2025 Admissions

The University of Shimane
Graduate School
North East Asia and Development Studies(North East Asian Studies)（Regional Development Policy Studies)(Trans-area Studies on North East Asia)

Foreign Student Special Selection( Russian Federation (Irkutsk/Vladivostok)）

Application Guideline
The entrance examination may be conducted online.
When applying, please prepare your own computer, printer, and Internet environment.
Please be aware of this before submitting your application.

The University of ShimaneTable of Contents
1 Number of Applicants・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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2 Application Eligibility・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
3 Eligibility Screening・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
4 Application Procedures・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・4
5 Examination Subjects and Selection Method・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
6 Date and Place of Examination・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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7 Announcement of Acceptance ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・8
8 Enrollment Procedures ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・8
9 First Year Fees, etc. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・9
10 Dormitories ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・10
11 Scholarship ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
12 Other Notices・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・10
13 Contact Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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The University of Shimane
Application Guidelines for Special International Selection for Graduate School

The Graduate School of North East Asia and Development Studies, the University of Shimane welcomesapplications for the 2025 academic year (Master's and Doctoral Programs) as follows.

1．Number of Applicants
Graduate Course
North East Asian and Development
Studies（Master’s Course）
North East Asian and Development
Studies（Master’s Course）
North East Asian and Development
Studies（Doctoral Course）

Major

NumberNorth East AsianStudies

Few

Regional
Development
Policy Studies

Few

Trans-area Studies
on North East Asia

Few

● You may choose the time of admission (spring or fall semester) when you apply.

2．Application Eligibility（Master’s Course ）North East Asian and Development Studies and Regional Development Policy Studies
An individual who lives outside of Japan and who fulfills the requirements both I and II:
I. An applicant must meet one of these requirements:(1)
An individual who has graduated from a university.
(2)
An individual who has obtained the equivalent to a bachelor degree from a foreign
institution.
(3)
An individual who has completed 16 years of formal education overseas.
(4)
An individual who has finished courses designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education. The
concerned course should be held at an educational facility that has a certain position in theoverseas education system (only if the individual has completed 16 years of formal education
overseas).
(5)
An individual who has finished designated specialized fields of vocational schools after the datedecided by the Japanese Ministry of Education (limited to schools which require 4 or more yearsof study for completion, and which fulfill the other conditions established by the Ministry of
Education).
(6)
An individual appointed by the Ministry of Education.
(7)
An individual who has been enrolled in a university for more than three years and who hascompleted 15 years of education overseas or who took a course in communication education
conducted by a foreign school and has completed 15 years of education residing in Japan and isrecognized by the University of Shimane as having an outstanding academic level based on thepast course grades.
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(8)

(9)

(10)

An individual who is recognized by the University of Shimane Entrance Qualifications
Committee as having an ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate based on theentrance examination results and who is at least 22 years old.
An individual who does not fit into one of the categories above, but is recognized by the
Graduate School of the University of Shimane as having an ability equivalent or superior to auniversity graduate.
An individual who intends to obtain one of the qualifications mentioned above by March 31st,
2025 for spring 2025 and by September 30th, 2025 for autumn 2025.

