Yamagata University

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Yamagata University

山形大学 (yamagatadaigaku)

Updates

05 Nov 2025

Overview

Yamagata University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1949

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	Link
TEL	023-628-4006
Email	yu-somsomu@jm.kj.yamagata-u.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	EM部国際交流課 yu-rgkokusai@jm.kj.yamagata-u.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2025

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Education,Art and Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Agriculture	More Information Total Estimated Costs
School of Collaborative Regional Innovation and Data Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Creative Studies in Society and Culture	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Medical Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Science and Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Organic Materials Science	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Professional School of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	90	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
Office for Concluding Partnerships	EM部国際交流課

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2025

Overall Income	48,394,765,000 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	3,414,518,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	751

8,638
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
140	8,498

7,350
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
85	7,265

1,288
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
85	1,203

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	大学機関別認証評価 - NIAD-QE (2020) 教職大学院認証評価 - IETE (2021)
Program Accreditation	Faculty of Medicine 医学科 (Bachelor) 医学教育分野別評価 - 日本医学教育評価機構：JACME (2024) Professional School of Education 教職実践専攻 (Professional Degree) 教職大学院認証評価 - IETE (2021)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Kojirakawa Campus 1-4-12 Kojirakawa-machi, Yamagata-shi, 990-8560 Japan, Yamagata Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / no washing place available)

Other Campus

Campus	Iida Campus 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata City, Yamagata 990-9585, Yamagata Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Campus	Yonezawa Campus Address: 4-3-16, Jonan, Yonezawa City, Yamagata 992-8510, Yamagata Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / no washing place available)

Campus	Tsuruoka Campus 1-23 Wakaba-machi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata 997-8555, Yamagata Google Map Schools:
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / no washing place available)

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Support for students with insufficient fundamental academic ability Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

Seimeiryo	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student

YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY　YAMAGATA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE　(Kasumi-cho)	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY　YAMAGATA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE　(Hirashimizu)	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY　YONEZAWA　INTERNATIONAL HOUSE	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Undergraduate sophomore Undergraduate junior Undergraduate senior Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs Part-time jobs on campus; Others

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Health Check Limited Medical Assistance Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students Places for worship (Qibla not indicated / no washing place available)
Disability Support Services	Student mutual support (e.g., note taking) Consultation service (in Japanese) Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English) Link

Libraries

Libraries	Yamagata University Library Link Main Library Link Medical Library Link Engineering Library Link Agricultural Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication