Hiroshima University

Advanced Sciences and Technology (Master's Program) - Special Entrance Examination for International Students

Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Engineering (Master's Program), Advanced Sciences of Engineering Course, offers a special entrance examination for international students residing outside of Japan. This program aims to cultivate individuals with advanced academic research capabilities and specialized professional skills, contributing to sustainable development and the resolution of regional and global challenges. The program offers a wide range of specializations within advanced science and technology, including mathematics, physics, earth and planetary systems science, chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical systems and control, mechanical engineering, transportation and environmental systems, architecture, civil and environmental engineering, information science, smart innovation, and interdisciplinary science and technology. Students are encouraged to engage in cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary studies.

Applied Chemistry Program

The Applied Chemistry Program at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering offers advanced research opportunities in various fields of chemistry. Students engage in cutting-edge research under the guidance of experienced faculty, contributing to the development of new materials and technologies. The program focuses on specialized areas within chemistry, fostering in-depth knowledge and practical skills for future scientific endeavors. Research within the program is organized into several key laboratories, including Organic Supramolecular Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic π-Conjugated Materials Chemistry, Functional Dye Chemistry, Inorganic and Hybrid Materials Chemistry, and Catalytic Materials Chemistry. Each lab pursues distinct research themes, allowing students to specialize in areas such as host-guest complexation, precision polymerization, organic semiconductors, photocatalysts, and CO2 capture and utilization.

Applied Chemistry Program (Master's)

Architecture Program

The Architecture Program at Hiroshima University's Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering focuses on advanced research and development in the field of architecture. It offers opportunities to delve into various specialized areas within architecture, including structural mechanics, building design, disaster prevention, and urban planning. The program aims to foster researchers and professionals capable of addressing contemporary challenges in the built environment.

Architecture Program (Master's)

Chemical Engineering Program

The Chemical Engineering Program at Hiroshima University offers advanced research opportunities within the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. Students can engage in cutting-edge research across various specialized laboratories, focusing on developing new materials, processes, and technologies. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and aims to foster innovation in fields crucial for sustainable development and societal advancement. Research areas include thermal-fluid engineering, high-pressure fluid properties, soft materials processing, separation technology, fine particle technology, interfacial systems process engineering, sustainable materials, green process engineering, and computational multiphase flow.

GRIPS Fully Funded Scholarships (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies)

Open to international students applying to GRIPS master's and PhD policy programs taught in English. Master's and five-year PhD applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent; three-year PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent. Specific scholarships (MEXT, ADB-JSP, JJ/WBGSP, JICA, Japan-IMF) each carry their own nationality, age and work-experience conditions tied to the program selected.

NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship (National Institute of Genetics)

Open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD (or will obtain it before the start date) and have the research skills to pursue a genetics project. Applicants who were previously enrolled at NIG as postdocs, technical staff or SOKENDAI graduate students are not eligible.

Nishimura Foundation Japan International Scholarship

Open to Indonesian citizens who are graduates of UGM, ITB, UI or UNAIR and who will apply for S1 (undergraduate), S2 (master's) or S3 (doctoral) study at an eligible Japanese university. Applicants must self-fund their study programme (the scholarship covers living expenses, not tuition), meet the minimum GPA (3.0 for undergraduate, 3.5 for master's), demonstrate financial need, and have or be willing to learn Japanese with an interest in Japanese culture and Indonesia-Japan relations.

Osaka University MEXT Scholarship for Robotics and Bioengineering

Open to non-Japanese citizens with a strong academic background in a relevant field such as robotics, bioengineering or mechanical science, who meet the MEXT programme conditions, present a focused research proposal, and obtain a supporting supervisor at Osaka University before applying.

JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Long-Term Scholarships)

For young government officials and professionals from partner developing countries who are nominated/selected through their country's JICA programme (such as JDS) to pursue a master's (and some doctoral) degree in Japan. Applicants apply through the in-country JICA/JDS process during the partner country's call.

Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) at Kyoto University

Citizens of eligible Asian countries who meet Kyoto University's academic and admission requirements, are committed to completing the two-year programme and participating in AFLSP leadership activities, and are admitted to a qualifying undergraduate programme. Open to students of all academic disciplines.