II. An individual who fulfills any one of the following requirements:(1)
At the time of application, an applicant must have passed Level 2 (or N2) or higher of theJapanese Language Proficiency Test, administered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services,and have obtained the Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency.
(2)
At the time of application, an applicant must have passed other certification examinations
equal to Level 2 (or N2) or higher of Japanese Language Proficiency Test, administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services, and have obtained the Certificate of Japanese-Language
Proficiency.
（Doctoral Course）Trans-area Studies on North East Asia
A person who resides outside of Japan and fulfills both of the following I and II:
I. Applicant who falls under any of the following items:(1)
An individual who has obtained a Master’s degree or has been granted a Professional degree.
(2)
An individual who has obtained the equivalent to a Master’s degree or a Professional degree in aforeign country.
(3)
An individual who has finished courses designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education. The
concerned course should be held at an educational facility that has a certain position in theoverseas education system.
(4)
An individual who has finished courses at United Nations University and has obtained a degreecorresponding to a Master’s degree.
(5)
An individual who has finished the curriculum at a foreign university and has passed theexamination equivalent to the examination in basic research skills for Doctoral dissertation, andwho has equal level of academic achievements.
(6)
An individual appointed by the Ministry of Education.
(7)
An individual who was engaged in research activities for more than 2 years after the graduationof a university in a foreign country and has academic achievements equivalent or superior to a
Master’s degree recipient.
(8)
An individual who is recognized to by the Graduate School of the University of Shimane as
having an ability equivalent or superior to a Master’s degree or Professional degree recipient and
who is at least 24 years old.
(9)
An individual who is recognized by the Graduate School of the University of Shimane as having
an ability equivalent or superior to a Master’s degree or Professional degree recipient.
(10)
An individual who intends to obtain one of the above mentioned qualifications by March 31st,
2025 for spring 2025 and by September 30th, 2025 for autumn 2025.

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II. Applicant who corresponds to any of the following conditions:(1) Those who have passed Level 2 (or N2) or higher of the Japanese Language Proficiency Testadministered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services at the time of application and havebeen certified as such.
(2) Those who have passed the qualifying examinations recognized as equivalent Japanese Language
Proficiency Test administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, Level 2 (or N2) or
higher at the time of application.

3．Eligibility Screening
Applicants for Master’s Course (North East Asian Studies and Regional Development Policy Studies)
who fall under I-(7), (8) and (9), II-(2) as well as applicants for Doctoral Course (Trans-area Studies on
North East Asia) who fall under I- (7), (8) and (9), II-(2) of Qualification for Application above must
consult for a preliminary qualification examination as below.
(1)

(2)

(3)

Application Period
Monday, August 26th, 2024 – Monday, September 2nd, 2024 (MUST be arrived)
Application documents(1) Application for Preliminary Qualification Examination (please use the form specified by the
Graduate School)(2) Curriculum Vitae (please use the form specified by the Graduate School)(3) Research Achievements(4) Academic Transcript(5) Proof of Graduation (or prospect of expected graduation)(6) Research Proposal (use the form prescribed by the University of Shimane)
Application Procedure
1.Please request necessary documents at the Academic Affairs Section, Department of School
Affairs, the University of Shimane in advance.
2. Documents submitted for eligibility screening should be submitted to the Academic Affairs
Section, Department of School Affairs by mail or email.
3. When submitting by mail, please make sure to send the documents by "Express Mail Service(EMS)".
4. When submitting by e-mail, please convert handwritten application documents to PDF data andsubmit them.
< Address>
Academic Affairs Section, Department of School Affairs
The University of Shimane
2433-2 Nobara-cho, Hamada City,
Shimane Prefecture 697-0016 JAPANh-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp(4)

The reception hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Japan time. However, the office is closed on
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.

34．Application Procedures(1)

Application Period
Thursday, September 26th, 2024– Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 (MUST be arrived)

In principle, please refrain from any contact with our graduate school faculty during the period from the startof application for the application category you are applying for until the announcement of acceptance(Thursday, September 26th, 2024 to Friday, December 13th, 2024).
(2)

Application Documents:（Master’s Course）
Documents

FORM A

Application for
Admission

FORM B

Resume

FORM C

Examination Slip

FORM D

Photographs

FORM E

Delivery Note

FORM F
FORM G

Receipt
Research Proposal

Proof of name and nationality

Letter of Reference

Proof of Graduation (or prospectof expected graduation)

Academic Transcript

Remarks
Please use the form provided. Make sure to refer to“No. 12. Other information” on page 10 in your
Application Guideline.
Please use the form provided.
Please fill in the necessary information.
The photographs should be 4cm in height×3cm in width,
taken of the upper half of the body, with no hat or backdrop.
Please include two photographs taken within the past threemonths (Please paste photographs to forms).
Please do not fill in the date
Please use the form provided.
Copy of passport or official Japanese proof of registeredhome country domicile.
Written by a counselor or an individual who can explain the
research performance, evaluation of achievements or ability
as a researcher of the applicant. To be signed by the preparer.
※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.
A certificate or similar document made by either the
Academic Dean or Chancellor of the institution attended.
※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.
It should be prepared by the president or dean of the home
university.
※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.

