Established in 1949, Shinshu University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Matsumoto (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nagano. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Minami-Minowa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shinshu University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Shinshu University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Shinshu University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
