Sapporo Game Development & Interactive Media Studio Practicum

Three-month internship collaborating with game development studios and digital animation houses in Sapporo programming real-time gameplay mechanics and shaders.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled student with minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
English language proficiency: JLPT N2 conversational ability
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Playable game build or GitHub repository showing C#, Unity, or Unreal Engine
Recommendation letters: Faculty advisor approval

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: ¥85,000 JPY monthly travel and living expense allowance
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Credited within undergraduate/graduate curriculum

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (Spring 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

Official university details ↗HIU guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hokkaido Information University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue