The International Graduate Course for Data-driven & Hypothesis-driven Science (IGC-DHS) in the Graduate School of Science offers Master’s and PhD level degrees and certificates for foreign students who want to study basic science at Hokkaido University. The course consists of four majors, Mathematics, Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmosciences, and Natural History Sciences. The major of Natural History Sciences is further classified into three fields: Earth and Planetary Sciences, Biodiversity, and Science Communication. You can undertake all your educational and research activities in English, yet interact closely with Japanese students.
Master’s
The usual time required to complete this degree is 2 years.
- Admission
- April or October
- Entry Requirements
- In order to obtain entry into the Master’s Program you must hold a bachelor’s degree in any academic area.
Doctorate
The usual time required to complete this degree is 3 years.
- Admission
- April or October
- Entry Requirements
- In order to obtain entry into the Doctoral Program you must hold a master’s degree in any academic area.