Introduction to Yokohama National University

Overview

Yokohama National University (YNU) is a national university located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1876. Its history can be traced back to the Yokohama Normal School established in 1876. In 1949, it merged with several other schools to form Yokohama National University. The school is the only national university in Japan with the word "national" in its name and is one of the oldest universities in Japan. Yokohama National University is famous for its outstanding research and teaching in education, economics, engineering, information technology and other fields.

Campus

Yokohama National University has multiple campuses, the main campuses include:

Tokiwadai Campus: Located in Hodogaya District, Yokohama City, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and graduate schools.

Minato Mirai Campus: Located in Kohoku District, Yokohama City, it mainly has some faculties and graduate schools, as well as some research institutions and laboratories.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of Yokohama National University is to cultivate talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges.

Disciplines and Faculties

Yokohama National University has multiple faculties and graduate schools, covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Business: including business, accounting, marketing, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, finance, etc.

Faculty of Science and Engineering: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information science, etc.

Faculty of Environmental and Urban Engineering: including civil engineering, environmental engineering, urban planning, etc.

Graduate schools include:

Graduate School of Education: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of education and psychology.

Graduate School of Business: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of business, accounting, etc.

Graduate School of Economics: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of economics and finance.

Graduate School of Science and Engineering: offers master's and doctoral programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and information science.

Graduate School of Environmental and Urban Engineering: offers master's and doctoral programs in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and urban planning.

International Social Science Institute/International Social Science Institute: offers master's and doctoral programs in international relations, regional studies, and other fields.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Yokohama National University ranks 601-650 in the world. The school performs particularly well in engineering, information technology, economics, and management.

Costs

Yokohama National University's tuition is relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around 535,800 yen per year, and graduate students may pay slightly more. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

Yokohama National University has a beautiful campus environment and modern facilities. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Yokohama National University attaches great importance to international education and provides a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities. The school recruits a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒240-8501 79-1 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Tel: +81-45-566-1111