Hokkaido Summer Institute Program Overview
As a part of the future reform strategy towards the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido University (HU), the university launched the Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) in 2016, utilizing the climate advantage of summer in Hokkaido which is cooler than any other regions of Japan. HSI is a program that brings together leading researchers with proven educational and research track records from around the world, and provides courses in collaboration with HU faculty members. In 2017, more than 140 researchers from over 110 universities/research institutes from all over the world will gather at HU.
HSI allows participants to expand their knowledge of subjects in cutting-edge fields of research at HU that previously were open only to students of the university. Program participants have an opportunity to attend classes that employ attractive educational techniques, such as field training in Hokkaido’s extensive land resources and active learning activities, so they can develop into professionals capable of thriving on the world stage.
All instruction at HSI is in English. This provides international students with a stress-free learning environment without having to worry about language barriers, and also creates a special opportunity for Japanese students, who can audit classes taught by internationally acclaimed researchers. The university strongly hopes that HSI students will cultivate a better understanding of other cultures and improve their English-language proficiency and communication skills through exchanges with researchers and students from other countries. Off-campus events and field trips are also planned so participants can enjoy Hokkaido’s beautiful summer.
Application Process
- Read the Application Guidelines below.
- Go to Application for Admission to create your account.
- Log in to your account page and fill in the Application Form.
- Follow the instruction of the application page and attach all the required documents.
Hokkaido Summer Institute Application Guidelines
Students wishing to take courses in the Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) program will be admitted as special auditors based on the evaluation of application documents by relevant course supervisors. Enrollment periods are designated for individual courses. Students who pass the course examinations will be awarded credits for the courses.
1. Application Eligibility
The following students are eligible to apply for admission to the program:
- those enrolled in a university or a graduate school at the time of enrollment in HSI;
- those who have the English proficiency necessary to understand and participate in the course(s) they wish to take; and
- those who meet the requirements for the course(s) they wish to take.
2. Application Documents
- 1. Application Form
- 2. Photo
front-facing, upper body, no hat; 354 x 295 pixels - 3. Official Certificate of University Registration (in English)
showing the home institution at the time of enrollment in HSI; or, alternatively, a Certificate of Acceptance from the home institution at the time of enrollment in HSI if the present home institution is different from the home institution at the time of enrollment in HSI; *Students unable to submit a certificate at the time of application should use the Application Document Attachment Form to specify the reason for non-submission and the estimated date of submission, and follow the instructions given by Hokkaido Summer Institute Section staff. - 4. Official Academic transcript (in English)
showing subjects and grades for one academic year prior to the application, including those of certain subjects if their completion is included in the requirements for the course(s) students wish to take. If your transcript from the previous academic year is not available, submit a transcript from the previous semester; submission of original academic transcripts may be requested. - 5. Official English proficiency test certificate (in English)
for students whose mother tongue is not English; or, alternatively, a certificate of English proficiency written by their home-institution academic supervisors if relevant scores are unavailable - 6. Copy of passport: (Non-Japanese students only)
Written consent to enroll in Hokkaido Summer Institute: (Students From within Japan only)
3. Tuition fee
Application fee: none
Enrollment fee: none
Tuition fee: 14,800 yen per credit
Students granted permission for admission will be notified of the deadline for tuition fee payment. Tuition fees that have already been paid are not refundable.
*Those who enroll as exchange students from Hokkaido University (HU)’s partner institutions are waived the tuition fees at HU. They must inform the relevant office at their home institution about their application before submitting application documents.
4. Application Period
From February 1 (0:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time) to February 28, 2017 (5:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time)
5. Application Method
– Hokkaido University students
HU students are exempt from the online application requirement. They must register for courses during the course registration period.– Non-Hokkaido University students in Japan and abroad
Non-HU students must apply online.
6. Screening Results
Screening results will be notified to applicants via e-mail in early April, 2017.
7. Points to Note
- 1) Those who enroll as exchange students from HU’s partner institutions based on departmental exchange agreements are required to take at least one course organized by the HU department which your institution has concluded the agreement with.
- 2) Students who fail to pay tuition fees by the designated deadline are deemed as having decided not to enroll in the program and therefore cannot take courses.
- 3) Students deciding not to attend the Hokkaido Summer Institute program after submitting application documents should use the Inquiry Form to let the Hokkaido Summer Institute Section know of the decision and the related circumstances.
- 4) Students whose admission to the Hokkaido Summer Institute is confirmed may be contacted by relevant course instructors before classes start.
Tuition & Other Fees and Payment Methods
Overseas students
Students from Hokkaido University (HU)’s partner institutions
No application or enrollment fees apply. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. This fee will be waived for students who enroll in the program as exchange students from partner institutions with which HU has concluded a memorandum of understanding on mutual tuition waivers. Some courses, however, will require additional fees (e.g., for accommodation during field training); check the syllabuses of the courses you wish to take for details. Students must inform the relevant office at their home institution about their application before submitting their online application.
Dormitory fees depend on the desired period of stay as per information provided by applicants to the Hokkaido Summer Institute Section. For more information on dormitory fees, see the Daily Life webpage.
Dormitory fees are payable by credit card, and the fees that will be required for courses will be collected in cash (Japanese yen) after students arrive in Japan. Accordingly, students should bring the necessary cash amount for fee payment.
Students from non-partner institutions
No application or enrollment fees apply. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. This means the tuition fee for a two-credit course, for example, would be 29,600 yen. Some courses require additional fees (e.g., for accommodation during field training); check the syllabuses of the courses you wish to take for details.
Dormitory fees depend on the desired period of stay as per information provided by applicants to the Hokkaido Summer Institute Section. For more information on dormitory fees, see the Daily Life webpage.
Tuition and dormitory fees are payable by credit card. The additional fees that will be required for courses will be collected in cash (Japanese yen) after students arrive in Japan. Accordingly, students should bring the necessary cash amount for fee payment.
Non-Hokkaido University (HU) students from within Japan
No application or enrollment fees apply. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. This means the tuition fee for a two-credit course, for example, would be 29,600 yen. Some courses require additional fees (e.g., for accommodation during field training); check the syllabuses of the courses you wish to take for details.
Tuition fees are payable by credit card or at a convenience store. The additional fees that will be required for courses will be collected in cash (Japanese yen) after students arrive in Sapporo. Accordingly, students should bring the necessary cash amount for fee payment.
Since these students cannot stay at HU’s dormitories for international students, they must also pay for accommodations arranged for on their own.
Hokkaido University (HU) students
No tuition fee is charged. However, some courses require additional fees (e.g., for accommodation during field training); check the syllabuses of the courses you wish to take for details.
The fees that will be required for courses will be collected in cash at a later date. Accordingly, students should bring the necessary cash amount for fee payment.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that if students cancel their enrollment in the program, tuition fees that have already been paid are not refundable under any circumstances, except in the event that the program is cancelled for any reason by HU.
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