HomePlease read the Application Guidebook carefully as ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS differs for each selection.
Doctoral Course
Category of Selection
- General Selection
- Special Selection for Working Citizens
- Special Selection for Senior Citizens
- Special Selection for International Students
Special Selection for International Students
Special Selection for International Students is ONLY applicable for non-Japanese citizen residing outside of Japan. Non-Japanese applicants residing in Japan should apply for the General Selection.
Please obtain provisional consent from your prospective academic advisor before application.
To apply for “Special Selection for International Students,” please obtain provisional consent of your prospective academic advisor through HU-IAO before submitting your application.
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Enrollment |
April 2027 |
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Application Period |
October 29 to November 9, 2026 by 5:00p.m. |
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Announcement of Admission |
December 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
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Enrollment |
October 2027 |
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Application Period |
May 6 to May 14, 2027 by 5:00p.m. |
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Announcement of Admission |
June 21, 2027 (Tentative) |
You can download the prescribed forms of application documents below.
General Selection・ Special Selection for Working Citizens ・ Special Selection for Senior Citizens
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Enrollment |
October 2026 |
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Submission Period for Preliminary Evaluation of Admission Requirements(* 1) |
June 22 to 26, 2026 by 5:00p.m. |
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Application Period |
July 10 to 17, 2026 by 5:00p.m. |
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Written Exam |
August 18, 2026 |
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Oral Exam |
August 19, 2026 |
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Announcement of Admission |
August 28, 2026 at noon (tentative schedule) |
*The application guidebook for April 2027 enrollment will be uploaded in October.
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Enrollment |
April 2027 |
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Submission Period for Preliminary Evaluation of Admission Requirements(* 1) |
November 30 to December 4, 2026 by 5:00p.m |
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Application Period |
January 5 to 13, 2027 by 5:00p.m. |
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Written Exam |
February 15, 2027 |
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Oral Exam |
February 16, 2027 |
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Announcement of Admission |
February 26, 2027 at noon (tentative schedule) |
- You can download the prescribed forms of application documents below.
- Personal History（26.2 KB）
- Notification of subjects（19.72 KB）
- Summary of Master's Thesis（31.5 KB）
- Research Proposal（31.5 KB）
Note: (*1) Some Applicants are required to undergo a preliminary evaluation of admission requirements.For detailed information with preliminary evaluation, please refer to the Application Guidebook.
Past questions of the entrance examinations（International Education Development Program）
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Inquiries, Submission
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University
(Graduate Student Section, Support Office for the fields of International Development and Cooperation )
Address: 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8529
e-mail：koku-gaku[AT]office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please change [AT] to @ when you send an e-mail)
Tel: +81-(0)82-424-7117
Please include the following information when you contact us:
(1)Preferred program to study
(2)Preferred timing of admission
(3)Prospective Supervisor's name
