Master in Chemical Engineering Program

The Chemical Engineering Program is a 2 years, English-taught master's program offered by Hiroshima University in Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima University is a national university in Hiroshima, Japan, made up of a broad range of undergraduate schools and graduate schools alongside an attached research institute and university hospital, and it has been recognized under Japan's Top Global University Project as one of the country's larger, comprehensive research universities. This program prepares graduate students to study the principles and applications of chemical engineering, covering areas such as chemical reaction engineering, process design, separation technology, and materials science. Coursework typically combines core engineering theory with laboratory-based research, giving students the chance to work with faculty on projects related to catalysis, polymer science, energy conversion, and environmental process technology. Students build skills in mathematical modeling, experimental design, and data analysis that apply broadly across the chemical and process industries. Graduates of chemical engineering programs commonly move into petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy production, food and materials science, and environmental engineering, taking on roles in process design, plant operations, and quality control. The training also serves as a foundation for further doctoral study or research positions in academic and industrial laboratories. Because instruction is delivered in English, the program is designed for international students pursuing a Japanese graduate education without a Japanese-language requirement for coursework, while still offering exposure to Japanese academic life through the Hiroshima campus. Applicants join a cohort within one of Japan's larger national university systems, with access to research infrastructure spanning engineering, science, and applied technology fields. The program begins in April or October.