Why Study at YNU? - 5 Reasons to Study at YNU -
YNU values international students and the diversity they bring to our campus. We have years of experience in hosting enthusiastic international students and researchers. As a result, there is a range of languages, culture, religions, and values in YNU, as well as systems and environments in place to harness such diversity and enrich campus life for all. Together with international students, YNU will continuously strive to be a vibrant educational hub with a diverse student body, and will continue to disseminate world-class educational and research achievements to create a better future.
5 Reasons to Study at YNU
1. Cutting-edge Research As an "international focal point of practical scholarship", YNU cultivates and applies knowledge that contributes to the welfare of people in Japan and beyond, as well as to the sustainable development of society.
2. Practical Education Based on the deep-rooted history and tradition of Yokohama as a thriving city of trade, commerce, and industry, YNU carries on the advanced and practical scholarship to cultivate globally-competitive talents.
3. Ideal Location and Environment The green Tokiwadai Campus located in Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan, creates a park-like atmosphere, and has an excellent environment for studying and researching, as well as a relaxed campus life.
4. Excellent Facilities and Student Support YNU aspires to serve as a vibrant educational hub for a diverse body of students by providing unique services and systems for international students, along with student facilities.
5. Affordable Expenses and Successful Career Paths Studying at YNU is markedly economical. After graduation, a distinctively large number of international students find employment in major Japanese companies or advance to prestigious Japanese graduate schools.
For further information, please refer to: https://www.whystudyat.ynu.ac.jp/international/en/index.html |
Basic information
| Scholarship system | |
|---|---|
| Yes ( for all of international students) | |
| （Special notes） |
- Scholarship Programs and Financial Aid https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/admissions/#scholarship - Scholarship Available After Admission https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/tuition/scholarships/ |
Tuition exemption/ reduction system |
| Yes ( for some international students) | |
| （Special notes） |
- YNU Tuition Waiver Program for International Students https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/tuition/waiver/ |
| Accommodation support | |
| Providing student dormitory | Yes ( for all of international students) |
| Supports other than student dormitory | No |
| (Special notes) | https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/#housing | Availability of prayer room |
| Yes | Availability of religious meals at cafeterias |
| Yes | |
Trends in acceptance of international students
As of May 1st, 2021
| Less than 9 students | Sri Lanka ／Myanmar ／Thailand ／Singapore／Cambodia ／Bhutan ／Lao People's Democratic Republic／Taiwan／Iran／Turkey ／Afghanistan ／Oman ／Egypt ／Kenya ／United Republic of Tanzania／Democratic Republic of the Congo／Nigeria ／Ghana／Cameroon ／Zambia ／Senegal ／Ethiopia／Uganda／Togo／Malawi ／Rwanda／South Sudan ／Australia／Fiji／Canada／United States of America／Mexico／Costa Rica ／Brazil ／Paraguay／Colombia ／Panama／Finland ／Sweden ／Denmark ／United Kingdom／Germany／France／Spain ／Italy／Czech Republic／Romania／Russian Federation／Slovakia ／Ukraine ／Uzbekistan ／Belarus ／Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Less than 10～99 students | Pakistan ／India ／Bangladesh ／Malaysia／Indonesia／Philippines／Republic of Korea／Mongolia／Viet Nam |
| More than 100 students | China |
From "Annual survey of international students on Japan by JASSO"
Trends in international students' career and academic degrees
| Type of school | In Japan | Country (region) of origin | Outside of Japan or country (region) of origin | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Further education | Other | SubTotal | Employment | Further education | Other | SubTotal | Employment | Further education | Other | SubTotal | ||
| Doctoral Degree | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 37.5% | 0% | 18.8% | 56.3% | 12.5% | 0% | 31.3% | 43.8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
| Master's Degree | 56 | 21 | 19 | 96 | 34 | 0 | 85 | 119 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 216 |
| 25.9% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 44.4% | 15.7% | 0% | 39.4% | 55.1% | 0% | 0.5% | 0% | 0.5% | 100% | |
| Professional | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Faculty | 6 | 15 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 44 |
| 13.6% | 34.1% | 22.7% | 70.4% | 2.3% | 0% | 22.7% | 25% | 0% | 4.5% | 0% | 4.5% | 100% | |
| Total | 68 | 36 | 32 | 136 | 37 | 0 | 100 | 137 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 276 |
| 24.6% | 13% | 11.6% | 49.2% | 13.4% | 0% | 36.2% | 49.6% | 0% | 1.1% | 0% | 1.1% | 100% | |
- Note
- 1.This survey investigated the academic and career paths of international students in Japan who graduated (completed degree courses) in the 2020-2021 academic year (from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021) (excludes the numbers of the unknown)
- 2.The term “international student” as used in this survey is defined as a student from a foreign country who is granted the status of residence as “College Student” (Student Visa) and who is receiving education at a Japanese university, graduate school, or junior college.
- 3.The "career and academic path" in this survey refers to the status of the international student at the time of graduation or completion of the degree course. However, if a change in path is found at a later date, the status after the change is applied to this survey.