Admissions
AdmissionsSelection of International Students/Autumn Admission
News
- The short essay question for the first, second and third window has released. The student application guidelines for the second window will be released in October, 2023. (August 4, 2023)
- The student application guidelines and application forms for the first window are now available. (July 10, 2023)
Short Essay
- Short Essay Question 2024 Autumn Admissions -First, Second and Third Window-
(289KB)
- Short Essay Template
(29KB)
From the FAQ web page about Admissions:
Q. Can I use outside resources to prepare my application documents and essay?
Student Application Guidelines
- Student Application Guidelines (Autumn 2024 Enrollment) -First Window
(1.1MB)
- Summary of Student Application Guidelines AY2024-First Window-
(1.1MB)
Application Documents
- Education History
(25KB)
- Statement of Purpose
(28KB)
- Activity Report
(28KB)
- Verification of the Applicant’s Proficiency in English
(29KB)
- Education History
(315KB)
- Statement of Purpose
(151KB)
- Activity Report
(151KB)
- Verification of the Applicant’s Proficiency in English
(164KB)
Selection Schedule (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9)
There will be three application windows before June 2024. If the quota is filled in the first (October 2023 apply) and second window (January 2024 apply), the third window (May 2024 apply) may not be conducted.
First Window
Application Period | Friday, October 13, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - Monday, October 30, 2023, noon |
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Notice of Results (First-Stage) | Thursday, November 23, 2023, noon |
Online Individual Interview (Second-stage) | The following date and time to be designated by the university ・Saturday, December 2, 2023 ・Sunday, December 3, 2023 ・Monday, December 4, 2023 ・Tuesday, December 5, 2023 |
Notice of Final Results | Friday, December 15, 2023, noon |
Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students | Monday, Decmber 25, 2023 (post-marked) |
Selections
Based on the admissions policy of the university, the contents of the application documents and interview will be evaluated and successful applicants will be selected.
Document Screening (First-Stage)
The first-stage will involve a comprehensive evaluation of the application documents.
Online Individual Interview (Second-Stage)
The second-stage will be an online individual interview. Questions will be asked in English based on the content of the application documents.
- Details of the second-stage selection will be provided to those who pass the first-stage.
- Refer to “Online Examination” in the student application guidelines before the interview.
- The interview will be conducted online at a time and date (Japan standard time, UTC+9) assigned by the university. Those who take the examination from outside Japan must be aware of the time difference.
Eligibility for Application
Number of Students to be Admitted: 20 students
The applicant must meet one of the following criteria:
- Persons who have completed 12 years of schooling outside Japan or are expected to complete the course by September 30, 2024, or a person equivalent thereto, as designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
- Persons who have completed or are expected to complete by September 30, 2024, a course of study at an overseas educational institution recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as offering a course equivalent to that of secondary schools.
- Persons who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years or more of formal education by September 30, 2024, at an international school in Japan or abroad that is certified by an international certification organization (e.g., WASC, ACSI, or CIS).
- Persons who have obtained or expect to obtain by September 30, 2024, an IB (International Baccalaureate), Abitur, French-Baccalaureate or GCE A-Level.
- Persons who have been recognized by Eikei University of Hiroshima through individual screening of eligibility for admission as having scholastic ability equivalent to or higher than that of secondary school graduates and who will be 18 years of age by September 30, 2024.
Application Requirements
The applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
- Have a strong desire to study at Eikei University of Hiroshima and the intention to enroll if admitted.
- Have English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than CEFR B2.
- Is capable of participating in classes taught in English.
- Has not applied to any other selection category at Eikei University of Hiroshima within this application deadline. It is not possible to apply to more than one selection at the same time.