1, have the TOEFL score in the application is very advantageous, it is recommended that now seize the time to study Japanese, and strive to reach the level of N2.
2. You cannot apply directly for a doctoral degree, you need to apply for a doctoral degree at Hokkaido University first, and then enter the doctoral program through the Doctoral Entrance Examination
3. Graduate students in Japan are on a supervisor-determined system, which means that the school will allow admission only after the supervisor agrees to accept you. To apply, you need to provide proof of degree, research proposal, grades in major courses, thesis, proof of foreign language proficiency, etc. However, the key to application is your research proposal, which directly reflects your research direction and research ability. Because of the difference in academic thinking between China and Japan, many people fail to apply because the research proposal does not meet the requirements of the mentor.
4, scholarships in Japan according to the application, if you can get a tutor's letter of recommendation, your scholarship application will be very helpful, but there are too many types of scholarships, the amount of money, the requirements are different, you need to pay more attention to the time and conditions of the application after you arrive in Japan.
5, if you can provide published papers on your application will be very helpful, the tutor value is the student's professional background, English can be.