Yamagata University
As one of the best national comprehensive universities in northern Japan, Yamagata University fosters human resources who can solve the problems and innovate new technologies for local and global societies. Offering the variety of courses, we are dedicated to create high-quality environments that meet their learning needs and interests.
Yamagata University posits its mission and will play a crucial role as the driving force in the regional society under a sound university management. 1) Regional Innovation. 2) Future Creation. 3) Multicultural Collaboration.
Foundation year:1878
Short name:YU, Yamadai
Type:Public
Students:8960
Faculty:1040
Faculty/Students Ratio:9:1
Region:Asia
Location:Yamagata, Yonezawa, and Tsuruoka