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Yokohama City University

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world rank  1659

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Overview

Founded in 1928, the Yokohama City University (Yokohama Shiritsu Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yokohama (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kanagawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yokohama City University (YCU) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yokohama City University (YCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 96-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. YCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Yokohama City University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Yokohama City University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Yokohama City University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Yokohama City University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 横浜市立大学
Name (English) Yokohama Shiritsu Daigaku
Acronym YCU
Founded 1928
Motto Emphasis on education, student-centeredness and local contribution
Mascot Yochy the Ginkgo
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University Location

Address 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku
Yokohama
236-0027 Kanagawa
Japan
Yokohama City University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Yokohama City University Phone Number +81 (45) 787 2311
Yokohama City University Fax Number +81 (45) 787 2316

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Yokohama City University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Yokohama City University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Yokohama City University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Yokohama City University.

Yokohama City University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Yokohama City University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Yokohama City University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Yokohama City University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Yokohama City University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Yokohama City University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Yokohama City University has more than 100 international students.

Yokohama City University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Yokohama City University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Yokohama City University has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Yokohama City University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Yokohama City University's Control Type Control Type

Yokohama City University is a public higher education institution.


Yokohama City University's Entity Type Entity Type

Yokohama City University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Yokohama City University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Yokohama City University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Yokohama City University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Yokohama City University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Yokohama City University's Housing University Housing

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Yokohama City University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

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Yokohama City University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Yokohama City University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Yokohama City University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Yokohama City University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Yokohama City University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Yokohama City University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Yokohama City University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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