Shinshu University is high ranked in the nationwide university local contribution survey. With its advantage, the university promotes education and research on a global level, ranging from basic research to projects developed through cooperation with industries.

The university's strength is the world-class cutting edge research, focusing on the material science and more, which efforts lead to the achievement of our high-quality education.

In collaboration with industries, an employment promotion program and internship at Japanese company are offered, including the business language course, for those who want to get a job at Japanese company. The courses related to Japanese language and culture are also offered for students who wish to improve their language skills or students who want to learn about Japanese society and traditional martial arts and culture.

The university specific scholarship "Forest of Knowledge" sponsored by local residents and companies supports the travel and living expenses of international students who meet certain conditions.

The university actively sends our students abroad as well as accepts international students from about 30 countries around the world, which builds a steady friendship across the borders.