Hokkaido University
Proudly Offers Relearning Program for Working Adults(starting in June)

Hokkaido University will again offer a summer school for working adults this year. The content and level of classes will vary from topics such as the SDGs, which you may want to relearn, to topics for those who want to further develop their own areas of expertise.

Classes are offered between June and October. You can take subjects of your choice from 145 options*.

*Some subjects are available only to regular students.

The duration of the classes ranges from two days to one week. There are two types of classes: face-to-face classes taken at Hokkaido University, and online classes that can be taken at a location of your choice. Each class is 90 minutes. Tuition starts at 38,000 yen for eight classes.

You may choose relearning in Hokkaido in conjunction with summer vacation travel, or you may take on the challenge of acquiring new skills from a wide variety of classes. If you enjoy your fleeting time on campus at Hokkaido University, you will almost feel like a regular Hokkaido University student. There are many different ways to take part in the Hokkaido Summer Institute. Researchers from Hokkaido University and around the world await your participation!

1. Classes offered

The classes offered are divided into three courses: the HSI Professional/Extension program, the Advanced Research Course, and the Global Liberal Arts Course.

HSI Professional/Extension program
The classes in this group are aimed at relearning for working adults. The subjects range in level from lectures on general topics such as the SDGs to classes aimed at improving specialized skills in specific fields. Some subjects will be taught in Japanese, and others in English.
Advanced Research Course
The classes in this group expose learners to cutting-edge research in various fields being conducted in countries around the world, including at Hokkaido University. All subjects will be taught in English.
Global Liberal Arts Course
This is a group of cross-disciplinary classes that are open to relatively large numbers of participants, regardless of their specific academic field, such as arts or sciences.
All subjects will be taught in English.

For details on specific class offerings, please click here to search and view them.

2. Tuition fees

Number of classes
90 min. x 8 sessions
90 min. x 15 sessions
HSI Professional/Extension program
90 min. x 8 sessions
38,000 yen or 76,000 yen
*Determined by the content of the classes
90 min. x 15 sessions
62,500 yen or 133,750 yen
*Determined by the content of the classes
Advanced Research Course
Global Liberal Arts Course
90 min. x 8 sessions
52,800 yen
90 min. x 15 sessions
67,600 yen

*For some classes, the fees may differ from these. Please refer to the subject details page for the tuition fee for each class.

3. Application

A. Application period

March 1 (Fri.) – March 11 (Mon.), 2024 All courses
April 12 (Fri.) – April 22 (Mon.), 2024 All courses starting on or after July 1
*All courses only for working adults residing in Japan
May 31 (Fri.) – June 7 (Fri.), 2024 All courses starting on or after August 1

B. How to apply

  1. Create an account from the link below.
    Application for Admission

  2. After creating an account, go to the application page from the email sent to you and fill in the required information according to the instructions.

  3. Pay the tuition fee
    *This fee is payable by credit card only.
    There is no cancellation fee until the same day one month prior to the first day of the class for which you have applied (or the day before the same day one month prior to the first day of the class if there is no such day).
    * Failure to pay the tuition fee by the specified date will result in automatic cancellation of the application.

  4. Your application is complete
    *HSI will conduct a screening of applications. Please note that your application may not be approved as a result of the screening. In the event that your application is not approved, the tuition fee will be refunded.

4. Course Posters

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