SHIMANE
UNIVERSITYPROSPECTUS 2020

Message from the President

Welcome to

Shimane University!
Shimane University was established as a national university in 1949 and iscelebrating its 71st anniversary this year. Shimane University has continued to
expand and currently consists of six faculties across two campuses. Matsue
Campus is home to the Faculty of Law and Literature, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Human Sciences, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Scienceand Engineering, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, in addition to
all of the graduate courses belonging to these faculties. Izumo Campus
comprises the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medical
Research.
Shimane University’s goal is to enable students to develop international
perspectives and their ability to become 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-culturalawareness, and their technological skills. Furthermore, I believe that an
important mission of Shimane University is to contribute to international society
through creative research conducted using international standards.
Currently, we have more than 200 international students from various countries, and they are working hard to master their specialized fields. Studying
alongside Japanese friends and other international students, these students
also learn Japanese traditions and culture. Shimane University is located in anarea of Japan well-endowed with nature, including Lake Shinji, UNESCO
Global Geopark, the Oki Islands, and Mount Sanbe. In addition, Shimane
Prefecture has many historical and cultural assets, including Iwami Ginzan
Silver Mine, which is a World Heritage Site, Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, andMatsue Castle, which is a National Treasure. Living here, students may cometo feel a connection with the wonderful nature, history, and culture of Japan.
As such, they can devote themselves to studying and learning at Shimane
University in a peaceful environment with rich and abundant nature.
I, along with all the staff members and students, sincerely hope that you will
choose to come to Shimane University and enjoy your university life here.

HATTORI Yasunao

President of Shimane University

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GenuinenessTo foster students withinitiative who possess a highdegree of expertise andhuman compassion.

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Openness

Applicability

Linkage

Sustainability

To promote a highinternational standard ofresearch based on unique,local issues.

To promote social service
programs that can solve local
problems.

To promote international
exchanges with Asian andother foreign countries.

To respect academic freedom
and human rights andpromote public trust in theuniversity.

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Contents

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Organization 

4Faculty of Law and Literature 

5Faculty of Education 

9Faculty of Human Sciences 

13Faculty of Medicine 

17Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering 

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Faculty of Life and Environmental Science 

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Graduate Schools 

29Sustainable Development Goals at Shimane University 

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Affiliated Facilities 

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Research Institutes 

33Centers and Organizations 

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Admission Information 

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Guide for International Students 37

Academic Calendar and Campus Life 

39Voice of International Students 

40International Exchanges 

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Access Map 

43Photos of Shimane Area 

44Organization
President
Board of Executive Directors

Undergraduate Schools
Faculty of Law and Literature
Department of Law and Economics
Department of Socio-Cultural Studies
Department of Language and Culture

Faculty of Education
School Teacher Training Course
Attached Kindergarten
Attached Compulsory Education School

Faculty of Human Sciences
Department of Human Sciences

Faculty of Medicine
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
University HospitalInterdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Physics and Materials Science
Department of Chemistry
Department of Earth Science
Department of Mathematics
Department of Information Systems Design and Data Science
Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Department of Architectural Design

Attached Facilities and Institutions
Office for Regional Collaboration and Innovation
Organization for Education and Student Support
Higher Education Center
Health Service Center
Student Support Center
Student Accessibility Office
Organization for Research and Academic Information
Center for the Promotion of Project Research
Estuary Research Center
Interdisciplinary Centre for Science Research
General Information Processing Center
Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and
Education
Shimane University Museum ASHIKARU
Center for Natural Disaster Reduction Research and Education
Education and Research Center for Mathematical and Data
ScienceOrganization for the Promotion of Globalization
Center for International Exchanges
Center for Foreign Language Education
International Joint Research Institute of Shimane University andNingxia University
Organization for Industrial Innovation
Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centre
Education and Research Center for Mathematical and Data Science
University Library
Main Library in Matsue
Medical Library in Izumo

Undergraduate

Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

95
5,239
130
586

Department of Life Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences
Department of Environmental and Sustainability Science

Number of International Students

Graduate Schools

Total Number ofStudents

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Law and Economics
Department of Language and Culture/Socio-Cultural Studies
Graduate School of Education
Program of Pedagogical Development
Program of Clinical Psychology

Graduate

Number of International Students

Graduate School of Medical Research
Department of Medical Science
Department of Nursing Science
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Major in Science and Engineering
Major in Science of Environmental Systems
Major in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Major in Science and Engineering for Innovation

Total Number of Students

Number of International Students includes non degree-seeking students and students from the United
Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Tottori University
As of May 1, 2020

SHIMANE UNIVERSIT Y PROSPECTUS 202004Faculty of

Law andLiterature

Department of Law and Economics●Law Course●Economics Course●Judicial Special Course

Department of Socio-cultural Studies●Contemporary Society Course●History and Archaeology Course

Department of Language and Culture●Japanese Language and Culture Studies●Chinese Language and Culture Studies●English Language and Culture Studies●German Language and Culture Studies●French Language and Culture Studies●Philosophy, Art, and Cultural Relations Studies

The Faculty of Law and Literature covers a wide range

research, city planning and NPO activities. We offer

of fields in humanities and social sciences. You cangraduate programs in humanities and social sciences

study a variety of research fields in small-size classes,

as well. Each program aims to educate students inwhere it is easy to ask questions or ask for advice fromdeveloping academic information literacy to play ateachers and classmates. The faculty also plays a close

useful part in today’s highly information-oriented

role with communities in the region. Many students

society.

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We seek students with a strong motivation to study

tion. International students are also required to have a

and a clear vision of the future. We are committed tohigh level of proficiency in Japanese language (N1 ofensuring that our students acquire academic knowl-

the Japanese Language Proficiency Test) since educa-

edge, develop research skills, and make full use of theirtion is conducted in Japanese.

knowledge and skills in society.
A candidate must have graduated from high schoolor have achieved the equivalent of high school educa-

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Department of Law and Economics● Law Course● Economics Course● Judicial Special Course

The Department of Law and Economics provides a lot of
lectures about both fields of law and economics. Our educational purpose is to study society by making use of viewpoints
in both fields.
Regional communities have many problems to be solved;
for example, the environment, declining birthrate and aging
population, decentralization of power, hill and mountainareas, and promotion of communities to name a few. In
addition, concerning the life of citizens, new movements inthe fields of labor, family, and economy have become big
issues.
We expect students to gain the basic knowledge of law
and economics, to apply them, and to acquire an ability ofanalyzing situations, formulating policies, and solving problems.

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https://www.hobun.shimane-u.ac.jp/houkei/

Department of Socio-Cultural Studies● Contemporary Society Course● History and Archaeology Course

This department offers two courses to students who areinterested in socio-cultural studies. In the Contemporary
Society Course, students can study sociology, geography,
and cultural anthropology. This course contributes to developing students’ ability to understand and explain therelationship between human beings and community, thestructure and functions of community, and characteristics ofcommunity culture. In addition to the lectures and seminars,
students are provided with opportunities to learn the analytical methods through experimentation, observation, social
research, and fieldwork.

In the History and Archaeology Course, there are five
fields: Japanese history, Asian history, European history,
contemporary history, and archaeology. Students have theopportunity to study history and archaeology from a broad
perspective and deepen their understanding of theoreticalstudies, through field research and excavation. Further,
there are several voluntary seminars, held outside regularclass hours, that students plan and carry out by themselveswith faculty support. The annual grand tour is also plannedby the students. This is an outstanding tradition and a uniquecharacteristic, which is not often seen at other universities.
https://www.hobun.shimane-u.ac.jp/shakaibunka/

Department of Language and Culture

studies with Asian and/or Anglophone literature and culture.

