: Bring the application number, confirmation number and online payment
number shown on the payment instructions, and make your payment at a convenience store(payments can be made at Seven-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart, Ministop, Daily Yamazaki andSeico Mart in Japan.).
Online Banking: Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
c. ChinaPay: On the online payment screen of any bank, enter the payment information, such as
your bank account number, expiration date, and password, to make your payment.
7. Complete Your Application
Your application is complete when you pay the application fee and your Letter ofRecommendation arrives at the Office of Admissions. Make sure you receive a confirmation
email sent after the payment of the application fee.
(4) Notification of Application Number
When your application documents are reviewed and your application is accepted, you will receive an
email with the application number in early February 2025 (JST) (expected).
(5) Other Application Information
1. If your address changes after submitting an application online, please contact the Office of
Admissions at the address given below.
2. If you have any questions regarding your application eligibility, please contact the Office of
Admissions before submitting your application documents.

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Inquiries Regarding the Online Application Procedure(Instructions and Methods of Payment)
If you encounter any technical problems during the online application, inquiries can bemade via e-mail to the Technical Assistance Center at this email address:
cvs-web@career-tasu.co.jp

Inquiries Regarding Admissions and Examinations(1) How to contact us:
Inquiries can be made via e-mail.

(2) Contact information
Office of Admissions, Hokkaido University
E-mail: adm-isp@academic.hokudai.ac.jp* Inquiries into the results/status of the screening process will not be answered.

8. Preliminary Consultations Regarding Exam-related Issues
Applicants who are expecting to have special needs during either the application process or as
students on the program should contact the Office of Admissions by November 8, 2024 (Fri.).
Please be aware that depending on the nature and time frame of your request, we may not be able to
make necessary accommodations by the exam date.
Consultations regarding other exam-related and class-related issues are welcome all throughout theyear.

9. Selection Methods
Students will be selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their application documents andtheir interview results.
1. First Stage Selection
Applicants are first screened based on their application documents. Those who have passed the First
Stage Selection process will proceed to the Second Stage Selection.
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Scoring
Transcripts, Standardized test results certificate fornational exams, other relevant exams and Letter ofRecommendation, etc.

100 points

2. Second Stage Selection
Online interviews will be conducted to those who have passed the First Stage Selection process andthey will be considered for admission based on a comprehensive evaluation. Questions will be asked
in order to confirm applicant’s academic ability.
Scoring
Interview・

100 points

Topics/Subjects which are asked in the interviews
Selection Category

Main Subject

Topics/Subjects
Other Subjects

Selection for PhysicsPhysics
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
oriented Students
Selection for ChemistryChemistry
Physics, Biology and Mathematics
oriented Students
Selection for BiologyBiology
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
oriented Students*Main Subject: Applicant’s advanced knowledge and comprehension on this subject will be
confirmed.
*Other Subjects: Applicants will be asked questions on some subjects here based on theirlearning backgrounds and experiences.

10. Notifications of Results from First Stage Selection
The results will be posted on the university’s website, https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/ on February
13, 2025 (Thu.) at 3:00 p.m. (JST) (expected). Inquiries into the results/status of the screening process
via phone or e-mail will not be answered.

11. Dates and Times of Second Stage Selection (Interviews)
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Applicants who have passed the First Stage Selection will be informed of the interview schedule for
the Second Stage Selection.

12. Notification of Successful Applicants(1) Schedule
March 24, 2025 (Mon.) at 3:00 p.m. (JST) (expected)(2) Notification method
The application numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the Integrated Science Programwebsite (https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/) and successful applicants will be notified by
Notification of Acceptance on the Online Registration Site. Inquiries into the results/status of thescreening process via phone or e-mail will not be answered.
*Students admitted to Hokkaido University’s Undergraduate Courses, the Modern Japanese Studies
Program or International Qualification-Based Admission, who complete the enrollment
procedures, will not be accepted into the Integrated Science Program.

