Public university in Sapporo, Japan, founded 1918

Hokkaido University Scholarships 2028 for International Students

Hokkaido University is a national research university in Sapporo and one of Japan's former imperial universities. Its Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP) is a 4.5-year bachelor's degree, half taught in Japanese and half in English, combining a six-month intensive Japanese course with four years of degree study.

Last verified 7 September 2026. Sources · Official site
Next deadline
4 Nov 2026
April 2028, Bachelor, regular, 58 days left
Tuition
¥535,800
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 79, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
¥5,000
17,770 students

A share of each MJSP intake, historically around four students from the first call, can receive the Japanese government's MEXT scholarship. The Fast Retailing Foundation also funds designated MJSP scholarships for students who apply directly to the foundation. Beyond MJSP, students can apply for JASSO and other external scholarships through the university's international office.

No verified scholarships tied to Hokkaido University yet. See scholarships for Japan.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/admissions/modern-japanese-studies/
  2. https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/
  3. https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/application
  4. https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/for-prospective-students/fees_and_scholarships/