Hokkaido University
Location:
Sapporo and Hakodate,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Hokkaido University Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in many areas of study
Academic planning
Term dates
- One Semester Exchange:
- Semester 1: Beginning of April to end of August
- Semester 2: Beginning of October to end of February
- Full Year Exchange:
- Semester 1: End of September to mid-February
- Semester 2: Beginning of April to mid-August
*Please note that the designation of "first" and "second" semesters for the full-year program are different from the one semester program
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course equivalency Formula
- 2 HU credits = 1.5 UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Japanese: some English courses
- Japanese language proficiency required if you are not participating in the Hokkaido University Short-Term Exchange Program (HUSTEP)
- HUSTEP is available as a single term or full year program
- This program is intended for students with a low level of Japanese
- If you are interested in studying in Japanese, please note the that JLCSP program is only available as a full year option
- You must be proficient in Japanese to participate in the JLCSP program
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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