School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences

Department ofIntegrated Global Studies
Information 2024
Undergraduate Program taught in English

IGS

Hiroshima University
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Department of Integrated Global Studies

CONTENTS
Message from the Dean ……………………………………2Core Subjects from Three Fields……………………………6

Message from the IGS Department Head …………………2

Faculty …………………………………………………………7

Guiding Principles of Hiroshima University ………………2

Admission Information …………………………………… 11

Study Integrated Arts and Sciences in Hiroshima, Japan …3

Scholarship………………………………………………… 12

Department Welcomes: ……………………………………3

Fees………………………………………………………… 13

5 Fast Facts about Integrated Global Studies ……………4

Careers after Graduation ………………………………… 13

Educational Program ………………………………………5

Campus Life ………………………………………………… 14
Campus Location ……………………………… Back cover1Message from the Dean

Hiroshi Sekiya

Dean, School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences

Established in 1974, the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences endeavors to
identify and solve the various problems of individuals and societies through afusion of humanities and sciences, going beyond the boundaries of academic
disciplines.
Multidisciplinary education, in which various disciplines are studied while
having a core discipline, and interdisciplinary study, in which the knowledge
and methodologies of multiple disciplines are integrated, develop competent
generalists. That is to say, the School strives to produce specialists who canutilize overlooking and multifaceted viewpoints to solve important world
problems.
I truly hope you can broaden the possibilities for yourself in our school.

Message from the IGS Department HeadToshihiro Yamada

What skills are needed for being active globally? Do you think only English skills
are enough?
I think the most important skill is the ability to logically elaborate your thoughts
to others with different thoughts and cultural backgrounds while at the sametime sincerely respecting them. IGS assembles students from all over the world
and takes advantage of this to help you develop the knowledge and communication
skills that are needed to be active globally. Why don’t you join us at IGS?

IGS Department Head

Guiding Principles of Hiroshima University
Based on its founding principle 〝a single unified university, free and pursuing peace” and its five guiding
principles, Hiroshima University fulfills its roles as a national university.
・ The Pursuit of Peace

To develop intellectual attitudes which always seek peaceful solutions to the problems affecting society and the world atlarge.

・ The Creation of New Forms of Knowledge

To evolve new systems of study which surpass existing frontiers of knowledge and encourage intellectual innovation.

・ The Nurturing of Well-Rounded Human Beings

To train graduates with well-developed and multifaceted personalities by means of an education which has breadth as well
as depth.

・ Collaboration with the Local, Regional, and International Community

To create a university with a strong international awareness which can efficiently disseminate knowledge on a worldwide
scale, in collaboration with local and regional communities.

・ Continuous Self-Development

To maintain a constant readiness to re-examine established ways of acting, and a constant openness to improvement andinnovation.

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Study Integrated Arts and Sciences in Hiroshima, Japan
Students from all over the globe will learn together. They will developintercultural communication competence, broad-mindedness, andcooperative skills to bring more peace to the world.

Integrated
Thinking
Cooperative

GlobalActionVisionDepartment Welcomes:(1) Students who would like to understand global issues with an integrative perspective to pursue
world peace while respecting linguistic, cultural, and religious differences;(2) Students who are interested in natural sciences and would like to work towards the harmonious
relationship between people and nature; and(3) Students who are willing to improve language skills and make a contribution to a global society.

35 Fast Facts about Integrated Global Studies
1. Full-time 4-year undergraduate program taught in English.
2. Language competence: Students will be competent in English and Japanese.
3. Interdisciplinary arts and sciences education: Students will have a wider perspective when solving problems
related global issues in society.
4. Integrative perspectives and cooperative skills: Students will be able to think beyond nationality, region, religion,
culture, and language.
5. Careers after graduation: Students will be ready to work in Japan or abroad, or pursue academic careers at
graduate schools.

