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Program highlights for Hiroshima, Japan

The city

Language spoken:
Japanese

Currency:
Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥)

Climate:
Subtropical

City type:
Metropolis (Population >500,000)

Passport & Visa requirements

The program

Program type:
Partnership

Host university:
Hiroshima University

Language of instruction:
English, Japanese

Terms offered:
Fall, Yearlong

Program capacity:
10 students

Credit type:
Overseas credit

Deadline to apply

Fall/Yearlong 2026-27:
February 15

Eligibility:
  • Minimum GPA 2.8
  • Minimum class standing: Sophomore
  • Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at time of application

Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary

  • Temple in Hiroshima, Japan.Choose from a range of courses taught in English as well as five levels of Japanese language courses.
  • Live in an energetic city with excellent shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, and cultural activities.
  • Study and live on a relaxing campus setting surrounded by Japan’s beautiful natural scenery.
  • Interact with locals and experience Japan's rich culture as you explore the town, nearby islands, or visit a traditional Japanese festivals.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of Hiroshima’s history, through visits to the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum.

Why study in Hiroshima?

Students outside the Takehara Temple in Hiroshima, Japan.Student eating traditional Japanese food in Hiroshima, Japan.Experience the fascinating culture, history, and environment of Japan on the Hiroshima program. Although the city was devastated by the atomic bomb in 1945, today Hiroshima is an energetic and thriving metropolis. Facing the sea on one side and the mountains to the north, the region offers incredible natural beauty, recreational opportunities, picturesque farming villages, and traditional entertainment such as Kagura, a form of sacred Shinto music and dance.

The Hiroshima University Study Abroad Program (HUSA) provides the opportunity to study at one of Japan's most prestigious universities. Choose from a variety of coursework, including five levels of Japanese language from beginning to advanced, as well as courses taught in English in the fields of applied biological sciences, the arts and sciences, education, engineering, and economics. Students whose Japanese proficiency is at an advanced level may also take courses taught in Japanese in various subjects with other Japanese students.

Study for a semester or a year at Hiroshima University and take advantage of the many opportunities offered to international students: field trips, excursions, and other activities planned by HUSA or university staff; a peer tutor to help you settle into your new community; conversation or “kaiwa” partners to assist with language studies; and access to the campus sports and activity center with a swimming pool, exercise facilities, track and field, basketball and volleyball courts, and a softball field.

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