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International Students Guide
2020

To World-Renowned Hiroshima
Hiroshima, the City of Water
Situated on the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima is a city abundant with nature, frommountains to the sea. By shinkansen (bullet train), it is located approximately one
hour from Fukuoka, and two hours from Shin-Osaka. As of 2018, the prefecture has
a population of approximately 2.82 million. Hiroshima was the first city in the world
to be struck by an atomic bomb, and each year over 70 million visitors from Japanand overseas come here, to the place where the true value of peace is known.
Hiroshima is a beautifully managed city of water, with six rivers flowing through it,
and Kure is an industrial city which supports Japan. Hiroshima is one of the largest
cities in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. The prefecture is formed of 14 different
cities and 9 towns, each with their own unique character, such as Higashihiroshima,
which is blessed with high quality water and rural scenery, and is the location of ten
breweries.

Becoming the model of an aging society

Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
(Photograph courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture)

Japan has the fastest aging population in the world.
In the field of medical services and welfare, newinitiatives are being introduced in each region in
response to the reality of our society, such as
regional comprehensive care, which aims to create
ever better lifestyles for individuals.
The insights gained here will become
even more useful "knowledge," aprecedent for countries with aging
populations in the future.

Japan hasWithin Japan, Hiroshima Prefectureis ranked…

Years
100〜

Elderly Population (26.6%)(65+)
Working-Age Population (60.8%)(15-64)

Recognizability

90

Attractiveness

Youth Population (12.5%)(0-14 years)

Accessibility of Information

80

Most Desirable Place to Live

70

Years

Most Visited

11th
21st
20th
16th
14th

60

Perceptions of Hiroshima

50
Male

Enjoyment of Sports, Participating or Spectating 9th

Female40

Attractive Cityscapes and Historical Buildings 8th

5th
Desirable Local Produce and Souvenirs
9th
Representative Regional Business and Industry10th
Attractive Art and History Museums

30

20

Source: Brand Research Institute, Inc.

10

0
100

50

0

0

in ten thousands

50

100

Data: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Statistics Bureau, "2015 Population
Census: proportionally divided population with age and/or nationality unavailable(reference table)" (total population)

Population of Japan: 127,090,000 (As of 10/01/2015)

Hiroshima Prefectural Police
No. of Police Stations
No. of Police Boxes
No. of Residential Police Boxes

26
155
144

A place of learning where
you can find happiness
A university specializing in health, medical services andwelfare, fostering graduates with expert knowledge.
Hiroshima International University was established in 1998, based on the concept ofa university creating peace in the world through health, medical services andwelfare. In our early days, the university had two faculties based in
Higashihiroshima. Now, we have grown into a university specializing in health,
medical services and welfare, fostering diverse graduates with expert knowledge.
We have six faculties and eleven departments offering nine undergraduate majors
across two campuses, Higashihiroshima and Kure. Responding to change as timemoves on, we work to foster graduates with expert knowledge, who can play anactive role benefiting our region, the people, and the world. Currently, there areapproximately 4,000 students at HIU, learning from each other in a way that goesbeyond the established structures of the faculties and departments.

A place of learning where people can meet,and grow as individuals
The year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of HIU.We envision the future of ouruniversity as "a place of learning where you can find happiness." Our vision is
inspired by the wish that every one of the people connected with HIU will gain
happiness through study and personal growth. Our current students, faculty
members, graduates, their parents and guardians, and local residents can use ouruniversity as a hub to strengthen their exchanges with others, and for mutual
cooperation. People teach each other, and learn from one another. Hiroshima
International University is a place of learning where diverse people can meet, andgrow as individuals. We are a higher education institution that desires thehappiness of others, and makes that happiness a reality.

Hiroshima International University President,
Doctor of Medicine

Masuhide Yakehiro

The University hasCampusesNo. of students(undergraduate)
No. of medical
students playing
active roles (graduates)
10000

2
4110
8842

Affiliated Institutions

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No. of people

8000

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4000
2000

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15
20

20

20

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No. of rooms instudent dorms

20

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20

20

20

20

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1606

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A The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill●
(U.S.A., Short-term Pharmaceutical Internship)
B Bellevue University (U.S.A., Education Cooperation)●
C Mercer University (U.S.A.)●
D The University of Tennessee (U.S.A.)●
E Oxford Brookes University (U.K., Exchange Agreement)●
F National Institute of Medical Materials (Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Academic●
Exchange Agreement)
G University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (Socialist Republic of●Vietnam, Science and Education Cooperation)
H Daejeon University (Republic of Korea, Student Exchange)●
I Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine (People's Republic of●China, Academic Exchange Agreement)
J Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Republic of China, Academic●
Exchange Agreement)
As of 05/01/2019

