Introduction to Hiroshima University

Overview

Hiroshima University (Hiroshima University, Japanese: 広島大學, abbreviated as: 高島大/Hiroshima U) is a national university located in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1949. Its history can be traced back to the Hiroshima Normal School established in 1874, and it is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Japan. Hiroshima University is one of the universities that are supported by the "Super International University Plan" designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and is also one of the important national universities in western Japan.

Campus

Hiroshima University has multiple campuses, the main campuses include:

Higashihiroshima Campus: Located in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and research departments.

Kasumi Campus: Located in Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, it mainly has the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Literature, etc.

Chida Campus: Located in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, it mainly has the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, etc.

Nishijo Campus: Located in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, it mainly has the Faculty of Agriculture and related research departments.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of Hiroshima University is to cultivate talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. Especially in peace education, Hiroshima University has made unique contributions and is committed to cultivating talents who can contribute to world peace and development.

Disciplines and Faculties

Hiroshima University has multiple faculties and research departments covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, business administration, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, civil engineering, etc.

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, public health, etc.

Faculty of Dentistry: including dentistry, etc.

Department of Health Sciences: including Nursing, Rehabilitation, etc.

Department of Agriculture: including Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, etc.

Department of International Studies: including International Relations, Regional Studies, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Graduate School of Literature: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in literature, history, philosophy, etc.

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in education, psychology, etc.

Graduate School of Law: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in law, political science, etc.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in economics, business administration, etc.

Graduate School of Science: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Graduate School of Engineering: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, civil engineering, etc.

Graduate School of Medicine: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in medicine, public health, etc.

Graduate School of Dentistry: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in dentistry, etc.

Graduate School of Health Sciences: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in nursing, rehabilitation, etc.

Graduate School of Agriculture: offers master's and doctoral programs in fields such as agricultural science and environmental science.

Graduate School of International Studies: offers master's and doctoral programs in fields such as international relations and regional studies.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Hiroshima University ranks 601-650 in the world. The school performs particularly well in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and education.

Costs

Tuition fees at Hiroshima University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around 535,800 yen per year, while graduate students may pay slightly more. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

Hiroshima University has a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with a wealth of international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Hiroshima University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and courses taught in English. The school has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with a wealth of overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒739-8521 Hiroshima Prefecture Higashihiroshima City Jingshan 1-1-1

Tel: +81-82-424-7111