Yokohama National University
YNU's missions: "Be Active," "Be Innovative," "Be Open," "Be Global"
Fumihiko Nakamura
Executive Director, Vice-President, Professor of Urban Transportation Planning

Yokohama National University
Location:79-1,Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama
Establishment year:1949

Q What can students study at your school?

YNU's five colleges offer practical education in education, economics, business administration, engineering science and urban sciences. Advanced education and research at YNU’s five graduate schools produce highly specialized professionals in education, social sciences, engineering, environment & information sciences and urban innovation.

Q Will you tell us about any support systems for foreign students?

YNU provides dormitories with over 600 rooms, and free Japanese language courses at six levels. Several student groups and volunteer citizen groups are actively supporting study and daily life of the international students.

Q Can you tell us what students do after graduation?

Over 60% of international students find employment in Japan or advance to graduate schools. Their recruitment by major Japanese companies and admission to the most prestigious graduate schools demonstrate the high reputation of YNU's graduates.

Q Do you have a message for prospective students?

Enjoy our high-class education & research, excellent facilities and student support on our beautiful green campus.

Q Do you have scholarship programs for foreign students?

More than 90% of our international students received either full or half tuition waivers in FY2016, and a wide range of scholarships are available.