HIU: Specializing in health, medical services and welfare

Courses by Department
Faculty of Health and Sports*1

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2, Department of Health and Welfare

Department of Health and Sports

Major in Nursing Care

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Become a healthcare professional

Become a nursing care worker, helping to preserve
quality of life in a number of different fields

健康スポーツ学部（設置認可申請中）

健 康スポーツ学 科[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/

]

健康科学部

医療福祉学科介 護 福 祉学 専 攻[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/☆ Health and Fitness Instructor☆ NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)☆ NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)★ Elementary-Level Disability Sports Coach (certified by the Japanese Para-Sports Association)○ Type 1 Certificate for Junior High School Teachers (Health and Physical Education)*○ Type 1 Certificate for High School Teachers (Health and Physical Education)*]☆ Nursing Care Visa Care Worker (qualification for national examination)☆ Social Worker (qualification for national examination)★ Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualifications★ Housing Environment Coordinator○ Type 1 Certificate for High School Teachers (Welfare)**Application pending

Higashihiroshima Campus
Athletics Stadium*Application pending

Nursing Care Laboratory

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2, Department of Health and Welfare

Department of Clinical Nutrition

Major in Health and Welfare

Kure Campus (4 years)

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Become a registered dietitian that protects people's healthby relying on regional qualities

Become a problem-solver with the ability to collaborate with others,
and make the voices of service-users heard in their region[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)for examinations/[Available Qualifications (qualification
associated qualifications)]

健康科学部（設置届出中）

医療栄養学科(qualification for examinations/☆ Registered dietitian (qualification for national examination)◎ Dietitian Certificate○ Type 1 Certificate for Nutrition Teachers○ Food Sanitation Supervisor (appointment qualifications)○ Food Sanitation Inspector (appointment qualifications)

]

健康科学部

医療福祉学科医 療 福 祉学 専 攻☆ Social Worker (qualification for national examination)☆ Psychiatric Social Worker (qualification for national examination)★ Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualifications○ Type 1 Certificate for High School Teachers (Welfare)**Application pending

International Health andWelfare Training

Test kitchen

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2, Department of Health and Welfare

Department of Health Service Management

Major in Preschool Education and Welfare

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Life and management studies, face-to-face

Fostering nursery staff with welfare-related skills

健康科学部

医 療 経営学 科[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/

]

健康科学部

医療福祉学科

保育 福 祉学 専 攻[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/★ Health Information Manager ★ Healthcare Information Technologist★ Healthcare Management Examination ★ Medical Management Specialist★ Medical Clerk (Medical Office Work Skills Examination)★ Doctor's Clerk (Doctor's Office Assistant Work Skills Certification Examination)★ IT Passport ★ Bookkeeping★ Certified Skilled Worker of Financial Planning]◎ Nursery Teacher (national certification)☆ Social Worker (qualification for national examination)★ Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualifications○ Type 1 Certificate for High School Teachers (Welfare)**Application pending

Hospital Management
Training Room

Preschool Education
Laboratory★ Qualifications attainable while attending university ☆ Qualification for examinations attainable ◎ Qualifications attainable upon graduation ○ Qualifications attainable though compulsory

Nursing Care Visa Medical Services Visa National certification that allows the granting of a work visa. Many of our international students who are enrolled in departments that do not enable them to oFaculty of Healthcare Sciences*2

Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Assistive Rehabilitation

Department of Psychology

Major in Prosthetics

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Become an expert with practicalexperience linked to "people"

Made with heart. Supported by technology.
For the world

健康科学部

心理学科

[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/]○ Certified Psychologist (certified by the Japanese Psychological Association)○ Social Researcher (certified by the Japanese Association for Social Research)
Child Counselor Appointment Qualifications
Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualifications★ Instructor for Better Sleep(certified by the Japan Organization of Better Sleep)★ Service Manner Certification (by the Institute of Jitsumu Ginou Kentei)

総合リハビリテーション学部 リハビリテーション支援学科

義肢装具学専攻[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/]☆ Medical Services Visa Prosthetist and Orthotist(qualification for national examination)

Psychophysiology Laboratory(Sleep Laboratory)

Appliance Training Room

Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation

Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation

Major in Physical Therapy

Major in Occupational Therapy

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Gain skills for clinical practice,and lead Japanese physical therapy

Become a specialist in social rehabilitation,
well versed in the science of the brain

総合リハビリテーション学部 リハビリテーション学科

理学療 法学専攻[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/]

総合リハビリテーション学部 リハビリテーション学科

作業療 法学専攻[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/]☆ Medical Services Visa Occupational Therapist(qualification for national examination)☆ Medical Services Visa Physical Therapist(qualification for national examination)

