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01sity and enjoy your university life here.Shimane University was established as a national univer-sity in 1949 and is celebrating its 72nd anniversary in 2021. Shimane University has continued to expand and currently consists of six faculties across two campuses. Matsue Campus is home to undergraduate studies including the Faculty of Law and Literature, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Human Sciences, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the Faculty of Life and Envi-ronmental Science. Graduate courses include the Graduate School of Education and the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology; in April 2021, Shimane University welcomed the new addition of the Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences. Izumo Campus comprises the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medical Research. With the progress of digital transformation (DX) in society and consideration for the construction of a sustainable society, Shimane University’s goal is to enable students to develop international perspectives and their ability to become leaders in each region of the world. While studying here, students are equipped with the ability to cope with diverse problems like those they encounter in modern society. They are also empowered to take advantage of their accumulated knowledge, their cross-cultural awareness, and their technological skills. Furthermore, I believe that an important mission of Shimane University is to contribute to international society through creative research conducted using international standards.Message from the PresidentCurrently, we have more than 200 international students from various countries, and they are working hard to master their specialized fields. Studying alongside Japanese friends and other international students, these students also learn Japanese traditions and culture. Living in Shimane, students may come to feel a connection with the wonderful nature, history, and culture of Japan. As such, they can devote themselves to studying and learning at Shimane University in a peaceful environment with rich and abundant nature.I, along with all the staff members and students, sincerely hope that you will choose to come to Shimane Univer-President of Shimane UniversityHATTORI YasunaoWelcome toShimane University!