The department provides six study areas.

on the study of various cultural activities in which cultures

Japanese Language and Culture Studies provides programson Japanese language and Japanese Literature. Students
learn the history of Japanese language, syntax, phonetics,
dialects, and other linguistic foundations. Literature majors

Philosophy, Art, and Cultural Relations Studies focuses
are inherited, altered through collision, or newly created. It
guides students to learn research methods and apply themin the interpretation of art, understanding of thoughts, andintercultural communication studies.

study the picture scrolls and manuscripts from the Edo era
and novels of the Meiji period. Chinese Language andCulture Studies provides classes that extend from the
Chinese myths to contemporary literature along with thehistory, culture and ideas.
English Language and Culture Studies provides classes
that cover 16th-century English poetry to 21st-century
American novels, and also gives courses on cross-cultural
studies and English linguistics. Several classes are taught inEnglish by native English speakers. German Language andCulture Studies has classes in which students read medieval
to contemporary German texts, and guides students todevelop understanding of German culture. French Language
and Culture Studies provides courses on French linguistics
and literature, Francophone cultures, and comparative

https://www.hobun.shimane-u.ac.jp/gengobunka/

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Faculty of

Education

Curriculum Program
Course of Elementary School Education
Course of Special Support Education
Course of Japanese Language Education
Course of English Education
Course of Social Studies Education
Course of Mathematics Education
Course of Science Education
Course of Health and Physical Education
Course of Music Education
Course of Art Education

Raising Professional Teachers Through Experienceteachers with great passion and profound expertise to

The Faculty of Education at Shimane University is thehandle practical problems at school.

only department in the San'in Region that is exclusively

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dedicated to teacher education. We see ourselves as

Characteristics of the Curriculum and Research

pioneers of education reformation in the 21st century

In our teacher training curriculum, a great emphasis is

and take initiatives in solving various educational prob-

put on hands-on learning, called 1,000-Hour Experien-lems in the local communities. We will raise professional

tial Program, as well as academic course work thatSHIMANE UNIVERSIT Y PROSPECTUS 2020

develops basic scholastic abilities. This is based on ourbelief that prospective teachers must be equipped withpractical experience with which they can compare theirperformance with the educational theories mastered inclass.
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1,000-Hour Experiential Program
How can teachers work with children and their parents? How
can they plan and carry out extracurricular activities? It is difficult to learn these practices simply by studying textbooks.
The 1,000-Hour Experiential Program immerses students inhands-on experiences where they meet and talk with people,
especially with children from the communities surrounding
Shimane University. This special program consists of two
subprograms: “Basic Experiencial Program,” which puts
students in direct contact with children in various environments and the “Practical Education Program,” where students
practice teaching at school and develop and enhance basic
skills in clinical psychology including counseling.

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Center for Research on Teacher
Education

Center for Educational Support
We support the following three programs: the 1,000-Hour

This Center is in charge of managing the teacher training

Experiential Program, the Profile Sheet System and the Mirai

curriculum for students in departments other than education

Kyousi Juku Program.

and takes care of their practice teaching and care work
experience. It also provides information on teacher recruit-① 1,000-Hour Experiential Program

ment examinations and organize various seminars targeted

The 1,000-Hour Experiential Program immerses students inat both prospective and in-service teachers. Students canhands-on experiences where they meet and talk with people,

freely use its working space for studying and communicating

especially with children from the communities surrounding

with others who have the same goal of becoming teachers.

Shimane University. This special program consists of two
subprograms: “Basic Experiencial Program,” which puts
students in direct contact with children in various environments, and the “Practical Education Program,” wherestudents practice teaching at school and develop andenhance basic skills in clinical psychology including counseling.
② The Portfolio System for Students' study
The system provides both an objective evaluation and aself-assessment of students’ accumulated experiences,accompanied by radar charts.
③ The Program for Prospective Teachers, Mirai Kyousi Juku
ProgramThis program is designed for students who will take theteacher recruitment examination. We hold seminars on
self-analysis, self-appeal, preparation for interviews, andsimulated lessons.Through the content of the seminar, thestudents deepen their thoughts on education and the idealteacher.

Center for Faculty Development
Strategies
This Center is the organization responsible for the development of the Faculty of Education through reviewing,evaluating, and improving educational programs. It is aimed
at evaluating, devising, and improving all the subjects of theFaculty of Education and its unique educational activities. It
also plays a role of utilizing various data for educational
improvement.

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Faculty of

Human
Sciences

Department of Human Sciences●Psychology Course●Social Welfare Course●Health Sciences Course

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The Faculty of Human Sciences, founded in 2017, aimssocial welfare, and health sciences. Our educational

for the fundamental understanding of human beings

programs enable students to comprehensively under-

and applies that knowledge with people, particularly instand mental, physical, and social aspects of humanthe local community. The mission of the faculty islife. To acquire both practical and scientific attitudes,

constructing a society where people live by their own

students are given opportunities to practice in local

values. The multidisciplinary academic staff tackle

communities from their freshman year to their seniorissues across various research fields: psychology,

year and integrate these experiences with scientific

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thoughts and theories. Interactive Presentation Meeting

human services, public services, and business with(IPM) is a distinctive class in which the entire class of

sufficient knowledge and practical interpersonal skills.

students present and discuss their research and experiences with each other. Through coursework, students
are encouraged to develop communication skills andaddress issues in cooperation with people from various
backgrounds. Alumni are expected to be specialists in

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Psychology Course
It is necessary to have both the viewpoints of considerationof unique individuals and the understanding of general principles of the human mind in order to understand humans.
Students learn about the human mind and behavior multidirectionally by understanding the human mind and behavior
scientifically through experiments and research, and by
understanding the human mind practically, sympatheticallyand objectively. In such regional practice classes, students
learn empirically through involvement with local people.
Through study, we build the capabilities to understand thehuman mind and behavior, and support people emotionally.
http://www.ipc.shimane-u.ac.jp/psych/index.html

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Social Welfare Course
Welfare services preserve human dignity. They have become
indispensable parts of our lives. Students in this course are
expected to work on their intellectual growth in finding
causes and natures of social problems in Japanese society
through in-depth analysis with the multiple perspectives on
helping people. They are also expected to work hard todevelop their capacities as professional social workers who
can evaluate clients’ individual problems, come up withpractical solutions using clients’ strength, and make thissociety more people-oriented. The course curriculum isdesigned to enable students to learn the values, theories
and skills of social welfare systematically and to follow thenational requirements of certified social workers and psychiatric social workers.

https://www.hmn.shimane-u.ac.jp/welfare/welfare.html

Health Sciences Course
Health sciences has physical, mental and social aspects. In

can support people’s health and a healthy, long-lived society

this course, students learn about physical health scientifi-

through various classes and practices in social health facili-

cally. Students learn from teachers in various fields such as

ties.

exercise physiology, biomechanics, occupational health,environmental health, and business economics related tohealth garments and healthcare. We develop students who

http://www.ipc.shimane-u.ac.jp/health-sciences/index.html

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Faculty of

Medicine

School of Medicine
School of Nursing

Basic Idea
Education, research, and medical services are conducted toequip students with a sense of culture and ethics from aninternational viewpoint, and cultivate in them the spirit ofscientific inquiry, medical development, and nursing sciences,which consequently makes a contribution to the developmentof the community and the welfare of humanity.

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Educational Goal
The educational goal is to produce doctors and nurses who
are able to meet the needs of the times by developing in thestudents a sense of culture, ethics, and the spirit of scientificinquiry as well as a humanistic orientation, which will enable
them to maintain the utmost respect for human life.

