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Prestigious prefectural scholarship supporting high-potential international graduate scholars dedicated to creating innovative social systems and addressing the SDGs.
Eikei University of Hiroshima: Social System Design, SDGs & Project-Based Master's
Eikei University of Hiroshima (Eikei Daigaku), established in 2021 by the Hiroshima Prefectural Government, is a progressive, forward-thinking public university. Designed around 21st-century competencies, Eikei focuses on Social System Design, digital transformation (DX), design thinking, sustainability, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Science in Social System Design & Digital Innovation (DX)
Interdisciplinary project-based master's curriculum combining system dynamics, design thinking, business modeling, data analytics, and ethical technology deployment.
Collaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Regional Innovation & Smart Cities with Hiroshima Uni
Three-year joint doctoral research appointment investigating smart urban mobility, autonomous public transit in aging rural communities, and data-driven civic governance.
Center for Social System Innovation Laboratory Research Assistantship
Applied research post modeling disaster evacuation behaviors, micro-mobility logistics, and community resilience algorithms in western Japan.
Chugoku Regional Circular Economy & Renewable Energy Practicum
Three-month industrial practicum with regional manufacturing leaders in Hiroshima analyzing industrial waste valorization, green hydrogen supply chains, and ESG auditing.
JSPS-Eikei Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Peace Engineering & Conflict Resolution
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) investigating technology-enabled peace mediation and humanitarian digital infrastructure.
Master of Arts in Global Leadership & Cross-Cultural Project Management
Executive-style master's degree training international project managers, NGO directors, and corporate sustainability heads in cross-cultural leadership and strategic facilitation.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Completion of 16 years of formal education with a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited university.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctoral research conducted via joint affiliated graduate programs in social system engineering and regional innovation with Hiroshima University.
- Language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 79+, IELTS Academic 6.0+, or Duolingo English Test 105+; Japanese language proficiency is not mandatory for English-track programs.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Detailed 2–3 page project proposal outlining a real-world societal challenge, proposed systemic intervention, and alignment with the SDGs.
- Application fee
- ¥17,000 to ¥30,000 JPY examination fee.
- Required documentation
- Bachelor's certificate of graduation, academic transcript, letters of recommendation, CV, and statement of purpose.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition is approximately ¥535,800 JPY per year (admission fee of ¥282,000 JPY for residents of Hiroshima Prefecture, ¥394,000 JPY for non-residents). International students receive substantial tuition fee reduction scholarships (30% to 100%), and Japanese Government MEXT scholarships provide full funding.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Eikei University of Hiroshima:
Dr. Makoto Arai
Professor of Social System Design & Complex Systems Modeling · System Dynamics, Complex Social Systems, Agent-Based Simulation, Design Thinking
Dr. Yoko Ishikura
Professor Emeritus & Expert in Global Strategy and Competitiveness · Global Strategy, Corporate Competitiveness, Digital Governance, Innovation Ecosystems
Dr. Tatsuya Nishioka
Professor of Digital Transformation & Information Systems · Digital Transformation (DX), Smart City Architecture, Data Governance, Civic Tech
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eikei University of Hiroshima documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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