April 2024 Admission

Hiroshima City University
Graduate School ofPeace Studies
Master’s Degree Program
Application Guidelines
Special Entrance Examinationfor International Students

HCU designated forms (download separately)• Application Form• ResumeIssued: September 2023

• Letter of Recommendation 1 and 2-1-1.

Admissions policy

Hiroshima City University (HCU) develops professionals having sensitivity and passion toward seeking the truth,
respecting diverse cultures and values, and wishing for lasting world peace. HCU also aims to train students tobecome professionals who have the ability to contribute to both the local and global communities, with a wideranging knowledge and solid expertise, as well as a strong sense of ethics.
For the purpose of nurturing such competent professionals, HCU seeks to admit:•••

Persons who are well rounded and have a deep love of learning
Persons who are intellectually curious, inquisitive, and eager to create and utilize knowledge
Persons who wish to contribute positively to world peace and the development of local communities and theinternational community

The Graduate School of Peace Studies seeks to admit:• Persons who can investigate, and objectively and scientifically analyze the background and causes ofinternational conflicts, global issues, and various other events• For adults who have work experience, persons with a strong interest in peace, human rights, and democracy, andwho, after scholastically redefining and deepening their knowledge and experience in creating and maintaining
peace, are eager and enthusiastic about communicating effectively about these topics and using their knowledge
in their future work
• Persons who can independently think about and study the systems and criteria necessary to create and maintainpeace, and who are eager and enthusiastic about communicating their ideas both domestically and abroad fromthe standpoint of creating peace

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Type of degree conferred

The Graduate School of Peace Studies Master’s Degree Program will confer a “Master of Arts (Peace Studies)”
degree.
* The degree can be obtained in English.

Number of applicants to be admitted

Peace Studies Program: 10 applicants* 10 applicants (total) will be admitted by General Entrance Examination, Special Entrance Examination for Adult
Learners, or Special Entrance Examination for International Students.

Application qualifications

Persons who don’t have Japanese nationality and do not reside in Japan but are expected to be able to acquire the“Study Abroad” status of residence established in the “Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act” after
entering the Graduate School will be eligible to apply if they fall under any of the following categories (including
persons expected to fall under any of the categories by March 31, 2024):
 Persons who have completed a 16-year school education program in a foreign country (outside Japan) (*)
 A Person who has been conferred a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree through attending an overseas
university or other overseas school (limited to those whose education and research activities have been evaluatedby persons who have been certified by the relevant country's government or a related institution, or have been
separately designated by the Minister of MEXT(Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
as being equivalent to such) and graduated from a program that requires 3 or more years to complete (Including
persons who have completed a 16-year program of an overseas school by taking its correspondence course inJapan or who are expected to complete such a program before being enrolled at the graduate school and whohave completed the program of an overseas school in Japan that is recognized as being equivalent to an overseas
university by the Minister of MEXT.
 Persons who have reached the age of 22 and whose academic ability is recognized as equaling or exceeding thatof a college graduate, based on an individual review of their qualifications for admission by this university’sGraduate School(*)

The “Self-Taught Higher Education Examinations” of the People’s Republic of China is not included in the-2-

16-year school education program in a foreign country. Please be sure to read “5. Preliminary review” inaccordance with the application qualification .

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Preliminary review

Persons who wish to apply based on application qualification  will undergo a preliminary review to confirm
their eligibility to apply.
Applicants for admission must first apply to the Admissions Office and then mail the following preliminary review
documents to the address shown in “6. Application procedure”  “(4) Where to apply / contact
information for application and examinations” via EMS (Express Mail Service), etc., ensuring thatthe documents arrive by the submission deadline.
Preliminary review documents:
a. Preliminary review application (HCU designated form)b. Resume (HCU designated form)c. Research and other achievements (form)
Using Japanese or English, write horizontally on A4-size paper. Japanese should not exceed 2,000 characters,and English should not exceed 1,300 words.
d. Documents  to  in “6. Application procedure”  “(5) Application documents” (for : highest levelattained)
e. Certificates showing academic abilities, qualifications, or certifications obtained since attaining highest
educational level (copies of applicable items)
Note 1: Forms designated by HCU will be issued upon request.
Note 2: If a submission document is prepared in a language other than Japanese or English, be sure to attach aJapanese or English translation.
Submission deadline: Must arrive by 5:00 p.m., October 17 (Tue), 2023 (Japan time).

