Hiroshima University: Hiroshima, Japan

This international exchange is currently available to Japanese language students and in the International Affairs Program and the Asian Studies Program.

University Population

Undergraduate Students: 11,050
Graduate Students: 2,500

What would I be studying?

Students will conduct on-site research and/or enroll in classes on Japanese culture, history, society and language. Classes are offered in English, unless Japanese language courses are desired. To view the course catalog, choose HUSA Curriculum > Academic Program > Course Types.

How can I study at Hiroshima University as an Exchange Student?

Students enroll and pay Florida State University tuition and fees, and tuition and fees are waived at the host university. All participants must be currently enrolled and degree-seeking students in good standing with all academic credit earned at the host institution being credited to The Florida State University. A student participating in the exchange must be in attendance at The Florida State University for one semester prior to the exchange.

To participate in this exchange you must be a Japanese language student or a International Affairs or Asian Studies major. Students must be fluent in Japanese and pass a Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

1. Contact The Florida State University Department of International Affairs Academic Advisor for the International Exchange, Dr. Lee Metcalf, who will direct you through the department's selection process for outgoing reciprocal exchange students at The Florida State University.
2. Complete the Application for outgoing reciprocal exchange student at The Florida State University, including authorizing signatures.
3. There will be an application form for Hiroshima University as well. Once your application has been evaluated by Hiroshima you will receive an acceptance letter.
4. Required documents for students participating in an international exchange at The Florida State University

Deadlines

Students interested in the Hiroshima University Study Abroad (HUSA) program must be nominated by their home institution and send their application before March 1st for entry into the Fall semester in October of that year. Students who want to enter the Program starting in the spring semester and want to apply for a scholarship should send their application before November 1st in the previous year. Scholarship students attend for the full academic year.

Academic Calendar

The Fall semester is early October to late March. The Spring semester is early April to late September. Current Academic Calendar.

How do I secure a student visa?

A “Certificate of Eligibility” will be issued by Japan's Ministry of Justice prior to applying for a visa and is evidence that you fulfill conditions of Japan's Immigration Control Act. Obtain a Study/Cultural Activities visa for Japan which will need to applied for in person at a Japanese Consulate (Miami and Atlanta are the closest).

Accommodations- Where would I live? What is the cost of Living?

Most students enrolled in the HUSA program are housed in the Ikenoue Student Dormitory Complex, or the International House.  Ikenoue is a 5 minute walk from campus.  The dorms are western style rooms furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and closet.  Each room is a single room with a private bathroom, air conditioning, and washing basin.  Bedding can be rented or students can bring their own.  Each floor has a common room Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators and gas-ranges.  Laundry rooms are also available. More details are explained in an arrival brochure. The International House is a one of a kind dormitory for international students.  This is more for students who do not have Japanese language proficiency.  More information for private housing.

	Yen	~ $1=107 Yen
Personal expenses	25000	for two semesters
Accommodation	38000	for two semesters
Commuting	8000	for two semesters
Food	24000	for two semesters

 

Health Care

Meeting the health insurance requirements for The Florida State University students participating in international exchanges will ensure that you have met the Hiroshima University requirements for health insurance.

History

Under the National School Establishment Law, Hiroshima University was established on May 31, 1949. After World War II, the school system in Japan was entirely reformed and each of the institutions of higher education under the pre-war system was reorganized. As a general rule, one national university was established in each prefecture, and Hiroshima University became a national university under the new system by combining the various pre-war higher educational institutions in Hiroshima Prefecture.

The new university combined eight component institutions: Hiroshima University of Literature and Science, Hiroshima School of Secondary Education, Hiroshima School of Education, Hiroshima Women's School of Secondary Education, Hiroshima School of Education for Youth, Hiroshima Higher School, Hiroshima Higher Technical School, and Hiroshima Municipal Higher Technical School. Later in 1953, the Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College was also added to the new Hiroshima University.

At Hiroshima University, students come from all over the world to study and pursue research. Voice from Abroad interviews those students to see what their everyday lives are like and get their perspectives on being international students in Japan.

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