Yamanashi Gakuin University: Statistics

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#4639 of 14,131 In the World
#1602 of 5,830 In Asia
#310 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 4 In Kofu
#3854 of 3,887 For Nuclear Physics
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Website
www.ygu.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese;English
Acceptance rate
40%*

* Yamanashi Gakuin University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school
Academic CalendarApril to March

Research profile

Yamanashi Gakuin University has published 402 scientific papers with 5,584 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Publications
402
Citations
5,584

Yamanashi Gakuin University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
195 / 3,890
Engineering
183 / 3,995
Computer Science
164 / 3,623
Quantum and Particle physics
159 / 3,707
Biology
157 / 1,452
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
156 / 1,096
Medicine
156 / 1,822
Environmental Science
141 / 2,391
Chemistry
130 / 1,836
Astrophysics and Astronomy
109 / 3,547
Optical Engineering
89 / 3,474
Political Science
85 / 578
Law
80 / 577
Geography and Cartography
79 / 2,082
Philosophy
79 / 329
Geology
77 / 401
Business
74 / 366
Psychology
74 / 882
Nuclear Physics
71 / 3,149
Mathematics
65 / 1,176
Sociology
65 / 589
Organic Chemistry
60 / 1,034
Biochemistry
59 / 643
Physical Therapy
55 / 388
Genetics
55 / 574
Paleontology
54 / 186
Electrical Engineering
53 / 2,165
Statistics
51 / 1,100
Pathology
51 / 910
Anatomy and Physiology
48 / 325
Economics
48 / 234
Materials Science
47 / 868
History
46 / 228
Archaeology
43 / 228
Telecommunications
41 / 2,148
Linguistics
41 / 251
Ecology
39 / 169
Computer Vision
39 / 599
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
39 / 180
Management
35 / 138

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 3 3
1994 4 2
1995 5 4
1996 6 3
1997 3 1
1998 6 16
1999 16 42
2000 9 39
2001 1 87
2002 4 72
2003 6 118
2004 6 130
2005 6 129
2006 8 112
2007 5 118
2008 9 150
2009 10 116
2010 6 90
2011 11 126
2012 11 211
2013 9 220
2014 8 240
2015 10 307
2016 23 353
2017 14 348
2018 26 292
2019 22 319
2020 20 287
2021 23 325
2022 26 323
2023 28 329
2024 22 355
2025 17 355
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Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Yamanashi Gakuin University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes TBD
Gakushi Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Nutrition, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports
Shushi Social Sciences

Yamanashi Gakuin University alumni

  1. Tomoko Hagiwara

    Tomoko Hagiwara
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1980-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    swimmer
    Biography

    Tomoko Hagiwara is a retired Japanese backstroke, butterfly and medley swimmer. She represented her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She is best known for winning two gold medals at the 1999 Summer Universiade in Palma de Mallorca. She also competed twice on Sasuke in the 28th and 29th competitions. In the 28th competition, she failed the Quintuple Step. In the 29th competition, she failed the Hedgehog.

  2. Timothy Lafaele

    Timothy Lafaele
    Born in
    Samoa Flag Samoa
    Years
    1991-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    rugby union player
    Biography

    Timothy Lafaele is an American Samoan-born, Japanese international rugby union player who plays as a fly-half or centre. He currently plays for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby and the Kobelco Steelers in Japan's domestic Top League. He received Japanese citizenship in 2017.

  3. Hiroto Inoue

    Hiroto Inoue
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    athletics competitor
    Biography

    Hiroto Inoue is a Japanese track and field athlete from Nagasaki Prefecture who specializes in long-distance running. He graduated from Yamanashi Gakuin University. He is a member of the Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems team in Nagasaki.

  4. Naito Ehara

    Naito Ehara
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    swimmer
    Biography

    Naito Ehara is a Japanese competitive swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. He also competed in the men's 400 metre freestyle event. Ehara serves in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a sergeant first class.

All 13 notable alumni

Yamanashi Gakuin University faculties and divisions

Centre : Learning and Education Development Education
College : Liberal Arts Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology
Faculty : Business Administration Business Administration
Faculty : Health and Nutrition Health Sciences, Nutrition
Faculty : Law Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, History of Law, Human Rights, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Maritime Law, Private Law, Public Law
Faculty : Sport Science Sports
Graduate School : Social Sciences Social Sciences

General information

Alternative names YGU
山梨学院大学
Founded 1962
Accreditation Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation (JIHEE)
Colors blue, red

Location and contacts

Address 2 Chome-4-5 Sakaori
Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, 400-8575
Japan
City population 187,000

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