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Application procedure(1) Preliminary consultation
Referring to “Faculty Members of the Graduate School of Peace Studies Master’s Degree Program” on page 8, 9or the university’s website, select your desired supervisor (from among the faculty members), as well as the faculty
member’s research field and subject. Before applying, be sure to consult with the faculty member inadvance, either through the Admissions Office.
For seeking prior consultation, applicants are required to send an e-mail with the subject line “Prior Consultationfor Special Entrance Examination for International Students (Master’s Degree Program)” to the Admissions Office.
The e-mail must include: (1) your name, (2) the university in which you are enrolled or from which you graduated,and (3) the name of a faculty member you wish to work with.
(2) Application period
November 3 (fri) to 16 (Thu), 2023 (Application must arrive by 5:00 p.m. JST on final day.)(3) How to apply
After preliminary consultation with your desired supervisor, place all of the application documents in an envelopeand mail the envelope via EMS (Express Mail Service), etc., ensuring that the documents arrive
within the application period.
(4) Where to apply / contact information for application and examinations
Admissions Office, Hiroshima City University,
3-4-1 Ozuka-Higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima 731-3194 JapanP h o n e: +81-82-830-1503
E-mail: nyushi@m.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp-3-(5) Application documents
Document Required forApplication

Application Form

ResumeCopy of Entrance
Examination Fee
Transfer Request Form

Transcript

Graduation (expected)
diploma

How to PrepareEnter the required information on the HCU designated form. When making
entries, carefully read the ATTENTION items shown in the margins.
Photo requirements: Taken within 3 months prior to application, 4 cm H x 3 cm
W, showing upper body, uncovered head, facing camera, and no background.
Affix in location shown. (Write your name on back.)
Enter the required information on the HCU designated form. When making
entries, carefully read the ATTENTION items shown in the margins.
The entrance examination fee is 30,000 yen. Please inquire for payment
information by e-mail to the contact listed in “(4) Where to apply /contact information for application and examinations” before
making your application.
Submit a transcript prepared by the president or dean of the university youattended or graduated from.
Submit a diploma prepared by the president or dean of the university you attended
or graduated from.
If you have a degree certificate that is separate from the diploma, submit a copyof it too.
If the date of graduation (expected) is written on the academic transcript, a degree
certificate alone is also acceptable.
Regarding the research plan you wish to pursue after entering this Graduate
School, summarize your research project, how you came upon the idea, matters
you wish to specifically clarify, research method(s), and the academic or social
significance of the project.
Using Japanese or English, write horizontally on A4-size paper. Japanese shouldbe about 4,000 characters, and English should be about 2,700 words.
If you have any reference materials (such as a graduation thesis), submit them aswell.

Research plan(4 copies)

Submit one of the following (copy not acceptable). Must have been
Report of exam results
taken within past 2 years dating from application deadline.
measuring Japanese orA) Report of results of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or
English proficiency
Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) (showing score)(Submission notB) TOEFLⓇ (PBT or iBT) or IELTS™ (Academic Module) score reportrequired if previous
Original documents will be enclosed and returned with the exam admissiondegree was obtainedticket.
in Japanese orNote: If you are unable to submit your transcript due to the cancellation of theEnglish.)exam by the COVID-19, please contact the Admissions Office.

Statement of purpose(4 copies)

Write the specific reason(s) why you wish to be admitted to this Graduate School.
Also, include a description of how you plan to utilize the results of your Graduate
School research in the future.
Using Japanese or English, write horizontally on A4-size paper. Japanese shouldbe about 1,000 characters, and English should be about 600 words.

Letters ofrecommendation(2 types)

A) One written by your university’s department (faculty) dean or graduate school
dean. If, however, you have previously graduated, submit a Letter ofRecommendation from the head of your affiliated institution. (Use the HCU
designated form [Letter of Recommendation 1].)B) One written by your (the applicant’s) research supervisor. The letter should
describe the relation to the applicant and reason for recommending theapplicant. (Use the HCU designated form [Letter of Recommendation 2].)Use Japanese or English for A) and B).

