Hiroshima University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #346 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #44 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #12 of 719 | In Japan |
| #106 of 2,445 | For Dentistry |
| Top50% | For 188 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 15,066
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 15,066 |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Hiroshima University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Hiroshima University is a world-class research university with 101,557 scientific papers published and 2,022,408 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Hiroshima University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1260 | 9013 |
| 1993 | 1297 | 8979 |
| 1994 | 1452 | 9694 |
| 1995 | 1503 | 10901 |
| 1996 | 1685 | 12390 |
| 1997 | 1721 | 14195 |
| 1998 | 1767 | 15529 |
| 1999 | 1884 | 17837 |
| 2000 | 2039 | 19884 |
| 2001 | 2007 | 22090 |
| 2002 | 2525 | 26226 |
| 2003 | 2463 | 28842 |
| 2004 | 2534 | 30630 |
| 2005 | 2550 | 36402 |
| 2006 | 2695 | 41183 |
| 2007 | 2477 | 43749 |
| 2008 | 2399 | 47729 |
| 2009 | 2516 | 52976 |
| 2010 | 2630 | 58427 |
| 2011 | 2845 | 65956 |
| 2012 | 2998 | 73673 |
| 2013 | 2898 | 77056 |
| 2014 | 3001 | 80842 |
| 2015 | 2931 | 82720 |
| 2016 | 2938 | 87812 |
| 2017 | 3255 | 89215 |
| 2018 | 3250 | 93218 |
| 2019 | 3402 | 101198 |
| 2020 | 3788 | 120688 |
| 2021 | 4068 | 137088 |
| 2022 | 4054 | 135778 |
| 2023 | 4157 | 142773 |
| 2024 | 3423 | 140592 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hiroshima University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shushi | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Data Processing, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, International and Comparative Education, International Economics, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Resources, Nursing, Peace and Disarmament, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Teacher Training, Transport Engineering |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Data Processing, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, International and Comparative Education, International Economics, International Studies, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Radiology, Transport Engineering |
Hiroshima University alumni
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Fumiyo Kōno
- Occupations
- mangakawritervisual artistillustrator
- Biography
-
Fumiyo Kōno, commonly romanized Fumiyo Kouno, is a Japanese manga artist from Nishi-ku, Hiroshima, known for her 2004 manga Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms and her 2007 manga In This Corner of the World which got an anime film adaptation in 2016 by MAPPA.
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Akira Miyawaki
- Occupations
- university teacherecologistbotanist
- Biography
-
Akira Miyawaki was a Japanese botanist and an expert in plant ecology who specialized in seeds and natural forests. He was active worldwide as a specialist in natural vegetation restoration of degraded land.
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Chōbyō Yara
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Chobyo Yara was a Japanese politician. He served as the Chief Executive of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands (1968–1972) and Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (1972–1976). He graduated from Hiroshima Higher Normal School (now Hiroshima University).
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Osamu Fujimura
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Osamu Fujimura is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, who served as Chief Cabinet Secretary under Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda from 2011 to 2012. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012.
Hiroshima University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Astrophysical Science | Astrophysics |
|---|---|
| Centre : Collaborative Research and Community Cooperation | Engineering Management |
| Centre : Contemporary India Studies | South Asian Studies |
| Centre : Environmental Research and Management | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Information Media | Information Sciences, Media Studies |
| Centre : Natural Science | Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Study of International Cooperation in Education | Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, International and Comparative Education |
| Centre : Synchrotron Radiation | Microwaves |
| Course/Programme : Special Education | Special Education |
| Faculty : Applied Biological Sciences | Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Molecular Biology |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Oral Pathology |
| Faculty : Economics | Administration, Business Administration, Econometrics, Economic History, Economics, Finance, Information Sciences, Management, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Continuing Education, Education, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Native Language Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Integrated Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geology, German, Information Sciences, Japanese, Korean, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sports |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Letters | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, European Languages, French, Geography, German, Heritage Preservation, History, Japanese, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Medicine | Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
| Graduate School : Advanced Science of Matter | Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology |
| Graduate School : Biomedical and Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Oral Pathology, Pharmacy, Physics, Radiology |
| Graduate School : Biosphere Sciences | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Zoology |
| Graduate School : Education | Art Education, Continuing Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Modern Languages, Psychology, Science Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology Education |
| Graduate School : Engineering | Applied Chemistry, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Architecture, Transport Engineering |
| Graduate School : Integrated Arts and Sciences | Anthropology, Behavioural Sciences, Comparative Literature, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, History, Information Sciences, Italian, Korean, Literature, Media Studies, New Testament, Optics, Physics, Regional Studies, Sociology |
| Graduate School : International Development and Cooperation | Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Peace and Disarmament, Regional Planning, Regional Studies |
| Graduate School : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, Law, Public Law |
| Graduate School : Letters | Archaeology, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, European Languages, French, Geography, German, Heritage Preservation, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy |
| Graduate School : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Social Sciences | Economics, Engineering, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies |
| Institute : Advanced Materials Research | Materials Engineering |
| Institute : Foreign Language Research and Education | Foreign Languages Education, Modern Languages |
| Institute : Peace Science | Peace and Disarmament |
| Institute : Sports Sciences | Sports |
| Institute : Sustainable Sciences and Development | Development Studies, Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Archaeology | Archaeology |
| Research Division : Higher Education | Higher Education |
| Research Division : Hiroshima-University STARC IGFET Model | Electronic Engineering |
| Research Division : Nano Devices and Bio Systems | Nanotechnology, Systems Analysis |
| Research Division : Radiation Biology and Medicine | Biology, Environmental Studies, Molecular Biology, Nuclear Engineering, Social and Preventive Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | 広島大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | University of World-wide Repute and Splendor for Years into the Future |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-3-2 Kagamiyama Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8511 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 197,000 |