Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering of Shimane University was established in October 1995, arising from reorganization of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Agriculture. The ultimate objective of the Faculty is to fuse and integrate the discipline of science and analysis of natural phenomena to develop fundamental ideas in the form of scientific truths, and the discipline of engineering responsible for developing technologies that enable the design and production of objects and systems for specific purposes. The Faculty features an interdisciplinary education and research system that covers many topics ranging from fundamental science to engineering, providing solutions to the problems of society today. These features combine to form an educational and research system unique in Japan.
The Faculty consists of five departments: Material Science, Geoscience, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electronic and Control Systems Engineering, and Natural Resources Process Engineering. Approximately 400 undergraduate students enter each school year.
The Faculty aims at providing students with the “fundamental sense and application capability” required to cope with the advanced and ever-changing developments in science and technology of the 21st century. After graduation, approximately 40% of our students enter graduate courses. Graduates also find employment in various companies and government offices.

International Admission Policy

We accept international students with academic vision in the interdisciplinary field of science and engineering, and also with strong desire toward developing new science and technology, promoting international academic exchange, and enhancing sustainable development of the human world. We provide advanced lectures, seminars, and research work for students in their specialized fields. The aims of the educational program of this faculty are to cultivate creative students who are capable of understanding scientific knowledge and technology based on both general and specialized education, and to encourage students of discretion who are capable of having an international view of their specialized fields.
URL:http://www.riko.shimane-u.ac.jp/english

Message from Dean

What is unique about our Faculty is that Shimane University is the first state-run university in Japan to set up an interdisciplinary department that integrates scientific courses based on both fundamental research of natural science, and on engineering courses aimed at advanced technological development.
Our Faculty aims to provide students with opportunities for a balanced education and research, ranging from fundamental science to advanced application technology.
I look forward to meeting the many students that select our Faculty. The rich natural setting of Matsue and the academically friendly environment of our faculty together nurture our students’ questioning minds toward nature, as yet undiscovered technology, unknown worlds, and new challenges.

Professor
Yasunao HATTORI

Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering