Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
Hiroshima University
Undergraduate Programs Information
Programs
| Programs | Class Commence |
|---|---|
| Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS) | April |
| Program for International Dentistry | April, 2020 entry (As of 2020) |
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS)
The Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS) is a full-time 4-year undergraduate program taught in English. The program provides an integrated curriculum of humanities, social and natural sciences with aiming to help students develop a diverse approach to exploring and solving current global issues. Another uniqueness about the program is that students from all over the globe learn together beyond nationality, region, religion, culture, and language. In such multicultural environment, students are expected to develop intercultural communication competence, broad-mindedness and cooperative skills. These abilities should bring more peace to the world. Also, the program emphasizes the power of language: International students study Japanese and the Japanese students learn other foreign languages.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs - Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields - Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities - Mathematics and Statistics - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies - Natural Resources and Conservation - Philosophy and Religious Studies - Physical Sciences - Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, etc.) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Arts and Sciences |
| Major | The IGS provides a liberal arts and sciences curriculum to develop a diverse approach to exploring and solving current global issues by utilizing an integrative perspective incorporating humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. |
| Classes Commence | April |
| Entrance Fee | 282,000 yen (As of April 2020) |
| Tuition Fees | 535,800 yen (As of April 2020) |
| Other Expenses | |
| Location | 1-7-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8521, Japan |
| Area | Chugoku, Shikoku & Kyushu Region (Fukuoka, etc.) |
| Program Started | April, 2018 |
| No. of Students | 127 (As of April 2020) |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 21 (As of April 2020) |
| Additional Information | The IGS offers full or partial scholarship opportunities to international students enrolled in IGS bachelor's program to help student succeed academically. For details, please refer to the website below: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/igs/fees-scholarships |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Admission Capacity | 40 |
| Application Period | Overseas Entrance Interview Examination for International Applicants in July (Selection System A): June Overseas Entrance Interview Examination for International and Japanese Applicants in November (Selection System B): October On Campus Entrance Interview Examination for International and Japanese Applicants in November (Selection System C): October On Campus Entrance Interview Examination for International Applicants in February (Selection System D): December |
| Examination Date | Selection System A: July Selection System B and C: November Selection System D: February |
| Results Announced | Selection System A: August Selection System B and C: December Selection System D: March |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | Selection System A: August Selection System B and C: December Selection System D: March |
| Eligibility | Please refer to the application guide for details: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/igs |
| Application Process | 1) Online application 2) Pay the application fee 3) Send required documents by post |
| Screening Process | 1st selection: Document screening Final selection: Interview examination |
| Admission Fee | 17,000 yen (As of April 2020) |
| Contact | Addressee: Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS) Phone: +81-82-424-7988 Fax: +81-82-424-8246 Email: igs-application@hiroshima-u.ac.jp URL: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/igs |
As of April 30, 2020
School of Dentistry
Program for International Dentistry
The School of Dentistry provides the "Program for International Dentistry" based on a foundational philosophy that aims to educate dental medical staff to acquire cross-disciplinary, general, creative, and international capabilities. To enable students to achieve the targets defined for this program, education is provided according to the contents described below:
(1) Biodental education in the newly established academic framework that fuses life science and dental medicine and teaches the latest research methods, knowledge, and skills while respecting the existing academic frameworks of life science and dental medicine;
(2) Education for developing dental medical staff who are able to collect and analyze required knowledge and information, update their thinking based on such knowledge and information in order to find comprehensive solutions to problems from a variety of points of view, and who possess a mindset that leads them to attempt to judge and act on their own responsibility and with deep humanity; and
(3) Education that fosters expressiveness, comprehension, and a rich sensitivity for Japanese and foreign languages, and that develops capabilities for communication with and presentation to persons from different cultures and/or academic realms.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject | - Health Professions and Related Programs |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor (Dentistry) |
| Major | Program of Dentistry |
| Classes Commence | April, 2020 entry (As of 2020) |
| Entrance Fee | 282,000 yen (As of February. 1, 2020) |
| Tuition Fees | 535,800 yen (As of February. 1, 2020) |
| Other Expenses | First Year: 817,800 yen (As of February 1, 2020) After Second Year: 535,800 yen/per year (As of February 1, 2020) |
| Location | 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan |
| Area | Chugoku, Shikoku & Kyushu Region (Fukuoka, etc.) |
| Program Started | April, 2019 |
| No. of Students | 0 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 113 |
| Additional Information | The Program for International Dentistry will award a degree of Bachelor of Dentistry to students who, in addition to earning the required credits defined for the educational course, have acquired the capabilities described below: (1) Deep humanity, an understanding of the professional responsibilities of a dentist, and the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitude required for putting such responsibilities into practice; (2) Recognition of the importance of research, as well as possession of a scientific intelligence and creativity; (3) The ability to think critically and solve problems, as well as the ability to study continuously throughout life; (4) The ability to communicate appropriately with patients, their families, and the other medical staff; (5) A capability for coping with change in society and progress in science related to dental medicine; and (6) The ability to deepen empathy and understanding toward different cultures and scientific realms, as well as a capability for convincingly representing personal opinions in an international society. |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Admission Capacity | Limited |
| Application Period | From December to January |
| Examination Date | February |
| Results Announced | March |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | March |
| Eligibility | Education Qualifications |
| Application Process | |
| Screening Process | https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/nyushi/yoko_doga/yoko#shihigai |
| Admission Fee | 17,000 yen (As of April 1, 2020) |
| Contact | Addressee: Office of Admissions, 1-3-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Phone: ＋81-82-424-6174 Fax: ＋81-82-424-6180 Email: nyusi-group@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp |
As of April 30, 2020
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
