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.
Hokkaido University of Science: Engineering, Pharmacy & Robotics Faculty Guide
Established in 1967 as the Hokkaido Institute of Technology and officially renamed in 2014, Hokkaido University of Science (HUS) is a leading private scientific university situated in Teine-ku, Sapporo. Comprising modern faculties of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, and Future Design, HUS delivers cutting-edge programs in robotics, cold-region civil engineering, biomedical technology, and clinical pharmacy, preparing forward-thinking STEM professionals.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Systems and Robotics Engineering
Two-year graduate program delivering advanced research training in autonomous vehicle dynamics, assistive robotics, advanced mechatronics, and thermal fluid engineering.
Doctor of Engineering (Ph.D.) in Cold-Region Infrastructure and Disaster Mitigation
Three-year doctoral program conducting cutting-edge structural and geotechnical research on cold-climate civil engineering, seismic resistance, and winter transportation safety in Hokkaido.
Autonomous Snowplowing Robotics and Winter LiDAR Navigation Project
Pioneering field robotics project testing 3D LiDAR sensors, millimeter-wave radar, and autonomous path planning algorithms for driverless snow removal vehicles in northern Japan.
Sapporo Pharmaceutical Formulation and Clinical Pharmacy Practicum
Structured 22-week clinical internship rotating pharmacy students through university hospital wards and dispensing pharmacies in Sapporo, administering clinical pharmacotherapy and prescription auditing.
HUS Northern Technology Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship dedicated to developing advanced intelligent robotics, bio-inspired sensors, and energy-harvesting technologies for cold environments.
Associate Professor of Mechatronics, Control Systems & Robotics
Tenured faculty appointment teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in feedback control, embedded systems, and robotics design, while supervising graduate student research labs.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Graduation from an accredited undergraduate university (minimum 16 years of schooling) with a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree satisfying Japanese MEXT third-cycle criteria and approval of a prospective HUS research lab supervisor.
- Language proficiency
- Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or N1 level required for undergraduate and clinical coursework; English-stream research tracks require IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Formal research plan in Japanese (1,500–2,000 characters) or English (1,000 words) describing proposed laboratory methodology and research aims.
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 non-refundable graduate application examination fee.
- Required documentation
- Certified degree diplomas, academic transcripts of all undergraduate years, language proficiency certificates, statement of financial sponsorship, and passport copy.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs is approximately ¥1,150,000 to ¥1,380,000 per year (pharmacy degrees approximate ¥1,950,000 annually), plus a one-time first-year matriculation fee of ¥200,000. Privately funded international students are eligible for HUS's 30% to 50% tuition reduction scholarship based on entrance examination performance.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Hokkaido University of Science:
Prof. Dr. Yoshihiro Takahashi
President & Professor of Electrical Engineering · Power Systems Engineering, Cold-Climate Energy Storage, Renewable Grid Integration, University Governance
Prof. Dr. Kenichi Sasaki
Dean of Faculty of Engineering & Professor of Robotics · Mobile Robotics, Autonomous Winter Navigation, Sensor Fusion, Biomechanical Mechatronics
Prof. Dr. Michiko Sato
Professor of Clinical Pharmacotherapy & Pharmaceutical Sciences · Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Drug Formulation, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Geriatric Pharmacology
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkaido University of Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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