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Kanagawa / National
| Postal code | 240-8501 |
|---|---|
| Address | 79-8 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa |
| Department to contact | Admissions Division, Academic Affairs and International Strategy Department |
| Phone | 045-339-3121 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | 13 (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 39 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 14 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 73 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 65 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 17,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Remarks | The entrance fee and tuition fees are current rates and are subject to change. |
| Department(s) | Department of Urban and Social Collaboration |
| Distribution of application forms | End of May |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | YOKOHAMA SOCRATES PROGRAM |
| Starting date for application submission | October 7, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 19, 2026 - November 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Oral examination (including a presentation; the content will assess basic academic ability, fundamental understanding of the essay topic, logical thinking skills, and ability to express ideas). |
| English examination | See Remarks. |
| Minimum score for TOEFL-iBT | Score of over 80 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Submit one of the following certificates: a) TOEFL iBT: 80 or higher (Test Date score accepted) b) IELTS (Academic Module)—including IELTS Online: Overall band score of 6.0 or higher c) International Baccalaureate (English A: HL 5 or SL 5 or higher; English B: HL 5 or SL 6 or higher) d) Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Band 4 or higher e) Public English Test System (PETS): Level 5 (PETS5) f) Completion of an English-medium curriculum with enrollment for at least four consecutive years (including the final year) or a total of at least six years g) Possession of English proficiency equivalent or superior to the above (must consult prior to application) *Only scores valid at the time of application are accepted. |
| Department(s) | Department of Architecture and Building Science |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 29, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 4, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 19, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 13, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mathematics 2, Physics, Choose one subject from Chemistry or Biology. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2026 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2024 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Scores for TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) must be submitted during the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including the Home Edition), the "Test Date" score is used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university's admissions guidelines for details regarding the admission quota, eligibility requirements, and selection methods. |
| Department(s) | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 29, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 4, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 19, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 13, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mathematics 2, Physics, Choose one subject from Chemistry or Biology. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2026 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2024 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Scores for TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) must be submitted during the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including the Home Edition), the "Test Date" score is used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university's admissions guidelines for details regarding the admission quota, eligibility requirements, and selection methods. |
| Department(s) | Department of Risk Management and Environmental Science |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 29, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 4, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 19, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 13, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mathematics 2, Select 2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2026 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2024 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Scores for TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) must be submitted during the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including the Home Edition), the "Test Date" score is used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university's admissions guidelines for details regarding the admission quota, eligibility requirements, and selection methods. |
Last update: Jul. 01, 2026
