Guide for

International Students 2020

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HIROSHIMA

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA

Hous ingThe university dormitories (approx. 200 rooms for international students) and International House (60 single, 5 married couple units, and 5 family units) located on Higashi-Hiroshima campus are available for international students. Hiroshima University also provides leased accommodation for newly enrolled international students from overseas. The majority of students, however, live in privately-owned apartments.

Language Cour se sMastering the local language will deepen your understanding of the society and culture, and will increase your social and academic eff ectiveness. Hiroshima University off ers Japanese language courses to enrolled international students depending on their language ability.

Academic Ca l enda r

I n t e rna t i ona l S tuden t Admis s ionDescribed below is a brief overview. Please refer to the “Information for Incoming International Students” for detailed and up-to-date information, which can be downloaded from:https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/international/admissions

International students have opportunities to study at Hiroshima University under the following programs:◆ Undergraduate Program (4 years for Bachelors; 6 years for medical degrees)　 Students are admitted through either the general entrance examination or

the special examination for graduates of foreign secondary schools. As the majority of class instruction is given in Japanese, applicants should note that it is essential to achieve a suffi cient profi ciency of the language before their admission.◆ Graduate Schools (2+ years for Master’s, 3+ years for Doctorate, 4+ years for Doctorate

in the Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Division of Biomedical Sciences))　 Admission procedures and requirements diff er slightly for each graduate

school. Some schools conduct special selections for international students.◆Non-Degree Courses (Research Students)　 Students wishing to study a specifi c subject without earning degrees at

either the undergraduate or graduate level may be admitted as research students. This is also an option for applicants who seek to prepare for the entrance examination to a graduate school. Admission procedures and requirements diff er slightly for each graduate school.◆HUSA (Hiroshima University Study Abroad) Program　 Students enrolled in a degree program at partner universities may study

for up to one academic year as an exchange student. Applicants must have suffi cient profi ciency of either English or Japanese.

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Campus Location

Tui t i on and Fees

Financial AidThe majority of international students enrolled in Hiroshima University are privately funded. About one-quarter of these students receive supplementary fi nancial aid from various foundations, ranging from ¥20,000 to ¥180,000 per month.About 10% of the students receive Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarships. Please contact a Japanese consulate or embassy in your home country for details.

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Research Students

Tuition ¥535,800* ¥535,800* ¥29,700**Enrollment Fee ¥282,000 ¥282,000 ¥84,600 Application ¥17,000 ¥30,000 ¥9,800

* per year ** per month

First TermApr.1 - Apr.7 Spring VacationApr.3 Entrance CeremonyApr.8 - Jun.15 ClassesSecond TermJun.16 - Aug.13 ClassesAug.14 - Sep.30 Summer VacationThird TermOct.1 Autumn Entrance CeremonyOct.2 - Nov.30 ClassesFourth TermDec.1 - Feb.8 ClassesDec.26 - Jan.5 Winter VacationFeb.9 - Mar.31 End-of-Academic Year HolidaysMar.23 Commencement Day

*This schedule is subject to change.

What can I s t udy a t H i r o s h ima Un ive r s i t y?Hiroshima University off ers you the opportunity to broaden your horizons academically, personally, and culturally.

Located in Western Japan, it is one of the leading national universities in the country.For details about HU’s schools and graduate schools, please visit the following page: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/schools

Gradua t e Schoo l s

Humanities and Social SciencesHumanities and Social Sciences:

Educational Design for Teacher Educators / Educational Studies / Teaching Japanese as a Second Language / International Education Development

Professional Development for Teachers and School LeadersLaw SchoolJoint International Master’s Programme

Advanced Science and EngineeringAdvanced Science and Engineering:

Mathematics / Physics / Earth and Planetary Systems Science / Basic Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Transportation and Environmental Systems / Architecture / Civil and Environmental Engineering / Informatics and Data Science / Quantum Matter / Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering / Smart Innovation (from Apr. 2021)

Joint International Master’s Programme

Integrated Sciences for LifeIntegrated Sciences for Life:

Biotechnology / Food and AgriLife Science / Bioresource Science / Life and Environmental Sciences / Basic Biology / Mathematical and Life Sciences / Biomedical Science

Biomedical and Health SciencesDoctoral: Biomedical Sciences:

