Shinshu University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #668 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #111 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #26 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Matsumoto |
| #120 of 1,054 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 145 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Enrollment
- 10,849
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.shinshu-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10,849 |
We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for Shinshu University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Shinshu University is a world-class research university with 43,245 scientific papers published and 975,326 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
Shinshu University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 618 | 3310 |
| 1994 | 652 | 3725 |
| 1995 | 596 | 4182 |
| 1996 | 673 | 4692 |
| 1997 | 703 | 5254 |
| 1998 | 763 | 6353 |
| 1999 | 894 | 7392 |
| 2000 | 975 | 8655 |
| 2001 | 920 | 9645 |
| 2002 | 1057 | 11027 |
| 2003 | 1101 | 12504 |
| 2004 | 959 | 13476 |
| 2005 | 1065 | 15486 |
| 2006 | 1068 | 17077 |
| 2007 | 986 | 19111 |
| 2008 | 950 | 21127 |
| 2009 | 1060 | 22855 |
| 2010 | 1158 | 25343 |
| 2011 | 1281 | 28850 |
| 2012 | 1300 | 34234 |
| 2013 | 1298 | 37413 |
| 2014 | 1320 | 39005 |
| 2015 | 1323 | 41719 |
| 2016 | 1452 | 44229 |
| 2017 | 1508 | 44509 |
| 2018 | 1445 | 46877 |
| 2019 | 1392 | 51764 |
| 2020 | 1603 | 59380 |
| 2021 | 1722 | 66978 |
| 2022 | 1567 | 64306 |
| 2023 | 1628 | 65578 |
| 2024 | 1276 | 64769 |
| 2025 | 1063 | 56143 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Shinshu University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gakushi | Agriculture, Economics, Education, Engineering, History, Literature, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Agriculture, Economics, Education, Engineering, History, Law, Literature, Management, Medicine, Social Sciences |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Mountain Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Textile Technology |
Notable alumni
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Gorō Miyazaki
- Occupations
- architectscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Goro Miyazaki is a Japanese landscape architect and animation director. His landscape projects include the Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park. The son of Hayao Miyazaki, Goro has directed three films—Tales from Earthsea (2006), From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), and Earwig and The Witch (2020)—and the television series Ronja, the Robber's Daughter.
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Nao Kodaira
- Occupations
- speed skater
- Biography
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Nao Kodaira is a Japanese former long track speed skater who specialised in the sprint distances.
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Naoki Inose
- Occupations
- critichistorianuniversity teacherjournalistliterary critic
- Biography
-
Naoki Inose is a Japanese politician, journalist, historian, social critic and biographer of literary figures such as Yukio Mishima and Osamu Dazai. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Tokyo from June 2007 until becoming Acting Governor on 1 November 2012 following the resignation of Shintaro Ishihara. He was elected Governor in a historical landslide victory in December 2012, but announced his resignation on December 19, 2013, following a political funds-related scandal; his resignation was approved and became effective December 24, 2013.
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Kei Kumai
- Occupations
- film producerscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Kei Kumai was a Japanese film director. After his studies in literature at Shinshu University, he began work as a director's assistant.
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Mitsu Shimojo
- Occupations
- cashierpolitician
- Biography
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Mitsu Shimojo is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Matsumoto, Nagano and graduate of Shinshu University, he was elected for the first time in 2003 after an unsuccessful run in 2000.
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Shinroku Momose
- Occupations
- engineermilitary flight engineer
- Biography
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Shinroku Momose was a Japanese aircraft/automotive engineer. He is famous for the development of the Subaru 360, the Subaru Sambar and the Subaru 1000 series.
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Miyako Sumiyoshi
- Occupations
- speed skater
- Biography
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Miyako Sumiyoshi was a Japanese speed skater. She competed at the 2013 World Sprint Championships in Salt Lake City, where she placed thirteenth. She also placed thirteenth in the sprint combination at the 2014 World Sprint Championships in Nagano. She competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in the 500 metres (14th) and in the 1000 metres (22nd).
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Toshikazu Wakatsuki
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
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Toshikazu Wakatsuki was a Japanese medical doctor. He received a M.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1936 and a PhD from the same institution in 1947, after imprisonment for anti-war views during World War II. In 1946, Wakatsuki performed Japan's first tubercular spinal caries and also organised its first blood bank. He founded the Japanese Association of Rural Medicine. Wakatsuki was awarded the 1976 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contributions to rural medicine, as well as the Order of the Rising Sun with Gold and Silver Star in 1981. He died of pneumonia in August 2006, at the age of 96.
Shinshu University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Science, Forestry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Law, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Physical Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Textile Science and Technology | Biology, Machine Building, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Technology, Textile Technology |
| Graduate School : Science and Technology | Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mountain Studies, Textile Technology |
| Institute : Innovation Management | Management |
| School : General Education | Arts and Humanities, Education, English, French, German, Health Education, Korean, Russian, Science Education, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| School : Health Sciences | Medical Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy |
| School : Law | Economics, Law, Public Administration |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | 信州大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Rooted in the community, opening up the world |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3-1-1 Asahi Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-8621 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 239,000 |