Hokkaido University - available from 2027-2028
Hokkaido University was founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College, one of Japan’s earliest modern educational institutions. Over the years, it evolved into the current Hokkaido University, one of Japan’s leading comprehensive universities.
From its very start, Sapporo Agricultural College was always open to different world-views, introducing Western culture, science, and technology, and providing English-language lectures by foreign teachers. Ever since, many of our graduates have played active roles overseas, and our philosophy of the value of acquiring global perspectives has been passed down in many different forms.
General Information
- Academic calendar: Autumn semester: October– February, Spring semester: April – August
- Language of instruction: English, Japanese
- Areas of agreement: All
- Course information: Undergraduate students can follow courses in English of the Hokkaido University Short-Term Exchange Program (HUSTEP). Master's students are assigned to a faculty and have access to English-taught courses at the Master's level (limited) there.
- Restrictions: Additional requirement for non EU universities: GPA 7.0 or higher
- Visa applications:
International students at Hokkaido University must have a student visa. To apply for a student visa, students must first obtain the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) through Hokkaido University's Student Exchange Division and then use the COE to apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Japan in the Netherlands (or other home country).
The student visa requires taking a minimum number of credits during the exchange (students need to take at least 7 courses at Hokkaido University). - Arrival in Japan: Students are advised to arrive in Japan between September 15th - October 1st (Fall semester) or between March 15 - April 1st (Spring semester).
- Important information: Transcripts are issued very late in Japan, meaning you will have to wait several months before your electives can be added to your WU study progress overview. Please take this into account if you intend to graduate right after your exchange.
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