Application Guidelines for Research Students
April 2027 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: 　　December 7, 2026 – December 11, 2026
Submission deadline:　 December 18, 2026

【Japanese and International Students residing in Japan】
Online application: 　　February 8, 2027 – February 12, 2027
Submission deadline: 　February 16, 2027

Click here for the online application

*Available from December 7, 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

1. In principle, the research period for research students is one year. (from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028)
2. 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 2027 Enrollment