History
Shimane Medical University was founded in 1975 and has
sent more than 3,000 outstanding physicians to medical facilities all over Japan. In 1999, the School of Nursing wasestablished to educate and train nurses in this growing field.
Shimane Medical University merged with Shimane University
on October 1, 2003, and became the Faculty of Medicine of
Shimane University. Our campus is located in Izumo City andis separate from other facilities located in Matsue. It consistsof almost 350 academic staff and almost 900 undergraduate
students.
The Faculty of Medicine has 46 departments in the Schoolof Medicine and 3 departments in the School of Nursing. The
undergraduate course for the School of Medicine lasts 6
years and the School of Nursing lasts 4 years.
https://www.med.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

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School of Medicine

Course Outline

Medical professionals paving the way for the medical studies

follow our university’s basic policy for the cultivation of

The curriculum at the School of Medicine is designed toand medical care of tomorrow

human resources and meet the global standard. The curric-At the School of Medicine, our focus is on the cultivation ofhigh moral values, specialist medical knowledge, and basic

excellent medical professionals who will pave the way for the
medical studies and medical care of tomorrow. Based on arich sense of humanity, a wide-ranging education, and highmoral values, our students develop cooperation, leadershipand decision-making skills, in addition to an international
perspective and an inquiring mind that stimulates progression into undiscovered research territories.

ulum allows students to acquire the rich sense of humanity,
skills necessary to function as a medical professional.
From the early stages of their university education,
students receive a regional-based education that fosters inthem a sense of vocation and a strong interest in Regional
Medical Care. Also, by receiving education in Medical
English and being provided with opportunities to study overseas, they can develop an internationally-framed way of
thinking. Students also get to train their inquisitive minds byengaging in research experience. Furthermore, tutorial-styleeducation enables students to develop their problem-solving,
information-gathering and cooperation skills by participatingin small groups. Prior to the start of clinical training, implementation of the CBT (Computer-Based Testing) and OSCE
(Objective Structured Clinical Examination) tests take place.
During their clinical clerkship, students experience real
medical care under the supervision of a supervisory doctor,
acquiring basic clinical capabilities. Through this clinicalclerkship, which is being utilized at approximately 70 medicalcare facilities and hospitals within the prefecture in addition

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to the University Hospital, students learn about Primary Careand Regional Medicine.

School of Nursing
Developing a competency in nursing that supports the lives
and lifestyles of the people
At the School of Nursing, our focus is on developing acompetency in nursing that forms the foundation forprogressing through a lifelong career specializing in thenursing profession. Through the acquisition of skills andknowledge, our students develop the capacity to administer
nursing care appropriate to varying health conditions, fromhealth maintenance and promotion, to recovery from illness
and end of life issues. We endeavor to develop in ourstudents a broad perspective and rich sense of humanitythat will enable them to cooperate with other specialists inthe fields of health, medicine, and welfare.
Course Outline
The four-year curriculum is designed such that students will
receive a fulfilling education through which they learn toexercise flexibility in a variety of situations, from the treatment of suffering patients, to the promotion of the health ofpeople in the community.
The first year of nursing studies involves acquiring theknowledge necessary for functioning as a working adult andcreating a foundation of knowledge for their nursing studies.
Throughout the first and second years, the students study

how to practice nursing through the subjects of humanunderstanding, the ethics of caregiving, basic medical
knowledge, and scientific evidence. From the second
semester of the second year, the focus becomes more
specialized, with studies encompassing the areas of adultnursing care, pediatric/maternity/gerontological nursing
care, psychiatric nursing, regional care and home nursing. In
the third and fourth years, students strengthen their nursing
skills and knowledge while training in real nursing care situations. In the fourth year, students complete theircomprehensive nursing practicum and research before
graduation, which is the culmination of their university
studies.
https://www.med.shimane-u.ac.jp/kango/

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Interdisciplinary Faculty of

Science andEngineering
Department of Physics and Materials Science●Fundamental Physics●Materials Engineering●Electronic Device Engineering

Department of Chemistry●Basic Chemistry●Environmental Chemistry●Functional Materials Chemistry

Department of Earth Science●Geoscience●Geoenvironmental Science●Geo-disaster Science

Department of Mathematics●Pure Mathematics●Applied Mathematics

Department of Information Systems Design andData Science●Data Science●Information Systems Design

Department of Mechanical, Electrical andElectronic Engineering●Mechanical Engineering●Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Department of Architectural Design●Building Structure / Environmental Engineering●Architectural Planning and Design

The Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineeringof Shimane University, established in October 1995,
arose from the reorganization of the Faculty of Scienceand the Faculty of Agriculture. The ultimate objective of
our faculty is to fuse and integrate the discipline ofscience and the analysis of natural phenomena todevelop fundamental ideas in the form of scientifictruths with the discipline of engineering responsible for

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developing technologies that enable the design andproduction of objects and systems for specificpurposes. The faculty features an interdisciplinary
education and research system that spans many topics
ranging from fundamental science to engineering andproviding solutions to the problems of society today.
These features combine to form an educational andresearch system unique in Japan. The faculty consists

of seven departments: physics and materials science,chemistry, earth science, mathematics, information
systems design and data science, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering and architecturaldesign. Approximately 400 undergraduate students
enroll each school year.
The faculty aims at providing students with thefundamental sense and application capability required

to cope with the advanced and ever-changing developments in science and technology in the 21st century.
After graduation, approximately 40% of our students
enter higher graduate courses. Graduates also findemployment in a wide variety of companies and government agencies.
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Department of Physics and Materials
Science● Fundamental Physics● Materials Engineering● Electronic Device Engineering

The Department of Physics and Materials Science invites
prospective students with vigorous academic interests intheoretical physics, applied physics, and materials science,or in the interrelations of these disciplines.
Courses for freshmen and sophomores are carefullyorganized to provide the exercises, experiments, fundamental knowledge and skills, required for future scientists
and engineers, including calculus, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid-state physics. A wide range of advanced
lectures in modern physics and materials science subfields
are available to juniors. Seniors are given research opportunities at the very frontiers of individual disciplines. Our fieldsof research are diverse: superconductor, semiconductor,
functional materials, strongly correlated electronic systems,
quantum, computational, and mathematical physics. Individual supervision by our faculty comprised of active
researchers guarantees the awarding of bachelor’s degrees
upon completion of the graduation thesis.

courses at the beginning of the third year. In their final year,
students execute their own research study under the guidance of professors who are accomplished researchers.
Throughout this research study, students efficiently gain
their skills and knowledge required to complete their educational course and graduate.
http://www.chem.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Department of Earth Science● Geoscience● Geoenvironmental Science● Geo-disaster Science

Research and education in the Department of Earth Science
are based on geology and some aspects of engineering
geology. The aims of the department are: (1) to encouragesystematic understanding of earth materials and resources,(2) to promote better understanding of the mutual relationships among humanity, society, and the earth from geological
viewpoints, and (3) to establish effective methodology to
reduce natural disasters based on a wide knowledge of
geological processes and environmental changes.
Our education programs are aimed at producing highlevel scientists and engineers in Earth sciences and related
fields. Field work and practical skills are important components in our undergraduate courses.

http://www.phys.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Department of Chemistry● Basic Chemistry

https://www.geo.shimane-u.ac.jp/e/● Environmental Chemistry● Functional Materials Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry includes three educationalcourses designated as the basic chemistry course (offered
to students who wish to undertake broad studies in chemistry), environmental chemistry course (offered to students
who wish to apply their skills in chemistry on environmental
preservation), and functional materials chemistry course(offered to students who wish to specialize in engineeringand applied chemistry). All courses contain lectures from awide range of chemistry for their educational purposes.
Students enrolled in this department choose one of the three

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Department of Mathematics● Pure Mathematics● Applied Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics was formed in 1949 tocoincide with the establishment of Shimane University.
Mathematics is an indispensable part of human activities,
and is one of the three basic elements in primary education:
reading, writing and calculation. Advanced mathematics
seeks beauty in numbers, and also provides tools andlanguage to analyze and describe various phenomena.
The education program of the department provides two
majors, Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, toacquire the knowledge and skills of mathematics, statistics
and computer science for living in today’s high-tech society.
Pure Mathematics includes algebra, topology, differential
geometry, and differential equations. Applied Mathematics

includes optimization theory, statistics, dynamical systems,
and mathematical biology.

courses: Mechanical Engineering Course and Electrical andElectronic Engineering Course.
These courses include a sub-curriculum, related tocomputer literacy and programming, which utilizes acomprehensive computer system for educational purposes.
The department aims to nurture graduates who have
prepared for professional engineering in either mechanicalengineering or electrical and electronic engineering, with
fundamental knowledge in both of the two fields.

http://www.math.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Department of Information Systems
Design and Data Science● Data Science● Information Systems Design

The Department of Information Science was established in
1989. After several reorganizations, our department reached
its present state in 2018. Information and computer science/engineering are indispensable parts of a wide range ofhuman activities in society. The next stage of the society issaid to be a data driven society. Data science is the foundation of such society.
The aim of the department is to provide our students withthe knowledge and skills of data science and computerscience. The education program consists of two majors:
Information systems design and data science. The information systems design includes basics in computer scienceand software engineering along with practical exercises. The
data science includes statistics and machine learning.

