Shimane University Rankings
| In the World | #1837 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In Asia | #450 of 5833 |
| In Japan | #98 of 718 |
| In Matsue | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Enrollment
- 7,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.shimane-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Publications & Citations
Shimane University majors
by publication count
| Medicine | |
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| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Materials science | |
| Mathematics | |
| Geology | |
| Computer science | |
| Environmental science | |
| Engineering | |
| Physics | |
| Psychology | |
| Geography | |
| Business | |
| Economics | |
| Political science | |
| Philosophy | |
| Art | |
| Sociology | |
| History |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Geology | 474 | 12,282 |
| Environmental science | 661 | 9,036 |
| Biology | 773 | 62,398 |
| Medicine | 787 | 43,820 |
| Chemistry | 1054 | 27,370 |
| Materials science | 1064 | 15,677 |
| Mathematics | 1066 | 7,926 |
| Engineering | 1446 | 2,505 |
| Physics | 1547 | 2,385 |
| Psychology | 1611 | 4,012 |
| Geography | 1748 | 565 |
| Computer science | 1892 | 2,916 |
| Sociology | 2061 | 303 |
| Economics | 2614 | 230 |
| Business | 3072 | 164 |
| History | 3200 | 2 |
| Philosophy | 3273 | 1 |
| Political science | 4282 | 8 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65 | 202 |
| 1991 | 67 | 202 |
| 1992 | 69 | 253 |
| 1993 | 84 | 278 |
| 1994 | 69 | 312 |
| 1995 | 95 | 351 |
| 1996 | 119 | 368 |
| 1997 | 139 | 491 |
| 1998 | 151 | 611 |
| 1999 | 169 | 796 |
| 2000 | 200 | 1080 |
| 2001 | 169 | 1220 |
| 2002 | 201 | 1535 |
| 2003 | 266 | 1921 |
| 2004 | 370 | 2298 |
| 2005 | 452 | 2957 |
| 2006 | 530 | 4164 |
| 2007 | 525 | 5313 |
| 2008 | 477 | 6026 |
| 2009 | 517 | 7485 |
| 2010 | 501 | 8769 |
| 2011 | 537 | 9901 |
| 2012 | 584 | 11264 |
| 2013 | 612 | 12886 |
| 2014 | 572 | 13618 |
| 2015 | 671 | 13979 |
| 2016 | 615 | 13661 |
| 2017 | 714 | 15287 |
| 2018 | 734 | 14538 |
| 2019 | 824 | 17417 |
| 2020 | 832 | 21179 |
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
| Enrollment | 7,500 |
| Full time employee | 750 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $6,250 | $6,250 |
| International students | $6,250 |
Shimane University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | – | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| Shushi | Biological and Life Sciences, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Hakase | Engineering, Law, Medicine |
General info
| Alternative names | 島根大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Wikipedia | Shimane University |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1060 Nishikawatsu-cho Matsue, Shimane, 690-8504 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 204,000 |
| Phone | +81 (852) 32 6100 |
| Fax | +81 (852) 32 6059 |