Hiroshima University for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

Hiroshima University

Hiroshima-shi

Japan

Hiroshima University was founded in 1949 and has since become one of Japan‘s leading universities in natural science, medicine, and engineering. It is well-known for its strong interdisciplinary research, which spans the humanities, law, and business. Unlike other universities in the region, Hiroshima University is particularly renowned for its commitment to international student development, offering excellent academic programs and student services.

Overall Score:

36.23

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

3602

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

14408

Location

Hiroshima-shi is a Japanese city located on the southern coast of Honshu island. With a population of nearly two million, Hiroshima-shi is home to an international airport and several transportation hubs for connecting to the rest of Japan. One of the top sites to see in the city is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which stands as a reminder of the atomic bombing that occurred in 1945.

Overall Scores

Academics

48.4

Happiness

29.93

Costs

30.37

Overall Grade

36.23

1. Academics

Rank:

900

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

8.1

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

1

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

48.4

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

37.1

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

9

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

51.51

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

29.93

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

10.1

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

23.2

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

14408

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

30.37

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

36.23

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C