For Future Students
- Classification and Selection of International Students
- Procedure for Entry to Japan
- School Fees
- Housing
- Scholarship for Privately-financed International Students
- FAQ by International Students
1. Classification and Selection of International Students
1) Japanese Government Scholarship Students
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【Nomination by the Japanese embassy in your home country】 The Japanese Embassy in your country provides application forms and also selects successful candidates from the applications received. Please contact the nearest Japanese Embassy in your country for more information. |
Research Student (Graduate Student) |
Applicants must be under 35 years old and must have a bachelor's degree. The Embassy of Japan will screen the applicants based on their transcript, research plan and language proficiency and the Japanese government will have a final selection. |
| Teacher Training Students Click here for the course guide. |
Applicants must be under 35 years old, have a bachelor's degree, and have worked as teachers in their home countries. After undertaking six-month Japanese language training at the university designated by the Japanese Government, they are admitted as non-degree research students. | |
| Undergraduate Students | Applicants who have graduated from high school take an examination at the Japanese diplomatic mission in their home country. After taking one year of Japanese education, successful applicants take an entrance examination for the university designated by the Japanese Government. | |
| Japanese Studies Students |
Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate university courses in their home country and be aged from 18 to 30. Successful applicants will be enrolled as part-time students for one year. <Course detail> |
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【Nomination by Shimane University】 Shimane University selects candidates and recommends them to the Japanese Government. If you are nominated and accepted by the government, you can study at Shimane University as a Japanese government scholarship student. If you have any questions about the application, please contact the International Student Section. （Email: ied-ryugaku(at)office.shimane-u.ac.jp） *Replace "at" with "@". |
Research Students (Graduate Students) |
Applicants must be under 35 years old and must have a bachelor's degree. The Embassy of Japan will screen the applicants based on their transcript, research plan and language proficiency and the Japanese government will have a final selection. |
| Japanese Studies Students | This program is for international students who belong to universities that have student exchange agreements with Shimane University. Successful applicants are enrolled as part-time students for one year. |
2) Privately-financed International Students
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Official admission information can be found on the Shimane University official website. |
Undergraduate courses | ・Privately-financed International Student Special Selection Shimane University selects successful applicants based on their EJU (https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/index.html) scores. EJU examination sites are located in foreign countries as well as in Japan. Foreign residents who pass the examination can thus be accepted without having to travel to Japan. This special selection is available for the Faculty of Law and Literature, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science. ・Selection for Transfer Check the admission information on the following page. https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/nyushi/information/application/ (in Japanese) |
| Graduate courses | ・Special Program In this program, all lectures and seminars are given in English. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Course in Earth Science and Geoenvironmental Science http://www.geo.shimane-u.ac.jp/spfs/front.html Special Program for Privately Funded International Students http://www.life.shimane-u.ac.jp/eng/special_program/ ・Other Programs Check the admission information on the following page. https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/nyushi/information/application/ (in Japanese) |
3) Foreign Government Scholarship Students
Shimane University accepts foreign government scholarship students. For more information, please contact the appropriate government agency in your country.
4) Exchange Students
Students from foreign universities that have exchange agreements with Shimane University can study here as exchange students for one or two semesters. They are enrolled as non-degree part-time students (Special Auditing Students) in either undergraduate or graduate courses. Such students must return to their home university to complete their degree courses. Please contact the International Office in your home university for more information. For the information of Student Exchange Agreement with International University/Institute, please refer to this page.
For your reference, the guidebook for exchange students is available here (PDF, 1.3MB).
【Category of Exchange Students】
| Exchange Students |
Undergraduate Special Auditing Student |
Based on the student exchange agreement, students are admitted to particular undergraduate classes. They receive credits after passing final examinations. Shimane University also issues a certificate of earned credits. |
| Graduate School Special Auditing Student |
Based on the student exchange agreement, students are admitted to particular graduate school classes. They receive credits after passing final examinations. Shimane University also issues the certificate of earned credits. |
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| Special Research Student | Based on the student exchange agreement, students are admitted to conduct particular research projects under a research advisor. |
2. Procedure for Entry to Japan
1) Complete admission procedures for Shimane University
Once you complete the admission procedures for Shimane University, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.
2) Apply for Certificate of Eligibility
The applicant or their proxy (university officials, family or sibling of an applicant residing in Japan, or financial supporter) may file an application for Certificate of Eligibility at an immigration office in Japan. After receiving the certificate of eligibility, the proxy sends it to the applicant in their country of residence.
- Application for Certificate of Eligibility
- A copy of either Letter of Acceptance or Notification of Passing Entrance Examination
- Two passport-style photos (H4cm X W3cm) taken within the last 6 months
- Letter of Financial Support
- Certification of Japanese Language Proficiency Test
- Others (A document certifying your research project may be required)
- Note:
- Japanese Government Scholarship Students recommended by Shimane University or the Japanese Embassy in your home country do not have to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. Please follow the instructions of the University or the Embassy and apply for a "College Student" Visa. Exchange Students are also required to follow the instructions given by the University.
3) Apply for a "College Student" Visa at the nearest Japan Embassy or Consulate in your home country
- Documents required:
- Certificate of Eligibility, your passport, and two passport-style photos
4) Entry to Japan
- Note:
- Depending on your country, it may take a long time for the Certificate of Eligibility and Visa to be granted. You are strongly advised to begin the application procedure well before you plan to start your studies. Please follow the advice of Shimane University and the appropriate diplomatic mission concerning this matter.