13. Enrollment Procedures
Deadline for Confirmation of Intention to Enroll will be in late March 2025 (expected).
*Successful applicants must submit the original application documents (marked with ▲ in (2)“Application Documents” on pages 6-13) by registered mail (or EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS or othershipping services that provide tracking details), by Deadline for Confirmation of Intention to Enroll.
*Detailed enrollment procedure information will be provided to successful applicants at a later date.

14. Announcement of Additional Successful Applicants
If there is a vacancy, additional successful applicants might be accepted. Inquiries into the status of
the selection process via phone or e-mail will not be answered.
(1) Schedule
Early April 2025 – June 30, 2025 (Mon.)(2) Notification method
After your Confirmation of Intention to Enroll in the Integrated Science Program via email, youwill receive the “Notification of Acceptance” and documents for enrollment procedures by mail.

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15. Enrollment and Tuition Fees
Enrollment fee

Tuition fees

Integrated Science Program(Bachelor’s Degree)¥282,000¥535,800 (per year)

Integrated Science Program(Master’s Degree)¥282,000¥535,800 (per year)*The above enrollment and tuition fees are correct as of August 2024. If they are revised before
admission or during enrollment, the new amount will apply with immediate effect from the time ofrevision.
*The full amount of the enrollment fee for the 2025 academic year will be waived for October 2025
enrollees in the Bachelor’s degree in the Integrated Science Program.
*For the Integrated Science Program scholarships pertaining to tuition fees, please refer to “16.
Scholarship Programs”.

16. Scholarship Programs(1) Hokkaido University has a scholarship program for students enrolling in the Integrated Science
Program (the Integrated Science Program Scholarship Program). Details of that program areoutlined below.
a. Enrollment fee
The university will waive the entire enrollment fee for the Bachelor’s degree for those enrollingin October 2025.
b. Tuition fee(i) The university will waive the tuition fee for the 1st semester (October 2025 – March 2026) of
the Bachelor’s degree for those enrolling in October 2025.
(ii) After the second semester, selection will be made on an annual basis, and tuition fees for one
year or half a year will be waived.
Notes•

The full waiver of the enrollment fee and tuition fee for the 1st semester is available to allstudents except for those who receive MEXT scholarship.

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After the second semester, selection will be made on an annual basis, and tuition fees for one
year or half a year will be waived. Please note such waiver is not offered to all students.

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This scholarship program is available during the initial 3.5 years of the Bachelor’s degree andit is expected to be applicable to the Master’s degree program.

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Placement Program. About 4 students enrolled in October 2025 will be allocated to this programas Japanese Government Scholarship Students (university recommendation, special program)
Notes•

Please note that such a scholarship is not offered to all students. Designation of nominees for
the Japanese Government Scholarship (university recommendation, special program) is
determined during the selection process.

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Designated nominees for the Japanese Government Scholarship (university recommendation,
special program) will be informed of said awarded status at the time of admission notification.

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Application Guidelines for the Japanese Government Scholarship (university
recommendation, special program) 2025 will be published by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Science, Sports and Technology in December 2024. The guidelines will also be
posted on the university’s website, https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/isp/.

(3) In the case that a student is not awarded a scholarship (1) or (2) after admission, they are required
to pay the tuition fees in full. However, students may apply for a full, half, or quarter tuition
waiver if they are experiencing difficulty in paying their tuition for financial reasons, and havedemonstrated outstanding academic performance.
(4) In addition, scholarship opportunities are offered from a variety of private organizations. Those
who wish to apply for such programs may do so after being admitted to the Integrated Science
Program. Details on how to apply for these scholarships will be disseminated after enrollment.

