Hokkaido University of Science

Sapporo, Japan Private Website

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Hokkaido University of Science is a private, degree-granting university in Sapporo’s Teine Ward. Founded as Hokkaido Institute of Technology in 1967, it adopted its current name in 2014 and later integrated Hokkaido Pharmaceutical University. Its teaching spans engineering, information science, pharmacy, health sciences, and design-related study, with master’s and doctoral education in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and health sciences. The university’s orientation is strongly applied: laboratory work, professional preparation, community-linked research, and career development are recurring elements across its academic structure. Most prospective international students should expect a Japanese-language learning environment; the university offers Japanese-language support but does not present itself as an English-medium institution. Applicants for 2027 should also note planned academic and campus changes, including a new Teine Station-area campus and proposed program reorganization, some of which remained subject to regulatory approval when published.

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Private university operating in Sapporo’s Teine Ward
Opened as Hokkaido Institute of Technology in 1967 and adopted its current name in 2014
Integrated Hokkaido Pharmaceutical University in 2018
Reported 4,482 students as of May 1, 2025
Planning a Teine Station-area campus for April 2027

Student Life & Environment

Student life is centered on the Maeda campus and combines organized activities with structured academic and personal support. The university reports more than 70 athletic, cultural, volunteer, and project-based student groups. The range includes conventional sports and cultural societies as well as activities connected to technology, motor sports, language learning, community engagement, and digital support projects. Participation is optional, so applicants interested in a particular activity should confirm that it remains active and learn about schedules, fees, and equipment expectations directly from the group. Academic support uses a class-adviser structure, with scheduled opportunities for students to discuss study, daily life, and career planning. The Student Support Center also handles consultations, including support for international students and students with disabilities. International students may be offered Japanese I and II when needed to help them study in Japanese. The university does not advertise a conventional on-campus residence hall on the reviewed housing page. Instead, it provides information about private boarding houses and apartments. Students moving to Sapporo should therefore budget for independently arranged accommodation, initial rental charges, utilities, winter heating, food, and transport. Campus facilities include study and group-work spaces, a library, athletic facilities, and student-activity spaces. Support and facility availability can vary by term, particularly as the 2027 campus changes proceed.

Location & Surroundings

The main Maeda campus is at 7-Jo 15-4-1 Maeda in Teine Ward, on the northwestern side of Sapporo. This setting offers access to the services, employers, and cultural life of Japan’s largest northern city while placing the campus outside the busiest central districts. Students should plan for a commute rather than assume the university is within walking distance of central Sapporo. The official access information routes visitors through JR Teine Station and local bus connections to the Maeda campus. Winter conditions matter: Sapporo receives substantial snow, and travel times, clothing, footwear, heating expenses, and housing distance are practical considerations when comparing accommodation. A second location is planned near JR Teine Station for April 2027. The proposed Teine Station-area campus is listed as a six-minute walk from the station and is intended for new academic activity, including the planned Regional Development and Management Information offerings. Applicants should check which campus will host their department, because the answer may affect commuting, facilities, and daily routines. The university cautions that elements of the 2027 development plan may change while approvals are pending.

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Costs vary materially by faculty and department, so applicants should not use a single university-wide tuition estimate. The latest directly accessible official fee table reviewed covers students entering from 2018 through 2026. For 2026 entrants it shows a JPY 200,000 admission fee and first-year annual totals, including listed additional charges, ranging from JPY 1,292,300 in Humanity and Social Science to JPY 1,862,300 in Radiological Technology. Engineering and Information Science are listed at JPY 1,662,300; Pharmacy and Nursing at JPY 1,812,300. These are 2026-entry figures, not verified 2027 prices, and applicants must check the payment schedule supplied with their 2027 offer. Housing, food, utilities, transport, books, equipment, insurance, and program-specific practical costs are separate. The university operates merit-based tuition reductions for qualifying entrance-examination results, grants for students with strong academic and personal records, and information services for Japan Student Services Organization and other scholarships. It also describes a tuition-reduction scheme for qualifying privately financed international students. Eligibility is conditional and should not be treated as guaranteed funding. The standard 2027 undergraduate application fee is JPY 30,000 for most examination routes and JPY 10,000 for Common Test-only applications, with specified waiver arrangements for some combinations and repeat applications. Career support begins before the final year through early-stage development programs, internships or practical training, individual advising, and events connecting students with companies and medical institutions. A dedicated portal provides vacancy searches, employer information, event registration, and appointment booking. Outcomes are likely to differ sharply between licensed health professions, pharmacy, engineering, information technology, and design, so applicants should examine the latest department-level career data rather than rely on a university-wide rate.