Shinshu University

(Nagano Prefecture)

Students will be accepted in various fields of education.

University overview
Characteristics and history
Shinshu University founded in May, 1949. The
University consists of eight faculties (Arts, Education,
Economics, Science, Medicine, Engineering,
Agriculture, Textile Science and Technology) scattered over five campuses, all faculties have attached
graduate schools. Shinshu University Video and Data
Network Systems is a network system which connects the five campuses with each other. By using
this system, intercampus classes can be held. For
example, the Graduate School of Education has twelve
majors and six attached schools for teacher training
and research. Also it has the Center for Educational
Research and Training and the Institute of Nature
Education in Shiga Heights and provides characteristic
studies. The school aims to educate students so that
they will be able to deal with the growing problems of
modern society which have changed greatly in recent
years. Nagano prefecture is famous for being an
advanced prefecture in education and is a leader in
promoting education in Japan. Our school plays an
important role in Nagano prefectural education.
International Exchange (as of May 1, 2013)
Number of International students
308 in 29 countries
Number of Teacher Training Students
12006-2008 1(2007-2009)
1(2013-2015)*start at October, 2013
Partner Agreement Between Universities
62 universities in 21 countries

Outline of the course for

Teacher Training students
Characteristics of the program
Students will be accepted in many fields: Education (Nagano),
Agriculture (Minamiminowa) and General Education (Matsumoto)
Number of students to be accepted: within three students
Outline of the course
Japanese language education
Japanese language basic course
The International Centre provides 16-week Japanese language basic
courses at 3 levels from beginners to intermediate. They are given with
an emphasis on how to communicate in Japanese in beginners classes,
and on advancing Japanese language ability in upper classes.
Japanese language supplementary course
Japanese language supplementary courses are offered in each
campuses and students of the Teacher Training Program can attend to
improve their Japanese.
Specialized training
Academic advisor supervises research depending on studentsinterest.
We have no class in English.
Participatory subjects such as field trips and regional exchanges
Japanese Society and People: Visit Japanese companies, factories, etc.
Japanese Martial Arts and Traditional Culture: Tea Ceremony, Harp,
Kendo, Karate, etc.
Others
Students are treated as a research student and we do not permit the
official credit. They are provided with opportunities to get in contact with
other international and Japanese students.
We make a field trip to some places worth visiting once a year.

Follow-up for graduates

We keep in touch with each other. In the case of a Lithuanian
student, she made a friendly visit to Japan with her six students and
the principal of her school in May, 2012. They interact closely with
students of Faculty of Education, Shinshu University.

Accommodations
We will prepare the International House, University
dormitories or private apartments.
Number of rooms
Matsumoto International House (Matsumoto)
Single room: 62 Couple room: 2 Family room: 1
Nagano International House (Nagano)
Single room: 24 Couple room: 4 Family room: 3
Monthly rent
Single: 4,700yen Couple: 9,500yen Family: 11,900yen
The rental fee for an apartment about 20,000 to
40,000yen per month.
Facilities (International House)
desk, bookshelf, refrigerator, sink, gas cooker,
cupboard, bed
For common use: laundry room, meeting room
Information for Daily Life
8 minutes walk to the University. There are bus
stops and supermarkets in neighborhood.
It takes about 25 minutes to the Faculty of
Education by bus and walk. 20 minutes walk to JR
Nagano Station. 5 minutes walk to Prefectural Library.
5 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket.

Contact
Address: 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture,
Japan 390-8621
Department: Division of International Exchange,
Shinshu University International Center
TEL: +81-263-37-2198 / FAX: +81-263-37-2181
E-Mail: suic@shinshu-u.ac.jp
* Consultations are possible in English
URL: http://www.shinshu-ac.jp/institution/suic/