Short-term Exchange Programme for Students from Overseas Universities (May–October 2026)－School of Dentitry

From May to October 2026, the School of Dentistry at Health Sciences University of Hokkaido (HSUH) welcomed students from overseas universities for short-term exchange programmes.

University	Programme period	Participants
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia	18–22 May	6 postgraduate students in Public Health and 3 in Special Care Dentistry
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand	8–12 June	4 dental students
University of Gothenburg, Sweden	11–17 June	4 dental students
International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia (non-partner university)	6–10 July	7 dental students
Hasanuddin University, Indonesia	27 July–7 August	6 dental students
Medical University of Lublin, Poland	8–17 September	2 dental students
Seoul National University, South Korea	5–8 October	4 dental students

1. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

UiTM is one of Malaysia’s leading comprehensive universities. In May, nine postgraduate students visited HSUH: six specialising in Public Health and three in Special Care Dentistry. They were accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Norashikin Yusof and Assoc. Prof. Mas Suryalis Ahmad, Dean of Dentistry, respectively.
The programme included lectures and visits to HSUH’s School of Dentistry and university hospital, as well as an opportunity to observe home-visit dental care, helping the students learn about dental care for older adults in Japan’s ageing society. Assoc. Prof. Mas Suryalis Ahmad also gave a lecture at a PhD student seminar at HSUH. On 19 May, the students attended the renewal ceremony for the academic exchange agreement between the two schools of dentistry.

2. Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Chulalongkorn University is one of Thailand’s leading national universities. In June, four dental students visited HSUH and participated in a programme that included lectures and visits to the School of Dentistry and university hospital.

3. University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The University of Gothenburg is internationally recognised for its dental education and research. In June, four dental students participated in a programme at HSUH’s School of Dentistry. Two dental hygiene students also participated in a programme at HSUH’s Dental Hygienist College from 15 June to 3 July.
During part of the programme, dental and dental hygiene students participated in joint activities, providing an opportunity to learn from one another.

4. International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia

IMU is a Malaysian university specialising in health sciences. In July, HSUH welcomed seven dental students for a short-term exchange programme at IMU’s request, although IMU is not one of HSUH’s partner universities.

5. Hasanuddin University, Indonesia

Hasanuddin University is a national university located in Makassar, Indonesia. From July to August, six dental students participated in a programme at HSUH’s School of Dentistry and university hospital.
In September, HSUH and Hasanuddin University held a joint dental symposium featuring research presentations and discussions. In October, HSUH is also scheduled to welcome five prosthodontic residents from Hasanuddin University for a further programme.

6. Medical University of Lublin, Poland

In September, two dental students from the Medical University of Lublin visited HSUH, accompanied by Dean Renata Chałas and Professor Piotr Stachurski.
The students learned about dental care and dental education in Japan through a programme at HSUH’s School of Dentistry and university hospital. They also reunited with HSUH students who had previously participated in a programme at the Medical University of Lublin.

Dean Chałas and Professor Stachurski also engaged in research exchange and discussions with HSUH faculty members, strengthening academic ties between the two universities.

7. Seoul National University, South Korea

Seoul National University is South Korea’s leading national university and is widely recognised as one of the country’s top universities. In October, HSUH welcomed four dental students for the second consecutive year.
The students learned about dental care and dental education in Japan through a programme at HSUH’s School of Dentistry and university hospital. In November, HSUH representatives are scheduled to visit Seoul National University to sign an academic exchange agreement between the two dental schools.

HSUH continues to promote international exchange through dental education and clinical learning. In March 2027, HSUH is scheduled to welcome dental students from the University of Hong Kong and plans to send its own students to partner universities. These inbound and outbound programmes will further strengthen international collaboration in education and research.

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)