I want to talk about my life.
I want to talk about my career.
I’m having trouble with my studies.
I want to talk about how to get along with people.

News and Events

news and events

Having trouble?

We have created our new Student Advice and Counseling Center so that everyone can come and talk to us about any kind of problem. The Center’s main focus is providing counseling to students along with learning support. We hope to facilitate Hokkaido University students’ personal development, in addition to supporting their education and research.

Maybe you just want to talk, or you feel a little down. Maybe you have some problem, but you don’t know what to do so you want some advice. If you feel like this or have other troubles, please don’t hesitate to come and talk to us.

I dislike small talk and find it difficult to talk to people.
I want to know myself better.
I have so much homework; I don’t know where to start!
I feel difficulties in university life due to various reasons such as disability, marriage, pregnancy, childcare, taking care of family members, etc.
I can’t sleep or concentrate.
I feel down and can’t do anything.
I can’t decide if I should change my department/major.
I’ve been the victim of a crime but I don’t know what to do!
I just feel out of sorts and want to talk with someone.
I’m feeling confused about my career and future.
People have been talking about me behind my back and I don’t like it.
I am struggling with my sexual orientation, gender identity, sex assigned at birth, gender expression, etc.

Service Desk

Support for your daily life and learning is available at the counter on the first floor of the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education.
See the list of support available at each Window.

Service Desk

Support Guide

If you do not know whom to contact, see "For HU Students Support Guide".

Support Guide

About our center

The Center’s main focus is providing counseling to students along with learning support. Our counselors, accessibility services staff, and peer support unit work together to provide the best kind of help for you.

about us

About our offices and peer support unit

career paths, studies, research,  human relationships, personality issues, daily life; you can consult us on any matter

our office aims to provide support for international students’ development. Please come talk to us anytime about anything.

we offer learning support for students with disabilities or needs. If you are having trouble with your studies, please come see us.

Student peer supporters can help and support students’ daily activities.

Become a peer supporter

Hokkaido University takes applications for peer supporters at designated times throughout the year. Peer supporters are paid part-time staff (administrative assistant) of the university. Check out the peer support unit web site or come to the Center for more information.

Thinking about visiting us?

If you would like to make a counseling appointment, please call us, email us, or even just drop by in person. Students with appointments are given priority, so we recommend making an appointment.