-4-Note 1: Download the following HCU designated form (for April 2024 admission to the Graduate School of Peace
Studies Master’s Degree Program) from the university’s website:Entrance Application Form, Resume, Letter of Recommendation 1 and 2
Note 2: If a document in ,  or  is written in a language other than Japanese or English, be sure to attach aJapanese or English translation.
Note 3: If a document is not prepared as instructed in the “How to Prepare” column (for example, information isomitted, translation is not attached, etc.), the application may not be accepted.
Note 4: Persons who are subject to a preliminary review and have already submitted the documents specified abovein  to  do not have to resubmit the documents.
(6) Precautions when applying If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application will not be accepted. Carefully checkwhen applying.
 After the application documents have been accepted, changes to application items will not be permitted. If,
however, your name, address, and/or telephone number changes, promptly contact the Admissions Office.
 Once accepted, application documents and entrance examination fees will not be returned.
 If an application document entry is found to be incorrect, even after the applicant’s admission has beenapproved, said admission may be revoked.
(7) Notice of an application number
An application number will be noticed after the application deadline.
(8) Return of examination fee
Paid examination fees will be returned (refunded) in the cases below. However, any service fees that arise inconnection with the return will be paid by the remitter (applicant).
 When a person paid the examination fee but did not apply When a person mistakenly paid the examination fee twice or mistakenly paid more than the prescribedamount When a person submitted the application documents but the application was not accepted
How to request a refund:If case  or  above applies, contact the Admissions Office. An “Examination Fee Refund Request” will be sent
to you by e-mail. After entering the required information, mail it to the Admissions Office address.
In case  above, an “Examination Fee Refund Request” will be enclosed with the application documents when
they are returned to you. After entering the required information, mail it to the Admissions Office address.
Application deadline: 5:00 p.m., February 29 (Thu), 2024 (Japan time).

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Handling of personal information

 Personal information contained in application documents (such as your name, date of birth, sex, and otherpersonal information) will be used for entrant selection, notification of acceptance, enrollment procedures andsurveys/research (entrance exam improvement, application trend surveys/analyses, etc.).
Also, said information will be managed by the university in connection with the educational affairs of successful
applicants after admission (student registration, school guidance, etc.) and student support services (healthmanagement, scholarship applications, tuition waiver applications, etc.),
 With some of the operations and services mentioned above, outside companies may be employed, after necessary
steps are taken to ensure that personal information is appropriately managed.

How entrants are selected

Japanese or English proficiency exam results, research plans, letters of recommendation, and other submission
documents are reviewed and comprehensively evaluated during the selection process.
Also, interviews may be conducted via the Internet. In such instances, the date and time will be coordinated with theexaminee.
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Announcement of successful applicants

December 20 (Wed), 2023, 10:00 a.m. (JST)A notification of acceptance will be delivered to the successful applicants.
The university’s website will also post the examinee numbers of the successful applicants. Since this is reference
information, please check for the official notification of acceptance letter, which is sent to successful applicants.
Incidentally, inquiries made by telephone, mail, e-mail, etc., will not be answered.

10. Enrollment procedure(1) Enrollment procedure period
December 22 (Fri), 2023 to January 9 (Tue), 2024 (Application must arrive by 5:00 p.m. JST on
final day.)(2) Enrollment procedure method
 Documents necessary for the enrollment procedure will be delivered directly to the applicant along with thenotification of acceptance.
 To enroll, place all of the submission documents in an envelope and mail the envelope via EMS(Express Mail Service), etc., ensuring that the documents arrive within the enrollment
procedure period. We recommend using EMS (Express Mail Service) when mailing.
 After the enrollment procedure period has ended, those who have completed the enrollment procedures will
be sent a Letter of Admission.
(3) Submission documents
 Pledge (HCU designated form) Guarantee (HCU designated form) One photo (4 cm H x 3 cm W, taken within last 3 months, showing upper body, uncovered head, facing
camera, and no background. On back, write your name and name of the admitting graduate school.) Documents required for Application for Certificate of Eligibility(4) Enrollment office
Admissions Office, Hiroshima City University, 3-4-1 Ozuka-Higashi,
Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima 731-3194 Japan(5) Important notes regarding enrollment procedure If you do not complete the procedures within the specified period, it will be assumed that you have declinedadmission.
 If you do not submit all of the required documents, said documents will not be accepted. Carefully checkwhen submitting documents.
 Once accepted, enrollment procedure documents and enrollment fees will not be returned.
 If you are applying based on an upcoming expected graduation, you must submit your diploma promptly
after graduating. If you are unable to graduate by the day before the entrance date, your enrollment will becancelled.

