Hokkaido University · Japan
Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP)
A four-year humanities degree in Sapporo.
- Where
- SapporoJapan
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- October 2027
- Apply by
- 9 February 2027Last of two calls; the first call closes sooner. · MJSP first call by 4 Nov
- Admission
- SelectiveIB grades
- EU/EEA fee
- Not recorded yet
More facts
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Length
- 4 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- October 2027
Deadlines
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27 October 2026
MJSP first call: online registration opens, 10:00 JSTDetails
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4 November 2026
MJSP first call closes, 17:00 JSTDetails
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9 February 2027
Applications closeHard deadlineDetails
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All dates for this programme (1 more)
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13 May 2027
MJSP second call results, 15:00 JST (expected)Details
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What it is
A four-year bachelor's on contemporary Japanese society and culture, taught in English. You start in October 2027 with a six-month beginners' Japanese course; the bachelor's itself starts in April 2028.
What you need
- Starts with a six-month beginners' Japanese course; the bachelor's begins in April 2028. Needs IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Hokudai
An IB Diploma held or expected by 30 September 2027 qualifies, with predicted grades accepted on the school's certificate. English proof is TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0 (ISP) or 6.5 (MJSP), unless you studied in English.
Check it on global.hokudai.ac.jp
How places are decided
- Documents, a recommendation letter and an online interview (5 to 14 January 2027 for the first call). Applicants at JLPT N2 or higher may skip the Japanese course.
Sources (3)
- Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP) at Hokudai — checked 2026-10-07
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at Hokudai
Other degrees at Hokudai