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Photocopy of Official Test
Result and the Certificate ofJapanese Language Proficiency
for “Japanese Language
Proficiency Test” orPhotocopy of the Certificate of
Other Equivalent Examinations

Proof of Financial Security

Test Fee(1) Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Please submit photocopy of test result and the certificate forLevel 2 (or N2) or higher of Japanese Language Proficiency
Test, conducted by Japan Educational Exchanges andServices.
(2) Other qualification examinations equivalent to JapaneseProficiency Test
Please submit photocopy of the certificate equal to Level 2(or N2) or higher of Japanese Language Proficiency Test,
conducted by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
In either case, please bring the original copy and present it on
the day of examination.
In both cases, please bring and present the original on the dayof the examination.
(1) A bank deposit balance receipt, or (2) a certificate
detailing schedule of Scholarship transfers, or (3) the name ofa guarantor who can assist with tuition if needed.
JPY 30,000
The bank transfer address will be provided by e-mail. Before
submitting your application, please contact the Academic
Affairs Section, Department of Academic Affairs,(h-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp).
When paying by overseas remittance, a separate handling fee
will be charged, so please be sure to confirm the handling fee
at the financial institution office before making the payment.

（Doctoral Course）
Documents
FORM A

Application for
Admission

FORM B

Resume

FORM C

Examination Slip

FORM D

Photographs (2)FORM E

Delivery Note

FORM F
FORM G

Receipt
Research Proposal

Proof of name and nationality

Remarks
Please use the form provided. Make sure to refer to“No. 12. Other information” on page 10 in your
Application Guideline.
Please use the form provided.
Please fill in the necessary information.
The photographs should be 4cm in height×3cm in width,
taken of the upper half of the body, with no hat or backdrop.
Please include two photographs taken within the past threemonths (Please paste photographs to forms).
Please do not fill in the date.
Please use the form provided.
Copy of passport or official Japanese proof of registeredhome country domicile.

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Written by a counselor or an individual who can explain the
research performance, evaluation of achievements or ability
Letter of Reference
as a researcher of the applicant. To be signed by the preparer.
※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.
A certificate of master’s course graduation or similar
document made by either the Academic Dean or Chancellor
Proof of Graduation (or prospectof the institution attended.
of expected graduation)※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.
In a hermitically sealed envelope from either the Academic
Dean or Chancellor of the institution attended.
Academic Transcript※If you submit the application in PDF data, please bring andsubmit the original on the day of the examination.
(1) Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Please submit a copy of the "Japanese-Language Proficiency
Photocopy of Official Test
Test" administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges andResult and the Certificate ofServices (JEES) at Level 2 (or N2) or higher.
Japanese Language Proficiency (2) Other qualification examinations equivalent to Japanesefor “Japanese Language
Proficiency Test
Proficiency Test” orPlease submit photocopy of the certificate equal to Level 2
Photocopy of the Certificate of (or N2) or higher of Japanese Language Proficiency Test,
Other Equivalent Examinations conducted by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
In either case, please bring the original copy and present it on
the day of examination.
Master Thesis Summary should be approximately 2000
characters in Japanese or 800 words in English.
Master Thesis includes the papers being currently under
examination.
For candidates without Master Thesis a Research Report ofMaster Thesis and Master Thesis hitherto achievements should be submitted (approximately
Summary, or Research Report
8000 characters in Japanese or 3200 words in English).
※If you fulfill the requirement (5), please submit thecertificate equivalent to the certificate in basic research skills
for doctoral dissertation. And the certificate should be madeby either the Academic Dean or Chancellor of the institution
attended.
(1) A bank deposit balance receipt, or (2) a certificate
Proof of Financial Security
detailing schedule of Scholarship transfers, or (3) the name ofa guarantor who can assist with tuition if needed.
JPY 30,000
The bank transfer address will be provided by e-mail. Before
submitting your application, please contact the Academic
Affairs Section, Department of Academic Affairs
Test Fee(h-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp).
When paying by overseas remittance, a separate handling fee
will be charged, so please be sure to confirm the handling fee
at the financial institution office before making the payment.