17. Privacy Policy(1) All personal information collected by Hokkaido University will be completely protected incompliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and the EU General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR) pursuant to the Hokkaido University Regulations on Personal
Information Management.
(2) Your name, address, and other personal information you provide to the university throughapplication and individual admissions screening processes will be used solely for ① enrollee
selection (application processing and the screening process), ② the announcement of exam
results, ③ admission procedures, ④ surveys and research on enrollee selection methods, and ⑤
other related processes.
(3) The personal information in section (2) above will also be used after enrollment, only for those
who pass the exam, for processes related to ① academic affairs (registration, academic guidance),② student support services (health management, scholarship applications, dorm admission
selection, welfare services, etc.), ③ job search support services, ④ tuition, ⑤ use of the university
library, ⑥ use of information education facilities, ⑦ confirming your safety and communication
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on events, etc.).
(4) Personal information contained in exam results will be used to conduct surveys and research onenrollee selection methods.
(5) For recruiting purposes, when we receive a request for information from the Hokkaido University
Frontier Foundation (Kita 8 Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido; Telephone: +81-(0)11-7062017) or any of the following university-affiliated organizations listed below, the only personal
information listed in section (2) will be provided for use within the scope of that organization’s
activities. ① Faculty Alumni Associations (Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido;
Telephone: +81-(0)11-716-2111), ②Hokkaido University Elm Alumni Association (Kita 9, Nishi
6, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido; Telephone: +81-(0)11-706-2101).
(6) The personal information set forth in (2) will be retained for five years from the next academic
year of our acquirement.
(7) The university shall use Article 6, Paragraph 1 (a) of the EU GDPR as the basis for handlingpersonal information and obtaining consent to use it. Personal information will only be used forthe purpose for which consent has been given, except when required by laws and regulations.
(8) The consent set forth in (7) may be revoked at any time. However, this does not affect the legal
handling of personal information before consent was revoked.
(9) Individuals who provide personal information may make the following requests to the university
based on the EU GDPR and related laws and regulations:① Disclosure of personal information，② Correction of personal information，③ Erasure of
personal information，④ Limitation of the handling of personal information, ⑤ Objection to thehandling of personal information，⑥ Transfer of personal information to other service providers.
(10) If you have provided personal information within the European Economic Area, you may file an
objection to a supervisory authority in accordance with Article 51, Paragraph 1 of the EU GDPR
if you are dissatisfied with the university’s handling of your personal information, etc.
(11) Some of the processes in (2)－(5) mentioned above may be outsourced by the university to acontracted service provider (hereinafter referred to as “contractor”). All or some of the personal
information provided by applicants may be provided to the contractor only as needed to performthe tasks for which it has been contracted.
<Contractor List (Address, Contact Information)>- Career-tasu, Inc. (2-5-1 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Telephone: +81-(0)3-5804-5500).

18. Other(1) Housing
Students on this program usually spend their first six months in Japan living in student dorms.
For more information about the student dorms, please refer to(https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/university-life/housing/student-dormitories/).
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When you apply for housing, you can choose the housing in which you wish to live. However, you
may be assigned to housing that you do not wish. The boarding fee described on the website above
is subject to change.
(2) Health and Hygiene
Hokkaido University has a health care center to promote student health and hygiene. It offers routine
health checkups as well as everyday health management and advice.
The center also offers diagnoses, health consultations, and counseling by physicians specializing ininternal medicine and mental health care.
(3) Student Support Facilities
The Sapporo campus is home to such facilities as the Clark Memorial Student Center, Chuo Shokudo(cafeteria), Welfare Facility, Faculty of Engineering Cafeteria, and Faculty of Agriculture Cafeteria.
It offers convenient daily access to meals, books, supplies, and other amenities.
(4) International Student Support
Hokkaido University provides a wide range of services for international students such as aCounselling Service, and a Student Support Desk in which experienced international students
provide consultation in various languages. Also, the Integrated Science Program has various
academic support systems, such as a homeroom and homeroom-teacher system.
(5) Part-time Jobs
Those who want to work part-time to help cover their study expenses and other costs must apply for
permission to engage in non-specified activities from the Immigration Services Bureau before
starting a job. However, applicants are strongly advised against assuming that tuition fees and living
expenses incurred while studying on the Integrated Science Program can be largely or completely
paid for by working part-time while on the program.

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