■ Degree Awarded:

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences■ Number of Students:
40 per year

■ AY 2023 Academic Calender:○Spring Semester (Apr.1 – Sept.30)

Apr.1 – 7 ---------------------------------Spring Vacation
Apr.3 -------------------------------- Entrance Ceremony
Apr.10 – Jun.7 ------------------------1st term (Classes)
Jun.8 – Aug.3 ----------------------- 2nd term (Classes)
Aug.4 – Sep.30 ---------------------- Summer Vacation○Fall Semester (Oct.1 – Mar.31)

Oct.2 – Nov.29 ----------------------- 3rd term (Classes)
Nov.30– Feb.8 ----------------------- 4th term (Classes)
Dec.26 – Jan.5 --------------------------Winter Vacation
Feb.9 – Mar.31 ----- End-of Academic-Year Vacation
Mar.23 ----------------Degree Conferment Ceremony4

Educational Program
The IGS Department provides a liberal arts curriculum
to develop a diverse approach to exploring andsolving current global issues by utilizing an
integrative perspective incorporating humanities,
social sciences, and natural sciences. Consequently,
knowledge and skills learnt through the curriculum
should guide students to the exploration of andpossible solutions to issues that modern society iscurrently facing around the globe.

1st year
Basic courses inuniversity education

Language education
Liberal Arts
education

2nd year

3rd year

Multidisciplinary subjects Elective subjects
core subjects

4th year
Graduation thesis

subjects from three ﬁelds- Culture and tourism- Peace and communication- Environment and society(Short-term study
abroad)Project-type problem
solving research
Global internship(1) Language education:- All courses are conducted in English.
- Those whose first language (L1) is Japanese are required to attend a study abroad program in the second year.
- Students whose first language (L1) is not Japanese will study Japanese intensively.
- Students are encouraged to learn a third or fourth foreign language.
(2) Tailor-made curriculum: students create their own individual curriculum guided by their tutors.
(3) Multidisciplinary subjects to acquire the knowledge and methodology that provide a foundation for the possible
solutions to social and environmental issues.
(4) Courses to improve debate and presentation skills in both English and Japanese.
(5) Curricula focused on culture and tourism, peace and communication, and environment and society.
(6) Global internship for 3rd-year students in private companies, public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and researchand educational institutions in and outside of Japan.
(7) Project-type problem solving research and graduation thesis.

You can Learn Science in IGS!

Are you willing to learn how to create more effective
ways to use our limited resources and energy? Are you
keen to make a contribution to solve the current
environmental problems? We will pursue theseimportant goals by ensuring that our students
obtain a comprehensive and integrated education innatural sciences, social sciences, and interculturalcommunication.
To support our objectives, IGS has a number ofProfessors in Physics (Physics of Complex Systems,
Soft Matter Physics), Chemistry (Colloid and Interface
Science, Biogeochemistry), and Biology (Conservation
Biology). These Professors are involved in a variety of State of the Art research projects for the purpose ofcreating a sustainable, environment-friendly world.
In IGS, you will be trained to have a wide perspective necessary for investigating scientific problems while
conducting scientific research in an integrated manner.
This will be accomplished by obtaining specialized knowledge from a number of different academic areas
and through developing strong interpersonal communication skills which are needed to advance a peacefulintegrated global society.

5Core Subjects from Three Fields
Culture and Tourism
Is globalization destroying regional culture? How will people’s sense of place change amongincreasing migration and movement? Tourism is credited for improving intercultural
understanding and contributing to the preservation of nature and culture. However, isn’t
there a danger of destroying the environment and turning culture into a mere spectacle? To
tackle these questions, we will nurture the ability to discuss the relations between people andculture in a global society, between tourism and local communities, between thought andculture, and between Japanese culture and the world.

Study Plan 1

Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture

If you want to contribute to regional and cultural development through tourism, you are encouraged to take:- Tourism Studies in order to learn the basics of tourism from different angles;- Japanese Tourism and Contemporary Issues in International Tourism in order to discover the effects and problems of tourism; and- Japanese Popular Arts and Culture and anthropology subjects in order to think about the relationship between culture andglobalization.
Finally, consider ways tourism can contribute to regional development through fieldwork and your thesis to prepare you for a careerin cultural organizations, tourism industries or in civil service.