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(3)

Application Procedure
1. Application documents must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Section, Department of
Academic Affair, by mail or e-mail.
2. When submitting by mail, please make sure to send it by "Express Mail Service (EMS)".
3. When submitting by e-mail, please convert handwritten application documents to PDF data andsubmit them.
<Delivery Address>
Academic Affairs Section, Department of School Affairs
The University of Shimane
2433-2 Nobara-cho, Hamada City,
Shimane Prefecture 697-0016 JAPANh-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp

The reception hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Japan time. However, the office is closed on Saturdays,
Sundays, and national holidays.
(4) Notes on the Application⚫ Application forms must be handwritten. However, the research plan may be submitted using word
processing software and pasted.
⚫ Please make sure to check your application thoroughly before submitting it, as it will not be
accepted if all the application documents are not in order.
⚫ Please note that it is not possible to change the information on the application form after theapplication has been submitted. However, if there are any changes in your name, address, or
telephone number, please contact the Educational Records and Programs Section, Department of
Academic Affairs (Tel: 0855-24-2213).
⚫ Please note that application materials received and application fees paid are non-refundable.
⚫ If false statements are made in the application, depending on the circumstances, admission may be
revoked even after the applicant has been admitted.
⚫ Applicants with disabilities who need special consideration in terms of study should contact the
Educational Affairs Section, Department of Academic Affairs (Tel: +81-855-24-2213).

5．Examination Subjects and Selection Method
Comprehensive evaluation will be made based on an essay examination, interview, research plan, andmaster's thesis (in the case of doctoral programs).
◆ Examination Subjects
Subjects

Short Essay Exam
(Japanese)

Interview(Japanese)

All aspects of social science●Use of a dictionary is permitted (Electric dictionary is not permitted. Only
one copy of language dictionaries: Chinese-Japanese Dictionary,
Korean-Japanese Dictionary, Russian-Japanese Dictionary, Japanese-Chinese
Dictionary, Japanese-Korean Dictionary, Japanese-Russian Dictionary and
Dictionaries in other languages)
The applicant's field of specialization, research plan, and master's thesis (in thecase of doctoral programs).

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◆Examination ScoresInterview
Short Essay Exam(For doctoral programs, include a master's thesis or

Total

research report)
100 points

100 points

200 points

6．Date and Place of Examination(1) Examination Date and Time:
DATE
Designated day between
Nov. 5th, 2024 -Nov. 29th, 2024

TIME
10:00～11:30
13:00～

Short Essay ExamInterview(2) Exam Location: A designated place in Irkutsk City and Vladivostok City of the Russian Federation.
(Depending on applicant's circumstances, a different examination site may be established at a place otherthan the sites listed above.)
In some cases, the entrance examination may be conducted online, in which case we will contact you
separately.

7．Announcement of Acceptance
1．Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024 10:00 AM (Japan Time)
2．Method of Announcement:(1) A notification of acceptance will be sent to successful applicants(2) The university shall also notify successful applicants by placing their applicant number on
the University of Shimane homepage. Please confirm this number with that on yournotification letter at http: //www.u-shimane.ac.jp/(3) Please note that the university can not respond to inquiries on telephone or via mailregarding status of applications.
(4) Please note that the notification will NOT be made to unsuccessful applicants.

