Shiga University of Medical Science

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Shiga University of Medical Science

滋賀医科大学 (しがいかだいがく) / SUMS

Additional Information

Updates

04 Nov 2025

Overview

Shiga University of Medical Science

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1974

History		Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features
TEL	077-548-2111
Email	hqsyomu@belle.shiga-med.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Center hqkouryu@belle.shiga-med.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2025

School of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	18	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	18
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International Center

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2025

Overall Income	36,749,222,000 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	1,966,233,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	1,160,659,000 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	167

1,112
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
41	1,071

906
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
0	906

206
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
41	165

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities - NIAD-QE (2023) National　University　Corporation Evaluation - Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology (2023)
Program Accreditation	School of Medicine JACME’s accreditation of medical schools - Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education

Campus Location

Main Campus	520-2192, Shiga Google Map Schools:
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	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

Type A	Monthly Fees in Yen: 7,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Type B	Monthly Fees in Yen: 17,600 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Type C	Monthly Fees in Yen: 17,600 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Family with several members

Type D	Monthly Fees in Yen: 7,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Family with several members

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided Link

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs

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 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
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese) Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English)

Libraries

Libraries	University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	Journal of Shiga University of Medical Science