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Hiroshima University: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

Hiroshima University (Hirodai) is one of Japan's leading national universities, selected by MEXT as a Top Global University. Situated across sprawling green campuses in Higashihiroshima and Hiroshima City, the university has earned international acclaim for its pioneering research in synchrotron radiation, semi-conductor physics, peace studies, and plant biotechnology.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Japanese Government (MEXT) University Recommendation Scholarship at Hiroshima

Prestigious national scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) through Hiroshima University recommendation for graduate studies.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Science and Synchrotron Radiation Physics

Doctoral research program within the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, conducting high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) on novel topological materials.

Master of Science in Information Engineering & Cyber Security

English-medium Master's program preparing engineers in high-throughput network architectures, cryptography, autonomous vehicle sensors, and embedded systems.

PhD in Integrated Sciences for Life (Plant Biotechnology & Bioresource Science)

Advanced doctoral training in molecular plant physiology, genome editing, marine aquaculture, and environmental microbiology at the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life.

Master of Arts in Peace and Coexistence Studies (IDECA Program)

World-famous peace research program drawing on Hiroshima's historic mission to analyze disarmament treaties, transitional justice, development economics, and human security.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Hiroshima Host)

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship enabling international postdocs to conduct collaborative research on nanocarbon synthesis, organic functional materials, and supramolecular chemistry.

Hiroshima University International Graduate Research Internship (HUSA Practicum)

Three to six-month hands-on research internship within university engineering laboratories, focusing on structural robotics, semiconductor characterization, and acoustic transducer testing.

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility: Completion of 16 years of formal education culminating in a recognized bachelor's degree; submission of undergraduate transcripts and faculty advisor pre-consent.
Doctoral admission eligibility: Completion of a master's degree or professional graduate degree; pre-approval from a prospective research supervisor at Hiroshima University prior to formal application.
Language proficiency: English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 6.0+, or TOEIC 730+) for English-taught graduate programs; JLPT N2 or N1 for Japanese-taught tracks.
Research statement / Proposal: Detailed research plan (around 2,000 words) describing the proposed research theme, methodology, timeline, and literature review.
Application fee: ¥30,000 examination fee for private applicants (exempt for MEXT scholars).
Required documentation: Certificate of graduation, academic transcripts, research plan, CV, two letters of recommendation, language certificate, and supervisor acceptance letter.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition at Hiroshima University is standardized across all national Japanese universities at ¥535,800 per year (approx. USD $3,600). International graduate students frequently receive full or 50% tuition exemptions based on academic merit, and MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship recipients receive a 100% tuition waiver plus a monthly living stipend of ¥143,000 to ¥145,000 per month.

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Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Hiroshima University:

Dr. Akimitsu Narita

Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering · Nanographenes, Organic Semiconductors, Synthetic Chemistry, Optoelectronic Materials

Dr. Kazuaki Chayama

Specially Appointed Professor, Department of Gastroenterology · Viral Hepatitis, Liver Cancer Genomics, Molecular Oncology, Gastroenterology

Dr. Shin-ichi Tate

Professor of Biophysical Chemistry, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life · NMR Structural Biology, Protein Dynamics, Biophysical Chemistry, Macromolecular Crowding

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hiroshima University 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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