Yamagata University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #847 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #155 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #37 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 3 | In Yamagata |
| #211 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.yamagata-u.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - September; October-March) |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Yamagata University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Yamagata University is a world-class research university with 29,137 scientific papers published and 520,776 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.
Yamagata University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 398 | 1681 |
| 1994 | 464 | 2029 |
| 1995 | 473 | 2336 |
| 1996 | 553 | 2762 |
| 1997 | 521 | 3029 |
| 1998 | 594 | 3378 |
| 1999 | 593 | 4050 |
| 2000 | 615 | 4725 |
| 2001 | 655 | 5223 |
| 2002 | 802 | 6307 |
| 2003 | 746 | 7281 |
| 2004 | 694 | 8002 |
| 2005 | 726 | 9223 |
| 2006 | 698 | 10182 |
| 2007 | 670 | 11089 |
| 2008 | 693 | 12025 |
| 2009 | 674 | 12783 |
| 2010 | 748 | 13843 |
| 2011 | 857 | 15492 |
| 2012 | 863 | 17342 |
| 2013 | 964 | 18494 |
| 2014 | 921 | 20122 |
| 2015 | 937 | 21419 |
| 2016 | 894 | 22493 |
| 2017 | 954 | 23771 |
| 2018 | 1004 | 25179 |
| 2019 | 958 | 26869 |
| 2020 | 993 | 31393 |
| 2021 | 1019 | 34621 |
| 2022 | 914 | 34138 |
| 2023 | 914 | 34650 |
| 2024 | 813 | 33412 |
| 2025 | 691 | 29113 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Yamagata University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Tuition (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Education and Human Sciences | Education | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Education and Human Sciences | Human Sciences | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Mathematics | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Physics | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Chemistry | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Science | Biological Sciences | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Medicine | ¥1,123,800 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Information and Communication Engineering | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agriculture | ¥535,800 |
| Faculty of Regional Development Studies | Regional Development Studies | ¥535,800 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Agricultural Management, Agriculture, American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Art History, Asian Studies, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forestry, Geography (Human), History, History of Religion, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Soil Science, Special Education, Sports, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Agriculture, American Studies, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sports, Teacher Training |
| Hakase | Agriculture, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing |
Notable alumni
-
Takaaki Yoshimoto
- Occupations
- writerpoetliterary criticphilosopher
- Biography
-
Takaaki Yoshimoto, also known as Ryūmei Yoshimoto, was a Japanese poet, philosopher, and literary critic. As a philosopher, he is remembered as a founding figure in the emergence of the New Left in Japan, and as a critic, he was at the forefront of a movement to force writers to confront their responsibility as wartime collaborators.
Yamagata University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Biotechnology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education, Art and Science | Cultural Studies, Education, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Information Sciences, Nursing |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Technology |
| Faculty : Literature and Social Sciences | Cultural Studies, Literature, Social Sciences, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biology, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Community Health, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Urology |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Graduate School : Education | Education |
| Graduate School : Social and Cultural Systems | Cultural Studies, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | YU 山形大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| Motto | Act Globally, Base Locally |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1-4-12 Kojirakawa-machi Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, 990-8560 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 247,000 |