http://www.ecs.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Department of Architectural Design● Building Structure / Environmental Engineering● Architectural Planning and Design

We conduct education and research in the fields of (1) architectural planning; (2) building structure; and (3) architecturalenvironment. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge
in these fields during their first two years. At the end of theirsecond year, students can choose to follow one of thefollowing two courses: (A) Building Structure/Environmental
Engineering or (B) Architectural Planning and Design. In thefirst semester of their third year, students decide the field inwhich they want to major. The graduation research theme
will be decided at the beginning of their fourth year. Students’expertise is enhanced under supervisor instruction.
Through such an education and research program, we
aim to acquire highly professional skills and develop humanresources who can create forward-thinking architectural
spaces for a new era with the keywords of “safe and comfortable,” “succession and development of regional culture,”and “sustainability."

https://www.cis.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Department of Mechanical, Electricaland Electronic Engineering● Mechanical Engineering● Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The department offers education and research related to theareas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, andelectronic engineering. Students study a wide range of basic
theories related to the areas of this department during theirfirst two years. They then select one of two undergraduate

http://kenchiku-seisan.jp/

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Faculty ofLife andEnvironmental
Sciences
Department of Life Sciences●Cell Biology●Aquatic Biology and Biodiversity●Biochemistry and Life Sciences●Food and Life Sciences

Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences●Crop and Livestock Production Course●Horticulture and Plant Science Course●Agricultural Economics Course●Forestry Course

Department of Environmental and Sustainability
Sciences●Environmental Biology●Ecology and Environmental Sciences●Environmental Dynamics●Rural Engineering

The Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences established in 1995 and reorganized in 2018, currently consistsof three departments: life sciences, agricultural andforest sciences, and environmental and sustainability
sciences. On its property, this faculty also has the Education and Research Center for Biological Resources
consisting of the marine biological science section, agricultural science section, and forest science section.

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Our Faculty aims: (1) to understand the mechanismof biological and ecological systems, and develop newtechnologies related to biotechnology and food science,(2) to apply scientific results and technologies in agriculture, forestry and fishery, and (3) to contribute to
local communities, environmental preservation, reclamation and sustainable production systems.
The undergraduate course offers a systematic

program consisting of a variety of lectures, laboratory
and field work, and small-group instructions. The
lectures cover liberal arts, languages, and specialized
sciences. Laboratory and field work fosters problem-solving skills and increases students’ understandingof the relevant lectures. The small-group classes
improve mutual understanding between students andmentors, and facilitate the skill of students’ presenta-

tion. Graduates of our faculty find work in privatecompanies, government offices, or high schools, as
teachers of science or agriculture. Students who would
like to improve their skill can continue their research
activities at the Graduate School of Natural Scienceand Technology.
https://www.life.shimane-u.ac.jp/

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Department of Life Sciences

gy-oriented curricula. Research areas include organic

The Department of Life Sciences, launched in 2018 by inte-gene manipulation, genetic information, tissue culture,

grating the former two departments relating to biology andmolecular

life technology, has set a mission to foster human resources

biochemistry, informational molecules, microbial tech-that are required for our creative society. Our new education

nology, and food science and nutrition.

synthesis, molecular structure, nuclear magnetic resonance,
biology,cellularinformation,

environmental

and research programs aim to provide undergraduate
students with fundamental knowledge in biology, ecology
and life sciences, as well as skills applicable in the fields of
drug design, food, medical and agricultural sciences. In thesecond year grade, the department will provide four courses
to advance students’ knowledge and skills in more specialized ways. “Cell Biology” and “Aquatic Biology andBiodiversity” courses offer biology and ecology-oriented
curricula. Research areas are protozoan ecology and cellbiology, symbiosis between protozoa and alga, plant physiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, systematic andevolutionary botany, behavioral and theoretical ecology,
molecular physiology of sensory reception, developmental
biology, evolutionary genetics, histology, hair biology andmarine biology. “Biochemistry and Life Sciences” and “Foodand Life Sciences” courses offer chemistry and biotechnolo-

https://www.life.shimane-u.ac.jp/gakubu_annai/gaka_annai_
new/seimeikagaku.html

Department of Agricultural and Forest
Sciences
Our department consists of the following four courses.
Freshmen take introductory lectures, seminars, and practical training in all of the four courses from their second year.
Through the classes on basic subjects, students are
expected to learn fundamentals of the four courses andadvance their specialized studies.
Crop and Livestock Production Course

Agricultural Economics Course

This course focuses on developments in agricultural tech-This course offers a wide range of subjects such as farm

nology to produce high quality crops and livestock products.

management, marketing, and the development of rural

The course offers three optional specializations in (1)fieldcommunities. Students can also deal with practical solutions

crop science, (2)soil science and plant nutrition and (3)animal

to address policy issues faced by rural communities andproduction science.

people.

Horticulture and Plant Science Course

Forestry Course

This course provides students with horticultural sciences

This course provides students with the integrated forest

and which consists of olericulture, floriculture, pomology,

science, which consists of a variety of studies such as infor-

viticulture as well as postharvest physiology and technology

matics, geoinformatics, remote sensing, policy, law,with plant breeding, biotechnology, and physiology throughengineering, silviculture, planning, management and ecolog-

the combination of lectures, seminars and field practices.

ical sciences.
http://www.norin.shimane-u.ac.jp/

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Department of Environmental andSustainability Sciences
The philosophy of Department of Environmental and Sustainability Science is the establishment of a sustainable andharmonized society between the environment and humanbeings. In order to realise this idea, our department provides
an attractive curriculum to learn and develop advanced
knowledge of soil, water, animals and resources, and theadvanced skills of its application. Students of our department are expected to become pioneers who can manage
both nature and urbanization in a sustainable way.
For the further deepening of knowledge and skills ofstudents, the department consists of the following fourcourses covering different but closely related areas: environmental biology, ecology and environmental sciences,environmental dynamics, and rural engineering. Students
can learn theories, methodologies, and practical applications to important environmental and ecological issues fromdiversified standpoints.
Geographical areas where the Department conducts ourstudy are also diverse, which include the brackish lakes
Lake Nakaumi and Lake Shinji, where unique ecosystems
exist, the Hii River whose environment has been developed
through complex interactions between nature and humanactivities, and forest and agricultural areas nearby. Eachstudy area has its own problems, which can be effectively
resolved with knowledge and skills developed and sophisticated in our department.
http://www.ess.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Education and Research Center for
Biological Resources
Forests, agricultural land and marine areas construct anatural landscape for human life and supply diverse and richbiological products to us. The Education and ResearchCenter for Biological Resources consists of three sections:
Forest Science, Agricultural Science and Marine Biological
Science.
Each section has experimental fields and facilities; twosites of experimental forests (Sanbe and Hikimi) for Forest
Science, two sites of experimental farms (Honjo and Jinzai),
and a marine center located at the Oki island (Do-go) for
Marine Biological Science.
Each section provides typical educational lectures andexperimental courses to students with the help of full-time
faculty and technical staff. The center has a policy tocontribute to science and social education from the view
point that forests, agricultural land and marine are considered to be connected as an integrated system.
The center offers several lectures on the interface between
human activities and natural environments, and also on the
biological connections between forests, agricultural land
and marine areas. The lectures/programs are open to
students from every course. The center aims to contribute to

http://www.ipc.shimane-u.ac.jp/ercbr/index-english.html

our understanding of biodiversity, ecosystem and mechanisms of wild life through the experiences and activities in
the field sites.

