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YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITYPROSPECTUS 2017

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEYCU began incorporating global education ahead of

other universities in 2005, but going forward I hope

to boost development of the university’s distinctive

attributes. I am certain that YCU’s presence will grow

by further reinforcing, and sharing with as many

people as possible, our initiatives that leverage the

characteristics unique to YCU, such as the Advanced

Medical Research Center that conducts world-class

research in medicine and life sciences, the Global

Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities that

strives to resolve urban issues concentrated in Asia,

and the program to achieve a Center of Community

(COC) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,

Science and Technology;

“Yokohama, Environmental City of the Future.”

Yoshinobu Kubota,President

WELCOMETO YCU.

CONTENTSYokohama city

Yokohama for...

Why choose YCU?

YCU facts & figures

History of YCU

YCU Graduates

Academics overview

Undergraduate Schools

International College

of Arts & Sciences

School of Medicine

Graduate Schools

Research Centers

YCU's global network

International exchange

Career support

Campus life

University Hospitals

Access

Accommodation, academic calendar

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Yokohama is a vibrant port city loved by its citizens,

open and welcoming to visitors, and famous for its

easy-going atmosphere. The largest municipality in

Japan, Yokohama is conveniently located in the center

of the country—with easy access to other major cities

in Japan by bullet train and less than 30 minutes from

Haneda Airport for direct international flights to most

areas. It is also a key venue for world-level sports

competitions as well as international conventions.

As the first port in Japan to open to the world in 1859,

Yokohama is a place where the new and the old come

together in harmony. While the city is at the cutting

edge of technology, it also cherishes its many historic

assets. It offers the dynamism and diversity of city life,

but also havens of serenity with more quiet locales

such as its traditional Japanese garden. In addition,

Yokohama is dedicated to preserving urban green

spaces and is a pioneer of citywide eco-friendly efforts.

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Scan here to see what our students can experience within and around

the beautiful city of Yokohama.

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BUSINESS STUDIESA VERY ACTIVE HUB FOR BUSINESS IN JAPAN, YOKOHAMA IS A DYNAMIC AND OPEN CITY.

Ever since the port of Yokohama opened to international trade, the city has welcomed and built strong ties with foreign firms. It is now home to industry leaders such as Nissan Motor, while also being a stronghold of SMEs — which make up 90% of Yokohama’s business scene and strengthen the local economy.

On top of being at the forefront of the biotechnology industry among other emerging fields, the city is a pioneer in promoting female empowerment in Japan and in finding solutions for pressing global issues such as environmental problems. Yokohama was selected by the national government as a strategic base in building a sustainable socio-economic structure in Japan.

YOKOHAMA FOR...

URBAN STUDIES

YOKOHAMA OFFERS A BROAD ANDCREATIVE PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

The city has overcome many hardships caused by war and, in the 1960s, rapid population growth. Now the 2nd most populous agglomeration in Japan, the expertise Yokohama has accumulated is a competitive asset in fields including urban design, waste management, water infrastructures, and ports and harbors.

Yokohama actively participates in networks of cities around the world and has earned international recognition for its sustainable and creative urban development. The city supports artists, designers and architects in making use of historical buildings and locations. It also promotes regional and community-based efforts in solving various environmental and social issues.

WHY CHOOSE YCU?

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100+ years of history

Although our university was founded in 1928 as the Yokohama City College of Commerce, our history can be traced back to our predecessor, the Yokoha-ma School of Commerce, which was founded in 1882.

Live in the largest built-up urban area in the world.** Demographia World Urban Areas 12th Annual

Edition, 2016

5th in Japan for number of citations per paper.*

* The Asahi Shimbun Japanese University Ranking

7:1student to faculty ratio

98.6%of YCU graduates are

employed or in further study upon

graduation.

97.8%We have a

passing rate for the National Medical Licens-ing Board Examination.

4th for student satisfaction

within Kanto.** Campus Navi Network 2012

1st in Japan for the ratio of joint research with private

companies worth more than 10 million JPY** The Asahi Shimbun Japanese University Ranking

Less than an hour away from Tokyo by train.

6th in Japan for the number of international volunteers.*

* The Asahi Shimbun Japanese University Ranking

A place to come home to.

