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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 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 38 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 23 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 67 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 62 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 17,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Remarks | Examination fee for Pre-Arrival Examination is 5,000 yen. Admission fee and tuition are subject to change. |
| Department(s) | Department of Urban and Social Collaboration |
| Distribution of application forms | End of May |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YOKOHAMA SOCRATES PROGRAM |
| Starting date for application submission | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 14, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 20, 2025 - November 21, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 10, 2025 |
| 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 taken on or after September 1, 2023: a) TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (Test Date score used) b) IELTS (Academic Module, incl. IELTS Online): Overall band score 6.0 or above c) IB: English A HL/SL 5+, English B HL 5+/SL 6+ d) MUET: Band 4 or above e) PETS5 f) At least 4 consecutive or 6 cumulative years in English-medium education g) Equivalent or higher English proficiency (consult before applying) |
| Department(s) | Department of Architecture and Building Science |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 2026 |
| 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2023 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Pre-Arrival Examination) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 , December 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 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, 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2023 |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
| Department(s) | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 2026 |
| 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2023 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Pre-Arrival Examination) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 , December 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 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, 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2023 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
| Department(s) | Department of Risk Management and Environmental Science |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of September |
| Availability of previous exams | Available on the internet. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Examination in Japan) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 2026 |
| 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) taken on or after November 2023 |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | YGEP-N1 (Pre-Arrival Examination) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 30, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 5, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 20, 2025 , December 22, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 14, 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, 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, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Please submit a score report for one of the following taken on or after November 2023: (1) TOEFL iBT, (2) TOEIC L&R, or (3) IELTS (Academic Module). |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, or IELTS (Academic Module) scores must be submitted within the application period. For TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition), the Test Date score will be used. IELTS (Academic Module) includes IELTS Online. Please refer to the university’s application guidelines for the number of available places, application eligibility, and selection methods. |
Last update: Jun. 27, 2025
