University of Yamanashi

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University of Yamanashi

山梨大学 (YAMANASHIDAIGAKU)

Updates

01 Nov 2024

Overview

University of Yamanashi

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

2002

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	The University of Yamanashi has four faculties: the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, and two graduate schools: the Graduate School of Education and the Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences. It also has many research institutes and educational facilities like the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Nanomaterials Center and the Institute of Enology and Viticulture. Link
TEL	+81-55-252-1111
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Office yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Faculty of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Medicine	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Engineering	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Graduate School of Education	More Information Total Estimated Costs
Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations	Link
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	44	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	38
Office for Concluding Partnerships	International Office　yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	43,057,587,773 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	3,366,439,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	1,986,919,407 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	799

4,781
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
235	4,546

3,854
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
62	3,792

927
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
150	777

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2022)
Program Accreditation	Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor) Basic Medical Education - 日本医学教育評価機構：JACME (2019) Faculty of Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Bachelor) JABEE - JABEE (2020) Graduate School of Education Advanced Studies on Transforming Educational Practice (Professional Degree) Program Accrediation - IETE (2023)

Campus Location

Main Campus	Kofu Campus 4-4-37, Takeda, Kofu, 400-8510, Yamanashi Google Map Schools: Faculty of Education , Faculty of Engineering , Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences , Graduate School of Education , Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences The campus of the University of Yamanashi is in a quiet residential district in the city of Kofu, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, and about 15-minute walk from Kofu Station to the north. It is also situated in a scenic natural environment, with the famous Mt. Fuji viewed to the south and the Southern Alps of Japan to the west. Kofu City is only about 110 kilometers west of Tokyo and can be reached within an hour and a half from the center of Tokyo by express train.
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	Faculty of Medicine Campus 1110, Shimokato, Chuo, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Yamanashi Google Map Schools: Faculty of Medicine , Integrated Graduate School of Medicine, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences
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

Academic Support

Academic Support	Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system) Support in English or an international student’s native language Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

Kofu International Residence Hall	Monthly Fees in Yen: 13,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Undergraduate freshman Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

Kofu International Residence Hall (Kaiji Branch)	Monthly Fees in Yen: 15,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Graduate student

Kofu International Residence Hall Annex	Monthly Fees in Yen: 12,000 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

Tamaho International Residence Hall	Monthly Fees in Yen: 13,000 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility Men Women Graduate student Short-term exchange student Long-term exchange student Family with several members

	Monthly Fees in Yen: The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	University Guarantor Available Link
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff	Academic Staff Housing Provided

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Peer support (with payment) 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)

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	THE UNIVERSITY OF YAMANASHI LIBRARY (Main Library) Link THE UNIVERSITY OF YAMANASHI LIBRARY (Medical Branch) Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	In-house　Journals Link