Overview
Established in 1918, the Hokkaido University (Hokkaido Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sapporo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hokkaido. This institution also has a branch campus in Hakodate and Hokkaido. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hokkaido University (Hokudai) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Hokkaido University (Hokudai) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 105-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hokudai also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
Selectivity
extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | Hokkaido University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 北海道大学 |
| Name (English) | Hokkaido Daigaku |
| Acronym | Hokudai |
| Founded | 1918 Origins date back to 1876 |
| Motto | Boys, Be Ambitious |
| Colours | Green |
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University Location
| Address | 5 Nishi, Kita 8, Kita-ku Sapporo 060-0808 Hokkaido Japan |
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+81 (11) 716 2111 |
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+81 (11) 706 2095 |
| Other locations | Hakodate and Hokkaido |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Hokkaido University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Hokkaido University's Facebook page
Hokkaido University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Hokkaido University's YouTube channel
Hokkaido University's Instagram page
Hokkaido University's main LinkedIn profile
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