What IELTS score do you need for Hokkaido University?

Both programmes waive the test for applicants with four years or more of secondary or higher education taught mainly in English; studying English as a subject does not count. Scores must be from within two years of the online registration deadline, and only TOEFL test date scores are accepted, not MyBest.

MJSP assesses every applicant's English through documents and an interview, including native speakers.

For 2028 entry, MJSP's first call opened on 27 October 2026 and closes on 4 November 2026, with a second call from 2 to 9 February 2027. Admitted students start a six-month Intensive Japanese Course in October 2027 and the four-year degree in April 2028; JLPT N2 holders can apply to skip the course. The guidelines list a JPY 5,000 application fee, JPY 282,000 enrolment fee and JPY 535,800 yearly tuition, with first-year fees waived for April 2028 entrants.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Hokkaido programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.