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About YNU
Yokohama National University (YNU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Yokohama, Japan.
The university is ranked number 1001 in QS World University Rankings 2025. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1201 position in the world.
YNU does research in different fields of study and offers master programs.
- Location
- Yokohama, Japan
- Establishment year
- 1876
- Students
- 9,437
- International students
- 754
- Female students
- 29%
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
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YNU tuition fees
At YNU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. At YNU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 3,745 USD per year. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Foreign5,000USD/year
- Master
- 3,745USD/year
Study programs at YNU
Arts & Humanities
Transportation and Urban Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Infrastructure Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Development Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
International Infrastructure
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Transportation and Urban Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
International Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Infrastructure Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at YNU
Undergraduate studies at YNU are eligible if you pass the entrance exams.
Master's degree at YNU
In order to enroll at YNU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
YNU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Yokohama. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books.
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
Students can stay in Japan for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. Graduates of YNU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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