International Education Programs

This program is for students who are enrolled in a university that has signed a student mobility agreement for the JASY Program with YNU.

≪Contact Information≫
Student Exchange Section
Email：global.exchange@ynu.ac.jp

In April 2026, the International Student Center will start the JASY Program for students from partner universities outside Japan to give them the opportunity to experience Japanese university life for up to a year.

Objective

To assist international students coming to Yokohama National University under student mobility agreements by providing them with the opportunity to acquire a good understanding of Japan and its role in the international community.

Eligibility

Students must be enrolled full-time in a university that has signed a student mobility agreement for the JASY Program with YNU.

Students must be proficient in Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher).
*Only the JLPT score is accepted.

Educational Program

Courses are offered in varieties of disciplines in Japanese and English. They may also attend other courses offered by the faculties, provided they have adequate language skills and approval from the lecturers in charge.
The following information is based on the 2025 program for reference only.

2024 Fall Class Schedule
2025 Spring Class Schedule
*JASY Program students take the same courses as those offered in JOY Program.

2025 Academic Guidelines for General Education courses (in Japanese)
*The Course list can be found on pages 52 to 57.

Syllabus

Nomination

Students need to be first officially nominated by their home university. We will inform partner universities of the details for the nomination procedures and deadlines.

Application

After receiving the nomination, we will send the application link directly to the student.

Admission

Students will be selected and admitted on the basis of the quality of their application documents.

Tuition

The tuition fee is 296,000 JPY per semester.