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Yokohama National University

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world rank  1240

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Overview

Yokohama National University (横浜国立大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Founded in 1949, Yokohama National University (YNU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. YNU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 77-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. YNU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, and administrative services.

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Control

Yokohama National University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Yokohama National University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Yokohama National University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Yokohama National University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) 横浜国立大学
Acronym YNU
Founded 1949
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Location

Address 79-1 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama
240-8501 Kanagawa
Japan
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Yokohama National University Phone Number (45) 339 3014
Yokohama National University Fax Number (45) 339 3039
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Yokohama National University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1999


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Yokohama National University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Yokohama National University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Yokohama National University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Yokohama National University 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 Yokohama National University's academic range and degree level offering.



Yokohama National University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Yokohama National University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Yokohama National University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Yokohama National University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Yokohama National University.



Yokohama National University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Yokohama National University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Yokohama National University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Yokohama National University Admission Info


Yokohama National University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Yokohama National University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Yokohama National University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Yokohama National University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Yokohama National University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Yokohama National University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Yokohama National University has more than 700 international students.


Yokohama National University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Yokohama National University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Yokohama National University Size and Profile


Yokohama National University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Yokohama National University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Yokohama National University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Yokohama National University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Yokohama National University's Control Type Control Type

Yokohama National University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Yokohama National University's Entity Type Entity Type

Yokohama National University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Yokohama National University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Yokohama National University's main campus setting is not reported.


Yokohama National University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Yokohama National University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Yokohama National University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Yokohama National University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Yokohama National University Facilities


Yokohama National University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Yokohama National University's Library


Yokohama National University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Yokohama National University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Yokohama National University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Yokohama National University Services


Yokohama National University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Yokohama National University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Yokohama National University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Yokohama National University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Yokohama National University's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Yokohama National University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Yokohama National University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Yokohama National University
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Economics
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering Science
  • College of Urban Sciences
  • Interfaculty Graduate School of Innovative and Practical Studies
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Engineering Science
  • Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences
  • Graduate School of International Social Sciences
  • Graduate School of Urban Innovation

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Memberships and Affiliations

Yokohama National University Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yokohama National University public or private?

Yokohama National University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Yokohama National University profit or non-profit?

Yokohama National University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Yokohama National University in terms of enrollment?

Yokohama National University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Yokohama National University in terms of academic staff?

Yokohama National University's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is Yokohama National University a coeducational institution?

Yokohama National University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Yokohama National University use?

Yokohama National University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Yokohama National University affiliated with?

None.

Does Yokohama National University admit international students?

Yes. Yokohama National University has more than 700 international students.

What is Yokohama National University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Yokohama National University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Yokohama National University YNU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Yokohama National University YNU located?

Yokohama National University is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Address: 79-1 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku.

Is Yokohama National University YNU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Yokohama National University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1999).

Does Yokohama National University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Yokohama National University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Yokohama National University have a university library?

Yes

Does Yokohama National University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Yokohama National University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Yokohama National University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Yokohama National University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Yokohama National University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Yokohama National University have an institutional hospital?

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