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Graduate Schools
Graduate School of Humanities andSocial Sciences● Law and Politics● Regional Economics● Language and Culture● Socio-cultural Studies

Graduate School of Education● Department of Professional School for Teacher Education

The Graduate School of Education aims to cultivate professionals who deal with contemporary educational problems in

Although each department has its own educational goal, thesociety, both at the global and local level, to solve problems

graduate school as a whole also has a common goal: totogether with people in local communities.

cope with a highly information-oriented society. In order to

The Department of Professional School for Teacher

achieve this goal effectively, the school offers systematically

Education aims to cultivate teachers with high qualities andorganized courses which can be interdisciplinary.

abilities such as showing creativity at school, designing a

After a rigorous entrance process, graduate students
choose one of the above four courses, taking into consider-class, and supporting pupils, which are essential for schoolleaders.

ation their research interests and future career plans. The
students then carry out individual studies under an academic

https://www.edu.shimane-u.ac.jp/daigakuin/

adviser who instructs and guides them through their studies
culminating into a thesis.
https://www.hobun.shimane-u.ac.jp/jinbun/

Graduate School of Medical
Research

Masters Course (Medical Science)● Department of Medical Scienceof comprehensive and academic science. Our basic policy is● Department of Nursing Science

At the Graduate School of Medical Research, we explore thetheory and application of academia relevant to the fields ofnursing and medicine. At the School of Medicine, we
endeavor to cultivate in our researchers an abundance ofknowledge and a high level of research competency that will
enable them to conduct research independently. At the
School of Nursing, our focus is on the development of nurses
who have a broad perspective and a rich knowledge with apassion for human nature, coupled with a high level of expertise and research competency. It is our mission to contributeto the advancement of medicine and nursing studies and to
the improvement of public welfare services.
Doctoral Course (Medical Science)
Through the Doctoral Course in Medical Science, students
are expected to develop a high level of research compe-

The purpose of this course is to educate bachelors of
non-medical courses about medicine from the perspective
to utilize the research and educational outcomes achieved at
the university and in the community to benefit the educationand training of our students.
Doctoral Course (Late Semester Course-Nursing)
The course objective is to develop educational researchers
who will benefit an ageing society where people can leadenriching lives, by working towards the improvement of
nursing care and by conducting high-standard creative
research in nursing for the study of gerontology.
Doctoral Course (Early Semester-Nursing)
The course objective is to cultivate individuals with a richsense of humanity coupled with a broad perspective and topossess excellent practical nursing skills, creative researchcapabilities, and the ability to carry out research in nursing
studies from a scientific point of view.

tency, abundant knowledge, and the passion for humannature required to lead medical professionals in addition to
the skills and expertise required of clinicians.

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https://www.med.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/graduate/

Graduate School of Natural Scienceand Technology (Master's degree course)● Major in Science and Engineering● Major in Science of Environmental Systems● Major in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, which
was recently established in 2018, integrates the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering and the
Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences. It
comprises three majors in which the graduates receive
Master’s degree: Science and Engineering, Science of Environmental Systems, Agricultural and Life Sciences. In
addition, each major is connected with a department in theundergraduate school, which enables a continuous education from the undergraduate level.
The graduate school undertakes education and researchin a wide range of academic fields including science, engineering and agriculture. The students will develop scientificknowledge, presentation skills, a global insight, and theability to formulate new ideas. The graduates will become
highly creative innovators, engineers, and researchers whowill contribute to the development of science, technology
and the creation of a sustainable society and whose comprehensive and interdisciplinary view points will be of benefit tothose in the local community.
In the Science and Engineering Major, students acquire
the basic knowledge mathematics, physics, and informatics.

Based on this knowledge, they will contribute to the development of mathematical science, physics, information
science, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronicengineering, and materials engineering as advanced engineers and researchers with an international viewpoint.
In the Science of Environmental Systems Major, students
acquire the basic knowledge in earth science, environmental
and sustainability sciences, chemistry, and architecture.
Based on this knowledge, they will contribute to the creationof rich and environmentally friendly society as advanced
engineers and researchers with practical skills, creativity,
and an international viewpoint.
In the Agricultural and Life Sciences Major, students
acquire the basic knowledge of agriculture and life sciences.
Based on this knowledge, they will contribute to the development of life science and utilization of agricultural andforest products as advanced engineers and researchers with
self-reliant problem solving abilities, rich humanity, and aninternational viewpoint.

Graduate School of Natural Scienceand Technology (Doctoral degree course)

Systems course promotes research and education in a wide
range of topics, from studying the earth itself to the lives
which form in natural environment systems.
The doctoral degree program of the Graduate School of
Natural Science and Technology offers three specialist
programs. Firstly, the Materials Engineering Special
Program, for students involved in the research of advanced
materials in the Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centreof Shimane University. Secondly, the Collaborative Programof Medicine, Science, Engineering and Agriculture, forstudents with backgrounds in science, engineering, or agriculture, who have an interest in the medical applications ofphysics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, informatics, agriculture or various fields of engineering. And lastly, theSpecial Program in Earth Science and Geo-environmental
Science, for students from Asia and the trans-Pacific, which
provides vigorous leading-edge academic training in fields
including geoscience, development and conservation ofearth resources, solutions for environmental problems,
prediction and prevention of natural disasters, and thesustainable long-term evolution of our society.

● Major in Science and Engineering for Innovation

A new doctoral degree program in the Graduate School of
Natural Science and Technology has recently been established as part of the restructuring of the Interdisciplinary
Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
Our doctoral degree program promotes interdisciplinary
education between research fields in order to develop
researchers who can open up new fields with a broad
perspective. Therefore, students can study in both biologicaland non-biological fields.
Our doctoral degree program is organized into two
courses: the Science and Engineering course, and theScience of Natural Environment Systems course. The
Science and Engineering course promotes research andeducation in mathematics, informatics, physics, materials
engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical andelectronic engineering. The Science of Natural Environment

https://www.natural.shimane-u.ac.jp

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Sustainable Development Goals at Shimane University

Sustainable Development Goals at Shimane University
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are seventeen international goals that were adopted unanimously through 2030 at theUnited Nations Summit in September 2015. The goals are a call for action from governments, municipalities, and businesses. To
deal with modern and future issues such as highly developed information, globalization, and community revitalization, Shimane
University promotes research and education that integrates science and technology by utilizing its strengths as a comprehensive
university. The SDGs perspective will be incorporated into the management of the university, and Shimane University will work
together with local and international communities to contribute to the achievement of SDGs.

Introduction of SDGs Initiatives at Shimane University
1. Striving to Make Shimane a Global Leader in Advanced Metal Materials

The Creation of a Global Base for Advanced Metals – Next Generation TATARA Project welcomed Professor Roger Reed. He is a world
authority on super heat-resistant alloys at University of Oxford, and the director of the Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centre at Shimane
University. For this project, research is being conducted utilizing strengths in the field of metals such as special steel that Shimane industries
and academics have cultivated. By collaborating with industries, academia and government to promote cutting-edge research and highly
skilled human resources, the university will endeavor to make Shimane the Global Leader in Advanced Metals that inspires younger generations.

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2. Elucidation of Intracellular Symbiosis with Paramecium Bursaria

Associate Prof. KODAMA Yuuki’s laboratory at the Faculty of Life and Environmental
Sciences at Shimane University is conducting research that is rare worldwide. It involves
intracellular symbiotic research on Paramecium bursaria and Chlorella, which exist in nearby
locations such as rice fields and reservoirs. This research also elucidates the formation of
intracellular symbiosis and maintenance mechanisms as well as utilizing water purification
action initiatives in collaboration with local companies.

3. Nurturing a Global Mindset through Tanzania’s Women Education Support Activities

Dr. NISHIZAKI Midori’s laboratory at the Faculty of Human
Sciences at Shimane University, in collaboration with the
National Institute of Technology, Matsue College, invite
secondary school teachers and the director from local NGOs
and conduct lectures and training as support for Tanzanian
Maasai women. This project raises issues facing the Maasai,such as environment, economy and health. Through providing
support for the promotion of women’s career development
and educational opportunities, this project and the university
will continue to enhance students’ interest in African issues,and have them contemplate ways to coexist with diverse
groups of people.

