Hiroshima University
Japan • Founded 1949 • World Rank #654
Overview
Founded in 1949, the Hiroshima University (Hiroshima Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Higashihiroshima (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hiroshima.
This institution also has a branch campus in Hiroshima. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Hiroshima University is a large-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution.
Hiroshima University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 74-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Hiroshima University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Address, contact details, and online presence for Hiroshima University are summarised below. Cross-check with the official website if you intend to send documents or financial information.
Academic Details
Hiroshima University's academic structure, enrolment numbers, and accreditation context are gathered below. Together they describe how the institution operates beyond the surface-level overview.
Academic Structures
The departmental layout below shows how Hiroshima University groups subjects, faculties, and teaching units. Subject grouping reflects institutional priorities, research strengths, and historical evolution.
Unit 17 items
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life
- School of Applied Biological Science
- School of Dentistry
- School of Economics
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Informatics and Data Science
- School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Letters
- School of Medicine
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Science
- The World-leading Innovative Graduate Education Programs
Degrees
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Other 49 programs
- Agriculture
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Control Engineering
- Data Processing
- Dentistry
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Sciences
- International Economics
- International Studies
- International and Comparative Education
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Peace and Disarmament
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Sustainable Development
- Teacher Training
- Transport Engineering
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Astrophysical Science (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astrophysics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Beijing Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering Management
Contemporary India Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- South Asian Studies
Environmental Research and Management (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Media (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Sciences
- Media Studies
Common Career Paths
- Media Producer
- Content Strategist
- Broadcast Journalist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Natural Science (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Study of International Cooperation in Education (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- International and Comparative Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Synchrotron Radiation (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Microwaves
Special Education (Course/Programme) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Special Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Biological Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Molecular Biology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Dentistry (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Oral Pathology
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Business Administration
- Econometrics
- Economic History
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Sciences
- Management
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Continuing Education
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Foreign Languages Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Native Language Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Science Education
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Integrated Arts and Science (Faculty) 36 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Geology
- German
- Information Sciences
- Japanese
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Regional Studies
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Commercial Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Letters (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Chinese
- Cultural Studies
- English
- European Languages
- French
- Geography
- German
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Japanese
- Modern Languages
Medicine (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Advanced Science of Matter (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biomedical and Health Sciences (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Oral Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Radiology
Common Career Paths
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Specialist
- Clinical Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biosphere Sciences (Graduate School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Marine Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Graduate School) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Continuing Education
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Foreign Languages Education
- Higher Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Modern Languages
- Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Graduate School) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Structural Architecture
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Integrated Arts and Sciences (Graduate School) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Information Sciences
- Italian
- Korean
- Literature
- Media Studies
- New Testament
- Optics
- Physics
- Regional Studies
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Development and Cooperation (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Peace and Disarmament
- Regional Planning
- Regional Studies
Law (Graduate School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Fiscal Law
- Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Letters (Graduate School) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Chinese
- Cultural Studies
- English
- European Languages
- French
- Geography
- German
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Philosophy
Science (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Engineering
- Law
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Advanced Materials Research (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Materials Engineering
Foreign Language Research and Education (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Foreign Languages Education
- Modern Languages
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Peace Science (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Peace and Disarmament
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sports Sciences (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sustainable Sciences and Development (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Archaeology (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
Higher Education (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Higher Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Hiroshima-University STARC IGFET Model (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
Nano Devices and Bio Systems (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nanotechnology
- Systems Analysis
Radiation Biology and Medicine (Research Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Nuclear Engineering
- Social and Preventive Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Hiroshima University's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping. Search matches programme names; if you don't see your subject, check the divisions section to locate the relevant faculty.
Bachelor's Degree
12 programmes
Hiroshima University's 12 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
School of Letters Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Science Natural Sciences 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy 6 years On-campus Japanese
School of Medicine Medicine 6 years On-campus Japanese
School of Applied Biological Science Biological Sciences 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Law Law 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Informatics and Data Science Data Science & Analytics 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Engineering General Engineering 1 year On-campus Japanese
School of Education Education & Teaching 1 year On-campus Japanese
School of Economics Economics 4 years On-campus Japanese
School of Dentistry Dentistry 6 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
5 programmes
Hiroshima University lists 5 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society Liberal Arts On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life Religious Studies 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years On-campus Japanese
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering General Engineering 2 years On-campus Japanese
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Hiroshima University
How to apply to Hiroshima University — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Research programmes at Hiroshima University
Hiroshima University's catalogue includes 17 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Hiroshima University's admissions process.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Lodge your application
Submit your completed application through Hiroshima University's official website at www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (82) 422 7111. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiroshima University
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Hiroshima University, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
When was Hiroshima University founded?
Hiroshima University was established in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
Where can I find Hiroshima University?
The institution is located in Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan.
What is Hiroshima University's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does Hiroshima University have?
The institution has a student body of 10,000-14,999.
How is Hiroshima University ranked?
Hiroshima University is ranked #654 globally and #11 in Japan.
What is Hiroshima University's academic structure?
Hiroshima University is organised into 17 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Hiroshima University accredited?
Hiroshima University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
What is Hiroshima University's official website?
You can find Hiroshima University online at www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp.
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