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Shinshu University was established in 1949 as a national university, and became a National University Corporation on the 1st April, 2004.

 

Name
Shinshu University, National University Corporation
Founded May 31, 1949
設立母体 Matsumoto Higher School, Nagano Normal School, Nagano Youths Normal School, Matsumoto Technical School of Medicine, Matsumoto Medical College, Nagano Technical College, Nagano Prefectural College of Agriculture and Forestry, Ueda Textile College
President YAMASAWA Kiyohito
Organization Faculties
Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, School of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology

General Education
School of General Education

Graduate School
Division of Arts, Division of Education, Division of Industrial and Social Studies, Division of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Agriculture, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Technology, School of Law

University Facilities for Research and Education
Center for Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Shinshu University International Center (SUIC), Integrated Intelligence Center(IIC), Shinshu University Center for Environmental Awareness, Institute of Mountain Science (IMS), Institute of Carbon Science and Technology, Research Center for Human and Environmental Sciences, e-Learning Center, Cooperative Research Center, Satellite Venture Business Laboratory, Innovation Research and Support Center, Admissions Center, Student Support Center, Career Support Center, Teacher's support center for teaching license renewal, Collaborative Innovation Center for Nanotech FIBER, International Young Researchers Empowerment Center, Shinshu University Industrial Liaison Office (SILO)

 


The Faculty's Affiliated Facilities
Institute of Nature Education in Shiga Heights, Center for Educational Research and Training, Education and Research Center of Alpine Field Science, Collaborated Research Center for Food Functions, Experimental Farms, Institute of High Polymer Research

University Library
Matsumoto Library, Educational Library, Medical Library, Engineering Library, Agricultural Library, Textile Science and Technology Library

University Hospital
Shinshu University Hospital

Attached School
Elementary School, Junior High School (Nagano, Matsumoto), School for Special Needs Education (Nagano), Kindergarten (Matsumoto)
Number of Staff
(As of May 2010)
2,368
Academic Staff 1,150, Administrative Staff 1,218
Number of Students
(As of May 2010)
Faculties 9,364
(Faculty of Arts755、Faculty of Education1,210、Faculty of Economics990、Faculty of Science964、School of Medicine1,255、Faculty of Engineering2,160、Faculty of Agriculture760、Faculty of Textile Science and Technology 1,270)

Graduate School 2,082
(Division of Arts32、Division of Education88、Division of Industrial and Social Studies58、Division of Science and Technology:前期1・Master's Program1,138・後期14、Division of Agriculture146、Graduate School of Medicine:Master's Program67・Doctor's Program238、Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Technology227、School of Law73)
Number of International Students 354(excluding The Joint Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences)
(Undergraduate127, Graduate162, Research Students23, Auditors42)
Number of the Graduates in 2009 Faculties 2,067
Number of Degrees Conferred in 2009 Master's Program 692, Doctor's program 99, Professional Degree Course 26
Courses After Graduation in 2009 Fuculies 95.1% Graduate School 97.1%
The International Partnership agreement Between Universities 50 Universities
(China16, Korea8, Poland3, Vietnam3, Thailand2, Indonesia2, United States3, United Kingdom1, France2, Australia2, India1, Mongolia1, Germany2, Belgium1, Russia2, Morocco1)
The International Partnership agreement Between Faculties 33 Universities
(Korea9, Thailand4, Germany3, China2, United States2,  United Kingdom2, Italy2, Bangladesh1, Mongolia1, Switzerland1, Taiwan1, India1,  Nepal1, Australia1, Austria1, Canada1)
FY2009 Financial Report Revenues approx52.1billion JPY  Expenses approx51.6billion JPY
Lands and Buildings Land 6,439,804square meters
(Matsumoto313,911, Nagano224,800, Minamiminowa527,639, Ueda125,305, The other5,248,149)
Floor Space 432,580square meters
(Matsumoto206,410, Nagano92,662, Minamiminowa29,031, Ueda43,918, The other60,559)