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Shimane University

Shimane

National

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About us


Shimane University was established as a national university in 1949 and has two campuses: Matsue Campus and Izumo Campus. Matsue Campus including those of Law and Literature, Education, Human Sciences, Materials for Energy, Life and Environmental Sciences, Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, and graduate schools affiliated with these faculties. Izumo Campus houses the faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medical Research. Globalization is paramount at the university. Since 2018, UNESCO Chair, one of educational activities initiated by UNESCO, was installed, also new partnerships with the University of Oxford have been undertaken and it brought us Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centre: NEXTA culminated. Overseas student enrollment has increased in recently due to globalization, especially for graduate schools. The university also provides job hunting support to international students, which caters to diverse job opportunity preferences. Aid exists for large-scale companies that represent Japan, in addition to traditional industries. Shimane University is working on SDGs to solve issues in Japan and globally. Our university is a comprehensive institution with diverse faculties and can meet the diverse research needs of international students.

Shimane University also offers a bilingual education course in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. In this course, students take classes in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in English for one and two years after admission, and at the same time receive intensive Japanese language education. Thereafter, students receive advanced specialized education mainly in Japanese. In order to take the examination for this course, students need to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 level or higher and have a sufficient TOEFL or IELTS score. Shimane University's undergraduate entrance examination does not require a visit to the university for the test. The Graduate Schools of Natural Science and Technology and Medical Research offer several degree programs in English, so please consider applying.

Basic information

Scholarship system
Yes ( for some international students)
Special notes
Financial Support for Travel between Campuses
Graduate Student Travel Grants for Presentations at Academic Conference(s)
Scholarship for Students who participate in internships and get a job in Japan
Privately-financed International Students Scholarship Program supported by Shimane University International Student Supporters Association
Tuition exemption/ reduction system
Yes ( for some international students)
（Special notes）
Target Recipients: Master's Course, Doctoral Course, Professional Degree Course
Selection criteria: Students who meet both the criteria of academic record and financial conditions
Application Period: Predetermined period
Note: If they meet the criteria, their tuition fees may not be exempt because this system is conducted within a limited budget.
Accommodation support
Providing student dormitory : Yes ( for some international students)
Supports other than student dormitory : Yes ( for some international students)
Availability of prayer room
No
Availability of religious meals at cafeterias
Yes (for some campuses only)

Faculty/school group

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Bachelor's Degree

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