8．Enrollment Procedures(1) Entrance procedures deadline: March 12th, 2025 (Wed.)(2) Procedures for Entrance:(1) Details concerning entrance procedures and necessary documents will be announced after
the notification of acceptance is delivered.
(2) Intent to enroll will be confirmed with notification of acceptance. At that point, theuniversity will make a proxy application for the official “authorization of resident eligibility”
issued by the Japanese government. After the “authorization of resident eligibility”
certificate has been issued, the certificate along with an entrance permission official
statement will be sent in order for the applicant to make a visa application. It is expected thatafter obtaining a visa, the applicant will enter Japan before Entrance Ceremony.

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(3) Please submit documents by express registered mail (EMS) by the deadline date.
(a) The University of Shimane office hours are from 9am ~ 5pm (Japan Time)(b) Inquires and Submission of Documents:
Academic Affairs Section, Department of School Affairs
The University of Shimane
2433-2 Nohara-cho, Hamada City,
Shimane Prefecture 697-0016 JAPAN(3) Note: The application form will not be accepted if all the items mentioned above are fully andcorrectly completed and delivered by the designated due date and time except under unavoidable
special circumstances.

9．First Year Fees, etc.
(1) Entrance Fee
When completing entrance procedures, payment of the specified entrance fee is also required.
Fee Amount: 282,000 (JPY)(Note 1) Entrance fee once paid will not be refundable.
(Note 2) For those who qualify for the reduction, the entrance fee will either not be charged or will be
refunded after payment.

(2) Tuition Fees
1st Semester 2nd Semester Total（Annual Sum）
¥267,900¥267,900¥535,800(Note 1) The first semester’s tuition amount shall be paid by May 10th.
Second semester’s tuition shall be paid by November 10th.
If the payment due falls on a holiday or weekend, the due date for payment will be the firstworking day following the holiday/weekend.
(Note 2) The tuition fee mentioned above is the one on the April 1st, 2024. If there is a change in thetuition fee while enrolled; the new fee will become applicable.
(Note 3) For those who qualify for the exemption, tuition fees will not be charged or will be refunded
after payment. Those who are eligible for the reduction will be informed at the time of theenrollment procedures.

9(3) Other Fees:
In addition to admission fee and tuition fees, the following fees are to be paid. Details will beannounced at the time of sending the acceptance letter.

Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing
Education and Research (Gakkensai)
Supplementary Personal Liability Insurance for Students(Gakkensai)
Students’ Life Insurance for International Students(Inbound Futai Gakusei Seikatsu Hoken)※only for international students
The University Association fee

Master’s Course(for 2 years)

Doctoral Course(for 3 years)¥1,750¥2,600¥680¥1,020¥2,770¥3,970¥12,500¥18,750

Note: The amounts shown above are as of April 1st, 2024. They are subject to change due torevisions of regulations.

10．Dormitories
A students’ residence is located in the vicinity of the campus. The rooms are equipped with a heater/ airconditioner, desk, bed, telephone and toilet. If you wish to apply, please state this on your entrance
application.
* Rent is ¥14,000/month（as of April 1st, 2024）
On top of this amount, you must also allow for common area charges, residents’ association fees,
furnishings renewal fund fees, etc.

11．Scholarship
The University of Shimane provides support for graduate students to apply for scholarship outside
campus. Scholarship payment decisions are made by each scholarship organizer. Please understand thatthe scholarship may not be given even with the university’s recommendation.

12．Other Notices(1) Choosing Your Major and Supervisor
Apply for a major which suits your research interest. The details of each major can be found on the
Graduate Prospectus and the university website. Choose your preferred 3 supervisors from the tablebelow, and write down his or her names in the designated space (Preferred Supervisor) on the A Form,
Application Form. Please indicate from the 1st preference to the 3rd.