Peace and Communication
Do we all equally receive benefits from globalization? Could it be that, as the society is globalizing,
the differences in world views and values, and the conflicts relevant to economic profits and politicalpredominance will increase? We need to overcome such issues with the collective wisdom of thehuman race and mutual understanding in order to establish world peace. In IGS, you will explore
background causes underlying such conflicts and appreciate differences among diversified culture
and language groups. Such skills are necessary in order for us to live in a peaceful and harmonious
society.

Study Plan 2

If you are interested in conflict resolution from a multi-cultural perspective, you are encouraged to take:- Peace and Conflict Research and Ethics Killing and Violence in order to obtain background knowledge concerning military conflicts
especially in Asia, Middle East, and Africa; and- Cultural Psychology, and Language and Thought in order to be aware that other have distinct world views and values as well as
cultural and linguistic diversity.
Possible future career opportunities include becoming an international civil servant, a diplomatic official or other positions atinternationally- deployed private enterprises including travel industries and media.

Environment and Society
The world population is expected to grow to 10 billion by the end of the 21st century, which will
aggravate the shortage of natural resources. Therefore, we must intensify our efforts to develop
human- and environment-friendly technology that can promote a civilized and comfortable life forall mankind and protect our natural environment. In IGS, you can major in science while studying
global environmental issues.

Study Plan 3

If you are interested in working as a environment-friendly scientist or engineer, you are encouraged to take thefollowing courses:- Experimental Methods and Laboratory Work in Science for IGS as well as basic subjects in science in order to gain solid knowledge
required in scientific research;- Topics in History of Science, Studies on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship, and Cross-cultural Negotiation; and Graduation
Thesis in a scientific field to get trained as a scientist or an engineer.
These courses should widen your perspective on the Environment and Society and help you grow as a global-minded scientist.

6Faculty (April 1. 2023)
Villeneuve Masumi

Yamada Toshihiro
Position Professor

Position Professor

Research Topic We can see a great diversity of living

Research Topic My specialized area of research involves
interface science. An interface is an extremely thin layer ofa few molecules thick that only exists between two
adjacent phases, nevertheless it is one of the mostdominant factors comprising of various phenomena in nature such as thegeneration of clouds, material transport across cell membranes, sticky gecko
feet, and the nature of soil colloids. It also affects stability of entire systems. I havebeen fascinated by these intriguing however invisible interfacial regions andnow investigate this area of research through thermodynamics.

Research Area Conservation biology, Forest ecology

organisms (biodiversity) on the earth. I am intrigued by
the questions how and why the earth has such atremendous biodiversity. On the other hand, this great biodiversity is rapidly
being lost by anthropogenic impacts. I would like to contribute to building aninternational framework in order to conserve our current biodiversity.

Message What knowledge do we need to conserve the biodiversity of ourplanet? Of course, ecology is essential to the accomplishment of this goal. In
addition, we have to be knowledgeable of a number of fields including ethics,
economics, sociology, and jurisprudence. You can learn all these essential
subjects in our IGS Department so you can act on biodiversity conservation. IGS
is the best place to learn and practice the conservation of biodiversity!

Research Area Colloid and Interface Science

Message Environmental issues are generally made up of various complex
factors. For those who are ambitious to confront such complexities, basic
academic knowledge and skills are essential. Let us help you develop as ascientist or engineer who can relate your specialized area of interest to thesurrounding fields and work with people of different research backgrounds.

Katayanagi Mari
Position Professor

Kaneko Shinji
Position Professor

Research Area Peacebuilding

Research Topic Armed conflicts harm people, things andResearch Area Environmental Economics and Policy
Studies, Development Policy Studies

Message In the era of globalization, we share various challenges beyond borders.

