History
- 1949: Yokohama National University was established under the National School Establishment Law. Its initial colleges were Liberal Arts and Education, Economics and Engineering.
- 1962: Master’s Programs in Engineering started
- 1967: Branched off from the College of Economics, the College of Business Administration was established
- 1972: Master’s Programs in Economics and Business Administration started.
Education
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of International Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences
- Graduate School of Urban Innovation
- College of Education and Human Sciences
- College of Economics
- College of Business Administration
- College of Engineering Science
Research
- Center for Health Service ScienceIt moves to another category.
- International Student Center
- Information Technology Service Center
- Instrumental Analysis Center
- Education Center
- Center for Risk Management and Safety Sciences
- Center for Future Medical Social Infrastructure Based on Information Communications Technology
- Global-Local Education and Research Center
- Center for Oceanic Studies and Integrated Education
- Center for Economic Growth Strategy
- Support Center for Gender Equality
Career
YNU Career Support Room holds several career lectures for international students seeking employment in Japan. It provides useful guidance and instruction related to career hunting activities such as how to collect employment information, how to deal with interviews, and any other job-hunting skills. The Room also organizes seminars featuring human resource representatives from various corporations who come to the campus and introduce their companies. Please take the initiative and participate in these programs
Yokohama National University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 778 Academic Staff
- 9,805 Students
- 784 Students (int'l)
- 2,843 Students (female)
Yokohama National University Overview
Yokohama National University Scholarships
Yokohama National University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Yokohama National University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Yokohama National University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 19.8% Japan
Top 25.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1001
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | 1001 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1759
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 42 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1526 | 1717 | 1759 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
- Academic Advisor
- Tutoring System
- Counseling at the International Student Center
Housing services
- Ooka International Residence is a quality housing complex for international community of students, researchers, and faculty and administrative staff of YNU, aimed to promote multicultural exchanges and mutual understanding.
- Hazawa International Residence is located near Tokiwadai Campus. YNU students, faculty and administrative staff as well as international researchers reside in the residence
- YNU has two dormitories for YNU international students: Yokohama National University International Student House and the Minesawa International Student Dormitory. The former dormitory is located in 5 -minute walk from Gumyoji subway. The latter dormitory is located in 5- minute walk from our university.
Library services
The Central Library is located at the center of the campus. It is the largest support center for students and researchers of the university with a substantial collection (about 760,000) of books, journals and multimedia materials.
ICT services
The PC Plaza is a self-study room with more than 70 computers. With Internet connectivity, students can freely use the PCs
Medical services
The Center for Health Service Science provides health-related services so that students can focus on their studies and participate in sports without being concerned about their health. The Center offers medical checkups, and doctors, counselors and nurses can provide advice and help when students have concerns about their physical or mental health
Campus life
The University Hall can be used as a place for students and faculty members to interact, for student club activities, for research presentations, concerts, and other services. The Hall includes meeting rooms, Japanese rooms, and halls.
The Hall also includes facilities to enrich student life, such as dining rooms and stores for purchasing books, stationery, and articles for daily use
- Shop - Sells books, stationary, everyday articles, and various tickets
- Travel Agency - JR railway tickets, airline tickets, and hotel reservations
- Lounge - Cashing Service Corner (Post Office), Cashing Service Corner (Yokohama Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking)
- Cherche (Cafeteria) - Cafeteria-style dining room (240 seats)
Sports facilities
- Archery Club
- Aikido ClubIce
- Hockey Club
- American Football
- Team Ultimate Team COUGARS
- Martial Art Circle
- Karate Club
- Kyudo Club
- Kendo Club
- Tennis Club Tennis Club Part 2
- Baseball Team
- Golf Club
- Soccer Club
- Judo Club
- Baseball Club (Semi-hard ball)
- Shorinji Kempo
- Club Swimming
- Club Ski
- Club Skin Diving
- Club Soft Tennis
- Club Gymnastics
- Club Table Tennis
Student clubs
There are 47 athletic clubs and 53 cultural clubs, a total of 100 official clubs (clubs officially registered to the University) for extracurricular activities (as of Apr. 1, 2019). Besides, there are also a large number of groups devoted to many types of activities.
Yokohama National University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Yokohama-shi City
Yokohama National University Student Reviews & Awards
4.8
Based on 48 reviews
- 5 Star 40 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
A great university for study and research
Yokohama National University is, in one word, great for undergraduate studies. As an Engineering Sciences student I had the opportunity to learn the basics of my field through adequate courses. Furthermore, the university allows an additional minor as well as participation in courses from different disciplines. However, the most fascinating opportunity is the ROUTE program through which students of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of undergrad can join research labs and involve themselves in research. This is a good opportunity to learn about research methodology, article reading and writing and conduct research on one's own ideas under the supervision of a professor.
A very good experience during my study.
It was a life changer, a pace seater environment.
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Diverse cultures, interacted with all races of the world. Shared our experiences and wrote assignments with group learning. We desired to be in class at the northern seminary chicago but never managed to secure visa at some point.
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