4. Active Promotion of Diversity

In June 2019, Shimane University announced the Shimane
University Diversity Promotion Declaration to support thecreation of an environment with the perspective of actively
dealing with diversity issues such as gender discrimination,nationality, beliefs, culture and age. Furthermore, during the2019 fiscal year, the university adopted the Grant-Aided
Project on Human Resources Development in Science andTechnology’s Initiative for Realizing Diversity in the Research
Environment (Collaboration Type). Shimane University established the SAN’IN Diversity Promotion Network Conference incollaboration with Shimane Prefectural University, National
Institute of Technology, Matsue College, and National Instituteof Technology, Yonago College. Through this conference, theuniversity disseminates information among local stakeholders
and promotes initiatives that integrate the local community.

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Affiliated Facilities

University Library
Main Library in Matsue and Medical Library in Izumo
Shimane University Library, holding approximately 980,000 books, serves as the center ofstudy, research, and various other academic activities.
Its enriched digital library function, such as “Shimane University Libraries Electronic Resources”
provides easy access to 7,000 titles of multilingual online journals and a wide variety of databases on a 24-hour basis.
Information literacy education is promoted by holding seminars and developing the librarywebsite for the efficient use of an increasing number of digital materials.
The library also puts its focus on local historic materials by preserving and providing them in adigital archive. Exhibitions and lectures are regularly held and several books have been issued
by the library as achievements of these activities. As for other features, student supporters
called “Library Concierge” have been engaged in library service at the Main Library for years,
and the Medical Library is promoting regional library cooperation to support regional medical
service by connecting 22 local medical libraries and hospital reference libraries.
https://www.lib.shimane-u.ac.jp

Main Library (Matsue)

Medical Library (Izumo)

Shimane University Hospital
Harmonizing Regional Health Care and Advanced Compensated Medical Care
The only university hospital in the prefecture, we promote the cultivation of
medical professionals, the provision of advanced medical care, and the
conduct of clinical research. Especially being a hub hospital for cancer
patients, we carry out highly-advanced cancer treatments. In the evaluationof hospital facility functions, we have been awarded the ISO14001, ISO9001
certifications and have received ISO15189 accreditation. Also, since being
designated a mother-and-child treatment facility for Shimane in September
2015, we have been engaged in the provision of highly-specialized perinatal
medical care and the development of human resources through collaboration with perinatal treatment facilities in the prefecture. Furthermore, in Julyof 2017, the Advanced Trauma Center, equipped with a hybrid ER, wasestablished and began operating. We endeavor to improve the safety andsecurity of people in the community and increase the survival rate.

https://www.med.shimane-u.ac.jp/hospital/

Research Institutes
International Joint Research Institute of
Shimane University and Ningxia University
The International Joint Research Institute of Shimane University and Ningxia University wasestablished in 2004 to strengthen their academic relationship which dates back to 1987, andis located in Ningxia. The main objectives of the institute is to promote an interdisciplinary joint
research on social and natural sciences, and to develop an academic network for studying
western China with cooperating universities in China.
http://www.ningxia.shimane-u.ac.jp/index.html

Estuary Research Center (EsReC)
The Estuary Research Center (EsReC) is the only research center in Japan devoted to thestudy of estuaries and brackish waters and is promoting basic and applied sciences on estuaries and coasts including their watersheds towards sustainable estuaries. EsReC was
founded in 1992 as the Research Center for Coastal Lagoon Environments (ReCCLE) andrenamed in 2017.
https://www.esrec.shimane-u.ac.jp/eng/

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Office for Regional Collaboration and Innovation
The Office for Regional Collaboration and Innovation, newly established in April,
2018, consists of the following four divisions: Division of Regional Education,
Division of Industrial and Academic Collaboration, Division of Intellectual Property Revitalization, and Division of Regional Collaborative Medical Research. The
Office aims at contributing to the local community by promoting industrial technology, industrial and academic collaboration, and by supporting regional
education and research.
https://www.reg-collab.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centre
Tatara steel in Shimane has a history spanning over a thousand years. Taking advantage of both old and newadvanced tatara technology, the center was established as a new R&D laboratory for the world’s leading-edge
metal materials. Professor Roger Reed of University of Oxford was invited to act as director. Students andresearchers have the opportunity to attend one of the world’s highest-level classes and learn about cuttingedge research in Shimane.
https://tatara.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Centers and Organizations
Center for International Exchanges
As the base of all international exchange activities at Shimane University, the center strategically promotes expanding networks with foreign academic institutions, providing students andresearchers with more opportunities to study abroad and supports foreign students andresearchers visiting Shimane University.
https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp

Center for Foreign Language Education
The Center for Foreign Language Education provides students with the opportunity to study
Japanese, English, and other foreign languages such as German, French, Chinese, andKorean. In addition, students can utilize resource books, DVDs, and other learning tools as wellas ask teachers and staff questions at the Workstation.
https://cfle.shimane-u.ac.jp

Health Service Center
The Health Service Center takes care of the physical and mental welfare of both students andfaculty members. We support your daily life in addition to helping when you are injured or sick.
Please feel free to visit our center when you need our help.
Mon.-Fri.8:30 AM-6:00 PM, Tel:0852-32-6568
http://health.shimane-u.net/(Japanease)

Student Support Center
The Student Support Center supports the lives of all students on campus. We are always readyto put well organized resources into practical use.
The center also provides consultation for finding employment.
http://gakushien.shimane-u.ac.jp/

Education and Research Center for Mathematical and Data Science
Mathematics and data science is required in a society drastically transformed by advanced technologies suchas Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. The center educates human resources who can conduct
evidence-based decision making and value creation by promoting education and research for fostering literacy
related to data science. This pertains to all students, regardless of whether they study humanities or science.
https://www.ds.shimane-u.ac.jp/

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Admission Information

Desire to Study at Shimane University
Undergraduate

Graduate School

Degreeprograms

Degreeprograms

Privately-financed student
Japanese government student

Privately-financed student
Japanese government student

Research student

Research student

Exchange student

Non-degree
programs

Part-time student

Exchange student

Non-degree
programs

Part-time student

Short-term program student

Short-term program student

Admission Schedule for Degree-seeking Students
Undergraduate Students
Faculty
Law and Literature
Mail : epd-nnyushi@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Science and Engineering
Mail : epd-nnyushi@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Life and Environmental Science
Mail : epd-nnyushi@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Enrollment

Application

Special Examfor Intl. students

Apr.

Dec.

Available

Apr.

Dec.

Apr.

Dec.

Screening

Availability ofAdmission Overseas

Medium of
Instruction◦◦ EJU *Take exams

Japanese

Available◦◦ EJU *Take exams

Japanese

Available◦◦ EJU *Take exams

Japanese

Documents

in Japanesein Japanesein JapaneseNote) The schedule listed here is based on admission information for 2020.
Check the admission information on the SU website.

Bilingual course of the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering
This course aims to recruit more students from overseas to promote the globalization of education. Freshmen and sophomores can take classes taught in English
and concentrated on Japanese language training. Juniors and seniors can take lectures and seminars in Japanese. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their academic disciplines and Japanese language ability enough to work for companies in Japan.

https://www.riko.shimane-u.ac.jp/eng/bilingual.html

Graduate School Students
Screening
PeriodAvailability ofAdmission Overseas

Humanities and Social Sciences

Check the addmission information at SU website - written in only Japanese
https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/nyushi/information/application/2021/2021daigakuin.html?node_id=9511#jinnbun

Education
Mail : sad-nyushi02@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Aug. / Dec.

Mail : ns-nyushi@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Master’s
Apr. / Oct.
Doctorate―

July / Jan.

Special Program for International Students

Master’s

Nov / June

Natural Science and Technology

Apr. / Oct.

URL:*1
URL:*1 h
 ttps://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/nyushi/information/application/international_
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Documents

Written
Exams

Interview

Check the addmission information at SU website - written in only Japanese
https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/nyushi/information/application/2021/2021daigakuin.html?node_id=9511#kyouiku
Master’s
Apr.
Doctorate

Medical Research
Mail : msa-daigakuin@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

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Screening

DegreeMail : sad-nyushi01@office.shimane-u.ac.jp

Enrollment Application

SpecialExam
for Intl.
students

Graduate school

◦

◦

◦

Oct. / Feb.

