Obtain a graduate degree from University of Hokkaido, 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

NEWS

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for October 2024 and April 2025 entry) is open. The closing date is 25 May 2024.

Application periods of NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship will be 1 month earlier in 2024. The first application period will be from early March to mid-April (for October 2024 and April 2025 entry), and the second application will be from early August to mid-September (for April 2025 entry). For the procedure and schedule, please refer the previous NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship application and the university application guidelines.

Associate Professor Chiaki YOSHIKAWA joined the Hokkaido Unviersity - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program.

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April 2024 entry) is open. The closing date is 19 October 2023.

Professor Ryo KITAURA and Associate Professor Kei KUBOTA joined the Hokkaido Unviersity - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program.

NIMS Open House will be held on 8th August 2023 - 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)