Special Entrance Examination for Affiliated Schools
- For international students with recommendation from HUE-approved Japanese language schools.
- Applications to multiple academic departments are not possible with this examination.
- Contact Center for International Education Exchange (CIEE) for more details on admission examination 2027.
Student Capacity
| Faculty | Department | Student Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Economics | Very limited intake |
| Business Administration | Business Administration | |
| Sport Business Administration | ||
| Media Business | Information systems in Business | |
| Media Business |
Application Qualifications
Applicants must have foreign nationality, have reached 18 years of age, and must satisfy all of the following requirements.
1. Those who meet one of the following criteria:
（1）Applicants who have completed 12 years of continuous education in a country other than Japan, or who have attained the level of academic ability required by the Minister of Education, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). (1981 Ministry of Education Announcement No.153)
（3）Applicants who have attained a International Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureate or General Certificate of Education Advanced Level designated by the Minister of Education, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT); or who will attain one of the above by March 31 2027.
（4）Applicants who have completed 12 years of continuous education given by any educational organizations accredited by international accreditation bodies (WASC, ACSI, CIS) designated by the Minister of Education, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT); or who will complete by March 31, 2027.
（5）Applicants who by having taken a separate school entrance examination are deemed to have an educational level equivalent to that of a high school graduate.
*for (5), applicants for the November Examination shall contact the Center for International Education Exchange (CIEE) for more details on the application eligibility no later than August 3, 2026, and applicants for the February Examination shall do so no later than November 3 (Tue), 2026.
2．Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
(1) Applicants must have taken the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” Examination and one other examination (either the “Japan and the World” Examination or the Mathematics Examination) administered by JASSO. Those who have taken the examinations must have the following score(s) to apply: a minimum of 230 points on the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” Examination (excluding essay examination) and a minimum of 100 points on either the “Japan and the World” or “Mathematics”. *Free choice of test language
(2) Applicants must have passed the Japanese Language Proficeincy Test (JLPT) N2 level administered by the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES). (Those submitting the JLPT score will be required to take a separate Japanese essay examination in addition to the interview on the day of the Entrance Examination.)
3. Applicants who have attended HUE-approved Japanese language schools, and are of outstanding character, have a strong desire for the admission to HUE, and are highly recommended by the principal of the school attended.
4. Applicants must have hold a nationality of one of the ASEAN countries or of Bangladesh.
5. Applicants who have resided in Japan for at least six months before the date of the entrance examination, and who are scheduled to graduate from (expected to complete their course studies at) a Japanese language school by March 31, 2027.
6. Applicants must enroll into the program if admitted, and fully commit themselves to their studies in order to become a future bridge between Japan and their home countries.
Application and Admission Procedures
November Examination
| Application Period | From Oct 9 (Fri) to Oct 30 (Fri), 2026 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | Nov 14 (Sat), 2026 |
| Examination Site | Hiroshima University of Economics |
| Announcement of Results | Nov 3 (Fri), 2026 at 3pm |
| Admission Procedures | Deadline for payment of admission fee: Dec 18 (Fri), 2026 Deadline for payment of tuition fee: Jan 29 (Fri), 2027 |
February Examination
| Application Period | From Jan 4 (Mon) to Jan 20 (Wed), 2027 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | Feb 3 (Wed), 2027 |
| Examination Site | Hiroshima University of Economics |
| Announcement of Results | Feb 19 (Fri), 2027 at 3pm |
| Admission Procedures | Deadline for payment of admission fee: Feb 26 (Fri), 2027 Deadline for payment of tuition fee: Mar 23 (Tue), 2027 |
About the tuition fee reduction and exemption system
International students from affiliated schools who pass the entrance examination may apply for reduction of tuition.
Reduction will be based on academic score actual financial need.
Selection Method
The selection method is based on an interview, documents submitted and EJU score. (The EJU score should include scores for the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” Examination and one other examination score from either the “Japan and the World” Examination or the “Mathematics” Examination.) Those who submit a JLPT score (instead of the EJU score) will be required to take a Japanese essay examination in addition to the scheduled interview on the day of the Entrance Examination.
Application Procedures
Mail the following required documents to:
Hiroshima University of Economics, Center for International Education Exchange
5-37-1 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, 731-0192
Send by: January 20 (Wed), 2027
Documents to be submitted
- Applications shall be accepted only by post. (Applications postmarked on the due date will be accepted)
- Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 yen
* Please transfer the fee from any bank (except the post office) to HUE using the prescribed form from HUE.
Announcement of Results
- Results will be also available on our website: http://www.hue.ac.jp
- Notification of results sent by express mail.
- After announcement at HUE, the results will be conveyed to each Japanese language school.
* HUE will not accept telephone inquiries regarding results.