Overview

The Department of Mathematics, Hokkaido University covers a wide range of research areas — from theory-driven approaches that mainly seek to achieve theoretical sophistication, such as Number Theory, to more empirically-oriented approaches that employ computers for calculations of various phenomena. Our diverse curriculum also includes what is known as Mathematical Sciences.

History

Many outstanding mathematical research have been conducted at the department of Mathematics at Hokkaido University since its foundation in 1930. Cutting-edge research results have been produced continually including Kiyoshi Oka, who did fundamental work in the theory of several complex variables, Zenjiro Kuramochi, who is famous for the theory of Kuramochi boundary, and Noboru Tanaka, who is famous for the theory of Tanaka-connection in CR geometry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hokkaido Seminars on Special Functions
Geometry Colloquium
Applied Singularity Theory Labo Seminar (ASTL seminar)
Seminar on Representation Theory
Mathematical Science Seminar
Monday Analysis Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sapporo, Japan

Disciplines

Mathematics View 13 other Masters in Mathematics in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form and Resume
Application Form for PreAssessment
One photograph (for Resume)
Official transcript issued by the last university or similar institution
Certificate for Japanese or English proficiency
Official certificate of graduation (or expected graduation)
Passport copy
Documents specified by each department
Documents requested by a prospective supervisor

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Sapporo-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

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