Textile, Handicraft andPainting Laboratory

Biomechanics Laboratory

Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation

Faculty of Nursing

Major in Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy

Department of Nursing

Higashihiroshima Campus (4 years)

Kure Campus (4 years)

Become a new type of rehabilitation expert who can support someof the most fundamental human abilities, communication and eating

Become a nurse or public health nurse who can play
an active role in regional healthcare in the field

総合リハビリテーション学部 リハビリテーション学科

言語聴覚療 法学専攻

看護学部

看護学科

[Available Qualifications associated qualifications)(qualification for examinations/for examinations/[Available Qualifications (qualification
associated qualifications)]]☆ Medical Services Visa Nurse (qualification for national examination)☆ Medical Services Visa Public Health Nurse (qualification for national examination)*3☆ Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist(qualification for national examination)

Second Class Nursing Teacher License (can be acquired by application
after obtaining public health nurse qualification)
First Class Health Supervisor License (can be acquired by application
after obtaining public health nurse qualification)*3. Due to limitations on the number of students who can gain practical experience outside theuniversity, this is a selective qualification.

Audio Laboratory

subjects

Basic Nursing Laboratory*1 Pending approval to start in April 2020
*2 Request to start in April 2020 submitted

obtain a work visa (Medical Services Visa) have still obtained a Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa after graduation, and work in a variety of companies.

Campus Life
Financial Aid
We offer various forms of support in order to reduce
the financial burden of international students.

2

30% Reduction in Normal Tuition Fees
Normal Tuition Fees

Reduced Tuition Fees

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2¥1,180,000¥826,000

Department of Clinical Nutrition¥1,230,000¥861,000Faculty of Health and Sports*1¥1,230,000¥861,000Faculty of Rehabilitation¥1,630,000¥1,141,000

Faculty of Nursing¥1,630,000¥1,141,000

Faculty(Annual Sum)
(Years 2-4 of the course)(Annual Sum)
(Years 2-4 of the course)*Reductions will be awarded to students who are recognized as having problems with
their continuing education for financial reasons, based on HIU's calculation criteria.
*Tuition fees for the first year of the course differ from those listed above.
*Upon enrollment, a one-off entry fee of ¥250,000 is required.

3

International Student Support System(1) International Student On-Campus Scholarship(financial assistance)
Students are granted a monthly scholarship of ¥20,000.

(2) International Student Dorm/Student Training
Building Room Charge Subsidy

Students are granted a monthly room charge subsidy of ¥20,000.

*¥20,000 is deducted from the full monthly room charge of ¥40,000 - ¥42,000.
*Students may choose from (1) or (2). (It is not possible to receive both a scholarshipand a subsidy. The amount paid varies each year.)*Students who are recognized as having limited educational funds based on HIU'sscholarship regulations

4

Have priority when student dorms are allocated
HIU provides 1,606 single room apartments (for one person) in
the student dorms. Each room has approximately 14.6 square
meters of floor space, with an attached kitchen area ofapproximately 8.2 square meters. Rooms are equipped with bath,toilet, air conditioning unit, and furniture such as a bed and a desk.
International students enrolling in HIU take priority when dormrooms are allocated.

We offer Japanese Language classes, andclasses in Japanese Culture and Context
Cupboard
Dining Table
Wagon

Air Conditioning
Unit

ToiletBathroom

Bath• Air Conditioning Unit
• Wagon• Dining Table• Stool• Cupboard• Curtains

Bed withstoragedrawers• Bed

Bookshelf

KitchenSubjects for international students include "Japanese Ia/Ib" or"Japanese IIa/IIb," through which students can develop their
Japanese language skills, essential for their studies in university;
we also offer "The Japanese Context I/II," focusing on life inJapan, and Japanese culture. Credits for these subjects arecounted toward the total credits required for graduation.
International students who take subjects such as Japanese, andrequire additional Japanese language training may be permitted
individual guidance from an instructor responsible for Japanese
language teaching, in order to improve their Japanese abilities ina short space of time. Additionally, students may be offeredadvice regarding any problems relating to their continuing
education, or those arising in their daily lives.

