Study abroad expenses

This is information about the expenses required to enter Hokkaido University or study here as an exchange student.
In reality, the amount varies greatly depending on individual lifestyles, accommodations, etc.

• Hokkaido University Enrollment fee, Tuition fee and exemption system
• Information on Tuition fee and living expenses (International Student Prospectus page 13)
• Information on living expenses in Japan: Student Guide to Japan

For international students who need temporary financial support due to unexpected accidents, incidents, illness, etc., the following support systems are available.

Michiko Seki International Student Support Fund

The Seki Michiko Seki International Student Support Fund was established with the aim of providing support to international students who are in genuine difficulty in maintaining their livelihoods.

International students who are experiencing financial difficulties due to an unexpected accident, incident, illness, etc. during their study abroad experience and would like to receive financial support to continue their studies should obtain an application form through the academic affairs section of their department, consult with their supervisor, and then submit it.

Please note that this does not include support for expenses normally required for attending school, including tuition fees.

 

Target audience

Those who meet the following two conditions

1. International students enrolled in Hokkaido University
2. Those who have financial difficulties due to unexpected accidents, incidents, illnesses, etc. during their study at Hokkaido University and would like to receive financial support to continue their study here.

Application method

Please obtain the guidelines and application form from the academic affairs staff of your faculty, etc., read them carefully, and submit them.

Note

• After you submit your application, it will be reviewed and you will be interviewed.
• If you can receive support, it will take approximately 2 to 3 months after submitting the application form.
• After screening process, you may not be able to receive support.

Application form

(Application forms are in Japanese only.)

[For Individuals] Michiko Seki International Student Support Fund Special Support Application Form 1

[For proxy] Michiko Seki International Student Support Fund Special Support Application Form 2

Lump-sum Loan

This is an interest-free loan system for 6 months with an upper limit of 50,000 yen after screening when international students need money temporarily. This system is one of the "Hokkiado University Supporter's Organization" projects.

Target audience

International students enrolled in Hokkaido University
*Excluding Japanese Government Scholarship Student, foreign government-sponsored international students, and international students with a remaining period of enrollment of less than 6 months.

Application method

Please inquire at the academic affairs section of your faculty or at the 1st floor counter of the Student Support Division (1st floor of Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education).

Note

• Since it is a loan system, it must be repaid.
• If you are eligible for assistance, it will take about four weeks after you submit your application.
• After screening process, you may not receive support.