Why do students from all over the world choose to attend
the Graduate School of International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies?
We've found six main reasons.

#1A Reputation for Excellence (University and Graduate school).

1Hokkaido University is consistently ranked among the top ten public universities in Japan in both domestic and international rankings.

2This is the only national university graduate school in Japan where students can study both tourism and media as subjects.

#2Education Rich in Internationalism and Diversity.

1Hokkaido University and its graduate schools offer a strong global education program.

2IMCTS allows students to study in a diverse, international academic community.

#3Diverse Range of Cutting Edge Research

1The graduate school's research area covers a diverse range of fields, focusing on International Media and Communications, Tourism Creation, and interdisciplinary fields.

2IMCTS research stands ahead of world and the times in diverse topics.

#4An International Network of Academics and Student Exchange

1IMCTS has established a global network of academic and student exchange through exchange agreements with 15 universities around the world.

#5A Comfortable, Enjoyable Quality of Life

1Sapporo, and Hokkaido, where IMCTS is located, are among the most attractive and livable places in the world.

2Campus life is vibrant and surrounded by a lovely natural environment.

#6Outstanding Career and Employment Support

1IMCTS provides Japan's highest standard of career development support of the graduate school level.

2Our graduates find a high rate of employment in a diverse range of industries, primarily in well-known Japanese companies.