Medicine / Dental Sciences / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Radiation Biology and Medicine

Master’s: Integrated Health Sciences:Health Sciences / Medicinal Sciences / Public Health / Medical Physicist / Biomedical Science

Doctoral: Integrated Health Sciences:Health Sciences / Medicinal Sciences / Biomedical Science

Suppo r t Se rv i ce Fac i l i t i e sGlobal Career Design CenterAccessibility CenterOffi ce of AdmissionsCollaboration Offi ce

Resea rch In s t i t u t eResearch Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine

Common Education and Research FacilitiesHiroshima Synchrotron Radiation CenterSaijo Seminar HouseResearch Institute for Nanodevice and Bio SystemsResearch Institute for Higher EducationInformation Media CenterNatural Science Center for Basic Research and DevelopmentMorito Institute of Global Higher EducationCenter for the Study of International Cooperation in EducationHealth Service CenterThe Center for PeaceEnvironmental Research and Management CenterHiroshima University MuseumBeijing Research CenterHiroshima Astrophysical Science CenterInstitute for Foreign Language Research and EducationHiroshima University ArchivesInstitute for Sport SciencesHiSIM Research CenterThe Center for Contemporary India Studies at Hiroshima UniversityResearch Center for Diversity and InclusionAmphibian Research CenterTranslational Research CenterResilience Research CenterCenter for Brain, Mind and KANSEI Sciences ResearchHiroshima University Genome Editing Innovation CenterHiroshima University Digital Monozukuri (Manufacturing) Education and Research Center

Schoo l s (Unde rg radua t e P rog rams )Integrated Arts and SciencesIntegrated Arts and Sciences, Integrated Global Studies

LettersHumanities

EducationCluster 1: School EducationCluster 2: Science, Technology and Society EducationCluster 3: Language and Culture EducationCluster 4: Life-long Activities EducationCluster 5: Fundamentals for Education and Human Development

LawLaw

EconomicsEconomics

ScienceMathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Earth and Planetary Systems Science

MedicineMedicine, Health Sciences

DentistryDentistry, Oral Health Sciences

Pharmaceutical SciencesPharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Sciences

EngineeringCluster 1: Mechanical Systems, Transportation, Material and EnergyCluster 2: Electrical, Electronic and Systems EngineeringCluster 3: Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology and Chemical EngineeringCluster 4: Civil Engineering and Architecture

Applied Biological ScienceApplied Biological Science

Informatics and Data ScienceInformatics and Data Science

1 ,750 In t e r na t i ona l S tuden t s― from 63 Countries/Regions around the World (As of May 1, 2020)―

Many students from around the world are admitted to Hiroshima University,where they enjoy learning together with Japanese peers.

International Student Numbers by Country (Region) (As of May 1, 2020)

EuropeAzerbaijan 1Bulgaria 1France 3Germany 6Italy 1Kazakhstan 1Kyrgyzstan 6Netherlands 1Poland 2Russia 2Tajikistan 3UK 1Uzbekistan 4

AfricaBurkina Faso 1Cameroon 1Côte d’Ivoire 1Egypt 12Gabon 1Ghana 10Liberia 1Malawi 8Mauritius 1Namibia 1Nigeria 7South Africa 1Tunisia 1Uganda 2Zambia 1

Middle EastAfghanistan 13Iran 6Iraq 1Israel 1Oman 1Palestine 1Syria 4Turkey 1Yemen 2

South AsiaBangladesh 44India 22Nepal 11Pakistan 5Sri Lanka 11

East AsiaChina 1,108Hong Kong 2Korea 57Mongolia 15Taiwan 32

Southeast Asia

Cambodia 37Indonesia 125Laos 11Malaysia 13Myanmar 20Philippines 21Singapore 1Thailand 24Vietnam 62

OceaniaNew Zealand 1

North America

USA 7

Central America

Costa Rica 1Mexico 3

South America

Brazil 1Colombia 3Peru 2

* We have established consultation service systems for international students, to ensure that they can enjoy learning with peace of mind at Hiroshima University.

Networks and Ove r sea s Base s L ink ing t o t he Wor ld

Hiroshima University has concluded international inter-university agreements with 334 institutes in 53 countries/regions around the world, and inter-departmental international exchange agreements with 359 institutes in 51 countries/regions. (As of May 1, 2020)

We contribute to the development of globally capable human resources in collaboration with INU (the International Network of Universities) member universities.

