Hokkaido University: Statistics

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#186 of 14,131 In the World
#19 of 5,830 In Asia
#8 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 13 In Sapporo
#11 of 2,363 For Pharmacy
Top100 For 32 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
27%
Enrollment
17,770
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate27%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or recognized equivalent (Daiken), and entrance examination (Center Shiken)
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment17,770

We've calculated the 27% acceptance rate for Hokkaido University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Hokkaido University is a world-class research university with 170,082 scientific papers published and 3,804,353 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
170,082
Citations
3,804,353

Hokkaido University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
118,436 / 3,060,586
Chemistry
116,369 / 2,934,602
Physics
89,985 / 1,908,676
Engineering
89,778 / 1,901,122
Environmental Science
71,284 / 1,596,971
Medicine
69,704 / 1,724,141
Biochemistry
67,841 / 2,034,425
Organic Chemistry
67,115 / 1,713,842
Genetics
60,739 / 1,706,996
Quantum and Particle physics
60,304 / 1,214,366
Materials Science
58,438 / 1,267,295
Computer Science
44,641 / 903,191
Geology
42,892 / 994,156
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
35,456 / 718,335
Ecology
31,752 / 796,826
Geography and Cartography
28,756 / 588,195
Pathology
28,605 / 762,807
Optical Engineering
27,475 / 568,148
Psychology
25,544 / 594,379
Paleontology
25,382 / 625,446
Metallurgical Engineering
24,952 / 597,462
Immunology
19,715 / 561,940
Surgery
18,656 / 394,166
Botany
17,563 / 455,556
Physical chemistry
16,830 / 416,287
Electrical Engineering
15,838 / 266,080
Philosophy
15,641 / 274,041
Chemical Engineering
15,407 / 447,244
Mathematics
15,319 / 298,306
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
14,640 / 336,124
Oceanography
14,466 / 360,665
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14,118 / 184,756
Nanotechnology
13,913 / 355,452
Neuroscience
13,432 / 340,747
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
13,285 / 258,646
Statistics
13,199 / 269,541
Nuclear Physics
13,052 / 260,660
Psychiatry
13,034 / 324,157
Anatomy and Physiology
12,891 / 292,177
Astrophysics and Astronomy
11,996 / 256,254

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 2032 14527
1994 2398 16335
1995 2435 17878
1996 2695 20757
1997 2720 23043
1998 2886 26014
1999 3036 28993
2000 3296 32867
2001 3448 37226
2002 4099 43618
2003 4115 50435
2004 4260 55522
2005 4515 64953
2006 4721 71482
2007 4409 78802
2008 4301 87410
2009 4551 95379
2010 4551 103922
2011 4810 114565
2012 4917 123258
2013 4887 135014
2014 5099 144037
2015 5076 146517
2016 5302 153241
2017 5171 161489
2018 5233 173502
2019 5411 189112
2020 6029 232055
2021 6117 258787
2022 5912 253480
2023 5812 251458
2024 4930 245968
2025 4075 214259
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hokkaido University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Gakushi Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fishery, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science
Shushi Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Administration, Technology, Tourism, Veterinary Science
Hakase Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Tourism, Veterinary Science

Hokkaido University alumni

  1. Yūichirō Miura

    Yūichirō Miura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1933-.. (age 93)
    Occupations
    skiermountaineerveterinarian
    Biography

    Yūichirō Miura is a Japanese speed skier and alpinist. In 1970, he became the first person to ski on Mount Everest. Forty-three years later, in 2013, he became the oldest person to summit Everest, at the age of 80. He was born in Aomori Prefecture and graduated from Hokkaido University. He was introduced to alpine sports by his father when he was in second grade. Peaks he has skied down include all the Seven Summits. The government of Japan named an award after him and he was recognized by Guinness World Records. He has made many public appearances and has worked with several companies and organizations.

