Obtain a graduate degree from Hokkaido University, by research at NIMS

The long-term relationship between Hokkaido University and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) was formalized with a comprehensive collaborative agreement, signed in 2004.

Program Outlines

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for October 2026 or April 2027 entry) is open. The closing date is 24 April 2026.

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April 2026 entry) is open. The closing date is 18 September 2025.

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for October 2025 or April 2026 entry) is open. The closing date is 24 April 2025.

Admission info

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April 2025 entry) is open. The closing date is 19 September 2024.

Event

NIMS Open House will be held on 26 May 2024 - an in-person opportunity for university students and prospective students to learn about NIMS, as well as exhibitions lab tours by each research center. You'll meet NIMS professors, current students and alumni and find out which of NIMS student programs fits your career. The event is in Japanese, but many staff are available in English. See the event website for the details.(only in Japanese)

NIMS Graduate Program

National Institute for Materials Science has student programs such as "NIMS Internship“ and "NIMS Joint Graduate School Program”. Many students use our programs to conduct advanced research under the supervision of NIMS researchers, and to obtain postgraduate degrees with financial support.

What's NIMS

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is Japan’s sole public research organization specialized in materials research, boasting a number of distinctive characteristics and achievements.A quick guide of advantages and innovations of NIMS.