The Integrated Science Program at Hokkaido University
provides students with a wide scientific knowledge,
and is taught in English to prepare graduates for professional
careers on an international scale.

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HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY

Courses
Study a wide range of subjects
for the initial six months and then find thefield you want to focus on
from physics, chemistry, and biology.

ModernPhysics

Physics

Quantum
Mechanics

Organic
Chemistry

AstrophysicsPhysicalChemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry

NuclearPhysics

Analytical
Chemistry

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Biodiversity
ManagementSkillsLinearAlgebraSpecialSkills
Introductory
Japanese

Mathematics

BusinessSkills
CalculusKey Characteristics
Study at one of Japan’s oldest andmost prestigious universities
Courses taught by a diverse
international faculty in English
A range of scholarships available

Course Structure
The ISP program consists of a four-year Bachelor's degree and a
two-year Master's degree. For the first six months of the Bachelor'scomponent, the students take courses in natural science, liberal arts
and Japanese. After that, they will start obtaining more specialized
knowledge and practical skills in their chosen fields (physics, chemistryor biology). The Master's degree will include active research components, where students will be affiliated with one of the university'sprestigious graduate schools to learn the techniques and skills necessary to flourish as scientists or researchers.

Undergraduate School
Bachelor’scomponent

Physics
General education

Chemistry

Graduate Schools
Master’scomponent

Biology

4 years

Science
Chemical Engineering
Life Science
Engineeringand many more.

2 years

Program Details
The Integrated Science Program is a cross-disciplinary educational science program for international students interested inpursuing a degree in the natural sciences. The program’s strong
cross-disciplinary nature aims to give students an excellent
broad scientific education across the core scientific disciplines(physics, chemistry, and biology) in the School of Science, whileallowing them to specialize in their chosen fields in later years inaccordance with their own interests. While students’ main scientific studies are entirely in English, a multitude of additionalcourses such as business skills courses or leadership andmanagement skills courses will be available in the liberal arts
and Japanese language to ensure students receive a rich andfulfilling education while at Hokkaido University.

Faculty Members
ISP Coordinator (Physics)

Osamu Seto

A warm welcome to the ISP! We are proud to introduce
you to our program that welcomes international students
to Sapporo to join our various science programs atHokkaido University. We hope you will join us and gain
some great experiences, as our diverse international
faculty guide you on your journey into becoming professional scientists. Students can look forward to interactive
lectures and seminars, independent laboratory projects,and even gain experience with computational scientificmethods. Despite the copious amounts of snow, Hokkaido
University offers a warm and welcoming environment tothose from all backgrounds, and we strive to give students
a fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

ISP at a Glance
Physics

Alexander Pettitt

Chemistry

Bo Zhou

Fernando
Arteaga Arteaga

Biology

Degrees Offered
Ruifeng Zhou

Mathematics

Those who have Japanese citizenship or Japanese permanent resident status are
not eligible to apply.

Program Length

English ability; being a native English speaker, having received 4 years or more ofsecondary education (at junior or senior high school, etc.) with English as the primary language of instruction, or holding a score of IELTS (Academic Module) 6.0,
TOEFL-iBT 79, TOEFL-PBT 550, TOEIC 730, or higher.

Yu SunWe have an early graduation system that reduces thelength of the Bachelor’s component to 3.5 years for
those who fulfill the requirements.
Kevin Wakeman

Nina Patzke

Borislav Yordanov

As of January 2020 The information is subject to change.

Bachelor’s Degree (Science)
Master’s Degree (In your chosen specialized field)

4 years ( Bachelor’s ) + 2 years ( Master’s )Ooi-kock Teh

Entry Requirements

12 completed years of education in a foreign country or at an approved international
school in Japan OR will hold a high school qualification deemed to be equivalent by
the time of entrance.

* Above are the basic qualifications. More detailed information about the requirements can be found in our website.
* Japanese ability is not required for entry.

StudentVoices
Learn more fromcurrent ISP students

Small classes, more opportunities.

DaeheeKim

South Korea

As classes are conducted in English, ISP provides excellent opportunities to be exposed to both English and Japanese speaking environment.
Many ISP students including me are joining club activities which allows us
to have more interaction with Japanese students.
Studying in ISP provides many benefits and one of the biggest advantages is that lectures are conducted in a small size. This increases thequality of education and the number of opportunities we receive, which I
believe will help me with my future of getting a career related to the fieldthat I’m studying. Carrying on with ISP, I hope to join a graduate school tocontinue my education in Physics.

Memories and knowledge that will last a lifetime.
Being a part of the ISP program has taught me new perspectives onlife, academics and world cultures. Not only have I been able toexperience living in Japan, but I have made many incredible, international friendships that will continue long after our undergrad iscompleted. Living abroad in Japan has given me a newfound freedom
and created experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Myworld view has been expanded and I am inspired to see more of theworld and work to protect it in the future. I plan to use the knowledge
I have gained here at ISP and apply it to become a major influencer inthe protection of the environment.

Radovan
KostadinovNorth
Macedonia

Cassondra
GeorgeU.S.A.

Interested in science and Japan?
Then, ISP is for you!
When I was twelve, I became fascinated with nature from the internet, as
well as Japanese culture from anime and origami. With these two factors inmind, I chose to study Biology in Hokkaido University’s ISP program. It gaveme the opportunity to study the natural sciences in English, while immersing
myself in Japan’s rich culture and its language. After my bachelor’s, mygoals are to pursue a master’s degree at Hokkaido University in Environmental Biology in order to protect our planet from pollution and to become
fluent in Japanese. I recommend anyone who has a passion for science andJapanese culture to come and study at ISP.

ISP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEES
DegreeApplication Fee

ISP Fully
Supported
Students

Bachelor¥17,000¥5,000¥282,000

Master¥30,000

Waiver

ISP PartiallySupported
Students

Bachelor¥17,000

MasterRegularStudents

TuitionScholarship

WaiverWaiver × 3.5years¥50,000 / month×3.5years¥282,000

WaiverWaiver × 2years¥50,000/month×2years¥5,000¥282,000

WaiverWaiver×1year¥50,000 / month×1year¥30,000

Waiver¥282,000

WaiverWaiver×1year¥50,000 / month×1year

Bachelor¥17,000¥5,000¥282,000

Waiver¥535,800 / Year

None

Master¥30,000

Waiver¥282,000

Waiver¥535,800 / Year

None

As of February 2020

ADMISSION PROCESS
Online Registrationin November
Submission ofApplication Materials by Post

The information above is subject to change.This is applicable to those who enter ISP in October 2020.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTInternational Student Support Desk
We provide a support desk staffed with international students. If, forexample, you have trouble reading Japanese documents, or do not understand procedures at the ward office, the support desk is happy to help.

Counseling

1st Stage Selection
Document Screening

A bilingual counselor offers advice regarding difficulties you may havesuch as adjusting to life in Japan, academic studies, and career guidance for your future after university.

2nd Stage Selection
Online Interview

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Enrollment Fee

Notification ofSelection Results

Rooms in university owned dormitories are offered to ISP students intheir freshman year. These include social communal areas, kitchensand washing amenities. Although Sapporo is ranked as the 4th mostdesirable cities in Japan to live in. the cost of living is especially low
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