Message I like energetic people with lots of curiosity who always try to balanceplay, study, and work.

society. My research is about how to overcome thedamage from a battle and build a peaceful society.
Currently I am involved in a number of research projects and their themes
include human rights-based peacebuilding, peacebuilding through business,second chance of education (after an interruption to schooling due to an armed
conflict), security governance and migration.
Peace is one of them. It is not given, but requires our constant effort to preserve
it. You can join network-building for peace through your studies of peacebuilding
and multi-cultural communication here at Hiroshima University.

Research Topic The relationship between economic
development and the natural environment including
resources and energy in view of public policy are broadly studied, mainly indeveloping countries. The major approach used in this area of research is basedon empirical data collection through field investigations.

Shibata Miki
Position Professor

Position Professor

Research Topic Do you think that any foreign language

Southeast Asia

Research Area Second language acquisition

has not improved as fast and as much as it should have?
We use our native language in our daily lives without any
problems, despite the fact that we have never made any effort to acquire it. Why
doesn’t foreign language proficiency advance in proportion to our efforts? I havebeen working on this puzzle for my research theme.

Message Learning is exploring plausible reasoning for ‘Why?’, but not finding acorrect answer for it. Considering previous studies, you further investigate, think,and come to your own conclusion. Such a process is the essence of learning.
Why don’t you pursue your academic interests within IGS?

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Seki Koki
Research Area Cultural Anthropology, Area Studies of

Research Topic My research deals with various aspects ofcontemporary globalization and development focusing
particularly on the Philippines. Current researches are on social policy, civilsociety and welfare state as a modern institution of governmentality, and how
these influence people’s mode of life and identity. Specific topics are: urban
poverty, land tenure security and social housing projects in slum communities,
natural resource management and political ecology in rural communities, andtransnational migration.

Message If you are interested in exploring contemporary society and culture ofJapan, Asia, and beyond by experiencing fieldwork in a local community, then
IGS can be the best place for you!

Carolin Funck

Amano Shuichi

Position Professor

Position Associate Professor

My research focuses on sustainable
tourism development. For example, I am investigating
what kind of merits and problems the recent rapid
increase in international tourists in Japan creates for destinations. I am also
looking into possibilities for local communities to promote tourism based on
their culture and resources rather than “being developed” from outside.

Research Topic My research background is in applied
linguistics and phonetics. I am particularly interested in
implicit learning of lexical stress patterns in English as aforeign language. I am also interested in the other fields of language teachingsuch as writing and pronunciation.

Research Area Tourism Geography
Research Topic

Message I myself came to Japan as an exchange student many years ago. In theplace I lived, I experienced how interesting intercultural exchange can be andhow important language is for us. Tourism, my object of research, also is anactivity that draws pleasure from the encounters between people and cultures. I
hope that IGS will become a place for many encounters and a starting point for
new discoveries.

Research Area Applied linguistics, Phonetics

Message I wish you an excellent academic experience at Hiroshima University.
Enjoy the diversity at IGS! I look forward to meeting you.

Iwamoto Yoko

Kakee Tomoko

Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

Research Topic I am studying tiny particles (aerosol)

Research Topic I am interested in international conflicts
on historical issues and post-war compensation. My
research has covered various international law topics
such as the UN and the use of force, environmental rules for deepsea mining. I
am researching ways for conflict resolution and conflict transformation throughlegal and nonlegal approaches using Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Research Area Atmospheric Chemistry, Chemical Oceanographysuspended in the atmosphere. Aerosol can act as nucleus
of cloud particle. In other words, clouds and raindrop
cannot be formed without aerosol. In order to grasp the role of aerosol in climatechange and biogeochemical cycles, I am measuring physical and chemical
characteristics of aerosol in various places such as ocean, mountains, urban, ruralsite and so on.
Message In order to deal with global environmental problems, it is important tohighly appreciate your expertise and to have an interdisciplinary / international
perspective. I am happy if I can conduct field observations with the students
who gained broad perspective and high communication skills at IGS in the
future.

