Organization of Hiroshima University
Hiroshima University is a national institution founded in 1949, incorporating many different institutions of higher education. The University has been growing ever since; adding new faculties, research institutes, and centers. Today it is counted among national universities and consists of 11 faculties, 11 graduate schools, a research institute, research facilities, and affiliated hospitals.
The University has approximately 11,000 undergraduate students and 4,200 graduate students currently enrolled, as well as some 994 international students from 66 countries/regions.
Faculties and Departments (Clusters, Courses) at the Undergraduate Level
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Faculty |
Department (Cluster, Course) |
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Integrated Arts and Sciences |
Integrated Arts and Sciences |
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Letters |
Humanities |
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Education |
Cluster 1: School Education Cluster 2: Science, Technology and Society Education Cluster 3: Language and Culture Education Cluster 4: Life-long Activities Education Cluster 5: Fundamentals for Education and Human Development |
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Law |
Law |
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Economics |
Economics |
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Science |
Mathematics,Physical Science, Chemistry, Biological Science, Earth and Planetary Systems Science |
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Medicine |
Medicine, Health Sciences |
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Dentistry |
Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences |
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Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Sciences |
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Engineering |
Mechanical System Engineering; Electrical, Electronical, Systems Engineering; Chemistry, Biotechnology and Process Engineering; Social and Environmental Engineering |
|
Applied Biological Science |
Applied Biological Science |
Graduate Schools and Departments
There are 11 Graduate Schools, each of which is further divided into majors as listed below.
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Graduate School |
Major |
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Integrated Arts and Sciences |
Integrated Arts and Sciences |
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Letters |
Humanities |
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Education |
(Master's) |
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Social Sciences |
Law and Politics; Economics; Management Studies |
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Science |
Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biological Science, Earth and Planetary Systems Science, Mathematical and Life Sciences |
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Advanced Sciences of Matter |
Quantum Matter, Molecular Biotechnology, Semiconductor Electronics and Integration Science |
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Engineering |
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Mechanical Science, Systems Cybernetics, Information Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Transportation and Environmental Systems, Architecture |
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Biosphere Science |
Bioresource Science, Biofunctional Science and Technology, Environmental Dynamics and Management |
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Biomedical & Health Sciences |
Master’s: Oral Health Sciences Major, Medical Sciences Major, Health Sciences Major Medical and Dental Sciences Major Doctoral: Oral Health Sciences Major, Medical Sciences Major, Health Sciences Major Biomedical Sciences Major |
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International Development and Cooperation |
Development Science, Educational Development and Cultural and Regional Studies |
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Law School |
Law |