◎ Fittings and furnishings

Entranceway

Approximately 26m2

1

Water Heater• Chair

Desk

Balcony• Bookshelf• Desk• Laundry Pole
• Kitchen

Room charge: ¥20,000 - ¥22,000 per month(common service fee included)(Normal monthly charge: ¥40,000 - ¥42,000. International students are
subsidized ¥20,000.*)*Students who are recognized as having limited educational funds
based on HIU's scholarship regulations

Application for Admission
Faculties and Departments (Undergraduate Majors) Admitting Students
Faculty

Faculty of Healthcare
Sciences*2

Department/Major

Major in Health and Welfare
Major in Nursing Care
Major in Preschool Education and Welfare
Department of Health Service Management
Department of Clinical Nutrition
Department of Psychology
Department of Health andWelfareFaculty of Health and Sports*1 Department of Health and Sports
Faculty of Rehabilitation

Department of Rehabilitation

Faculty of Nursing

Department of Nursing

Major in Physical Therapy
Major in Occupational Therapy
Major in Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy
Major in Prosthetics

Application Requirements
Applicants to whom any of (1) to (3) below are applicable, and thoseto whom (4) and (5) are applicable.
*Selection for second term admittance is only for applicants who
reside in Japan.

Regular events in the
University Year

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2

Hiroshima International University hosts events for international
students such as those listed below. As our Japanese students
also participate, these events are a good opportunity to further
cultural exchange. Discover a way of life at university that suits
you, through participating in events, speaking to and asking
questions of the university staff and older students, andfurthering cultural exchange.

April:(1) Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling overseas,or be exoected to do so by March 31 of the current Japanese
academic year.
(2) Those who fulfill (1) above must be at least 18 years old.
(3) Those who are acknowledged by the university as having theability to fulfill (1) above(4) In principle, international students are required to have "college
student" residential status when enrolling in university.
Those who do not have "college student" resident status uponenrollment will not qualify for priority treatment in HIU as aninternational student.
(5) Those who have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
N2 or above or those who our institution acknowledges to haveequal attainment.
Faculty of Rehabilitation

This welcome party takes place immediately after
enrollment, and enables our newly enrolledinternational students and current students
to meet for the first time. It is a chancefor new students to quickly get toknow and become friends with ourcurrent and older students.

July:
International students, Japanese students, and residents of Kurose
strengthen local and food-based cultural exchange, and foster friendly
relations, through the making of gyoza (a form of dumpling).

December:This is an annual event, and thanks tothe cooperation of Higashihiroshima
City Council of Social Welfare, lastacademic year our students
were able to try their hand at
rice-cake making. This
event also fosters
friendships with local
residents.

Faculty of Health and Sports*1

Faculty of Nursing(1) Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling overseas,or be expected to do so by March 31 of the current Japanese
academic year.
(2) Those who fulfill (1) above must be at least 18 years old.
(3) Those who are acknowledged by the university as having theability to fulfill (1) above(4) In principle, international students are required to have "college
student" residential status when enrolling in university.
Those who do not have "college student" resident status uponenrollment will not qualify for priority treatment in HIU as aninternational student.
(5) Those who took either "Japanese as a Foreign Language" and"Japan and theWorld," or "Japanese as a Foreign Language"and"Mathematics,"of the Examinationfor Japanese University
Admission for International Students in the current or previous
Japanese academic year
*Applications should be in Japanese.

Selection Process

January:

Celebrating the graduationand course-completion of ourinternational students, thisevent consists of the presentationof students' research results, and afarewell party. Current students who
have helped with international exchange
events during the year join in, and, losing
track of time, everyone enjoys reminiscing overthe memories of the last year, with anecdotes fromtheir lives as students.

Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2

Faculty of Health and Sports*1● Document Evaluation ● Written Task (200 characters in 30 minutes)● Interview

Faculty of Rehabilitation

Faculty of Nursing● Examination for Japanese University Admission for International

Students ("Japanese as a Foreign Language" and "Japan and theWorld" or "Mathematics") ● Document Evaluation ● Written Task (200characters in 30 minutes) ● Interview*1 Pending approval to start in April 2020
*2 Request to start in April 2020 submitted

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Osaka
Hiroshima
FukuokaJakarta•airlineshinkansen

Situated in Higashihiroshima, which aims tobecome a city of international academic research

Faculty of Rehabilitation
Faculty of Health and Sports*1

Very convenient for commuting!
A seven-minute walk from JR Shin-Hiro Station

Higashihiroshima Campus Faculty of Healthcare Sciences

Kure Campus

555-36 Kurosegakuendai, Higashihiroshima-shi,
Hiroshima, 739-2695, Japan

5-1-1 Hirokoshingai, Kure-shi, Hiroshima, 737-0112, Japan*2

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Healthcare Sciences*2
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences*1 Pending approval to start in April 2020
*2 Request to start in April 2020 submitted

Josho Gakuen Educational Foundation
Hiroshima International University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Setsunan University,
Josho Gakuen Junior and Senior High Schools, Josho Keiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High Schools◆ Admissions Center, Higashihiroshima Campus◆ Email address HIU.Nyushi@josho.ac.jp
http://www.hirokoku-u.ac.jp◆ Website

Phone 81-823-70-4500 (direct line)