Shimane University

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Shimane University

島根大学 (SHIMANEDAIGAKU)

Updates

20 Oct 2025

Overview

Shimane University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History		Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link Chinese Link Korean Link
Features
TEL
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Center https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/inquiry/

Schools

As of May 1, 2025

Faculty of Law and Literature	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Human Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Materials for Energy	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Life and Environmental Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Medical Research	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology	More Information Total Estimated Costs

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2025

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	1122

6,194
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
171	6,023

5,399
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
46	5,353

795
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
144	651

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	大学機関別認証評価 - NIAD-QE (2023)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	Matsue 1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane Google Map Schools: Faculty of Law and Literature , Faculty of Education , Faculty of Human Sciences , Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering , Faculty of Materials for Energy , Faculty of Life and Environmental Science , Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences , Graduate School of Education , Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Location Type and Access	Suburban
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 Halal food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students

Other Campus

Campus	Izumo 89-1 Enyacho,Izumo-shi, Shimane Google Map Schools: Faculty of Medicine , Graduate School of Medical Research
Location Type and Access	Suburban
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 Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	Information on Housing Available
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided Link

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese 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 Halal food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (certified Halal) Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Student mutual support (e.g., note taking) Consultation service (in Japanese)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available Link

Libraries

Libraries	University Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link