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Hokuriku University

ยท Public University

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Public University
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Hokuriku University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Hokuriku University is a university in Japan, and it suits applicants who want to study in Kanazawa and are comfortable checking details directly with the university. It is a public institution, and the exact programme list is not published in the information available here.

  2. What you can study

    The available information does not list subject areas or named programmes. Hokuriku University is a university in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the universityโ€™s official website for entry requirements, application dates, document lists, and any language requirements. The institutionโ€™s application route and admissions conditions are not published in the information available here, so confirm them directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Budget separately for living costs in Kanazawa, which will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the information available here, so confirm this before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, required documents, housing options, and whether any language test or preparatory support is needed.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Hokuriku University sits within a large higher-education system where applicants have many options. Its practical appeal is that it is a university in Kanazawa, but the key details that usually drive comparison for international studentsโ€”programme list, language of instruction, and feesโ€”need to be checked on the universityโ€™s own site.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hokuriku University

Where is Hokuriku University located?

It is in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.

What type of institution is Hokuriku University?

It is a public university.

What is the university website?

http://www.hokuriku-u.ac.jp/

Is the tuition fee for international students published?

No fee is published in the information available here; confirm the current tuition with the admissions office.

Overview

Hokuriku University , abbreviated as Hokudai (ๅŒ—ๅคง) is a private university in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. The university is locally nicknamed Hokudai, though typically the term is used nationwide to refer to Hokkaido University.

Programs at Hokuriku University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

Other

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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