Education Vision

The University's Vision for Education

Students shall develop a love of nature, an appreciation for the diversity of human culture and thought, a richness of communication skills, and a spirit of challenge and a high level of specialized knowledge and ability to find solutions to specific problems.

Admission Policy

Shinshu University Admission Policy

Shinshu University is committed to cultivating an inquisitive mind and a challenging spirit, to equipping students with the ability to explore and solve problems based on a high level of specialized knowledge and deep contemplation, to enriching their humanity and broadening their horizons, to using the knowledge and skills they have acquired to contribute to the sustainable development of human culture and society, and to making use of them for the sake of world peace and the preservation of the natural environment. Our educational goal is to develop young people who are highly motivated and capable of doing so. We seek students who have the basic academic skills completed of the high school level to receive this education.

Subjects to be Completed Before Entering University

It is desirable that the high school students enrolled in the course of study follow the curriculum chart in accordance with the Courses of Study Guidelines, and that they have completed all the subjects and subjects they are required to take and have acquired the appropriate academic skills. In addition, if there is a list of subjects that must be taken in order to understand the content of classes in the department to which the student wishes to apply, it is desirable that the student fully understand the content of those subjects.

Shinshu University Graduate School Admission Policy

The Graduate School of Shinshu University accepts students with the following abilities and motivation

• Those who have a wide range of knowledge and specialized knowledge in their major field of study, and wish to acquire more advanced specialized knowledge and applied skills.

• Those who have a wide range of knowledge and specialized knowledge in their major field of study, and wish to acquire more advanced specialized knowledge and applied skills.

• An individual who is intellectually curious and proactively works on professional and community issues.

• People who have deep intellect, logical thinking skills, and is rich with humanity, and who want to play an active role in leadership in various fields.

• People who are interested in social, environmental and international issues and want to play an active role in global society by using their creativity.

• People who want to advance and deepen the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their work experience.

Diploma Policy [Common for All Undergraduate Courses]

Shinshu University Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy)

Based on the philosophy and educational goals of Shinshu University, the University confers degrees in its undergraduate programs per the following policies

1. Students must have earned standard credits in the educational course established per the educational philosophy of each Faculty, and must have passed the examination determined by the Faculty.

2. The student has the following abilities

   1. Basic and specialized academic skills appropriate to the title of a bachelor's degree

   2. The ability to collect, understand, and disseminate information accurately

   3. The ability to tackle issues to achieve a sustainable society

The above is effective for students enrolling in the 2020 academic year and beyond. Click here for curriculum development and implementation policies applicable to students enrolled in the 2019 academic year and earlier.

Diploma Policy [Common for All Graduate Schools]

Shinshu University Graduate School Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy)

The Graduate School of Shinshu University has established the following policy for awarding degrees to foster high quality, highly specialized professionals with a comprehensive understanding, creative abilities who create a sustainable society and who promote advanced research.

• Students in the master's program must have a thorough knowledge from a broad perspective and acquire excellent research skills in their field of specialization or the ability to work in professions that require a high degree of specialization.

• Doctor programs require advanced research skills and rich academic knowledge necessary to carry out research activities as an independent researcher in their field of specialty or to engage in other highly specialized work.

• Our graduates of professional degree programs have acquired the deepest knowledge and excellent abilities necessary to engage in professions that require a high level of expertise.