Available◦

depends
on course

depends
on course

Aug. / July

Available◦◦

Dec. / July―depends oncourseNon degree-seeking Students
Research Student
Undergraduate or graduate level students who wish to engage in research activities at Shimane University for a period of morethan one month to one year. No credits are given.
Enrollment April / OctoberPart-time Student
Undergraduate or graduate level students who wish to attend lectures to obtain credits for two or less semesters.
Enrollment April / OctoberExchange Student
Students from foreign universities that have an exchange agreement with Shimane University are eligible to apply.
They will be enrolled as “special auditing students” at both undergraduate and graduate levels or as “special research students” at the graduate level.

Short-term Programs･Teacher training students (Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students)･Japanese studies students (Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students)

Admission schedule for non degree-seeking Students
Screening

Availability of Admission
Overseas

Medium of
Instruction

Student category

Level

Enrollment

Application

Research student

Undergraduate /Graduate

Apr. / Oct.

Feb. / Aug.
*Dec. / Jun.
for applicantsfrom abroad◦◦

Japanese /EnglishPart-time Student

Undergraduate /Graduate

Apr. / Oct.

Feb. / Aug.
*Dec. / Jun.
for applicantsfrom abroad◦◦

Japanese /EnglishDocuments*Make sure to contact your host professor prior to application

Other Programs
Availability of Ad- Medium of
mission Overseas Instruction

Student Category

Level

Enrollment

Exchange student

Undergraduate /Graduate

Apr. / Oct.

◦Japanese /EnglishGraduate

Apr.

◦

Japanese /EnglishUndergraduate

Oct.

◦

Japanese /EnglishGraduate

Oct.

◦

Japanese /EnglishGraduate

Oct.

◦

Japanese /EnglishEnquire at International Office of your home university.

Teacher training student
Enquire at your nearest Japan Embassy/Consulate in your home country.

Japanese studies student【Embassy Recommendation】(Application through Japanese Embassies)
Enquire at your nearest Japan Embassy/Consulate in your home country 【University Recommendation】(Application through Shimane University)
Enquire at International Office of your home university

ABE Initiative
Enquire to JICA.
URL : https://www.jica.go.jp/southafrica/english/office/others/abe.html

PEACE
Enquire to JICA.
URL : https://www.jica.go.jp/project/english/afghanistan/006/index.html

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Guide forInternational Students

Tuition and Fees
The entrance examination fee, the admission fee, and tuition
are shown in the table below.
Fees for 2020 Academic Year (to be fixed every year)
Types of Student Entrance Examination

Admission

Tuition

Undergraduate

17,000 yen

282,000 yen

535,800 yen (1 year)

Graduate

30,000 yen

282,000 yen

535,800 yen (1 year)

Part-time

9,800 yen

28,200 yen

14,800 yen (1 credit)

Research

9,800 yen

84,600 yen

29,700 yen (1 month)

Tuition Exemption
Students on Japanese Government Scholarships do nothave to pay these fees. Special Auditing Students whose
home university has a mutual agreement for tuition and fees
waiver with Shimane University do not have to pay either.
Graduate students who are unable to bear the tuition andthose who have achieved an excellent academic record canbe exempt from paying tuition in full or partially.

Scholarships
1. Monbukagakusho (Japanese Government:MEXT): local selection
2. Gakushu Shoreihi (Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarshipfor privately-financed international students)
Monbukagakusho (Japanese Government)

3. Shimane International Center Scholarship:
There are many private scholarships for international students. Please ask the International Exchange Division for
details.
4. Scholarship for Promoting Employment in Local Industries

Housing Information
1. International House Matsue
International House Matsue provides international students
and researchers with accommodation and facilities to encourage international communication in education andresearch. It has 28 apartments for single students and researchers; each consists of a single room without a private
bathroom. Shower rooms and small kitchens are equippedon the first and second floors; a lounge and a laundry area
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available for married couples. Each apartment has a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen.
Type of Rooms

For Students

For Researchers

Number Rent (per month) Number

Rent (per month)Single Room26

5,900 yen2

8,250 yen

Married couple

19,500 yen1

13,110 yen

https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/kaigairyugakusei/english/

2. Student Dormitory
The student dormitory is a 10-minute walk from Matsue campus. All rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, chair, closet,
air conditioner, interconnections for a TV and internet. In
Buildings A and C, a bathroom and kitchen are included andType of Building
Building A (single room)

Deposit
NumberRent
Common fee(out of ) (per month) (per month) (subject to change)
5 (168)24,000 yen

1,000 yen

19,250 yen

Building B (single room) 30 ( 91)

4,000 yen

2,500 yen

13,200 yen

Building C (single room)

16,000 yen

1,000 yen

19,250 yen

10 (59)3. International House Izumo
International House Izumo is located right on campus. Eightapartments are available for single students. These apartments consist of single rooms with a kitchen and prefabricated bath. Three apartments for married couples consist of abedroom, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. Six larger

Type of Rooms

you can also put a refrigerator and a washing machine in theroom. Residents in Building B can use the common kitchensand laundry rooms.

NumberFor Students

apartments for families have three bedrooms, a living room, abathroom and a kitchen.

For Researchers

Rent (per month) Rent (per month)Single85,900 yen

8,850 yen

Married couple

3

11,900 yen

21,690 yen

Family6

14,200 yen

34,500 yen
International House Izumo

4. International House Izumo, Tenjin branchInternational House Izumo, Tenjin branch is located 2km from
campus. Twenty four apartments for families each have three
bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen.

Type of Rooms

NumberTenjin branch, Family

24

For Students

For Researchers

Rent (per month) Rent (per month)
14,200 yen

18,930 yen

Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Studies
We offer elementary, intermediate and advanced level Japanese Language courses and Japanese Culture Studies
courses for international students. The elementary courses
require a JLPT N5 level of proficiency or higher. The content
of the Japanese classes are as follows: composition, reading,listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar. These classes
are officially recognized and provide academic credits uponcompletion. Also, there are a variety of non-accredited courses available for all international students.

The Japanese Studies Program
We offer a Japanese Studies Program for Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Studies students receiving a
Monbukagakusho Scholarship.

https://cfle.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/

Career Support
Job hunting support for international students is carried out
collaboratively by the Career Section of the Higher Education Center and the Center for International Exchanges. Job
hunting counseling and guidance sessions specifically forinternational students are held regularly once a month, so
please drop by and make use of this resource. We dutifully
address each individual's needs throughout the job hunting
process.

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Academic
Calendar
AprilFirst Semester begins
Spring Entrance Ceremony, Orientation

July
Final Exams

AugustSummer Vacation

September
Intensive Seminars
Summer Vacation ends
First Semester ends
Field Trip for International Students

October
Second Semester begins
Autumn Entrance Ceremony, Orientation
University Festival

December
Shimane University International Party
Winter Vacation

January
Winter Vacation ends
Classes resume

February
Final Exams
Ski Trip for International Students
Spring Vacation

March
Graduation Ceremony
Second Semester ends
Spring Vacation ends

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Voice of International Students
Thanks a million to Shimane University
Five years have passed since I came to Japan. At Shimane
University, I belong to the laboratory of Cultural Exchange
Theory and I study culture on a broad spectrum. Especiallysince I enrolled in this university, with the support of teachers
and the International Exchange Division, I have had many
opportunities to experience things outside of the classroom
environment. For example, I tried Ikebana (the Japanese artof flower arrangement), presented on my home country’s
culture and participated in activities for Non-Profit Organizations. I was able to simultaneously study and participate insocial activities and have an enjoyable campus life here at
Shimane University.
As I began to learn more about Japanese society outsideof my studies, I decided to start job hunting in Japan. I seriously started job hunting during spring break of my third year,
yet since the time I was a first year undergraduate, I attended
job hunting seminars for international students held by
Shimane University, participated in internships at companies
in Shimane Prefecture and had exchanges with the Japanesecompanies and business people. I have deepened my under-

standing about Japanese business culture and job hunting
system through these experiences. As I began my search inearnest, faculty and staff members assisted me with writing
resumes and gave me advice on other matters related toseeking employment. I am grateful to all the faculty and staff
members at Shimane University.

