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 2026.
Student Capacity
| Faculty | Department | Student Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Economics | 2 from approved Japanese language schools |
| 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.（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)
（2）Applicants who have attend an advanced course of a training college (Senshu Gakko) (a course of three years or more or one that has been approved by MEXT) and have completed the program according to the requirements provided by MEXT and have completed the program by March 31, 2026.
（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 2026.
（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, 2026.
（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 shall contact Center for International Education Exchange (CIEE) for more details on the application eligibility no later than November 3 (Mon), 2025.
2. 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 210 points on the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” Examination and a minimum of 100 points on either the “Japan and the World” or “Mathematics,” with a total of 330 or above. *Free choice of test language
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 Nepal.
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, 2026.
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
| Application Period | From Jan 4 (Sun) to Jan 19 (Mon), 2026 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | Feb 3 (Tue), 2026 |
| Examination Site | Hiroshima University of Economics |
| Announcement of Results | Feb 19 (Thu), 2026 at 3pm |
| Admission Procedures | Deadline for payment of admission fee: Feb 27 (Fri), 2026 Deadline for payment of tuition fee: Mar 23 (Mon), 2026 |
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
- Based on interview, documents submitted and EJU score. (Two subjects, including Japanese)
*Students applying from Japanese Language Schools will be required to submit a record of attendance (90% attendance rate is required)
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 19 (Mon), 2026
Documents to be submitted
1. Application form
2. Full-face photograph
3. Transcript of EJU (photocopy is accepted)
* Only transcripts of the EJU administered by JASSO is acceptable.
* Only transcripts of tests taken in 2025 or 2024 will be accepted. Those who have taken the test more than once may present only one transcript.
4. Photocopy of passport
5. Sheet to attach a receipt of application fee
6. Health certificate
*Please make sure that the certificate covers: 1. Your name, 2. Birth date, 3. sex, 4. Height and Weight, 5. Visual acuity, 6. X-ray check result and 7. Doctor's findings. The certificate issued before April 2025 will NOT be accepted.
7. Certificate of residence
（1）Must have been issued within the last 3 months by the public office in your region.
（2）Please specify Status of Residence and Authorized Period of Stay.
（3）Certificate of resident must NOT have "mynumber." Those documents which have "mynumber" will not be accepted.
8. Certificate of graduation and academic transcript from the educational institution in home country most recently enrolled in (NB Photocopies NOT accepted)
9. Certificate of scheduled/prospective graduation and academic transcript of Japanese language school currently enrolled in.
* An academic transcript is required showing academic and attendance records for each year.
10. Letter of recommendation from the principal of the Japanese language school currently enrolled in (form prescribed by HUE)
- 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.