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.
YNU by Numbers
At YNU, some 600 researchers conduct research in various fields and create and apply knowledge as an international hub for practical academics that can contribute to the welfare and social development of people in Japan and around the world. This section features fields of research within which YNU excels in particular along with profiles of the faculty members leading the research from five perspectives.
The practical learning pursued at YNU's colleges and graduate schools is based on the deep-rooted history and tradition of Yokohama as a thriving city of trade, commerce, and industry. Fully exploiting the flexibility and adaptability of a mid-sized university with a single campus, YNU carries on the advanced and practical scholarship to cultivate globally-competitive talents.
YNU aspires to serve as a vibrant educational hub for a diverse body of students. This section features some unique services and systems for international students, along with student facilities so that prospective students can envision campus life at YNU.
To learn more about the entrance examinations for the undergraduate and graduate programs (including research students), international student exchange (JOY Program), and summer program, please check the Admissions Information.