Hokkaido University announces changes to the entrance exam for self-supported international students to undergraduate courses.According to the admission-info archive, as of May 29, 2026: '令和10(2028)年度入学者選抜(フロンティア入試TypeⅡ､帰国生徒選抜および私費外国人留学生入試)における適性試験(数学)の変更について' — Notification of changes to the aptitude test (mathematics) in the 2028 (Reiwa 10) entrance selection for Frontier Entrance Exam Type II, Returnee Student Selection, and Private Foreign Student Entrance Exam.
The Application Guidelines PDF also details Preliminary Notice (Changes to the 2027 Entrance Exam for Self-supported International Students to Undergraduate Courses): For the School of Humanities and Human Sciences, the 2nd stage selection process will be changed — the 2026 short essay is being replaced by an extended essay for 2027 admission, examining reading comprehension, logical thinking, problem-finding ability, and ability to express oneself.For the Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, the EJU standard scores necessary for application will be changed: from 270+ for Japanese (including writing) and 265+ for basic skills (2026), to 340+ for Japanese (including writing) and 300+ for basic skills (2027).
Prospective students should monitor subsequent detailed changes to adjust exam preparation strategies.