This guidebook provides essential information for international students who wish to apply for undergraduate or graduate programs at Hiroshima University.

HU-IAO stands for the Hiroshima University International Admissions Office. It serves as the admissions contact point for individuals who have graduated from universities outside Japan and wish to enroll at Hiroshima University as international students.

HU-IAAS stands for the International Admissions Assistant System. Applicants who have graduated from (or are expected to graduate from) universities outside Japan and wish to apply to a graduate program at Hiroshima University are required to create an account on IAAS.

This is a four-year bachelor’s degree program in which students can obtain their degree entirely in English. Based on an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that integrates and transcends traditional academic boundaries, the program addresses complex global issues from three perspectives: Culture and Tourism, Peace and Communication, and Environment and Society. By studying and sharing ideas in English with students from around the world, participants develop the ability to learn, communicate, and contribute effectively in the international community.

Students take university-wide English-taught liberal arts courses and foreign language classes while building a strong foundation in all academic fields offered by the School of Applied Biological Science.
Through this program, students develop both comprehensive knowledge in biological production sciences and the language skills necessary to be active and effective in international settings.

This program offers a systematic study of Multicultural Education, Peace Education, and International Development Education. It aims to cultivate students who can contribute to the creation of a peaceful society by acquiring: 
1）Imagination and practical skills to build a society where people can live together in harmony with others of diverse backgrounds through education; 
2）Interdisciplinary thinking and practical skills to implement education that enables global collaboration among people with different values;
3）The knowledge and skills necessary to address urgent issues in the field of international educational development.

USAC (University Study Abroad Consortium) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that welcomes students from over 25 countries worldwide. Students can study at Hiroshima University for one semester or one academic year.

AIMS (Asian International Mobility for Students) is an international program that promotes multilateral student exchange among universities in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia. Students are mutually dispatched among member universities with the aim of fostering academic exchange and deepening cross-cultural understanding.

At Hiroshima University’s interdepartmental education and research facility, the Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, education related to the Japanese language, Japanese culture, and Japanese society is provided for international students with the aim of enhancing Japanese language and cultural education both on and off campus, promoting student exchange with overseas institutions, and advancing the globalization of the university campus.

This is a short-term program of approximately two weeks, offered twice a year (in summer and winter), for overseas students who have an interest in the Japanese language and Japanese culture. Through Japanese language classes, hands-on Japanese cultural experiences, and visits to places such as Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park, participants learn about the Japanese language, Japanese culture, and the history of Hiroshima.

This is an online Japanese language education program (live, interactive format) lasting approximately nine months, designed for overseas students who aspire to study in Japan. In addition to Japanese language courses, the program offers numerous opportunities to learn about Japanese culture. Furthermore, each student is assigned a Japanese student from Hiroshima University as a tutor, with the aim of improving the student’s conversational skills.

The IDEC Institute for International Cooperation, a campus-wide joint educational and research facility at Hiroshima University, offers approximately two-week training programs for mid-career professionals from central government ministries and local governments around the world. The program aims to develop highly skilled human resources who can contribute to international cooperation.

This approximately two-week program is held twice a year (summer and winter) for international students interested in Japanese language and culture. Participants learn about Japanese language, Japanese culture, and the history of Hiroshima through Japanese language classes, cultural experiences, and visits to places such as Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park.

This program is held annually around August 6 and invites students from partner universities of Hiroshima University and other universities worldwide. In addition to peace studies, students engage in collaborative learning with peers from around the world on various global issues. After completing the tour, participants are expected to grow into individuals who can contribute to global society and widely communicate the importance of peace around the world.

This contest was held as part of Hiroshima University’s international strategy to promote overseas outreach by international students. The submitted works are introduced here.

Hiroshima University hosts many international students from around the world who are dedicated to their studies and research. In these “International Student Interviews,” students share their impressions of life in Japan and their study-abroad experiences.

Do you know what former and current international students of Hiroshima University are doing now? Here, we share updates on the lives of international alumni who studied at Hiroshima University.

Hiroshima University awarded honorary doctoral degrees to three former Nampo Special International Students who were exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb while studying at Hiroshima University’s predecessor school, Hiroshima University of Literature and Science.

This section introduces former international students of Hiroshima University who have received foreign national decorations.

Information on scholarships provided by the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) is available here.

Information on scholarships available for privately financed international students is provided here.

The Chinese Government’s  “China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers scholarship for Chinese international students.”