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Sapporo City International Human-Centered Design Fellowship

Visiting design fellowship for international graduate students researching cold-climate sustainable timber architecture, snow design, and public park accessibility.

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 master's or PhD student in Architecture or Industrial Design with GPA 3.3+.
English language proficiency
English C1 or Japanese N2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Portfolio, CV, and statement of research project on northern urban spaces.
Recommendation letters
Two faculty recommendations.

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

Financial support / stipend
¥100,000 monthly living stipend and studio workspace at the Art Forest campus
Application fee
No application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Full tuition waiver included

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 30, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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