1. Joint Scholarship Scheme
Hiroshima University and LPDP have established a joint scholarship scheme combining financial support from LPDP with tuition waivers offered by Hiroshima University (HU). Under this program, Hiroshima University provides opportunities for outstanding young faculty members from leading research universities in Indonesia to pursue doctoral studies at Hiroshima University.
| Support Provided | |
| LPDP Scholarship |
Monthly Living Allowance One round-trip international airfare Visa cost Settling-in allowance and other expenses according to LPDP's polices |
| HU Support | Admission Fee and Tuition Waivers |
*The duration of support is subject to the respective rules of LPDP and HU.
* The application fee must be paid by the applicant.
2. Intake and Enrollment
Maximum Intake: 30 students per year
Enrollment: October
* Applications will be accepted annually from 2026 to 2028.
3. Eligible Graduate Schools
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/gshs
* Limited to the Economics, Management Sciences, and International Economic Development Programs. - Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/adse - Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/ilife - Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/bhs - Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/smart_society
4. Eligibility and Admission Requirements
| LPDP Scholarship |
Please refer to the LPDP website for detailed eligibility requirements and application procedures. English Language Proficiency: IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 79 with test results valid for two years from the test date |
| Hiroshima University |
Admission is subject to the availability of an appropriate academic supervisor. Applicants must therefore identify a prospective supervisor and obtain their prior consent before proceeding with the formal application.
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5. Application Process and Selection Schedule
Application Process
IMPORTANT:
(1) Applicants must apply in parallel for both (i) the LPDP–the LPDP-Hiroshima University Program Doctor and (ii) admission to Hiroshima University.
(2) To receive the LPDP scholarship and Hiroshima University tuition waiver, applicants must both be selected for the LPDP Scholarship and pass the examination and are admitted to Hiroshima University.
Selection Schedule for 2026
| Hiroshima University | LPDP | ||
| 17 - 24 April |
Pre-Application (Prospective Supervisor Matching) Period (IAAS)
Applicants must identify a prospective supervisor and obtain their consent through IAAS before submitting a formal application to Hiroshima University.
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17 April - 18 May | LPDP Application Period (E-Beasiswa) |
| Early May – Mid June (depending on the Graduate School) |
Formal Application to Hiroshima University Applicants must complete Hiroshima University’s formal application process and submit the required application documents directly to Hiroshima University. |
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| Late May – Early July (depending on the graduate school) |
Admission Examination | 5 June | Announcement of Administrative Selection Results |
| 6 - 8 June | Submission of Objection | ||
| 17 June | Announcement of Objection Results | ||
| Late June – Mid-July (depending on the graduate school) |
Issuance of Letters of Acceptance (LoA) to Successful Applicants Note: Applicants will be individually notified of results. |
22 June - 17 July |
LPDP Final Selection Process |
| 21 - 24 July | Hiroshima University provides LPDP with a list of applicants to whom LoAs will be issued. | ||
| 31 July | Announcement of Final Selection Results |
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| October | Enrollment | ||
*The selection schedule for 2027 will be coordinated between Hiroshima University and LPDP and may differ from the 2026 selection schedule.
Information for International Applicants
- International Admissions Assistant System (IAAS)
URL: https://www.iao.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/ - Hiroshima University’s Official Website
URL: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en - Admission Information for international students
URL: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/international/admissions/admission_guide - LPDP–Hiroshima University Joint Scholarship Program – LPDP Website
URL: https://lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/en/beasiswa/beasiswa-kemitraan-double-degree-joint-degree/lpdphiroshima-doktor2026/

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