Kawamoto Naoe

Research Area Conflict Resolution, International Law

Message Conflicts, from international to personal ones, can provide opportunities
to learn various things. I hope, through the conflict resolution study, we canrecognise our bias and habit of interpretation and discuss elements necessary
for resolving conflicts.

Maria Mihaela Grajdian

Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

students

Research Topic In my research, I am focusing on theambivalent interaction between media and its messages
in phenomena of mass entertainment, such as Takarazuka
Revue or Studio Ghibli, and more recently, Shinkai Makoto or Murakami Haruki.
At the core of my scientific endeavors, the human being as both producer andconsumer of socio-cultural merchandises is located, beyond economic-politicalcompulsions and limitations.

Research Area Social welfare and education for international
Research Topic I am researching welfare issues related tochildren and elders who are foreign minorities in Japanand Japanese nationals whose origin is from outside of Japan. I have also been
conducting research on welfare and long-term care of war-displaced Japanese
returning from China. In addition, I investigate how students acquire academic
skills from the viewpoint of different learning environments.

Message I am very happy to teach students with diverse cultural differences in
IGS. I hope to discuss these cultural similarities and differences in our classes. I
believe learning and discussing differences is the first step to mutual
understanding. Let’s enjoy our experiences together!

Research Area Media Studies, Cultural Anthropology

Message I am driven, privately and professionally, by a firm faith in the humanbeing’s ability to serve the world with kindness. Furthermore, Mahatma Gandhi’s
words decades ago “Become the change you want to see in the world” are apermanent reminder of my duty to do my best, and to inspire those around me
to do their best, as well. Let’s do our best together!

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Jang Kyungjae

Shirakawa Toshiyuki
Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

Research Area Tourism Studies, Contents Tourism

Research Topic Why do people travel? My research
focuses on tourism induced by popular culture, called“contents tourism.” Contents tourism is a travel behavior
motivated fully or partially by elements of popular culture forms, including film,
television dramas, manga, anime, and novels. I am examining why people arevisiting popular culture related places, and how destinations obtain theauthenticity by contents tourism.

Message Life is all about chances and opportunities, but “opportunity seldom
knocks twice”. I am sure that IGS provides excellent opportunities to broaden
your multicultural horizon, expand your knowledge, and discover new things.

Research Area Research of Social Stratification, Sociologyof Education, Social Research/Survey Methods

Research Topic The study of social inequality focuses on
the fact that people are divided into several stratum
according to their education and income. Regarding
occupation, it is also possible to assess whether it is high or low once you havedetermined the rule. The position that is supposed to be high is limited in
number and not everyone can reach there. I investigate the influences ofgender and parents’ status on people’s educational decision making or
occupational choice by using statistical analysis. Parents’ education correlate
highly with their offsprings’ university entrance rate. Despite the increase in
women in tertiary education, men and women are still concentrated in different
study programmes. To clarify the social mechanism creating such a difference is
my research motivation.
Message Studying at university often does not give simple answers, but here
is also interesting point. I would like us to explore the various unsolved
problems together.

Tanaka Shinpei

Robert H. Taferner
Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

Research Area Physics of Complex Systems

Research Area Applied Linguistics, Second Language
Acquisition, Pragmatics

elements interact with each other. Even if each element is
simple, their behaviors as a whole can be very complex.
Moreover, the system sometimes determines the behaviors of its elements.
Thus, the elements and the system are in an interwound relationship. I conductboth experiments and computer simulations to tackle this complex relation.

Research Topic My main research areas include Psycholinguistics
and Pragmatics. Within the area of Psycholinguistics I am interested
in second language learning through investigating bilingualism,
cognition, and crosslinguistic influences. In particular, I am currently developing a
Crosslinguistic Image Schema Differential (CISD) hypothesis that tries to address thedifficulties learners have in acquiring spatial and temporal adpositions (e.g., prepositions andparticles). I have also been interested in Pragmatics (Language in Use) since the beginning of
my teaching career. Currently, I am contributing to research on intercultural sensitivity
development in order to help international students acculturate to their new learning
environments. Furthermore, I am addressing English as a Lingua Franca as part of myinvestigation of Workplace Pragmatics within our IGS Internship Program.

