Message from the Organization Director

    From the 20th century into the 21st century, academic research has advanced dramatically, but new

challenges for humankind, such as environment and energy, have arisen one after another.

Today, international exchanges are more of a norm than an exception, and society is becoming increasingly

globalized. Against that background, Hiroshima University, one of Japan’s major universities, must function

as a “center for academic learning” to lead the human society of the 21st century, while fostering globally

minded human resources who can play active roles in the international community, thereby helping establish

a sustainable future society.

    In admitting particularly outstanding students, our Leading Graduate Education Programs aim to develop

excellent human resources who are able to approach various challenges in an interdisciplinary and creative

manner, assess matters based on extensive knowledge, and work on a global scale. To that end, on the basis

of our many years of highly specialized learning we offer various courses designed to help students further

enhance their creativity, their ability to assess situations from a comprehensive viewpoint, their initiative and

their ability to resolve problems. We also offer common courses that help develop the mindset characteristic

of Hiroshima University. Students enrolled in these Leading Programs will receive such forms of economic

assistance as a scholarship program for graduate students, exemption from admission and tuition fees, and

free use of student dormitories.

    We welcome highly motivated students who wish to fulfill newly emerging social needs and contribute to

the realization of a peaceful and sustainable future society.

November 2011

Toshimasa Asahara
Director
Organization for the Leading Graduate Education Program
Hiroshima University