Students wishing to study a specific subject, at either the undergraduate or graduate level, may be admitted as research students (‟kenkyuusei”). The research period for Research Students shall be one semester (first semester or second semester) or one academic year. Research students are not entitled to degrees upon completion of their research work.

Most applicants for admission to a graduate school gain admission to the University as a research student first, and then prepare for the entrance examination to the graduate school of their choice while researching their subject in more detail.

Please discuss the substance of your research with the professor under whom you wish to study before applying.

Students wishing to enroll as a research student at the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering are required to complete the application procedure by the deadline based on the application guidelines for the program which your prospective supervisor is mainly in charge. Please refer the following list for inquiries and admission guidelines.

●Mathematics Program
●Physics Program
●Earth and Planetary Systems Science Program
●Basic Chemistry Program

Support Office for the fields of Science
1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8526
e-mail：ri-gaku-sien
※To send e-mail, type ''@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp'' after the portion of the respective e-mail address.

●Applied Chemistry Program
●Chemical Engineering Program
●Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program
●Mechanical Engineering Program
●Transportation and Environmental Systems Program
●Architecture Program
●Civil and Environmental Engineering Program
●Informatics and Data Science Program
●Smart Innovation Program

Support Office for the fields of Engineering
1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8527
Admission Guidelines

●Quantum Matter Program

Support Office for the fields of Science
1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8530
Admission Guidelines

●Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program (Environmental and Natural Sciences)

Support Office for the fields of Integrated Arts and Sciences
1-7-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8521
Admission Guidelines

●Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program (Development Science Field)

Support Office for the fields of International Development and Cooperation
1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8529
Admission Guidelines

*Hiroshima University has established the university’s Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, and conducts strict examinations for acceptance of international students, etc. Therefore, please be advised that International applicants may be unable to receive their desired education or conduct their desired research due to the restriction by the above regulations.

*Please note that depending on the circumstances of COVID-19, you may not be able to enter Japan, or you may face difficulties upon
① Due to border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 imposed by the Japanese government, individuals arriving in Japan via any of the countries/regions which are subject to the entry ban will be denied entry to Japan.
② Due to the border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 imposed by the Japanese government, it may be necessary to quarantine at a hotel etc. for 14 days following the day you arrive in Japan. This can be very costly; depending on accommodation type and food expenses, it is likely to be more than 200,000 yen. It is your own responsibility to cover any such costs. You are also required to refrain from using public transport, including transportation from the airport.

Regarding these matters, please be sure to check the latest updates regarding the border order enforcement measures in relation to COVID-19 and get prepared ahead of time.