Do Thi Hue
Faculty of Law and Literature

The secret garden – Shimane University
I came to Japan six years ago as an exchange student andstudied at Shimane University’s Faculty of Medicine. Afterone year of study, I published my dissertation and successfully received a national scholarship from my home country in
2015. By that time, I was enchanted with the diverse research
topics and free communicative atmosphere of this university.

After graduating from my master’s course in my homecountry, my wife and I were determined to come to Shimane
University to enroll in a Ph.D. course and continue ourresearch life. Time flies and three years have passed. When I
reflect on my life here, I find that it was so fruitful and unforgettable. Owing to my professor’s excellent research project,
I published over seven papers in the last three years. Thanks
to Shimane University's recommendation, I received threescholarships, which covered most of my living expenses from2018 to 2021. I am very appreciative of my wife that we had alovely and healthy boy in 2019. These examples are notmerely numbers, yet behind each of them is a vividly memorable episode of a story in my mind.
Due to the peaceful environment here, you can enlighten
yourself and not be perturbed by the complicated world
outside. Due to the elegant landscape, you can touch true
nature, rather than the cold rebar and concrete world. Due tothe hospitable citizens, you can really experience a diverseand distinct culture, and not just watch it on TV. Due to thefree communicative atmosphere, you can discuss any
research idea with anyone, and not sit alone in front of a silly
computer.
I have enjoyed every single day I have spent at this university; secluded and tranquil places like here are certainly few
and far between in this world. Staying here and experiencing
a pure life and study is the best thing that everyone deserves
to try.

BAI YUNPENG
Graduate School of Medical Research
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International Exchanges
International Partnerships (Countries and Regions)Asia
BANGLADESH

University Level Agreement

University of Dhaka

Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural ResearchInstitute

CHINA

University Level Agreement

Northeast Forestry University
Nanjing Forestry University
China Agricultural University
Ningxia University
Beijing Forestry University
Jilin University
Hebei Normal University
Dalian University
Ningxia Medical University
Beijing Normal University
Renmin University of China, School of Economics
Shandong University
Zhejiang University, College of Education
Northeast Normal University
Beijing University of Agriculture
Minnan Normal University
Northwest A&F University
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Chang’an University
China Three Gorges University
Shantou University
Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Peking University Health Science Center
Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Mathematical Sciences, Dalian University of Techonology
Project Center for Historical and Cultural Studies in Eastern Asia andPacific Area

Department of History, Peking University
Estuary Research Center

Division of Lake Sediment and Environmental Evolution, Nanjing
Institute of Geography & Limnology, Chinese Academy of Science
State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China
Normal University

INDIA

University Level Agreement

Indian Institute of Science
Banaras Hindu University
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
SCMS
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Faculty of Medicine / University HospitalRajagiri Hospital

The Nanotechnology Project Center, Center for the Promotion of Project
Research

The Laser Spectroscopy Group, Indian Institute of Science

INDONESIA

University Level Agreement

Andalas University
Hasanuddin University

Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

Faculty of Medicine, University of Muslim Indonesia
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Indonesian Center for Agricultural Land Resources Research andDevelopment

KAZAKHSTAN

University Level Agreement

Semey State Medical University
Karaganda State Medical University

MONGOLIA

University Level Agreement

Mongolian University of Science and Technology
Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

KOREA

University Level Agreement

Busan National University of Education
Gyeongsang National University
Kyungpook National University
Jeonbuk National University
Pukyong National University
Sejong University
Kwangwoon University
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Yeungnam University
Faculty of Education

ENUE Elementary School, Busan National University of Education
Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

Gyeongsang National University, College of Medicine and School of
Medicine
Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

College of Natural Sciences, Pusan National University
College of Engineering, Pusan National University
Estuary Research Center

Geo-Environmental Hazards & Quaternary Geology ResearchCenter, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources

MYANMAR

University Level Agreement

Pathein University

NEPAL

University Level Agreement

Tribhuvan University

SRI LANKA

University Level Agreement

University of Peradeniya

Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

Faculty of Applied Science, Rajarata University of Science

THAILAND

University Level Agreement

Mahidol University, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Khon Kaen University
Thammasat University
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Chiang Mai University
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
Naresuan University
Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Thammasat University Hospital
Prince of Songkla University, Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University
Other Agreement

Princess Chulabhorn’s College, Pathumthani
Hanamaru Japanese Language School

VIETNAM

University Level Agreement

Hanoi Medical University
Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry
Vietnam National University of Agriculture

TAIWAN

University Level Agreement

Kainan University
Tunghai University
University of Taipei
National Ilan University

The Nanotechnology Project Center, Center for the Promotion of Project
Research

The Center for Interdisciplinary Science, National Chao Tung
University
Raman Project Center for Medical and Biological Applications

Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan University Molecular Imaging Center

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1
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EuropeMiddle East

FRANCE

TURKEY

University Level Agreement

Jean Moulin-Lyon 3 University
The University of Orleans

GERMANY

University Level Agreement

University of Trier

ICELAND

University Level Agreement

University of Iceland

IRELAND

University Level Agreement

Waterford Institute of Technology

ITALY

University Level Agreement

The University of Florence

POLAND

Raman Project Center for Medical and Biological Applications

Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapeutics of Jagiellonian University

University Level Agreement

Cukurova University

North America
CANADA
University Level Agreement

Nipissing University

U.S.A.
University Level Agreement

Kent State University
University of California, Davis
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado, Denver, School of Medicine
The University of Arizona
The University of Texas at Tyler
University of Florida
Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

RUSSIA

School of Medicine, University of Washington

A.Tsyb Medical Radiology Research Center

The College / School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
The University of California, Davis

Other Agreement

SWEDEN

University Level Agreement

Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences

Center for Community-Based Healthcare Research and Education

The Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University

AfricaOceania

U.K.

ETHIOPIANEW ZEALAND

University of Exeter

University Level Agreement

University Level Agreement

Hawassa University

Waikato Institute of Technology

Linköping University

University Level Agreement

UKRAINE

Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital

Institute of Pediatrics and Gynecology NAMS of Ukraine

As of Mar. 31, 2020

The latest list of our International Partnerships is athttps://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/about/agreement.html

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Access to
Shimane University
SHIMANE
University(Matsue)

MatsueIzumo
SHIMANE
University

YonagoYasugi(Izumo)Izumo
SHIMANE

YonagoTokyo

Hiroshima
Osaka

Fukuoka

Haneda Airport

Transportation
Matsue Campus
AIRPLANETokyo (Haneda)
Fukuoka
Osaka (Itami)
Tokyo (Haneda)→ Izumo→ Izumo→ Izumo→ Yonago

Izumo Campus
1h 25m
1h 5m
55m
1h 20mShuttle bus from airport to Matsue Station
30m
Izumo Airport→ JR Matsue station
Yonago Airport → JR Matsue station
45m

TRAIN

Tokyo - Okayama - Matsue
Fukuoka - Okayama - Matsue
Osaka - Okayama - Matsue

6h 10m
4h 30m3h 40mTransportation from JR Matsue Station to Matsue campus
By local bus → Matsue campus
15-20mBy taxi
10m→ Matsue campus

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AIRPLANETokyo (Haneda)
Fukuoka
Osaka (Itami)→ Izumo→ Izumo→ Izumo

1h 25m
1h 5m
55m

Shuttle bus from airport to Izumoshi Station
Izumo Airport → JR Izumoshi station
25m

TRAIN

Tokyo - Okayama - Izumoshi
Fukuoka - Okayama - Izumoshi
Osaka - Okayama - Izumoshi

6h 40m5h
4h 10mTransportation from JR Izumoshi Station to Izumo campus
By local bus → Izumo campus
10m
By taxi
10m→ Izumo campus

Oki Islands

Lake Shinji

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat

Matsue Castle (National Treasure)

SHIMANE UNIVERSIT Y PROSPECTUS 2020

Musha Gyoretsu

Adachi Museum of Art

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National Shimane University
1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue,
Shimane Pref., 690-8504 Japan
URL:http://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/

Center for International Exchanges
URL:http://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/© Shimane University