8th in Japan for the number of returnee students.*

* The Asahi Shimbun Japanese University Ranking

The best of both worlds.Regardless of your preferences, you're never too

far away from the woodlands or the sea.

YCU FACTS & FIGURESYokohama City University was established in

We have twoundergraduate

schools;

We also have five graduate schools;

We are located in one of Japan’s biggest

international cities,

students

As of August 2017

1928

YOKOHAMA

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS

& SCIENCES

SCHOOL OFMEDICINE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF1. URBAN SOCIAL & CULTURAL STUDIES2. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT3. NANOBIOSCIENCE4. MEDICAL LIFE SCIENCE5. MEDICINE

49754161 UNDERGRADUATE

814 GRADUATE

At present, our university has 111

internationalstudents from 15

different countries.

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CAMPUSES & HOSPITALS

KANAZAWAHAKKEI CAMPUS

FUKUURA CAMPUS

MAIOKACAMPUS

TSURUMICAMPUS

YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

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1871 Provisional Hospital was established.1872 Yokohama Central Hospital was opened. Later it was moved, and renamed Yokohama Kyoritsu Hospital.1874 Yokohama Kyoritsu Hospital was renamed Juzen Hospital.1882 Yokohama School of Commerce was established.1888 Yokohama School of Commerce was renamed Yokohama Commercial School.1891 Juzen Hospital was renamed Yokohama Municipal Juzen Hospital.1898 Yokohama Municipal Juzen Nurses' Training School was established.1917 Yokohama Commercial School was renamed Yokohama City Municipal Commercial School.1928 Yokohama City College of Commerce was established.1933 Yokohama Economic Research Institute was established.1944 - Yokohama City College of Commerce was renamed Yokohama City Economics College. - Yokohama Municipal Medical College was established. - Yokohama Municipal Juzen Hospital was renamed Yokohama Municipal Medical College Juzen Hospital.1947 Yokohama Municipal Medical College was promoted to Yokohama Medical School.1949 - Yokohama City University (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration) was established under a new educational system. - Yokohama Economic Research Institute was renamed Yokohama City University Economic Research Institute. - Yokohama Municipal Medical College Jezen Hospital was renamed Yokohama Medical School Hospital.1952 - The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science was established. Yokohama Medical School was integrated with Yokohama City University. The School of Medicine was established. - Yokohama nurses' training school was established.1954 Yokohama Medical School Hospital was renamed Yokohama City University Medical School Hospital.1961 The Graduate School of Medicine, Medical Studies Doctoral Program was established.1963 The General Education Department was established.1966 Municipal Nursing High School and Nursing Assistant High School opened.1970 The Graduate School of Business Administration, and The Graduate School of Economics were established.1971 Municipal Nursing High School and Nursing Assistant High School were recognized and renamed School of Medicine Nursing High School.

1984 Kihara Institute for Biological Research was transferred from Kihara Institute for Biological Research Foundation.1989 The Graduate School of Integrated Science was established.1991 Yokohama City University Hospital and Yokohama City University Urafune Hospital opened. 1993 The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies was established.1995 - The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science was recognized and divided into the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Humanities and International Studies. - Yokohama City University College of Nursing was established.1997 School of Medicine Nursing High School ceased operations.1998 The Medical Studies Master’s Degree Program of the Graduate School of Medicine was established.2000 Yokohama City University Urafune Hospital was renamed Yokohama City University Medical Center.2003 The Medical Studies Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Medicine was reorganized.2005 - Yokohama City University inaugurated as a public university corporation. - Three faculties (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Sciences, and Faculty of Humanities and International Studies) were integrated. International College of Arts and Sciences was established. - The College of Nursing, and the School of Medicine were established. - The Graduate School of Economics, the Graduate School of Business and Administration, the Graduate School of Integrated Science, and the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies were integrated. International Graduate School of Arts and Sciences was established. - The General Education Department and Yokohama City University Economic Research Institute ceased operations. - Yokohama City University Hospital and Yokohama City University Medical Center were renamed.2008 Yokohama City University College of Nursing ceased operations.2009 International Graduate School of Arts and Sciences was reorganized and divided into the Graduate School of Urban Social and Cultural Studies, the Graduate School of International Management and the Graduate School of Nanobioscience.2010 The Department of Nursing of the Graduate School of Medicine was established.2013 The Graduate School of Medical Life Science was established.

