Hokkaido University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Hyun Lee
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Updated November 21, 2025
Sapporo, Japan
Location
18,200
Population
4
Number of Scholarships

Students considering Hokkaido University can explore scholarships that range from fully funded support to partial awards. This shortlist highlights higher coverage options first.

For institution funded support at Hokkaido University, these scholarships are frequently highlighted when prioritizing higher coverage. Special Grant Program for Self-Supported International Students is commonly categorized as full tuition support, and coverage that often includes a full tuition fee waiver. With Tuition Fee Exemption, students may receive full tuition support, and coverage frequently includes 25% to 100%tuition fees.

Outside the university’s own funding routes, Hokkaido University students may be eligible for external programs that can offer substantial support. Here are a few to consider. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is usually considered fully funded, and typical coverage can include tuition fees, ¥143,000 to ¥145,000 per month for research students, and ¥117,000 for undergraduate students.

This is only a shortlist. Additional scholarships and funding options appear further down on this page.

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"I am a recipient of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation, 2023–2027), awarded by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The scholarship fully covers tuition, provides a monthly stipend, and includes round-trip airfare between Japan and my home country."

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship PhD, Biological Chemistry and Engineering

— Genes P. Maylem

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"Before beginning the application process, I understood the scholarship's selection criteria and requirements. I prepared diligently for the entrance examination and interview, ensuring my application was aligned with my academic background and research goals. One of the key aspects of my preparation was establishing communication with my prospective professor at Hokkaido University."

MEXT Scholarship Master of Science in Environmental Molecular Biology (Environmental Science)

— Tanya Srivastava

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"Life as a Ph.D. student at Hokkaido University has been both challenging and fulfilling. Tokeshi Lab provides an ideal environment for creative and interdisciplinary research. Working on MPS and microfluidics has allowed me to explore questions that sit at the intersection of cell biology, materials engineering, and fluid dynamics, a space I like to call the microcosm of innovation."p>

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship PhD, Biological Chemistry and Engineering – Hokkaido University

— Genes P. Maylem

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"Hokkaido University had a strong research program for my program, which was Master of Science in Environmental Molecular Biology. Yes, my program was conducted in English."

MEXT Scholarship MSc Environmental Molecular Biology – Hokkaido University

— Tanya Srivastava

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Hokkaido University Scholarship Recipients

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Tanya Srivastava

Master of Science in Environmental Molecular Biology (Environmental Science)
India
MEXT Scholarship

Tanya Srivastava from India is pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Molecular Biology at Hokkaido University through the prestigious MEXT Scholarship. With a strong academic background and a passion for sustainability, she focuses on microbial enzymology and plastic degradation. Tanya’s clear research goals, strong recommendations, and early preparation helped her secure this competitive scholarship.

Read her full story to learn how she turned her passion for the environment into a fully funded research journey in Japan.

Hokkaido University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Hokkaido University:

DegreeAdmissions Pages
Bachelor'sInternational Students Admissions Page
Master'sInternational Students Admissions Page

Tuition Fees at Hokkaido University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 535,800 Yen
Master's Tuition 535,800 - 804,000 Yen

Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. To get accurate tuition fee information, be sure to consult the official tuition fee pages.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.

6 Comments

  1. Alpha Omar Barry March 10, 2024 at 4:03 am - Reply

    I’m interested in studying abroad at Hokkaido University.

  2. dewi ayu March 8, 2025 at 10:06 am - Reply

    Can I go to Hokkaido University right after senior high school?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2025 at 2:07 pm - Reply

      Yes, you can apply to Hokkaido University right after high school.

  3. Anonymous December 12, 2025 at 1:44 am - Reply

    Are these scholarships given by hokkaido university?

    • Hyun Lee December 13, 2025 at 11:11 am - Reply

      Yes, they are!

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