Information from Hokkaido University
Please note that at Hokkaido University, there are different programmes that exchange students can apply for. They are: HUSTEP, JLCSP, SA and SRS.
The information below is relevant to HUSTEP (English language instruction). Contact outgoing.io@umu.se if you are intending to study JLCSP, SA or SRS (Japanese language instruction)
Restrictions
Restricted subjects: School of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dental Medicine.
Students need to have studied 2 years at an undergraduate level in order to apply to HUSTEP
Courses
Course levels:
2000: undergraduate level class (basic)
3000: undergraduate level class (advanced)
5000: graduate level class (basic)
6000: graduate level class (advanced).
Course information: Exchange Programs in English (HUSTEP) | Hokkaido University (hokudai.ac.jp) (HUSTEP)
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp)
14 credits (HUSTEP)
Academic year
Autumn term: October - March
Spring term: April – September
Additional costs
As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.
An English test is required to study at Hokkaido University. TOEFL, IELTS and CEFR are accepted (HUSTEP)
National Health Insurance is mandatory
Accommodation
University dormitories are guaranteed to exchange students, with both on and off-campus dormitories. Room assignment is decided by Hokkaido University.
Additional information
Exchange Student Admissions | Hokkaido University (hokudai.ac.jp)