Fig: Shizuoka University, Shizuoka Campus.

Yep...Shizuoka University is located in the prefecture, Shizuoka, where Mount Fuji is. Not only is the university located at the heart of nature, it is also in between Tokyo and Kyoto, which serves as an industrial hub between both cities. Thus, it is no surprise that Shizuoka University specializes in Engineering studies.

The university has two campuses, in Shizuoka city (Liberal Arts focused courses) and Hamamatsu city (Engineering focused courses).

Fig: Campuses and Faculties

Link to Shizuoka University's Faculty and Department

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Hamamatsu Campus

The Hamamatsu campus of Shizuoka University is where the faculties of Informatics and Engineering are located, offering courses that specializes in Information Technology and Innovative Engineering. The following is the list of all the departments that are in the faculties of undergraduate studies.

Shizuoka University (Hamamatsu Campus)
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├── Faculty of Engineering
│   ├── Department of Mechanical Engineering
│   ├── Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
│   ├── Department of Electronics and Materials Science
│   ├── Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering
│   ├── Department of Mathematical and Systems Engineering
│   ├── Department of Management of Business Development
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└── Faculty of Informatics
    ├── Department of Computer Science
    ├── Department of Behavior Informatics
    ├── Department of Social Informatics

International Exchange

On both campuses of Shizuoka University, there is a space called "International Lounge" where the Japanese and foreign students hang out. It is a friendly space for students to make friends and plan events for students to get to know each other. The events include trips and mini tours to neighbouring cities exploring the local attractions and learn more about the place.

• Japanese Support Desk

At the International Lounge, there are dedicated Japanese students who will provide support for foreign students in their everyday life. From filling out forms related to bureaucratic office such as residential registration, setting up a bank account, preparation for an interview, etc.

Fig: Japanese Support Desk

• Tutoring System

Shizuoka University has a tutoring system where new students are paired with Japanese senior students who provide guidance on most aspects of their life in Japan. For example, residential registration at the city office, opening a bank account and filling out Japanese application forms. Thus, with the tutor system, international students are provided with support that will ensure a smooth transition to their student life in Japan. In addition, there is no fees or cost regarding receiving support from the tutors and in fact, Shiuzoka university pays the tutor an hourly wage for their supports to international students.

• Career Support for Students

The Shizuoka University provides support for their students in their career aspects. There is also an office dedicated for international students name the "留学生支援室" where they will be able to consult with professors on various aspects of their lives, ranging from the everyday life struggles to career path after graduation.

On top of that, the university regularly hosts exchange events between international students and renowned companies such as Yamaha, Suzuki and industrial companies within Hamamatsu City. During such events, international students are able to interact and get to know a wide number of companies and industries and possibly, secure internship opportunities in those companies.

Fig: Job Fair At Shizuoka Univeristy

The most impactful thing about these events is that, City-Recognized "Mentors" will also be participating in such events. These "Mentors" are foreigners who had walked a similar path in Japan as international students and are officially recognized by the head of Hamamatsu City to provide support for those young international students. Thus, international students in Japan can get the most useful advices on their future paths.

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A pre-release Guidebook on "Study Abroad in Japan"

Fig: Study in Japan Guidebook

• This guide book provides a blueprint for achieving zero-cost study experience in Japan.

• The author of the book is an international student currently enrolled at Shizuoka University with scholarship supports.

• With the help of the book and this blog website, the author hopes to provide insights and guidance that would help prospective students realize their dreams of studying in Japan.

Check out a free sample of my E-Book on how I am able to study in Japan free of costs.

Thanks for reading thus far!

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