OpenFieldHUS International STEM Scholars Special Tuition Reduction Award
Tuition waiver scholarship awarded by Hokkaido University of Science to support talented international scholars pursuing degrees in engineering and robotics in Sapporo.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Prior educational GPA of 3.0/4.0 in mathematics, physics, and chemistry coursework.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 minimum for Japanese-track engineering; IELTS 6.0 for English-track research labs.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) scores in Science and Mathematics strongly recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement detailing technological interests and career aspirations in robotics or cold-region engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from high school or university science professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Direct tuition reduction: 30% to 50% remission of annual tuition fees across all academic years
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 examination application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,250,000/year standard engineering tuition; reduced to ¥625,000–¥875,000/year with scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Spring International Entrance Round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkaido University of Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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