Shimane University
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Shimane University was established as a national university in 1949, although we can trace our roots back to a teacher training college established in 1876. Since its establishment, Shimane University has continued to expand and now consists of six faculties on two campuses. The Matsue campus is home to the Faculty of Law and Literature, the Faculty of Education, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, along with all of the Graduate Courses in these faculties, and the Faculty of Human Sciences (established April 1, 2017). Our newest faculty fosters students who will contribute to society by focusing on psychology, social welfare, and health science. On the Izumo campus, we have the Faculty of Medicine and its graduate courses.
Shimane University’s goal is to enable students to develop international perspectives and hone their ability to be leaders in each region of the world. While studying here, students are equipped with the ability to cope with diverse problems like those they encounter in modern society. They are also empowered to take advantage of their accumulated knowledge, their cross-cultural awareness, and their technological skills. Furthermore, we believe that an important mission of Shimane University is to contribute to international society through creative research of international standard.
Currently, we have about 200 international students from various countries, and they are working hard to excel in their specialized fields. Studying alongside Japanese friends and other foreign students, these students also learn Japanese traditions and culture. Shimane University is located in a place well endowed with nature, including Lake Shinji, the Oki Islands, and Sanbe Mountain. In addition, Shimane Prefecture has many historical and cultural assets such as the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, Izumo Taisha Shrine, and Matsue Castle. Living here, students may come to feel a connection to the good nature, history, and culture of Japan. Thus, they can devote themselves to studying and learning in a peaceful environment with rich and abundant nature at Shimane University.
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- Student gender ratio
- 41 F : 59 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 8.4 (1)
- Student total
- 6056 (1)
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Subjects Taught at Shimane University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Shimane University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology