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The University of Shiga Prefecture

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world rank  3648

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Overview

Founded in 1995, The University of Shiga Prefecture (Shiga Kenritsu Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Hikone (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shiga. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Shiga Prefecture' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 滋賀県立大学
Name (English) Shiga Kenritsu Daigaku
Acronym USP
Founded 1995
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University Location

Address 2500 Hassakacho
Hikone
522-8533 Shiga
Japan
The University of Shiga Prefecture's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of Shiga Prefecture Phone Number +81 (749) 28 8200
The University of Shiga Prefecture Fax Number +81

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of Shiga Prefecture's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Shiga Prefecture's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of Shiga Prefecture's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of Shiga Prefecture.

The University of Shiga Prefecture: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of Shiga Prefecture's admission information.

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of Shiga Prefecture a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Shiga Prefecture's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


The University of Shiga Prefecture's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

The University of Shiga Prefecture has more than 25 international students.

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of Shiga Prefecture.

The University of Shiga Prefecture's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Shiga Prefecture has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Control Type Control Type

The University of Shiga Prefecture is a public higher education institution.


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Shiga Prefecture is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

The University of Shiga Prefecture does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Shiga Prefecture's main facilities:


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Library University Library

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Housing University Housing

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Shiga Prefecture's main services:


The University of Shiga Prefecture's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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The University of Shiga Prefecture's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Shiga Prefecture is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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