Shinshu University

Shinshu University, the only university of its established time, bearing a name used before the 1871 establishment of prefectural name, is also firmly rooted in the many regions of Nagano Prefecture. Because the university includes various faculties, each with their individually different histories and traditions, the university as a whole provides a unique educational and research environment.

Shinshu University is a comprehensive national university having 8 faculties and 7 graduate schools as follows: the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Economics and Law, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, and the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology.

The Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research has been established bringing together research resources in 5 research areas where we have original and world-class strengths: carbon science, energy and environmental science, fiber engineering, mountain science, and biomedical sciences. We aim to realize the next generation of innovation and creation through a multi-faceted approach that transcends academic fields. In addition we have established the "Global Aqua Innovation Headquarters (COI)", a national project initiative for all Japan to promote social systems innovation in water.

Shinshu University Career Support Center

• Provides various information useful for job-search, such as job-opening information of many companies.
• Gives advice on your career path and job-search.
• Plans or provides information on job-search related events.