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 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics View 15 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 Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Sapporo

111200 - 165260 JPY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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