Hiroshima University has established 22 international bases in 15 countries and regions - Brazil, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. (As of May 1, 2020)

H i ro sh ima Un ive r s i t y by t he Number s (As o f May 1 , 2020 )

Facilities etc.Total Area of Hiroshima University (As of April 1, 2020) Approximately 314 haArea of the Higashi-Hiroshima Campus (As of April 1, 2020) Approximately 249 haNumber of Cafeterias and Cafe Facilities 11Number of Stores 13Number of Hiroshima University Hospital Medical Department Outpatients in FY2019 571,816Income and Expenditure for FY in 2019 Income: approximately 81 billion yen

Expenditure: approximately 78 billion yen

EducationUndergraduate Students 10,678Graduate Students 4,513Special Course Students 23Research Students/Non-Degree Students 223Attached School Students 3,773Total Number of Graduates (Undergraduate) (As of March 2020) 141,792Executive Board Members 11Academic Faculty Members 1,831Non-Academic Staff Members 1,724Library Collection (As of April 1, 2020) Approximately 3.47 million booksAnnual Library Users in FY2019 Approximately 1.02 million

InternationalizationInternational Students 1,750

International Exchange Agreements (University-level)

53 countries/regions334 organizations370 agreements

International Exchange Agreements (Department-level)

51 countries/regions359 organizations398 agreements

University of World-wide Repute and Splendor for Years into the Future

Hiroshima University was established in 1874 as Hakushima School, but after various transitions, it was combined with eight other schools and re-established in 1949 as the new Hiroshima University in Higashi-Senda-Cho, Hiroshima City. Hiroshima University has developed along with Hiroshima City, recovering like a phoenix after having suff ered the fi rst atomic bomb attack in human history. Based on its founding principle of “a single unifi ed university, free and pursuing peace” and its fi ve guiding principles, Hiroshima University is committed to promoting advanced scientifi c research that benefi ts the future of humankind while fostering excellent individuals. Leveraging the outcomes of such eff orts, the University continues to contribute to the global community, thereby fulfi lling its mission as a “base of knowledge creation.”Comprising 12 schools, 4 graduate schools, an attached research institute, a university hospital, and 11 attached schools, we are one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in Japan. Accordingly, Hiroshima University is academically diverse and an ideal place for meeting people from various backgrounds and for nurturing a global perspective toward global peace.Hiroshima University is determined to “Aspire to be a university that lets students grow, a university with a strong global presence”.

Search for “Profi les of Faculty and Research Scholars”The “Profi les of Faculty and Research Scholars” contains information about the fi eld specializations, research activities and subjects taught by approx. 1,800 academic faculty members at Hiroshima University. You can search by name and keyword.

O n -c a m p us In t e r na t i on a l E xchan ge― Supporting the coexistence of diff erent cultures―

Student Supporter System for International StudentsHiroshima University has a student supporter system, in which a number of registered students assist newly-enrolled international students in terms of settling in smoothly and admission procedures.

International LuncheonInternational students and Japanese students share their daily lives to improve mutual understanding of diff erent cultures at lunch time.

International Exchange EventsVarious events are held to deepen exchange between international and Japanese students.

Network of International Exchange (NOIE)Students who have registered in this program are provided with a variety of information regarding international exchange activities, including international exchange events held inside and outside the University.

2. Click “Profi les of Faculty and Research Scholars”

“Profi les of Faculty and Research Scholars” will open

A dm is s ion Po l i cyHiroshima University nurtures individuals willing to take up challenges and commit to action. Our institution also strives to develop creative individuals who can think and judge for themselves and express their thoughts and opinions in an eff ective way.

Hiroshima University hopes to admit students with the following qualities:

◆ Students who have a well-rounded personality and wish to contribute to peace◆Students interested in the pursuit, creation and development of knowledge◆ Students who desire to obtain specialized knowledge and skills, thereby

contributing to society◆ Students who want to learn about various cultures and values, thereby

playing active roles in local and international communities

International Luncheon

Cherry-blossom Viewing Event

1. Click on the “Research” tab on the homepage

Please enter some keywords related to your research field and click the “Search” button