Hiroshima University

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima University is a national (public) research university located in both Higashihiroshima and Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. While its constituent institutions date back earlier, it was officially established under the 1949 national reorganization of Japanese universities.
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The main campus is in Higashi-Hiroshima, with additional campuses in Kasumi (Hiroshima City) and Higashi-Senda (Hiroshima City).
Hiroshima University is a national university in Japan, accredited by MEXT and recognized as one of Japan’s Top Global Universities.
Yes. Hiroshima University offers several English-taught undergraduate and graduate programs, such as the Integrated Global Studies (IGS) undergraduate course.
Applicants must complete 12 years of schooling (or equivalent), provide academic transcripts, English test scores (TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs), and pass HU’s entrance exam or interview.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, submit transcripts, a research proposal, recommendation letters, and proof of English/Japanese proficiency depending on the program.
Yes. Hiroshima University conducts special international entrance examinations and accepts applicants via recommendation, embassy nominations, or direct application.
The university issues a safety manual covering crime prevention, traffic rules, and emergency preparedness, and provides guidance through the student portal MOMIJI.
Yes. Students can register emergency contacts, access counseling, and in case of disasters or incidents, HU coordinates with local authorities for quick response.
Hiroshima is considered one of Japan’s safer cities. The university emphasizes crime prevention, health checks, and counseling services, making it safe for international students.
HU offers 12 faculties, including Law, Medicine, Science, Education, Economics, Engineering, and Informatics & Data Science.
Yes. HU is a research-centered institution with specialized graduate schools such as the Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences and Graduate School of Biosphere Science.
Yes. HU has multiple exchange agreements worldwide, allowing students to enroll for one or two semesters under student exchange frameworks.
HU students can apply for MEXT Scholarships, JASSO scholarships, and HU’s own merit-based scholarships.
Yes. Hiroshima University offers partial and full tuition waivers for students with excellent academic performance or financial difficulties.
Yes. International students on a student visa can work up to 28 hours per week (with permission), but they must maintain scholarship eligibility requirements.
Many live in the Ikenoue Student Dormitory, International Houses, or affiliated private apartments near the Higashi-Hiroshima campus.
Yes. University dormitories cost significantly less than private apartments, with basic amenities included.
Yes. The International Student Support Office provides assistance in finding dormitories or arranging private accommodations.
Yes. Graduates can apply to change their status of residence from “Student” to “Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services” to work in Japan.
Yes. Through the Global Career Design Center, HU organizes job fairs, alumni networking events, and company presentations to support international students.
International graduates may apply for a Designated Activities Visa (job-hunting visa), which allows them to stay for up to 1 year while seeking employment.

University Of Hiroshima University Application Statistics

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10810
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¥ 264000
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* All cost are in JPY

University Of Hiroshima University Application Statistics

20000
240
10810
4559
1765
11
¥ 198000
¥ 264000
2.8
30
70 %
5

Learn About -

* All cost are in JPY

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  • 1-3-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8511, Japan
  • +81-82-422-7111

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