Shinshu University in Nagano was established in 1949 and serves more than 10,000 students across over eight faculties and eight graduate schools.

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About Shinshu University

Shinshu University is a national university in Nagano, Japan, established in 1949. The directory description states that it serves more than 10,000 students across its faculties and graduate schools. Its homepage is organized around separate pages for prospective students, current students, alumni, and researchers and corporations.

The homepage lists undergraduate units across the Matsumoto, Nagano, Ina, and Ueda campuses, and graduate schools in humanities and social sciences, education, science and technology, and medicine. It also lists research institutes and centers, an online system for academic resources called SOAR, and recent news on admissions, research results, and international academic agreements. The homepage does not describe fees or tuition, so pricing is unknown.

Key features

  • Undergraduate faculties and units across Matsumoto, Nagano, Ina, and Ueda campuses
  • Graduate schools in humanities, education, science and technology, and medicine
  • Research institutes and centers, including an Aqua Innovation Center
  • Dedicated pages for researchers and corporations seeking collaboration
  • SOAR, an online system of general academic resources
  • Admissions guidelines and announcements for prospective students
Best for: Prospective students and researchers interested in studying or collaborating with a Japanese national university in Nagano.
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  • Homepage news lists joint seminars and academic agreements with universities in Poland, China, and Saudi Arabia
  • Separate sections for prospective students, current students, alumni, and researchers

Shinshu University at a glance

Type
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Country
JP
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Shinshu University FAQ

Which campuses does Shinshu University have?
The homepage lists units at the Matsumoto, Nagano (Education), Nagano (Engineering), Ina, and Ueda campuses.
Are applications open for the Department of Aqualogy?
The homepage states that the Application Guidelines are available for the April and October 2027 admissions of the Aqualogy program.
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