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Graduate Course

Major

Faculty Members Available for Main Supervision
Professors
石田徹 (Toru Ishida)佐藤壮 (Takeshi Sato)

井上治 (Osamu Inoue)

濵田泰弘 (Yasuhiro Hamada)

李暁東 (Li Xiaodong)

福原裕二 (Yuji Fukuhara)

山本健三 (Kenso Yamamoto)村山誠 (Makoto Murayama)

North East
Asian Studies

Associate Professors
伊藤豊 (Yutaka Ito)

深串徹 (Toru Fukakushi)

播本崇史 (Takafumi Harimoto)

孟達来（Mongkedalai）
高一（Ko Il）

Lecturer
North East Asian and渡辺

圭（Kei Watanabe）

Development Studies

Professors（Master’s Course）

岩本浩史 (Hiroshi Iwamoto)寺田哲志(Tetsushi Terada)

林秀司 (Shushi Hayashi)

鈴木遵也（Junya Suzuki）

松田善臣 (Yoshitaka Matsuda)

中村圭(Kei Nakamura)能(Yoku Kado)

村井重樹 (Shigeki Murai)
Regional
Development

Associate Professors

角Policy Studies

岡本寛(Hiroshi Okamoto)

宮下聖史(Seishi Miyashita)

豊田知世(Tomoyo Toyota)
田中輝美(Terumi Tanaka)
Affiliated Professors
有田昭一郎 (Shoichiro Arita)*Your preferred primary supervisor must be chosen from the faculty members who belong to the major you
are applying for. Your research thesis will be instructed one major supervisor who belongs to your major
and two secondary supervisors. Your two secondary supervisors can be chosen from the other major.
Graduate
CourseNorth East AsianandDevelopment
Studies（Doctoral
Course）

Major

Faculty Members Available for Main
Supervision
Professors

Associate Professors

石田徹 (Toru Ishida)豊田知世

井上治 (Osamu Inoue)
Trans-area

佐藤壮（Takeshi Sato）

Studies on

林秀司(Shushi Hayashi)North East

福原裕二 (Yuji Fukuhara)Asia

李暁東 (Li Xiaodong)(Tomoyo Toyota)

Pleasechoose yourprimarysupervisor
from thiscolumn.

Pleasechoose yoursecondarysupervisorsfrom thesecolumns.

Professors
山本健三(Kenso Yamamoto) 松田善臣 (Yoshitaka Matsuda)
村井重樹 (Shigeki Murai)*Your preferred primary supervisor must be chosen from the faculty members who belong to the major you
are applying for. Your research thesis will be instructed one major supervisor who belongs to your major
and two secondary supervisors. Your two secondary supervisors can be chosen from the other major.

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Reference: Faculty at The University of Shimane
Master’s Course,

Master’s Course,

Doctoral Course,

North Eastern Asia Studies

Regional Development

Northeastern Asian

Policy Studies

Super Region Studies(2) Contact with Graduate School Faculty
If you wish to confirm in advance with a faculty member with whom you wish to have guidance
regarding the availability of research guidance after admission, please contact us at the contact
information below. In principle, we request that you refrain from contacting the faculty members incharge of the graduate school during the period between the start of application for the application
category you wish to apply for and the announcement of acceptance, so please contact us well inadvance of the start of application.
*Please note that even if you contact us, we may not be able to respond to your request.
Academic Affairs Section, Department of Academic Affair, the Shimane of University
h-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp(3) Pre-entry Assignments
Pre-entrance education is provided to those who have passed the Master's examination in order tofacilitate their studies after admission. Students may be required to read assigned books and write
reports.

13．Contact Information
Academic Affairs Section, Department of School Affairs
The University of Shimane
2433-2 Nobara-cho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture 697-0016 JAPANTEL +81-855(24)2213 FAX +81-855(23)7352
E-mail: h-daigakuin@u-shimane.ac.jp
http://www.u-shimane.ac.jp/12