Quick Summary
Situated in Hiroshima, Japan, Hiroshima University is a public (national) established in 1949. Ranked #472 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15150 students including 11.8% from outside Japan. Known for strengths in Education, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Japan's top national universities with a specific focus on Peace Studies and a top-tier research status in the Chugoku-Shikoku region.
Subject Strengths
EducationEnvironmental ScienceMechanical EngineeringAgricultural SciencesPeace Studies
Founded1949
TypePublic (National)
Total Students15150
Intl Students11.8%
Faculty Ratio10.4
CampusMulti-campus (Urban and Suburban)
Campus Size2,500,000 square meters
Affiliated HospitalsHiroshima University Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#472
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Integrated Arts and Sciences,Letters,Education,Law,Economics,Science,Medicine,Dentistry,Pharmaceutical Sciences,Engineering,Applied Biological Science,Informatics and Data Science
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute for Peace Science,Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine,Hiroshima Synchrotron Radiation Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15, 2025
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30, 2024
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Undergraduate international applicants should focus heavily on the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) and secure high TOEFL scores. For graduate programs, finding a supervising professor before application is critical.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Japanese Yen
UG Tuition
¥535,800/yr
per year · JPY
Living Cost
¥1,725,000/yr
per year · JPY
PG Tuition
¥535,800/yr
per year · JPY
Application Fee
$115
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
¥2,277,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · JPY
Scholarships AvailableMEXT Scholarship,Hiroshima University Scholarship,JASSO Honors Scholarship,JEES Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$8,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Integrated Arts and Sciences,Letters,Education,Law,Economics,Science,Medicine,Dentistry,Pharmaceutical Sciences,Engineering,Applied Biological Science,Informatics and Data Science programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Peace Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Global Environmental Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Education (Teaching Training) | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Smart Manufacturing Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh, via Career Center partnerships with regional manufacturing and international NGOs
Industry Connections
Mazda Motor CorporationMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesChugoku Electric Power Company
Notable Alumni
Tsuyoshi Kikumoto,Muneo Suzuki,Katsuya Okada
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Comprehensive (Gymnasiums, Swimming Pools, Martial Arts Halls, Baseball Stadiums)
Student Clubs
Over 120 recognized student organizations including cultural, athletic, and academic circles
Library Resources
5 major libraries with over 3.5 million volumes including extensive peace and conflict archives
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available