Hokkai-Gakuen University

Information updated 15.08.2026

Hokkai-Gakuen University or 北海学園大学 (Gakuen) – private nonprofit higher education institution in Japan. In 1952 Gakuen opened its door to students. The main building of the university proudly stands in Sapporo inside an urban campus. Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. Upon review about(70%) of applicants receive a positive response. The academic year in Gakuen is divided to 2 academic semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 15,000 USD per year. Gakuen is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 15,000 USD per year of study. More information could be found on the official website of the university http://hgu.jp. The composition of the university. Hokkai-Gakuen University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 9 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The education is conducted by 599 teachers and professors. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at Gakuen. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Facebook. Infrastructure of Gakuen. The students have access to the university’s library. The university is a member of International Association of Universities (IAU).