Research Topic I study complex systems where many

Message Anything can be the target of physics. Physics is an attempt tounderstand the general mechanisms of everything from materials to living
things, natural environments, human societies, or even the Internet. There, theelements and the system are mutually and complexly entangled. We welcome
anybody who has a keen mind and a broad interest in any complex phenomena.

Message I came to Japan to practice martial arts and learn about Japanese culture.
Through studying Japanese, I began to understand the difficulties in learning and acquiring
a new language. With this in mind, I hope I can help you brighten your future as part of the
IGS community.

Nishi Makoto
Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

Global Healthinteraction

Research Area Cultural Anthropology, Medical Anthropology,

Research Topic My research focuses on how illness
experiences of people in different parts of the world areshaped by socio-cultural factors including gender, power, and violence.

Message While health is a universal human concern, how certain illness is
experienced by people can be strikingly different. Thus, exploring the issues
concerning health and illness is to think about the commonalities and differencesof the peoples around the world.

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Hosaka Tetsuro
Research Area

Ecology, Entomology, Human-nature

Research Topic I have been woking on the diversity androle of insects in various ecosystems from tropical forests
to urban settings. I am also interested in the interactions between human andnature, such as nature-based tourism, children’s nature play and conflicts withwildlife, from the perspective of ecosystem conservation.

Message Fascination of studying is to make our world view broader or totallynew by understanding things deeper. I look forward to seeing students who arefull of curiosity.

Machida Akira

Yamane Tatsuo

Position Associate Professor

Position Associate Professor

Research Topic My research interest is the relationshipResearch Topic My research is concerned with howcontemporary armed conflicts occur and howinternational society provides approaches for conflict
resolution and peacebuilding to respond to those conflicts. From the academic
field of International Relations, I am examining the challenges of peace andconflict, such as the causes of conflicts related to state failure, and the possibilities
and limitations of liberal peacebuilding.

Research Area Cognitive Linguistics

between language and thought. Especially, I focus on
how general cognitive abilities can shape humanlanguage capacity and in what way living with a language has some influenceon its user’s mind. The difference between Japanese speakers’ way of thinking
and that of English speakers’ is one of my current research topics.

Message It has been estimated that there are about 7,000 languages in theworld. Assuming that language and thought are strongly connected with eachother, we may have almost 7,000 different ways of thinking. Join us in our studyof the human mind through the study of language!

Research Area International Relations

Message Why don’t you make the choice to enter IGS to become a person who
can profoundly speak about a number of important topics through your first
language as well as foreign languages.

Watanabe Chiho

Curtis Andrew Rigsby
Position Associate Professor

Research Area Japanese Religion and Culture, Philosophy,

Comparative Thought

My research focuses on Japanesephilosophy, especially modern developments such as the
Kyoto School surrounding Kitarō Nishida. In particular, I haveexamined Japanese theories of ultimate explanation, such as the character of
divinity, including practical ramifications. Correspondingly, I examine dialogue
between traditions and the potential contributions they can make to solving real
problems in contemporary life.
Research Topic

Position Assistant Professor

Research Area Soft Matter Science, Biophysical Chemistry

Research Topic Our body is composed of many cells. Cells are composed of many
molecules which often called biomolecules. From experiments using artificial
cells made of such molecules, I aim to understand complex biologicalphenomena from simplified systems.

Message I hope that you will enjoy your time as a university student to the fullest
and cultivate the strength to live through various experiences, even in thecurrent global difficulties.

Message What are the foundations of reality? What is beauty and value? Howshould we live? Why do people see the world differently and why do people
form different ways of living? Are there commonalities between different
cultures and religions? Are differences between people impediments orstrengths? My own efforts struggling with these questions are at the core of
why I think university experience is so precious, and are also a primary reason
why I have studied Japan.

