Overview

This Humanities and Human Sciences programme offered by Hokkaido University prepares candidates to become independent specialists by building strong capabilities in investigation, critical inquiry, and professional practice within diverse cultural and societal domains. Completion typically spans three years, during which individuals refine their abilities to design studies, present findings, and contribute original knowledge in their chosen field.

Key Facts

A central component involves active participation in seminars, conferences, and publication activities, encouraging dissemination of results in peer-reviewed journals. These activities support networking with scholars nationally and internationally, expanding opportunities for collaboration, intellectual exchange, and involvement in academic events across multiple locations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar Presentation and Academic Communication
Research Design and Independent Study
Scholarly Writing and Publication
Conference Participation and Knowledge Exchange
Advanced Topics in Cultural and Social Inquiry
Professional Development and Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sapporo, Japan

Disciplines

Liberal Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have completed at least sixteen years of accredited secondary school education.

Applicants should submit the pre-inquiry documents below to the Students Affairs Section within the application period. Pre-inquiry documents submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Please do not contact any professors directly. The Students Affairs Section will confirm by email that the pre-inquiry documents have been received.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Sapporo-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.