OpenFieldPrefectural University of Hiroshima (PUH) is a renowned public university in western Japan, acclaimed for bioresource and marine sciences on the Seto Inland Sea, regional business leadership, and advanced health sciences.
Operating three specialized campuses across Hiroshima Prefecture—Hiroshima Campus (Comprehensive Humanities & Business), Shobara Campus (Biological and Environmental Sciences), and Mihara Campus (Health and Welfare)—PUH is an engine of regional development. The university houses research institutes for Seto Inland Sea estuarine biosciences, peace studies, and gerontological healthcare technology.
Undergraduate international admission requires the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in Japanese and designated subject tests. Graduate school admissions require a recognized bachelor's degree (minimum 16 years of education), research proposal in Japanese or English, official transcripts, and faculty interview. International applicants must show Japanese JLPT N2/N1 or English TOEFL iBT 75+.
Research master's investigating Seto Inland Sea marine ecology, agricultural biotechnology, plant functional genetics, and regional environmental conservation.
Three-year doctoral program investigating molecular pathophysiology, community gerontological care, physical therapy biomechanics, and radiological medicine.
Executive graduate curriculum at the Hiroshima Campus analyzing regional manufacturing revitalization (Mazda supplier corridors), Asian supply chain strategy, and digital enterprise transformation.
Four-year undergraduate degree focusing on Asian trade, regional corporate accounting, economic geography, and cross-cultural corporate negotiation.
Endowed scholarship honoring foreign undergraduate and graduate researchers engaged in peace studies, nuclear disarmament dialogue, and Seto Inland Sea ecological resilience.
Professor of Marine Environmental Chemistry · Faculty of Bioresource Sciences Shobara
Prof. Dr. Takeda investigates solar photo-oxidation processes in coastal waters and chemical pollutant degradation mechanisms in the Seto Inland Sea ecosystem.
View research profile ↗Professor of Health Informatics and Gerontological Nursing · Faculty of Health and Welfare Mihara
Prof. Matsumoto develops remote sensor monitoring protocols and community telemedicine frameworks for elderly patients in rural Hiroshima Prefecture.
View research profile ↗Professor of Regional Economics and Asian Industrial Policy · Faculty of Management Hiroshima
Prof. Shinohara analyzes regional manufacturing cluster resilience, Mazda automotive vendor supply chains, and industrial policy in western Japan.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Prefectural University of Hiroshima academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.