For your convenience, we have prepared answers to frequently asked questions from prospective international students. Please review the information below.
Thank you for considering Hiroshima University as your destination for academic growth.

The FAQ categories are classified as follows:
Graduate Level | Undergraduate Level | Common
 

Important Notice for Graduate Level

Hiroshima University determines candidates for the university recommendation for the MEXT Scholarship based on recommendations from our graduate schools, taking into consideration the performance of inter-university exchanges and similar activities. Therefore, please understand that we do not accept applications or inquiries directly from individuals without going through their home university.
 

A1. Candidates are selected among students at universities that have exchange relations with Hiroshima University.
For university recommendation, the first screening is conducted by each graduate school according to their own criteria. The application deadline varies by graduate school. Eligible students will be contacted by their respective graduate schools and faculty members.

For your reference, the MEXT Scholarship also offers an Embassy Recommendation Program. The process differs by country, so please contact the Japanese embassy in your country if you are interested in applying.
 

A2. Hiroshima University offers an online system to initiate contact with prospective advisors for applicants who graduated from universities outside Japan and wish to enroll.

Please access the International Admissions Assistant System (IAAS) at the following URL and register the necessary information via the “For Applicants” button:

A3. The number of available quotas for University Recommendation is extremely limited, and the selection process is highly competitive. In some programs, there may currently be no quotas available for University Recommendation.

Please refer to the list of “Adopted Programs” for details on programs with available quotas for University Recommendation.
 

A4. Please refer to the following link for general information about our graduate programs and Hiroshima University: click here
 

To find your prospective advisor, please use the following database and enter keywords such as “biotechnology” to search for an academic advisor in your research field: click here
 

For information about our graduate schools: click here
 

Please carefully consider whether the graduate school you wish to attend meets your research plans and goals so that you will not be disappointed after enrollment.
 

A1. Currently, only the Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS), School of Integrated Arts and Sciences is eligible for the MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) among our undergraduate programs. All courses in this program are delivered in English.

For information on the Department of Integrated Global Studies, please visit: click here
 

All other undergraduate programs are taught in Japanese. Therefore, it is essential to achieve sufficient mastery of the language before applying.
 

A1. Yes. Applicants are required to provide proof of sufficient proficiency in either Japanese or English. Detailed requirements, including the required level and acceptable documents, will be provided by the relevant graduate school or your prospective academic advisor. In addition, please be sure to check the language proficiency criteria specified in the admission guidelines of the program you wish to enroll.

A2. Please refer to the following link for information about scholarships for international students excluding the MEXT Scholarship: click here