Introduction to Shiga University

Overview

Shiga University (Shiga University, Japanese: 滋賀大學, abbreviated as: 滋大/しがだいがく) is a national university located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1875. Its history can be traced back to the Shiga Normal School and Hikone Higher Commercial School established in 1875. In 1949, Shiga University officially opened university education and became one of Japan's famous national universities. Shiga University is located on the shore of Lake Biwa, with a beautiful environment. It is a higher education institution with a long history and profound cultural heritage.

Campus

The main campuses of Shiga University are located in Kusatsu City and Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, including the following campuses:

Kusatsu Campus: Located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, it is the main campus with the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Economics.

Hikone Campus: Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, it mainly has some research institutions and laboratories.

Educational philosophy

Shiga University's educational philosophy is to cultivate outstanding talents with international vision, innovation and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Shiga University has multiple faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Education: including school education teacher training courses, information education courses, environmental education courses, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, business administration, etc.

Graduate schools include:

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of education, psychology, information education, and environmental education.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of economics, business administration, etc.

Features

Education: Shiga University's Faculty of Education has outstanding performance in teacher training and educational research, especially in the fields of information education and environmental education.

Economics: The Faculty of Economics at Shiga University inherits the spirit of "Shisoul Business Talent" of the old Hikone Higher Commercial School, and aims to cultivate professional business talents. It enjoys a high reputation in the Kansai region of Japan.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institutes: The school has a number of research institutes, such as the Shiga University Regional Collaboration Research Center and the Shiga University Environmental Education Research Center, which provide researchers with advanced research platforms.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Shiga University ranks 801-1000 among universities worldwide. The school performs particularly well in fields such as education and economics.

Costs

The tuition fees at Shiga University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, and graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

Shiga University has a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school provides a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop comprehensively. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Shiga University attaches great importance to international education and provides a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities. The school recruits a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact Information

Address: 〒525-8577 1-1 Nosu River, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture

Tel: +81-749-22-7111