Scholarships: There are many private scholarships for international students as well as scholarships from MEXT (Japanese government).

Career Support: Job hunting support for international students is carried out collaboratively by the Career Section of the Higher Education Center and the Center for International Exchanges. Job hunting counseling sessions specifically for international students are held monthly. Shimane University also arranges internships at local companies in collaboration with the local government and economic organizations.

Japanese Language Classes: Shimane University offers elementary, intermediate and advanced level Japanese language courses and Japanese Culture Studies courses for international students. These classes are officially recognized and provide academic credits upon completion.

Dormitory: The student dormitory for Matsue Campus is a 10-minute walk from the university. All rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, chair, closet, air conditioner, and interconnections for a TV and Internet.

Tutor Support: When international students arrive in Shimane Prefecture, they are assigned Japanese student tutors who help them with daily tasks and support them in getting acclimated to life in Japan. This includes activities such as registering at various institutions, support with study methods and how to take classes, general advice on everyday life, and more.

Living Costs & Everyday Life: Shimane University students escape the high living costs of say Tokyo or Kyoto by studying in the countryside. Everything you need is within a 10-15 minute walk of campus: housing options, convenience stores, supermarkets, hospitals/clinics, restaurants, and more. Overall, the cost of living is much lower than that of hub cities. However, Matsue is big enough that it is easy to catch public transportation to larger cities such as Osaka.

Safety: Both Matsue Campus and Izumo Campus are in smaller cities in the countryside of traditional Japan. With this comes the close-knit community and relaxed atmosphere of enjoying a slower-paced lifestyle.