Yamanashi Gakuin University: Statistics

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#5050 of 14,131 In the World
#1818 of 5,830 In Asia
#323 of 719 In Japan
#2 of 4 In Kofu
#3609 of 3,659 For Nuclear Physics
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Website
www.ygu.ac.jp
Languages
Japanese;English
Acceptance rate
48%*

* 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 317 scientific papers with 2,908 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Publications
317
Citations
2,908

Yamanashi Gakuin University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
160 / 1,819
Engineering
151 / 1,895
Computer Science
138 / 1,306
Biology
133 / 743
Medicine
129 / 1,039
Quantum and Particle physics
126 / 1,686
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
116 / 475
Environmental Science
110 / 554
Chemistry
100 / 1,242
Astrophysics and Astronomy
89 / 1,616
Optical Engineering
74 / 1,578
Political Science
64 / 165
Geology
64 / 279
Geography and Cartography
63 / 383
Philosophy
63 / 73
Psychology
61 / 388
Law
60 / 164
Nuclear Physics
57 / 1,356
Physical Therapy
53 / 231
Business
53 / 220
Mathematics
51 / 393
Biochemistry
51 / 440
Sociology
49 / 313
Organic Chemistry
46 / 690
Pathology
45 / 687
Genetics
44 / 365
Electrical Engineering
44 / 406
Statistics
43 / 382
Paleontology
43 / 106
Anatomy and Physiology
41 / 190
History
35 / 172
Ecology
33 / 103
Materials Science
33 / 673
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
32 / 73
Archaeology
32 / 172
Computer Vision
31 / 453
Telecommunications
30 / 395
Management
30 / 83
Art & Design
29 / 21
Linguistics
29 / 50

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 3 1
1992 0 0
1993 3 2
1994 4 0
1995 5 2
1996 5 3
1997 2 0
1998 6 15
1999 15 43
2000 9 40
2001 1 81
2002 3 65
2003 4 101
2004 4 104
2005 5 118
2006 7 109
2007 4 108
2008 8 143
2009 9 91
2010 5 71
2011 10 91
2012 8 88
2013 6 114
2014 8 94
2015 9 115
2016 21 104
2017 12 130
2018 19 134
2019 23 168
2020 17 160
2021 20 200
2022 28 189
2023 23 199
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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
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Yamanashi Gakuin University alumni

  1. Timothy Lafaele

    Timothy Lafaele
    Born in
    Samoa Flag Samoa
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    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.

  2. Tomoko Hagiwara

    Tomoko Hagiwara
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1980-.. (age 44)
    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.

  3. Hiroto Inoue

    Hiroto Inoue
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    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 31)
    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

Faculty : Business Administration Business Administration
Faculty : Information Management Information Management
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

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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