About

Yamaguchi University is a national university, founded in 1894 and located at Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Having recently completed 200 years of its establishment, the university works to adapt to the requirements of the times, constantly pursuing innovation and providing education and research that will contribute to the local community as well as international society. Yamaguchi University offers programs in both undergraduate and graduate degrees, spread across 9 facilities and 8 graduate schools, respectively. With over 10000 students, there are a total of 403 Yamaguchi University international students, representing 32 countries across the world. Yamaguchi University has ranked 300 in the Impact Rankings 2022 and 56 in the Top Universities in Japan. The Yamaguchi University has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Top Reasons to Study in the Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi University is working toward campus diversity so all students and faculty members, including international students and researchers who gather here from around the world can have the best environment for their studies and research.

  • Yamaguchi University places emphasis on career and vocational education. In their liberal core subjects, they have two career and vocational education courses for freshmen and third year students.
  • The university strives to fully integrate its international students, by establishing a new building to accommodate exchange students. They have set up a 24-hour call center available in Japanese, English and Chinese, intended to secure students’ safety and well-being. 

The Yamaguchi campuses are located in quiet, earthquake safe areas. It is blessed with beautiful nature, cities and towns with a long history, a rich culture and a variety of sightseeing spots.

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Rankings for The Yamaguchi University

US News Ranking

#1315

US World and News Report

The World University Rankings

#1001+

The World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings

#801-1000

QS World University Rankings

Admissions at The Yamaguchi University

Application Fee

JP¥30,000

How to Apply at Yamaguchi University

  • Fill the application form
  • Pay the application fee 
  • Provide test scores for entrance exam
  • Provide test scores for TOEFL or TOEIC
  • Provide high school or secondary school transcripts

Documents Required to Apply to Yamaguchi University

  • Filled application form
  • ID photo (3 Pieces) (3.0cm wide x 4.0cm high)
  • An original, valid passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Official Transcripts 
  • Recommendation letter by University President or Dean of School

Note: The Yamaguchi University Application fees is 893.32 JPY (543.70 INR)

Exams Accepted By the University

For Yamaguchi University admission requirements, students need to attend the Entrance Examination for Privately-funded International Students, submit their high school transcripts test scores to evaluate their English Proficiency.

Exams 

Minimum Score

TOEFL

435 on the paper-based test

40 for the computer-based test 

TOEIC

400

Note: To evaluate a student’s English Proficiency, only one of the above scores is required. Different courses have different requirements, please make sure to check the entry requirements for the course you select (applicable to both undergraduate and graduate programs)

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Masters in Biomedical Engineering

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Faculty of Agriculture

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Masters

Duration

NA

Tuition fee

$2,67,900/yr

Masters in Earth Science

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Faculty of Science

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Degree

Masters

Duration

NA

Tuition fee

$2,67,900/yr

Masters in Physics

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Masters

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Tuition fee

$2,67,900/yr

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Campus

Campus locations
Yamaguchi

Transportation in the city

Yamaguchi University is located in Yoshida, Yamaguchi and the fastest way to reach the university from the city of Yamaguchi is through a taxi which lasts for a duration of 7 minutes (5.7 miles). It is estimated to cost between 2,168 JPY (1,319 INR) to 2,678 JPY (1,629 INR). Students can also travel to the university through the bus which lasts for a duration of 18 minutes. Students can also commute through local trains everyday.

Services offered by the university

The Yamaguchi University provides its students with the best academic and non-academic facilities. The undergraduate programs are carried out through 9 faculties, as shown below:

  • Faculty of Humanities 
  • Faculty of Economics 
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Medicine and Health Services
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Agriculture 
  • Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Global and Science Studies
  • Faculty of Education

The graduate programs are carried out through 9 faculties, as shown below

  • Graduate School of Humanities 
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Medicine (Japanese only)
  • Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation
  • Graduate School of East Asian Studies
  • Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management 
  • Union Graduate School of Veterinary Science 
  • The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science 
  • Yamaguchi University offers its students and faculty the university library, a conference room, meeting room, auditorium hall and a seminar room for its academic and recreational endeavors.
  • The university has a Japanese style room, music room and 3 museums present on campus. 
  • The Media and Information Technology Center is available for students on campus along with multiple computer labs. 
  • For students who need advice, support or tutoring,  services like the International Student Advisors, Student Service Section, Student Support Division and the Tutor and Mentoring System are available readily on campus. 

Student life

  • There are 3 Festivals held annually for international students to mingle with fellow students and local residents and multiple events held across the year. 
  • For the safety of everyone on campus, the University provides a Health Service Center and National Health Insurance (mandatory for international students). 
  • The university has a total of 195 Student clubs and organizations for students to join. 
  • For students who wish to send mail, use salon services or buy products that are outside of campus, they can consult the Post Office, the Barber and 4 shops located on campus, respectively. 
  • Students, faculty and anyone visiting campus have access to cash machines placed around the university.

On campus accomodation

At Yamaguchi University, housing facilities are available for international students and researchers.  

Accommodations are available at the International House on the campus of both Yamaguchi Yoshida Campus and Ube Tokiwa (Faculty of Engineering) Campus. The Yamaguchi University is also equipped with the International Share House for international and exchange students. The following are the above mentioned dorms, along with their respective rates and amenities. 

Campus

Room type

Number of Rooms

Rent

(per month)

JPY

Rent

(per month)

INR

Yamaguchi International House

Yoshida Campus (Yamaguchi) 

 1st Dorm

Single Room

Couple Room

Family Room

36 rooms

4 rooms

3 rooms

11,101

17,737

26,669

6,753

10,789

16,222

Yamaguchi International House

Yoshida Campus (Yamaguchi) 

 2nd Dorm

Single Room A

Single Room B

Single Room C

16 rooms

9 rooms

3 rooms

16,078

19,140

2,552,100

9,779

11,642

1,552,376

Ube International House

Tokiwa Campus (Faculty of Engineering)

Singles Dorm

Single Room

33 rooms

11,101

6,753

Ube International House

Tokiwa Campus (Faculty of Engineering)

Family Dorm

Couple Room

Family Room

6 rooms

8 rooms

17,737

26,669

10,789

16,222

International Share House

  

31 flats

18,887

11,495

Yoshida 2nd (Men only)

Single Room

  

24,248

14,759

Tokiwa Women’s

Single Room

  

24,248

14,759

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

Yamaguchi University is staffed with over 2000 teachers and academicians with a student and teacher ratio of 10:5. The university has a total of 10045 students with a gender distribution of 62% male students and 38% female students

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

Yamaguchi University has produced cutting-edge research over the years in fields of science, engineering etc and has 35 Interscholastic Cooperative Education Research Institutes. Yamaguchi University offers Research Programs where students who have completed either their undergraduate or graduate degrees can apply to the program and specialize in their preferred field. 

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

Yamaguchi University is equipped with the Career Support Office which provides information on internships, job-hunting and provides a comprehensive support network for students. The university offers a course to teach students critical information about Japanese business culture and job hunting methods in Japan. The course consists of lectures by speakers from a variety of industries such as journalists from TV companies and newspaper companies, bankers, and employees from apparel companies, department stores and manufacturers. The course is very popular among both international students and Japanese students. Many international students have used the knowledge they gain from this course in their job search and during their subsequent employment in Japan. The University also offers an On-Campus Internship Program where students take up different positions in each faculty for a period of one week. 

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

93% of Yamaguchi University graduates find employment or pursue further study

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