Shiga University

National

Shiga University

滋賀大学 (shigadaigaku)

Additional Information

Updates

25 Oct 2024

Overview

Shiga University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website
Features	Shiga University was established in 1949, as part of a new system for national universities in Japan. At present, Shiga University has three faculties at the undergraduate level. The Faculty of Education, located in Otsu, dates back to 1874 when Shiga Normal School was established in Otsu. The Faculty of Economics, located in Hikone, was originally Hikone Commercial College, which was founded in 1922. Both faculties have carried on the history and the glorious traditions of their predecessor schools, while establishing post-graduate schools to further education and research in their respective fields. In 2017, the new Faculty of Data Science is established. It is spotlighted as the first faculty of Data Science in Japan. This faculty commits to contribute for social development to nurture excellent personnel who leads the optimal decision-making based on the data utilization for the society in the future. Both education and economics students will understand data and know how to handle it, while data science students will develop the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in any field by first mastering education and economics; they will all broaden their knowledge over a wide range of subject areas. Shiga University will advance its education and research activities through integration of Arts and Sciences. Link
TEL	+81-749-27-1005
Email	ssyomu@biwako.shiga-u.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Affairs Division, Tel:+81-749-27-1430 kokusai@biwako.shiga-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Economics	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Data Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Economics	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Data Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations	Link
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	24	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	39
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International Affairs Division, Tel:+81-749-27-1430, kokusai@biwako.shiga-u.ac.jp

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	6,399,431,000 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	525,362,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	182,064,000 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	213

3,746
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
98	3,648

3,502
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
55	3,447

244
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
40	204

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	国立大学法人評価 - 国立大学法人評価委員会 (2022) 機関別認証評価 - NIAD-QE (2022) 分野別認証評価 - IETE (2021)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	Hikone campus 522-8522,1-1-1 Bamba,Hikone, Shiga Google Map Schools: Faculty of Economics , Faculty of Data Science , Graduate School of Economics , Graduate School of Data Science The Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Data Science and the Graduate School of Economics are located in Hikone Campus. In addition, the Graduate School of Data Science is established in 2019. Hikone is a historical city within Shiga Prefecture, with the prefecture also being the home of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake. The Hikone Campus is actually located close by the shores of Lake Biwa, near Hikone Castle. The Faculty of Education and the Graduate School of Education are located in Otsu Campus. Otsu city is the capital of the Shiga Prefecture. The Otsu Campus is situated near the Seta River, close by Ishiyamadera Temple. Both campuses abound with natural greenery, their settings offering quiet, calm and composed study environments.
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms 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	Otsu campus 520-0862,2-5-1 Hiratsu,Otsu, Shiga Google Map Schools: Faculty of Education , Graduate School of Education
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms 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

Academic Support

Academic Support	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

International House of Shiga University	Monthly Fees in Yen: 5,900 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Family with several members

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	University Guarantor Available
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages Health Check Limited Medical Assistance
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms 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)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	Shiga University Library(Main Library on the Hikone campus) Link Shiga University Library(Branch Library on the Otsu campus) Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication