OpenFieldSapporo City University (SCU) is a public municipal university in Sapporo, Hokkaido, uniquely celebrating the synergy between Design and Nursing across its Soen and Art Forest (Geijutsu no Mori) campuses.
Founded in 2006 by the City of Sapporo, SCU links human-centered design and healthcare sciences. The Soen Campus in central Sapporo houses the School of Nursing, adjacent to major municipal medical centers, while the Geijutsu no Mori Campus houses the School of Design. Together, they pioneer interdisciplinary research in healthcare design, universal accessibility, medical robotics ergonomics, and northern community health.
Undergraduate entrance requires the National Center Test / Common Test for University Admissions or the EJU examination for foreign students, followed by campus interview and practical aptitude tests. Graduate admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree in Nursing, Design, Engineering, or Health Sciences, research plan in Japanese (minimum JLPT N1/N2), and oral defense.
Interdisciplinary master's combining advanced clinical nursing, gerontological winter community care in cold regions, and universal medical environment design.
Postgraduate studio program focusing on universal design, snow-resilient urban architecture, medical facility spatial planning, and inclusive assistive product ergonomics.
Japan's only doctoral degree fusing clinical healthcare and human-centered design, investigating patient-centered medical UI/UX, therapeutic architecture, and robotic assistive devices.
Four-year comprehensive nursing degree preparing students for the Japanese National Nursing Licensing Examination (Kangoshi Kokka Shiken), featuring clinical internships at Sapporo City General Hospital.
Visiting design fellowship for international graduate students researching cold-climate sustainable timber architecture, snow design, and public park accessibility.
Professor of Gerontological and Home-Care Nursing · School of Nursing Soen Campus
Prof. Dr. Tsuda researches home hospice care protocols and environmental hypothermia prevention for elderly individuals living in Hokkaido's subarctic winter conditions.
View research profile ↗Professor of Universal Product Design and Ergonomics · School of Design Geijutsu no Mori Campus
Prof. Yamada conducts experimental research on tactile user interfaces, wheelchair biomechanics in icy urban corridors, and accessible medical instrument grips.
View research profile ↗Professor of Pediatric Nursing and Maternal Health · School of Nursing Soen Campus
Prof. Suzuki investigates developmental outcomes of preterm infants and family-centered psychological support systems in neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Sapporo City University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.