Program Overview

Introduction to the Integrated Science Program

The Integrated Science Program is a cross-disciplinary educational science program for international students interested in pursuing a degree in the natural sciences. The program's strong cross-disciplinary nature aims to give students an excellent broad scientific education across the core scientific disciplines (physics, chemistry, and biology) in the School of Science, while allowing them to specialize in their chosen fields in later years in accordance with their own interests.

Key Characteristics

• Study at one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious universities
• Courses taught by a diverse international faculty in English
• A range of scholarships available

Program Overview

ISP at a Glance

• Degree Title:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Science)
  • Master's Degree (Depends on your study field)
• Program Length:
  • 4 years (Bachelor's) + 2 years (Master's)
  • The opportunity to graduate earlier with Hokkaido University's advanced graduation initiative is available.

Applicants We Are Seeking

The ISP is best suited for prospective students that exhibit:

• A passion for studying a broad range of subjects across the natural sciences
• An inclination to major in a discipline of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, or biology)
• Enthusiasm to live and study in a multicultural/multilingual environment
• A drive to contribute to the wider global society by building a future career as an international specialist or researcher with a rich background knowledge based in the natural sciences.

Application Qualifications and Requirements

Refer to the latest Application Guidelines for detailed information.

Course Structure

The ISP program fundamentally consists of a four-year Bachelor's degree and a two-year Master's degree.

• For the first six months of the Bachelor's component, students take fundamental courses of natural science, liberal arts, and Japanese.
• After that, they will start obtaining more specialized knowledge and practical skills in their chosen fields (physics, chemistry, or biology).
• The Master's degree will include active research components, where students will be affiliated with one of the university's prestigious graduate schools to learn the techniques and skills to flourish as scientists or researchers in or out of academia.