Application Guidelines for Research Students
October 2026 Enrollment
Eligible Applicants
Graduated from a university or recognized as having an academic aptitude equivalent or superior to university graduates.
Application Period
【Newly-arrived International Students】
Online application: June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Submission deadline: June 26, 2026
【Japanese and International Students residing in Japan】
Online application: August 17, 2026 – August 21, 2026
Submission deadline: August 25, 2026
Click here for the online application
*Available from June 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
*Applicants must complete the online application, pay the application fee, and send hard copies of the application documents by registered mail.
Inquiry
Graduate School Educational Affairs Section
Science and Life Science Administration Department, Hokkaido University
Science Building 2, first floor, Kita-10 Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Email: r-gakuin[at]sci.hokudai.ac.jp *Please replace [at] with ＠
Phone: +81-11-706-3677
Notes
- In principle, the research period for research students is one year. (from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027)
- If applicants have any questions regarding the application, please contact the office above.
Please refer to the PDF for more information:
Application Guidelines for Research Students April 2026 Enrollment