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History

Shinshu University, the only university of its established time, bearing a name used before the 1871 establishment of prefectural name, is also firmly rooted in the many regions of Nagano Prefecture. Because the university includes various faculties, each with their individually different histories and traditions, the university as a whole provides a unique educational and research environment.

Education

Shinshu University is a comprehensive national university having 8 faculties and 7 graduate schools as follows: the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Economics and Law, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, and the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology.

Research

The Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research has been established bringing together research resources in 5 research areas where we have original and world-class strengths: carbon science, energy and environmental science, fiber engineering, mountain science, and biomedical sciences. We aim to realize the next generation of innovation and creation through a multi-faceted approach that transcends academic fields. In addition we have established the "Global Aqua Innovation Headquarters (COI)", a national project initiative for all Japan to promote social systems innovation in water.

Career

Shinshu University Career Support Center

  • Provides various information useful for job-search, such as job-opening information of many companies.
  • Gives advice on your career path and job-search.
  • Plans or provides information on job-search related events.

Shinshu University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Shinshu University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
16 Feb 2025
JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science
Merit-based

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JFUNU
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Shinshu University, visit our scholarship search.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
601
2023
601 100
2022
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1001
2024
1001 -200
2023
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1001 200
2023
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
1247 -263
2023
984
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Housing services

Student Dormitories are located around each campus.Since these dormitories accommodate students without distinction of nationality, international students will have opportunities to communicate with Japanese students.

Medical services

International students can sometimes become sick due to the stress caused by cultural differences (e.g. language, customs, food and so on). This center provides the following support services to help you have a healthy and enriching student-life. Please feel free to consult with the center's staff.

Campus life

A wide range of education and research is carried out on the campuses at Matsumoto, Nagano, Ueda, and Ina, with a total number of staff of 1,100 and a total number of students of about 11,000 (including about 300 foreign students).Also, based in the rich natural environment looking out onto the grand Alps group, which are referred to as the "roof of Japan", we are deepening collaboration with the local community and industry to contribute to society as a center of innovation and creation to achieve a sustainable society.

Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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