This scholarship program is offered by the government of Japan (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) to international students conducting research at Japanese universities as either regular or non-regular students.
 
Hiroshima University accepts MEXT scholarship students with the following statuses:

(1) Graduate School Level: Research Students
（ A: Embassy Recommendation / B: University Recommendation）

・Those who are enrolled as regular students in a master’s course, doctoral course, or professional degree course at a graduate school.

・Those who conduct research in specialized fields as non-regular students at graduate schools or institutes attached to the university with the aim of advancing to a degree program, and those who receive preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to such research.

(2) Undergraduate Level: Bachelor Students
（ A: Embassy Recommendation / B: University Recommendation）

Those who are enrolled in an undergraduate course at the university, or who receive preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement in an undergraduate course at the university.
 

(3) Teacher Training Students
（ A: Embassy Recommendation ）
Hiroshima University Teacher Training Course Guide
 

(4) Japanese Studies Students
（ A: Embassy Recommendation / B: University Recommendation）
Hiroshima University Japanese Studies Students Course Guide
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation)

 

【Research Students (1), Undergraduate Students (2) 】
Selection and application procedures for the MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) are conducted through Japanese embassies and consulates (hereinafter referred to as “Japanese diplomatic missions”) in each country.
To become a candidate for the MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation), applicants must pass the first screening conducted by the Japanese diplomatic mission.

Application and selection schedules at Japanese diplomatic missions vary by country. Please check the website of the respective diplomatic mission.

Applicants who have successfully passed the first screening at Japanese diplomatic missions and wish to enroll at Hiroshima University are required to obtain a Letter of Provisional Acceptance from the university.
If you have passed the first screening, please follow the instructions below and contact the designated office.
 

【Important】　To those who passed the first screening for embassy recommendation (research students) ： Upcoming Procedures

【Application Schedule (Tentative)】
Feb - Mar: Calls for applications open at each Japanese diplomatic mission
May – Jul: First screening
Aug – Sep: Request for a provisional acceptance to a Japanese university
Oct – Feb: Second screening and host university determined
Apr/Oct: Entry into Japan for university enrollment


【Teacher Training Students (3), Japanese Studies Students (4) 】
Please refer to each course guide for details.
 

【Graduate Level: Research Students (1) 】
University selection will be conducted for students whose research field coincides with programs selected for the “Special Program that conducts priority placements for MEXT scholarship students” (hereinafter referred to as an “adopted program”　※１). 

After internal selection at the university, candidates are recommended to MEXT, which then determines the successful candidates.
The candidates will be selected based on factors such as performance in inter-university exchanges. 
Compared to embassy recommendations, the number of successful candidates through university recommendations is smaller, and depending on the research field, there may be no recommendation slots available.
 

Note: We do not accept direct applications or inquiries from prospective international students themselves. (Prior approval and recommendation by an academic advisor of the university is required to apply.)
 

※１：Adopted Program List (Graduate Level)
・Nurturing Network Leader to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Asia and Africa 
  (Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
【Research Fields】 Humanities and Social Sciences, Social Science, Education, and Sociology of Education

・Global human-resource education program for sustainable smart next-generation agriculture　
   (Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life)

・Transdisciplinary Leadership Development Program for Smart Society 
   (Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society)

・Education program for balancing both sustainable biological production and establishment of decarbonized society (Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life)

・Graduate Program for Advanced Research Engineers Contributing to Japanese Manufacturing for New Global Economy (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering)

・Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program for Implementing Interdisciplinary Planetary Health (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering)
 

【Undergraduate Level: Undergraduate Students （2）】
The department holding this recommendation quota under the adopted program for undergraduate students (※1) is the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS).

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※１：Adopted Program List (Undergraduate Level)
・ Integrated Global Studies Program for developing global human resources who can contribute to the sustainable development goals (School of Integrated Arts and Sciences)
 

【Graduate Level: Research Students (1) 】
After internal selection at the university, candidates are recommended to MEXT, which then determines the successful candidates.
The candidates will be selected based on factors such as performance in inter-university exchanges.
This applies to individuals newly coming from overseas to study in Japan, including working professionals.
The number of students our university can recommend to MEXT is three, which is extremely limited.

Note: We do not accept direct applications or inquiries from prospective international students themselves. (Prior approval and recommendation by an academic advisor of the university is required to apply.)
 

【Undergraduate Level: Japanese Studies Students （4）】
After internal selection at the university, candidates are recommended to MEXT, which then determines the successful candidates.
This applies to individuals newly coming from overseas to study in Japan.

Note: We do not accept direct applications or inquiries from prospective international students themselves.
 

<Information for incoming international students>

Admissions Guide
 

<To find a prospective advisor>
Hiroshima University has a database intended to provide information on the education and research activities of HU researchers.
You can search by name and keywords.

  [FYI] Profiles of Faculty and Research Scholars in Hiroshima University
 

＜Graduate Schools at Hiroshima University＞

・Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences EN

・Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering EN

・Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life EN

・Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences EN

・Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society　EN
 

＜Once you find a prospective advisor you would like to contact＞

HU-IAO is the office for applicants living abroad who wish to enroll as graduate students through the Special Selection for International Students, or as research students.

HU-IAO assists applicants in initiating contact with their prospective advisor through the HU-IAAS (International Admissions Assistant System). 

For inquiries regarding the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

・Embassy Recommendation:
Please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.

・University Recommendation (Special Program/General): 
*We do not accept applications or inquiries regarding university recommendations (special program/general) directly from prospective international students. 

* For inquiries, please contact the graduate school you wish to enter through the administrative office of your current university or through your academic advisor. 
For a list of support offices for international students, click here.

＊Please carefully consider whether the graduate school you plan to apply to matches your research plans and goals so that you will not be disappointed after enrollment.