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Payment

AmountAdmission fee

423,000 yen(2) Payments due by end of March
Payment

AmountSupport Association dues

20,000 yen

Note: Support Association dues include premiums for Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education
and Research, and Liability Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research.
(3) Payments due after entrance
Payment
Tuition fee (annual sum: 535,800 yen)AmountPayment Time

267,900 yen

By end of April

267,900 yen

By end of OctoberNote: Amounts shown are current as of April 2023. If revisions are made, the new tuition rate will apply at the timeof revision.

12. Admission and tuition fee exemption system for adult learners(1) Target group
Staff members or persons in an equivalent capacity who hold an office in organizations or groups that engage inactivities aimed at creating and maintaining peace (such as national governments, local governments, internationalorganizations, and news organizations, including those in foreign countries), who are expected to engage evenfurther in activities aimed at creating and maintaining peace at said organizations after having completed theirstudies at the Graduate School of Peace Studies(2) Educational expenses to be waived
Admission and tuition fee(3) Determination of target group
Persons are selected based on their written application and letters of recommendation from affiliated institutions.
Details will be provided when the documents necessary for the enrollment procedure are sent to those who havepassed the entrance examination.

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Faculty Members of the Graduate School of Peace Studies Master’s Degree ProgramName
Subject
Research Field
GANESAN,
Professor
Narayanan *・Conflict and Cooperation inSoutheast Asia
・International Relations inSoutheast Asia

・Southeast Asian Politics andForeign Policy

Professor JACOBS, Robert・Atomic Culture
・Global Hibakusha

・History and Culture of
Nuclear Sciences andTechnologies

Professor KAWAKAMI, Akihiro

・Constitution of Japan andPacifism
・Local Governance and Peace

・Theory of Constitutional
Law
・Theory of Local
Government
・Theory of Human Rights

Professor KIKKAWA, Gen *・Peace Studies
・International Security
・Preventive Diplomacy

・International Relations
・Peace Studies
・International Security

Professor NAGAI, Hitoshi・War Crimes Trials andInternational Criminal
Tribunals
・Modern and Contemporary
History of Japan・Modern Japanese History
・Japan-Philippines Relations

Professor OKIMURA, Tadashi

・Peacebuilding andInternational Society・United Nations

・International Relations
・International InstitutionStudies
・United Nations Studies

Professor OSHIBA, Ryo

・Global Governance・International Relations(Global Governance Studies)

Professor SATO, Tetsuo

・Contemporary International
Law and Peace・International Organizations
and International Systems

・International Law
・The Law of International
Organizations

Professor YAMADA, Yasuhiro

・Nuclear HistoryⅠ・Nuclear HistoryⅡ・Contemporary History ofU.S. Foreign Relations

Associate
SHIJO, Chie
Professor・Memories of AtomicBombings
・Contemporary Society andPeace

・Historical Sociology,
Memories andRepresentations of theAtomic Bombings

Associate
SON, Hyun Jin
Professor

・Korean Foreign Policies andNuclear Issues

・International Law
・Situation on the Korean
Peninsula
・North Korean Issues

・Pacifism and Peace
Movements

・Modern and Contemporary
German History
・History of Peace Philosophy
and Peace Movements

Associate
TAKEMOTO, Makiko
Professor

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Name

Associate
XU, Xianfen
Professor

Lecturer

KATO, Mihoko

Subject

Research Field

・History of Japan-China
Relations・Politics and Foreign Policy in ・International Relations inContemporary China
East Asia
・International Cooperation
Studies・Contemporary Russian
Policies and Foreign Policy
・Regional Organizations andtheir Peace and Security
Policies

・International Relations,
Russia’s Foreign Policy・International Order in East
Asia

Note 1: Subjects shown are those expected to be offered in April 2023.
2: Faculty members indicated with asterisks (*) are expected to retire at the end of March 2024.

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