Hokkaido University: Statistics

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#158 of 14,131 In the World
#16 of 5,830 In Asia
#6 of 719 In Japan
#1 of 13 In Sapporo
#13 of 2,062 For Pharmacy
Top100 For 41 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
36%
Enrollment
17,541
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Japanese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate36%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school or recognized equivalent (Daiken), and entrance examination (Center Shiken)
Academic CalendarApril to March (April - September; October-March)
Enrollment17,541
Full time employee2,070
Student:staff ratio8:1

We've calculated the 36% 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 133,141 scientific papers published and 2,472,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
133,141
Citations
2,472,642

Hokkaido University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
92,979 / 1,995,100
Chemistry
91,991 / 1,956,438
Engineering
69,636 / 1,205,816
Physics
69,506 / 1,218,507
Medicine
55,274 / 1,133,882
Environmental Science
54,996 / 985,073
Biochemistry
54,395 / 1,383,514
Organic Chemistry
51,911 / 1,120,595
Genetics
49,376 / 1,172,973
Quantum and Particle physics
45,870 / 767,039
Materials Science
45,316 / 816,391
Computer Science
34,149 / 560,198
Geology
33,263 / 614,825
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
26,562 / 425,767
Ecology
24,046 / 472,079
Pathology
23,005 / 495,289
Geography and Cartography
21,562 / 332,115
Optical Engineering
20,846 / 360,592
Psychology
20,278 / 394,190
Paleontology
19,625 / 385,672
Metallurgical Engineering
18,969 / 369,187
Immunology
16,510 / 414,644
Surgery
15,085 / 256,798
Botany
13,767 / 291,655
Physical chemistry
12,122 / 248,104
Philosophy
12,016 / 170,678
Electrical Engineering
11,969 / 158,658
Mathematics
11,669 / 178,184
Chemical Engineering
11,584 / 286,371
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
11,048 / 190,723
Neuroscience
10,864 / 230,455
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,789 / 108,452
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
10,681 / 177,097
Oceanography
10,657 / 201,728
Anatomy and Physiology
10,579 / 196,584
Nanotechnology
10,516 / 224,331
Psychiatry
10,451 / 217,724
Statistics
10,035 / 160,052
Nuclear Physics
9,919 / 162,629
Astrophysics and Astronomy
8,947 / 145,881

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 1428 7836
1991 1611 9206
1992 1631 11564
1993 1709 10014
1994 2012 11252
1995 2055 12367
1996 2267 14722
1997 2358 16547
1998 2508 19113
1999 2671 21401
2000 2832 24162
2001 2996 27535
2002 3203 31328
2003 3320 36391
2004 3585 40442
2005 3620 47750
2006 3774 53349
2007 3698 59788
2008 3548 65474
2009 3673 71706
2010 3974 78355
2011 4021 86594
2012 4007 95230
2013 4188 103849
2014 4354 110834
2015 4438 116141
2016 4766 120909
2017 4778 130285
2018 4608 131398
2019 4942 147278
2020 5306 174210
2021 5855 216332
2022 4943 203530
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns Tuition, 535,800 per annum, except Law School, 804,000 per annum (JPY)

Hokkaido University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 90)
    Occupations
    veterinarianskiermountaineer
    Biography

    Yūichirō Miura is a Japanese skier and alpinist.

  2. Michiyo Tsujimura

    Michiyo Tsujimura
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1888-1969 (aged 81)
    Occupations
    agronomistbiochemist
    Biography

    Michiyo Tsujimura was a Japanese agricultural scientist and biochemist whose research focused on the components of green tea. She was the first woman in Japan to receive a doctoral degree in agriculture.

  3. Hiranao Honda

    Hiranao Honda
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1964-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

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

  4. Seiji Osaka

    Seiji Osaka
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1959-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    pharmacistpolitician
    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). He represents Hokkaido's 8th district. He was a member of the Democratic Party. While he joined the CDP on the day it was formed, he ran on an independent ticket in the 2017 general election.

All 32 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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