Campus Life
The campus of Faculty of Agriculture is located near Ina city, 200 km from Tokyo, and 160 km from Nagoya.
Our campus is in lush forest at an altitude of 770 m at the foot of the Central Japan Alps. International students from all over the world are enjoying their student life at the Faculty of Agriculture surrounded by the beautiful nature, pursuing higher education and conducting cutting-edge research in their fields.
Housing
- Rent 15,000 to 40,000 yen
- Electricity, water, and other utilities about 8,000 yen
- Health insurance 1,600 yen
- Food expenses 20,000 to 30,000 yen
- Miscellaneous expenses 20,000 to 30,000 yen
Messages from International Students
ROBERTO
Master's Program
Current Workplace : Japanese food campany
- Why did you choose to study at Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University?
- I wanted to do a research that had some relation with my home country. Before coming to Japan, I heard about a mushroom species native from Brazil that has several medicinal properties and wanted to learn more about it. When looking for Japanese universities where I could do research about this mushroom, I found out that Shinshu University has excellence for the microbiology field and was one of few universities where I could do that research.
HENRY
Doctoral Program
Current Workplace : Philippine Rice Research Institute
- Why did you choose to study at Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University?
- I recently earned my PhD in Agricultural Science at Shinshu University (Faculty of Agriculture) last September 2019 through the MEXT:Monbukagusho scholarship program of the Japanese government. I considered Shinshu University over top-ranking universities in Japan because of its unique education system, engaging study curriculum, and cutting-edge research in the field of agricultural and food science. I chose to study at Shinshu University because my research interest was very much inclined to my Professor's research projects with emphasis on the protective roles of bioactive compounds derived from agricultural crops and functional foods against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. I joined in the Food Chemistry Laboratory and was mentored by Professor Nakamura and Associate Professor Shigeru Katayama. My study experience at Shinshu University was truly amazing and challenging. I studied the neuroprotective and cognitive decline-suppressing activity of biomaterials isolated from fermented rice beverage and by-products using human neuronal cells and mouse models of aging.
RAHMAN
Master's Program ＆ Doctoral Program
Current Workplace : Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Bangladesh Government
- Why did you choose to study at Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University?
- As we know that the Bangladesh is the third world developing & highly dense population based country. For the growing nation, protein requirement is mandatory to build-up the healthy nation. Over the last three decades, especially in Bangladesh, Thailand, India and Indonesia poultry industry is growing fast. But, in reply, this level of production leads to a great demand for feed resources, and hence, the industry has encountered the problem of obtaining feasible and adequate feed ingredients, especially protein sources which are import dependent and expensive. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to increase the production of such feed ingredients, because of limited land area. So, how do they overcome this difficulty? Development of alternative feed ingredients from domestic unused food by-products which are cheaply and safely available is one of the good solutions. And I believe that Faculty of Agriculture is the right place to do such kind of research, that's why I choose this faculty.
Q&A
- Do I need to speak Japanese before entering Shinshu University?
- You need in daily life. But, Japanese language is not compulsory for Graduate student since there are some Master and PhD courses available in English.
- Can I take some Japanese classes?
- Yes. Japanese classes are available and international student who are interested in learning the language are encouraged to take the classes.
- Is there any daily life support for student who cannot speak Japanese?
- Yes. Each international student is assigned a Japanese Tutor who can assist in various task.
- Does the university offer some scholarship?
- Yes. Besides the MEXT and some private organization's scholarship, the university provides some scholarship to students who are eligible.
- What is the working time for students in the university?
- Basically, for students who integrated a laboratory, the working time is from 9AM to 6PM. And, Saturdays and Sundays are holidays. (Working time vary by lab.)
- Is there any accommodation / housing for students?
- Yes. Ina campus has an autonomous dormitory for students. But, most students live in apartments.
- What are about teaching assistant and Research assistant system?
- Shinshu University offers a teaching assistant and research assistant system.International students who belong to a graduate school can become teaching assistants or research assistants at the request of a professor in their laboratory.
If you become a teaching assistant or research assistant, you will receive a salary from the university for the time you work. - How is it to live in Nagano prefecture?
- Nagano Prefecture is an inland prefecture located in the central region of Honshu - Japan's main island - and surrounded by eight other prefectures. It is surrounded by high mountains, such as the Northern and Southern Alps, which average 3,000m in height. Due its inland location, winters are cold and summers are cool, and it is a popular destination for sports and leisure throughout all four seasons. Nagano is also known for its clean air and water. The living cost is low compared to some area in Japan.
- Is there career support for students who are thinking to work in Japan after graduation?
- Yes. The university has a career support system.
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