Shinshu University
National

Shinshu University

信州大学  (Shinshu Daigaku) 

Updates

01 Nov 2023

Overview

Shinshu University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History
Vision and Mission
Official Website
English
Link
Features
Shinshu University is a national university with eight faculties (Arts, Education, Economics and Law, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, and Textile Science and Technology) and five graduate schools. The University offers courses and conducts research across a broad range of academic disciplines on its five campuses spread across Nagano. Employing a total of 1,100 teaching staff, it has a student body of around 11,000 (including about 300 international students).

The University takes full advantage of its multidisciplinary character by encouraging collaboration between its various academic departments, resulting in internationally recognized research and innovative approaches to teaching.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Japan Alps mountain range-the "roof of Japan"-the University is a local center of knowledge, actively forging collaborative relationships with the local community and industry as it seeks for new ways to contribute to the goal of building a sustainable society.
Link
TEL
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)
Center for Global Education and Collaboration
gec_inbound@shinshu-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economics and Law
Faculty of Science
School of Medicine (School of Health Sciences)
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Textile Science and Technology
Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program)
Graduate School of Medicine (Master's Program)
Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master's Program )
Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology(Doctoral Program)
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Program )

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
Office for Concluding Partnerships

https://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/institution/gec/en/contact/

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members
500

10,849
students

Total Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
280 10,569

8,805
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
149 8,656

2,044
students

Graduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
126 1,918

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation
  • Certified Evaluation and Accreditation (CEA) - NIAD-QE (2021)
Program Accreditation
  • Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program)

    (Professional Degree)

    IETE (2019)

Campus Location

Main Campus

Matsumoto Campus

3-1-1,Asahi,Matsumoto City 390-8621, Nagano Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Arts , Faculty of Economics and Law , Faculty of Science , School of Medicine (School of Health Sciences) , Graduate School of Medicine (Master's Program) , Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master's Program ) , Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology(Doctoral Program) , Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Program )

Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Other Campus

Campus

Nagano (Education) Campus

6-Ro, Nishinagano, Nagano City 380-8544, Nagano Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Education , Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program) , Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Program )
Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Campus

Nagano (Engineering) Campus

4-17-1, Wakasato, Nagano City 380-8553, Nagano Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Engineering , Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master's Program ) , Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology(Doctoral Program)
Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Campus

Ina Campus

8304, Minamiminowa-Village, Kamiina-County 399-4598, Nagano Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Agriculture , Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master's Program ) , Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology(Doctoral Program)
Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Campus

Ueda Campus

3-15-1, Tokida, Ueda City 386-8567, Nagano Google Map

Schools:

Faculty of Textile Science and Technology , Graduate School of Science and Technology (Master's Program ) , Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology(Doctoral Program)
Location Type and Access
Suburban Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support
  • Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc.
  • Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities
  • Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system)
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided
Provided
Monthly Fees in Yen:
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen:
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Student Domitories
Monthly Fees in Yen:
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff


Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities
  • Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)
  • Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese
  • Health Check
  • Limited Medical Assistance
Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services
  • Student mutual support (e.g., note taking)
  • Consultation service (in Japanese)
  • Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English)
Link

Safety

Crisis Management
Available
Link

Libraries

Libraries
Shinshu University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes
Published Academic Articles and Citations
Campus Publication