10Admission Information
1. Date of Admission: April 2024
2. Candidate Selection System
Selection System

A

B

C

D

Number ofStudents tobeAdmitted

Overseas Entrance Interview
Examination for International
Applicants in July
Overseas Entrance Interview
Examination for International andJapanese Applicants in November
On Campus Entrance Interview
Examination for International andJapanese Applicants in November
On Campus Entrance Interview
Examination for International
Applicants in February

A few

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Main Target

International applicants who take theon-site examination within their own
country
Applicants of all nationalities who take theon-site examination within their own
country

Time Period
Application: June

Document Screening: July

Interview Examination: July
Result Notification: AugustApplication: October

Document Screening: OctoberInterview Examination: November
Result Notification: December
Application: October

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Applicants of all nationalities who take theexamination in Hiroshima

Document Screening: OctoberInterview Examination: November
Result Notification: December

Application: December-January

A few

International applicants who take theexamination in Hiroshima

Document Screening: January

Interview Examination: February
Result Notification: March

Note: In the selection system C and D, applicants are required to take their interview in English at the Hiroshima University Higashi-Hiroshima campus. In theselection system A and B, applicants are not required to come to Japan for their interview. The applicants are requested to take the online interview in English.

3. English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must submit any one of the following English proficiency certificates as an application requirement.
English Proficiency Test

Application Requirements
Selection System A, B and D

Selection System C

160 or above in overall score

140 or above in overall score

A passing Pre-1st grade or above

A passing 2nd grade or above3) GTEC (CBT Type only)

1180 or above

930 or above

4) IELTSTM (Academic Module)

5.5 or above

4.0 or above5) TEAP (4 skills)

309 or above

225 or above6) TEAP CBT (4 skills)

600 or above

420 or above

7) TOEFL iBT®

72 or above

42 or above

1560 or above

1150 or above

1) Cambridge English ※1
2) EIKEN

8) TOEIC®L&R and TOEIC®S&W

This score is determined by multiplying yourS&W score by 2.5 and adding your L&R score

Note: Applicants who satisfy either one of the following two requirements are not required to submit the above-mentioned English proficiency certificates.
(1) Applicants who have undertaken three years or more of their secondary education (Senior high school, Junior high school, etc.) in English as their primarylanguage of instruction.
(2) Applicants who are taking or have taken the International Baccalaureate Diploma with English as the language of instruction.
※1 Only “Schools” and “General and higher education” modules are accepted.
For more details, please see the application guide.

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Scholarship

Scholarship for IGS International Students

We offer full or partial scholarship opportunities to international students enrolled in IGS bachelor’s program to help
student succeed academically. Prospective students may apply for these scholarship programs through the IGS
Office.
These scholarship programs are offered to students who do not have a Japanese nationality and will enter Japan
with a valid ‘’Ryugaku” student visa. The scholarships listed below are not available for those who already live or study
in Japan as an international student. Updated information should be obtained from IGS website and emails from the
IGS office. Please note that successful applicants will have to withdraw from other scholarship programs to study inJapan if any.

1. Japanese Government (MEXT*) Scholarship (University Recommendation)*Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Type
Award
Term
Eligibility
Application
Decision

Government (MEXT)- Monthly allowance of 117,000 yen- Full waiver of all school fees
- Air ticket to and from Japan
Four years- Not having Japanese nationality and not living/studying in Japan- Success in IGS admissions for April 2024 intake- High academic performance in the previous education institution- Under 24 years old at the time of enrollment
December - candidates will be contacted by IGS office.
March

2. Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International
Students by Pre-arrival Admission (University Recommendation)
Type

Government (MEXT/JASSO)

AwardMonthly allowance of 48,000 yen

Term

One year

Eligibility- Not having Japanese nationality and not living/studying in Japan- Success in IGS admissions for April 2024 intake- High academic performance in the previous education institution

Application

Candidates will be contacted by IGS Office in March

Decision

April

Please note that the information above applies only to the new students of April 2024 intake and that the available scholarship
opportunities for students enrolled in and after 2025 are subject to change.

