Hiroshima City University

Key Highlights

• Public university established in Hiroshima in 1994
• Focused undergraduate structure spanning international studies, information sciences, and arts
• Graduate education includes a dedicated Graduate School of Peace Studies
• Official materials confirm active admissions in 2026 and for 2027 entry

Student Life & Environment

Campus life includes sports, arts, cultural organizations, volunteering, peace activities, and international exchange. Official club information lists activities such as football, tennis, volleyball, track and field, kyudo, aikido, dance, music, theatre, film, tea ceremony, astronomy, photography, art, and peace volunteering. International students are explicitly welcomed into clubs, and the Hiroshima International Friendship group organizes exchange activities involving local and international students. Student services cover academic guidance, scholarships, tuition support, health and welfare matters, career development, housing information, and referrals concerning part-time work. On-campus amenities identified by the university include a dining hall, shop, ATM, study spaces, athletic facilities, a student hall, and courts and fields. Availability, operating hours, and eligibility should be checked directly because these can change by term. The university maintains Momiji student housing and the Sakura international student residence. Sakura is designed around interaction among Japanese and international residents and runs resident exchange events. Housing is not presented as automatically guaranteed: the university publishes application and selection procedures, sometimes followed by secondary recruitment when places remain. Prospective residents should therefore treat housing as a separate application and compare it with private apartment options supplied through Student Support. Current room charges and 2026 or 2027 availability were not stated on the strongest accessible overview pages and should be confirmed before budgeting.

Location & Surroundings

The main campus is at 3-4-1 Ozuka-Higashi in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima. It lies northwest of the central city rather than beside Hiroshima Station, so daily transport planning matters. The university’s official directions route rail travelers from Hiroshima Station to Yokogawa Station on the JR Sanyo Line, followed by a bus to the university area. The cited journey segments are approximately three minutes by train and thirteen minutes by bus, although waiting and transfer time must be added. Direct bus routes also run from Hiroshima Bus Center, with the university giving an approximate journey time of twenty minutes. Some services stop at Shiritsu Daigaku Mae beside the university, while others stop at Numata Ryokinjo Mae, approximately an eight-minute walk from campus. From Hiroshima Airport, the official route uses the limousine bus to Hiroshima Station before the rail-and-bus connection. Hiroshima offers a particularly relevant setting for international studies, arts, public affairs, and peace research. Students should nevertheless distinguish access to the city’s institutions and cultural sites from the suburban campus commute, especially when choosing accommodation or arranging late activities.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university’s current fee page lists annual tuition of JPY 535,800, payable in two installments of JPY 267,900. It lists an admission fee of JPY 282,000 for a person qualifying as within Hiroshima City and JPY 423,000 for other students. The local rate depends on residence conditions stated by the university, including at least one year of continuous registered residence in Hiroshima City by the student or a qualifying close relative at the relevant date. These amounts were current when published and the university expressly warns that revised charges will apply if fees change. Additional costs depend on the program and living arrangement. Applicants should budget separately for application charges, insurance, learning materials, a required computer where applicable, Arts materials, housing, utilities, food, and commuting. The official fee page notes that Arts students can face materials-related expenses. Because current residence prices were not verified from a 2026 or 2027 official schedule, they should be obtained directly before comparing the total cost of attendance. For 2026, the university published tuition-reduction procedures covering Japan’s national study-support framework as well as its own arrangements for graduate and international students who do not fit the undergraduate route. Eligibility and deadlines are not automatic and require a separate application. Career support is organized through the Career Center, which provides guidance, seminars, internship information, job postings, consultations, and support after graduation. Outcomes vary materially by faculty and by whether graduates pursue employment, graduate study, or other paths, so applicants should review the faculty-level destination tables rather than treating a university-wide percentage as a prediction.