All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Yokohama City University
Yokohama, Japan
"A public university run by the City of Yokohama"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1001 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Yokohama City University
Yokohama City University is a public university run by the City of Yokohama, with roots in 1949. It offers liberal arts, data science, medicine and nursing programmes, and has a graduate school for master's and doctoral study.
Rankings & Recognition
#1001
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university (local government)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Yokohama City University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1949
Founded
Public university (local government)
Type
Yokohama
Location
Popular Programs
Medicine
Data Science
Nursing
International Liberal Arts
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Yokohama City University has the Kanazawa-hakkei campus and the Fukuura medical campus in Yokohama.
Campus Details
Yokohama
campus
Campus Forecast
Yokohama: hot humid summers
mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
5,000 – 15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Yokohama City University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at Yokohama City University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Yokohama City University has the Kanazawa-hakkei campus and the Fukuura medical campus in Yokohama.
Bachelor's
4
Yokohama City University
📍 Yokohama
Bachelor's
International Liberal Arts
Yokohama City University
📍 Yokohama
Bachelor's
Data Science
Yokohama City University
📍 Yokohama
Bachelor's
Medicine
Master's
1
Yokohama City University
📍 Yokohama
Master's
Data Science (Master's)
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