Entrance Examination of Division of Environmental Materials Science

We continue chemistry-based research approaching environmental issues from basic and applied perspectives. Several interdisciplinary and boundary-disciplinary studies are also conducted. Therefore, our division accepts applicants who are motivated to join research in both chemistry and chemistry-related interdisciplinary fields. In the autumn and spring entrance examinations, the applicants are selected by two different perspectives; Basic-chemistry selection and self-recommendation selection. Applicants are able to apply for both.

Master’s Course

Fall Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for October Admission（Mid-August）	Basic-chemistry selection／Self-recommendation selection
Spring Entrance Examination（Mid-February）	Basic-chemistry selection／Self-recommendation selection
Special Selected Candidate Entrance Examination（Mid-May）（Only for students currently enrolled in an advanced course in a technical junior college）	Self-recommendation document／ Oral Examination
Fall Selected Candidate Entrance Examination/ Fall Special Entrance Examination（Mid-November ）（Only for students who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in a university in Japan, or have graduated from an advanced course in technical junior college）	Self-recommendation document／ Oral Examination

You can apply both “Basic-chemistry selection” and “Self-recommendation selection” at the same time.
Foreign applicants are required to contact an expected supervisor in advance.

Students who have graduated or got a degree or expected to get a degree until the end of September can apply for Fall Special Entrance Examination. Please refer to Guidelines for Applicants (Admissions in October) Master’s Course.

Fall Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for October Admission : August 19 (Wed), 20 (Thu), 2026

Spring Entrance Examination : February 17 (Wed), 18 (Thu), 2027

(1) Basic-chemistry selection

Specialized subjects	Answer all questions in general chemistry (3 in physical chemistry and 3 in organic chemistry).
Interview

Download for Basic-chemistry past exams

Admission Past Exams

(2) Self-recommendation selection

Self-recommendation document	Applicants shall submit a self-recommendation document (A4 size, approximately 600 words, may be word processed), that includes an overview of research undertaken to date (or background) and reason for application. In case of no graduation research required at the college, applicants may write on a research topic they wish to undertake in this graduate school.
Oral Examination	Presentation and Q&A based on the submitted self-recommendation document. 7 Minutes for the presentation, 8 minutes for Q&A. In the oral examination, candidates will also be evaluated fundamental knowledge and motivation. A liquid crystal projector and computer will be provided for the presentation, so applicants should bring presentation files on a USB flash memory drive.

(3) Two applications of Basic-chemistry selection and Self-recommendation selection

You can apply both（１）and（２）at the same time.

Guidelines for Applicants Master’s Course is published on our website’s “General Application” page.
applicants of all 4 courses can take a written exam of Specialized subjects

Special Selected Candidate Entrance Examination

（Only for students currently enrolled in an advanced course in a technical junior college）

Admission Qualification	Only for students who have graduated from an advanced course in a technical junior college in March 2026.
Selection Method	Successful appplicants are selected after evaluation of submitted documents (Academinc Transcript, A letter of Recommendation and Self-recommendation document) and Oral examination.
Application Period	May 15 (Fri) to May 21 (Thu), 2026 Office hours : 8 : 30〜17：00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
Examination Date	June 17 (Wed), 2026
Examination Venue	Sapporo（Graduate School of Env.Science） or Tokyo（Hokkaido Univesity Tokyo Office)
Self-recommendation document	Applicants shall submit a self-recommendation document (A4 size, approximately 600 words, may be word processed), that includes an overview of research undertaken to date (or background) and reason for application. In case of no graduation research required at the college, applicants may write on a research topic they wish to undertake in this graduate school.
Oral Examination	Presentation and Q&A based on the submitted self-recommendation document. 7 Minutes for the presentation, 8 minutes for Q&A. In the oral examination, candidates will also be evaluated fundamental knowledge and motivation. A liquid crystal projector and computer will be provided for the presentation, so applicants should bring presentation files on a USB flash memory drive.

Fall Selected Candidate Entrance Examination/ Fall Special Entrance Examination

（Only for students who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in a university in Japan, or have graduated from an advanced course in technical junior college）

Admission Qualification	Only for students who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in a university in Japan, or have graduated from an advanced course in technical junior college
Selection Method	Successful appplicants are selected after evaluation of submitted documents (Academinc Transcript, A letter of Recommendation and Self-recommendation document) and Oral examination.
Application Period	Oct 13 (Tue) to Oct 19 (Mon), 2026 Office hours : 8：30〜17：00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays)
Examination Date	November 17 (Tue), 2026
Examination Venue	Sapporo（Graduate School of Env.Science） or Tokyo（Hokkaido Univesity Tokyo Office)
Self-reccomendation Document	Applicants shall submit a self-recommendation document (A4 size, approximately 600 words, may be word processed), that includes an overview of research undertaken to date (or background) and reason for application. In case of no graduation research required at the college, applicants may write on a research topic they wish to undertake in this graduate school.
Oral Examination	Presentation and Q&A based on the submitted self-recommendation document. 7 Minutes for the presentation, 8 minutes for Q&A. In the oral examination, candidates will also be evaluated fundamental knowledge and motivation. A liquid crystal projector and computer will be provided for the presentation, so applicants should bring presentation files on a USB flash memory drive.

Doctoral Course

Successful appplicants are selected after evaluation of oral examination and submitted documents (transcript, recommendations, etc.)
Applicants are required to contact an expected supervisor in advance.

Oral Examination

Presentation and Q&A based on Master’s thesis.
Available to use a projector.

Guidelines for Applicants Doctoral Course is published on our website’s “General Application” page.

Contact

Request of Application Form
Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School of Environmental Science
Hokkaido University Kita 10-Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo,
Hokkaido 060-0810, Japan
Phone：(011) 706-2204/ 2205　FAX：(011) 706-4867
E-mail：kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp

Contact for Admission
Environmental Material Science Office
Phone and FAX：(011) 706-2231
E-mail：sfmc_office@ees.hokudai.ac.jp