Last update :2025/11/06
Yokohama National University
Kanagawa
National
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 ResearchAs 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 EducationBased 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 EnvironmentThe 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 SupportYNU 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 PathsStudying 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 some international students)
- Special notes
- - Tuition waiver and Scholarship
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition_scholarship/ - Tuition exemption/ reduction system
- Yes ( for some international students)
- (Special notes)
- - Tuition waiver and Scholarship
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition_scholarship/
- Accommodation support
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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
Faculty/school group
Master's Degree
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Artificial Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Natural Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Information Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Infrastructure and Urban Society (Specialization in Infrastructure and Urban Society) (April 2024 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Infrastructure and Urban Society (Specialization in International Infrastructure (IGSI)) (April 2024 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Infrastructure and Urban Society (Specialization in Infrastructure and Urban Society) (October 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Infrastructure and Urban Society (Specialization in International Infrastructure (IGSI)) (October 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Architecture and Urban Culture (Specialization in Architecture and Urban Culture) (April 2024/ October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Architecture and Urban Culture (Specialization in Architecture (Y-GSA)) (April 2024 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Architecture and Urban Culture (Specialization in Culture (Y-GSC)) (April 2024 Admission)
- Graduate School of Education | Graduate School of Education (April 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of International and Business Law (April 20236Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of Economics (April 2026Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of Business Administration (April 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Chemistry and Life Science
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Graduate School of International Social Sciences
Doctoral Degree
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Artificial Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Artificial Environment (Pre-arrival, October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Natural Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Natural Environment (Pre-arrival, October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Information Environment (April 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences | Department of Information Environment (Pre-arrival, October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Urban Innovation (April 2024 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Urban Innovation (Pre-arrival, October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation | Department of Urban Innovation (October 2024/October 2023 Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of International and Business Law (April 2026/October 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of Economics (April 2026/October 2026Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Department of Business Administration (April 2024/October 2023Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | International Ph.D. Program, Department of Economics (Pre-arrival, October 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | International Ph.D. Program, Department of Business Administration (Pre-arrival, October 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences | Doctoral Program in Transnational Law and Policy, Department of International and Business Law (Pre-arrival, October 2026 Admission)
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Chemistry and Life Science
- Graduate School of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
- College of Urban Sciences | YOKOHAMA SOCRATES PROGRAM
- College of Economics | Department of Economics (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Risk Management and Environmental Science (Pre-arrival, April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Risk Management and Environmental Science (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Civil Engineering (Pre-arrival, April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Civil Engineering (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Architecture and Building Science (Pre-arrival, April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | Department of Architecture and Building Science (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Urban Sciences | YOKOHAMA SOCRATES PROGRAM
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Physics and Applied Physics Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Electrical and Computer Engineering Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Mathematical Sciences Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Computer Science and Engineering Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering Educational Program) (Pre-arrival, April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Systems Design for Ocean-Space Educational Program) (Pre-arrival, April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Systems Design for Ocean-Space Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Engineering Science | Department of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science (Life Science Educational Program) (April 2026 Admission)
- College of Business Administration | Department of Business Administration (April 2025 Admission)