  2. Gaku Hasegawa

    Gaku Hasegawa
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1971-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in Hokkaido University
    Studied in 1990
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Gaku Hasegawa is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan from Hokkaido. He belongs to the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

  3. Seiji Osaka

    Seiji Osaka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1959-.. (age 67)
    Enrolled in Hokkaido University
    Studied in 1979-1983
    Occupations
    politicianadministrative scrivenerpharmacist
    Biography

    Seiji Osaka is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).

  4. Hiranao Honda

    Hiranao Honda
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1964-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Hiranao Honda is a former Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Sapporo, Honda represents Hokkaido through the Hokkaido PR block.

All 33 notable alumni

Hokkaido University faculties and divisions

Centre : Education and Research for Topological Science and Technology Mathematics and Computer Science, Technology
Centre : Environmental and Health Sciences Environmental Studies, Health Sciences
Centre : Field Science Centre for Northern Biosphere Environmental Studies
Centre : Information Initiative Centre Computer Science, Information Technology, Multimedia
Centre : Translational Research Biological and Life Sciences, Genetics, Medicine
Faculty : Agriculture Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agrobiology, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Forestry
Faculty : Engineering Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources
Faculty : Letters Arts and Humanities, Modern Languages
Graduate School : Agriculture Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forest Products, Forestry, Horticulture, Molecular Biology
Graduate School : Chemical Sciences and Engineering Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology
Graduate School : Dental Medicine Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Gerontology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Stomatology, Surgery
Graduate School : Economics and Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Management
Graduate School : Education Clinical Psychology, Continuing Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Health Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Social Sciences
Graduate School : Engineering Applied Physics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Structural Architecture
Graduate School : Environmental Science Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies
Graduate School : Fisheries Sciences Aquaculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Safety Engineering
Graduate School : Health Sciences Health Sciences
Graduate School : Information Science and Technology Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Systems Analysis
Graduate School : International Media, Communication and Tourism Studies Communication Studies, Media Studies, Tourism
Graduate School : Law Law
Graduate School : Letters Art History, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Cultural Studies, Ethics, History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Regional Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology
Graduate School : Life Science Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Pharmacology
Graduate School : Medicine Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Dermatology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Histology, Immunology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nephrology, Neurological Therapy, Neurology, Neurosciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery
Graduate School : Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology
Graduate School : Public Policy International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration
Graduate School : Science Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Studies, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Seismology
Graduate School : Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science
Institute : Genetic Medicine Genetics, Medicine
Institute : Isotope Science Chemistry
Institute : Low Temperature Science Meteorology, Physics
Laboratory : Meme Media Laboratory Media Studies, Robotics, Software Engineering
Research Division : Advanced Tourism Studies Tourism
Research Division : Ainu and Indigenous Studies Indigenous Studies
Research Division : Catalysis Chemistry
Research Division : Creative Research Institution 'Sousei' Natural Sciences, Technology
Research Division : Electronic Science Electronic Engineering
Research Division : Environmental Nano and Bio Engineering Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Nanotechnology
Research Division : Experimental Research in Social Sciences Social Sciences
Research Division : Information Law and Policy Information Sciences, Law
Research Division : Integrated Quantum Electronics Electronic Engineering
Research Division : Integrative Mathematics Mathematics
Research Division : Language Learning Cultural Studies, Modern Languages
Research Division : Research and Education Centre for Brain Science Behavioural Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Neurology
Research Division : Slavic Studies Slavic Languages
Research Division : Sustainability Science Environmental Engineering
Research Division : Zoonosis Control Zoology
School : Dental Medicine Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Rehabilitation and Therapy
School : Economics and Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Management
School : Education Education
School : Fisheries Sciences Fishery
School : Law Law
School : Medicine Medicine
School : Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Pharmacology, Pharmacy
School : Science Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics
School : Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names Hokudai
北海道大学
Founded 1918
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Motto Boys, Be Ambitious
Colors green

Location and contacts

Address Nishi 5 Kita 8, Kita-ku
Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0808
Japan
City population 1,959,000

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