Study Abroad destinations
Yamagata University
Yamagata, Japan
A national comprehensive university in northern Japan, Yamagata University fosters students who can solve problems and innovate new technologies for local and global societies.
Yamagata University was founded in 1949 and has around 8,500 students. It has 4 campuses spread throughout Yamagata Prefecture. By networking and enhancing collaboration among these campuses, YU offers educational programs and research projects making full use of each region's characteristics.
Yamagata is one of the best places in Japan to experience the beauty of 4 distinct seasons. Throughout the year, there are various field works to join in the rich natural environment of Yamagata. Students enjoy their campus life each season: seeing cherry blossoms and hiking in the fresh green of the mountains in spring, fishing and marine sports in the Sea of Japan in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports in winter.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
| Japanese, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA | 3rd year, full year |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You will need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 16 Japanese credits per semester
- 24 to 32 Japanese credits per year
For information on module options, visit the Yamagata University website.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Early October until late March
- Semester 2: Early April until late September
For a full list of academic dates, visit the Yamagata University academic calendar.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Please arrange accommodation directly with Yamagata University following acceptance.
Rooms can range from 10,000 Japanese Yen to 27,000 Japanese Yen.
More details are available on the Yamagata University housing pages.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
Students are required to pay into:
- Japanese National Insurance: this costs approximately 20,000 JPY per year
- Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): this costs approximately 1,000 JPY per year
- Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): this costs approximately 1,860 JPY per year
Students are required to undertake a medical assessment by their GP, which includes a chest x-ray.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications.
Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. If you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