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Fees
Required Enrollment Expenses (as of April 2023)

Undergraduate students must pay the following application, enrollment, and tuition fees:
Application Fee

Enrollment Fee

Tuition Fee¥17,000¥282,000¥535,800 (per year)(If tuition is revised while you are a student, you will pay the new tuition rate after the revision.)

Living Expenses in Higashi-Hiroshima

The average monthly living expenses for international students, excluding school fees, is approximately ¥82,000.

Note that living expenses in the area around Hiroshima University are cheaper than metropolitan areas. (Thenational average is ¥93,000.)

Careers after Graduation
After your graduation, you have various career options available to you, depending on the focus of your studies. If

you study mainly humanities and social sciences subjects, you may be able to pursue a career in the tourism industry,
mass media, a non-governmental organization, a consulting firm, a think tank, etc. If you study mainly naturalscience subjects, you may be able to pursue a career as a scientist, an engineer, a designer, or even an entrepreneur.
Another option is to continue your studies in Japan or overseas in graduate school.

About 45％ of our first and second graduates got a position in private companies including Fujitsu Limited, Honda

Motor Co., Ltd, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd, Mazda Motor Corporation, Otsuka
Pharmaceutical co., Ltd and Rakuten Group, Inc. About 10％ of students became civil servants in Japan and homecountries. About 30% of graduates went on to graduate schools. (As of March 2023)

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Campus LifeA Friendly and Supportive Environment

Our campus is full of greenery where you can enjoy vibrant
student activities and also get involved in local Japaneselife. Students will meet each other through the freshmenorientation in April. This should be a great opportunity tomake new friends. Various support for your studies andlifestyle are available. In addition, there are many eventsand activities on campus such as the Yukata Festival (people
wear a special summertime kimono during this festival).
Students can make their campus life more enjoyable byparticipating in such social activities.

Accommodations
All successful applicants will be eligible to stay in the Ikenoue Student Dormitory for their first two years of study.

Ikenoue Student Dormitory （Higashi-Hiroshima City, Kagamiyama 2-812-62）

Ikenoue was founded for the dual purpose of providing appropriate housing to students and giving students the
chance to experience student life as a responsible adult. To promote mutual understanding and international
exchange, accommodations in the dormitory are offered to both Japanese andinternational students. Rent ranges from ¥4,700 to ¥15,000 per month, dependingon the room type.
From students’ third year, there will be help available when they move to private
apartments. Most apartments include a kitchen, bath, and bathroom, and rent
ranges from ¥20,000 to ¥50,000 per month, depending on the size of theapartment. The co-op shop on campus is also a good place to search for anapartment.

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Campus Location

SpringSummerHiroshima University is situated in Higashi-Hiroshima City, a regional hub about 30
minutes by train from Hiroshima City. The area surrounding the campus is abeautiful natural area that has long been famous for the brewing of sake, Japaneserice wine. Saijo, the area in which Hiroshima University is located, has all the big cityamenities while keeping its rural appeal. Every October, Saijo holds the Sake
Matsuri, an energetic festival celebrating the area’s long history of sake brewing.
Higashi-Hiroshima City and Saijo provide a beautiful place to study while catering
to all the needs of university students.

1 hour 40 minutes

HIROSHIMA
Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima
Hakata1 hour 15 minutes

Shin-Osaka

HigashiHiroshima

Tokyo

NagoyaNarita Airport

Haneda Airport
Centrair Airport

Kansai Airport: Shinkansen: Airport

Fukuoka Airport

AutumnContact
Hiroshima University
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Department of Integrated Global Studies
1-7-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City
Hiroshima, Japan 739-8521
TEL: +81-82-424-7988
E-mail: igs@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/igs/
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