International Student Entrance ExaminationII
- Designed for international students attending Japanese language schools, career colleges and universities.
- System for Application to Multiple Academic Departments ・・・ Applying to multiple departments is possible.
- Application guidebook for the academic year 2026 is now available here.
Student Capacity
Faculty | Department | Student Capacity |
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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)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 Annoucement 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, and who have reached the age of 18 years *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. - 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. (Free choice of test language)
Application and Admission Procedures
Application Period | From Feb 4 (Wed) to Feb 23 (Mon), 2026 |
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Examination Date | Mar 2 (Mon), 2026 |
Examination Site | Hiroshima University of Economics |
Announcement of Results | Mar 11 (Wed), 2026 at 3pm |
Admission Procedures | Deadline for the payment of admission /tuition fees: Mar 23 (Mon), 2026 |
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: February 23 (Tue), 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.
- Applications shall be accepted only by post. (Applications postmarked on the due date will be accepted)
- Entrance Examination Fee
- Department ・・・30,000 yen
- Departments・・・35,000 yen
- Departments・・・40,000 yen
- Departments・・・45,000 yen
- Departments・・・50,000 yen
* Please transfer the fee from any bank (except the post office) using the prescribed form from HUE.
Announcement of Results
- The identification numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the bulletin board of the Center for International Education Exchange in HUE.
- Notification of results sent by express mail.
- Results can also be checked at HUE website for 1 week after the date of announcement.
URL: http://www.hue.ac.jp
* HUE will not accept telephone inquiries regarding results.