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Country of study
Japan · Sapporo
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Money to plan before leaving
  • Entrance fee (scheduled): JP¥282,000
  • Tuition for the first semester (scheduled): JP¥267,900
Application fee
JP¥30,000

Dates

Applications open
14 December 2026 at 00:00 GMT+9, time zone not specified
Applications close
24 December 2026
Results announced
January 19, 2027 around 5 p.m.
Studies start
April 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Contact the supervisor in your field of education/research and obtain approval before submitting your application.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Before submitting your application
  2. Step 2: Submit all application documents during the application period.To do at the same time as: step 3
    With whom
    You
    By when
    24 December 2026 — 24 December 2026
    Documents to provide
    • Application for admission
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Transcript (if necessary)
    • Certification of (prospective) graduation (if necessary)
    • English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.)
    • Examination admission card
    • Return envelope (with 410 yen stamps)
  3. Step 3: Pay the 30,000 yen examination fee into the bank account.To do at the same time as: step 2
    With whom
    You
    By when
    24 December 2026 — 24 December 2026
  4. Step 4: Take the academic examination (written examination on 18 January 2027 and oral examination on 19 January 2027).
    With whom
    You

Where to apply

Hokkaido University (opens in a new tab) · Doctoral Program in Veterinary Medicine and Infectious Diseases

Official title (in English): Doctoral Program Application Guidelines 2027 (admission in April・2nd round application)

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Hokkaido University: infectdis.hokudai.ac.jp