3. School Fees
Japanese Government Scholarship Students, Foreign Government Scholarship Students, and Exchange Students do not need to pay tuition and certain other fees.
| Entrance Year | Academic Year 2022 |
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| Undergraduate | Application fee | JPY17,000 | |
| Admission fee | JPY282,000 | ||
| Tuition | 1 year | JPY535,800 | |
| 1st semester | JPY267,900 | ||
| 2nd semester | JPY267,900 | ||
| Graduate | Application fee | JPY30,000 | |
| Admission fee | JPY282,000 | ||
| Tuition | 1 year | JPY535,800 | |
| 1st semester | JPY267,900 | ||
| 2nd semester | JPY267,900 | ||
| Non-degree Research Student |
Application fee | JPY9,800 | |
| Admission fee | JPY84,600 | ||
| Tuition / month | JPY29,700 | ||
| Part-time Student | Application fee | JPY9,800 | |
| Admission fee | JPY28,200 | ||
| 1 credit | JPY14,800 | ||
4. Housing
1) Student Dormitory
The student dormitory is located a 10-minute walk away from Matsue Campus. There are three buildings, A, B and C on the same premises.
Admission to the student dormitory is in April and October. Call for application will be usually posted on the General Information of the Shimane University International Center website around February and August of each year. International students who wish to move into the student dormitory must submit an application form by the deadline. Please note that if there are no vacancies in the dormitory, we do not call for application. If there are larger number of applicants, the selection will be done based on the selection criteria. Therefore, you may not be guaranteed a room even if you wish to move into.
| Building | Charge | Facility |
| A |
Rent JPY24,000/month (Initial Deposit:JPY19,250 Management fee: JPY1,000/month) |
Bath & Shower module, Toilet, Washbasin, Small kitchen |
| B |
Rent JPY4,000/month (Initial Deposit:JPY13,200 Management fee:JPY2,500/month) |
Use common bath, washbasin, toilet and kitchen etc. Some of the amenities are coin-operated. |
| C |
Rent JPY16,000/month (Initial Deposit:JPY19,250 Management fee:JPY1,000/month) |
Bath & Shower module, Toilet, Wash basin, Small kitchen |
*There may be other charges than the above, such as gas, water, electricity and internet connection service.
2) Shimane University International House
-Matsue Campus Please click here for details.
The International House Matsue is located 500m away from campus. The house is for Matsue Campus exchange students. Please contact the International Division for admission.
| Location | Matsue City, Sugata-cho (3 min walk from Matsue Campus) |
| Single room | 26 rooms, Rent JPY5,900/month (Deposit: JPY15,000, Management fees: JPY1,500/month) |
| Married couple room | 1 room, Rent JPY9,500/month (Deposit: JPY30,000, Management fees: JPY2,000/month) |
| Maximum period of stay | 1 year |
-Izumo Campus
The International House Izumo is on-campus housing for Izumo Campus international students and researchers. Please contact the Faculty of Medicine for admission.
| Location | Izumo City, Enya-cho (on-campus housing) |
| Single room | 8 rooms, Rent JPY5,900 /month (Deposit: JPY10,000, Management fees: JPY500/month) |
| Married couple room | 3 rooms, Rent JPY11,900/month (Deposit: JPY20,000, Management fees: JPY700/month) |
| Family room | 6 rooms, Rent JPY14,200/month (Deposit: JPY30,000, Management fees: JPY1,000/month) |
-Izumo Campus Tenjin Branch
The International House Izumo Tenjin Branch is located 2km from Izumo Campus. The house is for Izumo Campus international students and researchers who have family. Please contact the Faculty of Medicine for admission.
| Family room | 24 rooms, Rent JPY14,200/month (Deposit: JPY30,000, Management fees: JPY1,000/month) |
3) Private Residence / Apartments
There are lots of private residences and apartments around campus. Please contact the Shimane University CO-OP or a real estate agent.
| Single room type | from JPY30,000/month |
| Room with shared facility | from JPY15,000/month |
5. Scholarship for Privately-financed International Students
International Students in degree courses are eligible to apply. Not all international students can receive these scholarships.
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Selection in First Semester
(Scholarship for the current adacemic year) |
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | No. of awardees in AY2021 | Amount |
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Shimane International Center Scholarship for International Students |
Undergraduate and Graduate students | 8 | JPY20,000/month | |
| Furukawa Ikuei Scholarship | Graduate students at Graduate school of Medicine | 1 | JPY25,000/month | |
| Gakushu Shoureihi (Honors scholarship) |
Undergraduate and Graduate students | 16 | JPY48,000/month | |
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Internship Scholarship (Lump sum scholarship) |
Undergraduate and Graduate students (Designated grade only) |
Those who particiapte in internship in Shimane for more than 2 years
Those who participate JPY100,000 Those who participate and get job in Shimane prefecture JPY250,000 |
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Selection in Second Semester
(Scholarship for the next academic year) |
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship | Undergraduate students | 0 | JPY100,000/month |
| Graduate students | 1 | JPY140,000/month | ||
| Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship | Undergraduate and Graduate students | JPY100,000/month | ||
| Kawashima Memorial Scholarship | Undergraduate and Graduate students (Designated grade only) | JPY100,000/month | ||
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Sagawa Scholarship for International Students |
Undergraduate and Graduate students from South-East Asia (Designated grade only) |
JPY100,000/month | ||
| Hashiya Scholarship | Student from Indonesia | JPY100,000/month | ||
| Yasuda Scholarship | Undergraduate students (Designated grade only) | JPY100,000/month | ||
| Korean Scholarship Foundation | Undergraduate student from Korea | JPY25,000/month | ||
| Master course student from Korea | JPY40,000/month | |||
| Doctor course student from Korea | JPY70,000/month | |||
| Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation | Student majors in medicine, dentistry and pharmacology | 1 | JPY80,000～160,000/month |
Please click here for information on scholarships for privately-financed international students, including the scholarships listed above.
6. FAQ by International Students
Please visit here for FAQ by International students.
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