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Yokohama National University

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world rank  1347

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Overview

Established in 1949, the Yokohama National University (Yokohama Kokuritsu Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Yokohama (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yokohama National University (YNU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yokohama National University (YNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 75-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 横浜国立大学
Name (English) Yokohama Kokuritsu Daigaku
Acronym YNU
Founded 1949
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 79-1 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama
240-8501 Kanagawa
Japan
Yokohama National University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Yokohama National University Phone Number +81 (45) 339 3014
Yokohama National University Fax Number +81 (45) 339 3039

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Yokohama National University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Yokohama National University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Yokohama National University.

Yokohama National University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Yokohama National University's admission information.

Yokohama National University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Yokohama National University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Yokohama National University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Yokohama National University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Yokohama National University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Yokohama National University has more than 700 international students.

Yokohama National University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Yokohama National University.

Yokohama National University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Yokohama National University has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Yokohama National University's Control Type Control Type

Yokohama National University is a public higher education institution.


Yokohama National University's Entity Type Entity Type

Yokohama National University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Yokohama National University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Yokohama National University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Yokohama National University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Yokohama National University's main facilities:


Yokohama National University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Yokohama National University's Library


Yokohama National University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Yokohama National University's main services:


Yokohama National University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Yokohama National University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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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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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Yokohama National University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Yokohama National University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Yokohama National University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Yokohama National University's Facebook page Yokohama National University's official Facebook page

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Yokohama National University's YouTube channel Yokohama National University's official YouTube channel

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Yokohama National University's Instagram page Yokohama National University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Yokohama National University's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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