HISTORYOF YOKOHAMACITY UNIVERSITY

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Many of YCU's graduates aim to go into full-time employment upon graduation, and 98.6% of our 2015 graduates were

employed, undertaking further study, or both within six months after graduating. Our graduates can be found making

differences around the world, from right here in Yokohama, to all the way in the United States of America – continuously

challenging themselves, and helping bridge Japan and the rest of the world. Our alumni are also actively involved in

connecting with our current students, be it supporting their intended career paths, or simply by participating in sports

matches or events with the clubs they were previously members of.

JUN HARAGUCHIKonica Minolta Japan Co., Ltd.

PRESIDENT & CEO

Faculty of Commerce | Class of 1979

I chose YCU because of its appealing location in the Yokohama area. After graduation, I moved on to Konica Minolta, which I thought would give me a chance to do business overseas. I was able to work overseas for a total of 20 years, including the period during which I served as president of a U.S.-based distribution company with some 8,000 employees. Having a dream not only enhances the mental aspect of life, but also the practical everyday life, since people with dreams make efforts to make them come true. My favorite saying is "success is where preparation meets opportunity".

TAKANORI TAKEBEYCU School of Medicine, Dept. of Organ Regeneration Medicine

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

School of Medicine | Class of 2011

I entered the School of Medicine of YCU with the goal of becoming a surgeon involved in organ transplantation. Joining the scene of organ transplanta-tion, I was faced with the tragic reality of a desperate shortage of donated organs resulting in 10,000 deaths every year. Shocked by this fact, I switched over to research using iPS cells to change regenerative medicine from a “dream” to an actual option that could replace organ transplantation. In 2011, I succeeded in generating the world’s first functional organ with vascular structures from human iPS cells. I am determined to continue my research with the goal of further developing this field of medicine to a viable option replacing organ transplantation.

YUTARO IWAIThe Gibraltar Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

LIFE PLAN CONSULTANT

ICAS | Class of 2011

One rule I had set for myself upon entering university was to "select the challenging option if faced with a difficult choice." I believe that I accom-plished everything that I took interest in, including setting up a student organization to interact with students from other universities, participating in an Italy-based NGO and doing volun-teer work, and going on an internship at Disney World in Florida. YCU is a university that supports students in achieving self-fulfillment. I encourage you to analyze what YOU want to do, what YOU want to become and take action without hesitating.

YCU GRADUATES

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ACADEMICSOVERVIEW

YOKOHAMACITY

UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

INTERNATIONAL

COLLEGE OF

ARTS & SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF

MEDICINE

• Human Science• Social Relations• Arts & Cultures

FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

• Urban & Community Planning• Urban & Regional Policy• Global Cooperation & Area Studies

FACULTY OF GLOBAL, REGIONAL & URBAN STUDIES

• Business Administration• Accounting• Economics

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

• Materials Science• Life & Environmental Science• Medical Life Science

FACULTY OF SCIENCES

MEDICAL COURSE

NURSING COURSE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF URBAN & SOCIAL STUDIES

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NANOBIOSCIENCE

• Materials System Science• Life & Environmental System

Science

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LIFE SCIENCE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

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ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTOne of the most innovative teaching

methodologies in YCU that I've had a chance to

take part in is the seminar class, or in short, the

“zemi”. This 10-people compact class enables

the best student–professor interaction, and

encourages students to take an active role,

unlike the traditional one-way communication

commonly experienced in larger classes. The

professor provides an all-round syllabus

covering both common knowledge and case

studies, as well as varied approaches ranging

from debates, field trips to group research.

I also made friends with all my Japanese

classmates and learn a lot from them. This

Japanese-style “zemi” is highly recommended to

exchange students eager for cultural study.

Nguyen Xuan Nhat AnhVietnam, Exchange Student

UNDERGRADUATESCHOOLS

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LIBERAL ARTS &INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Departments:Human Science - Social Relations - Arts & Cultures

In the Faculty of Liberal Arts and International

Studies, we aim to nurture individuals

who are capable of empathizing and

effectively communicating with individuals

of different cultural backgrounds, or

those with a different sense of values. We

aspire to educate our students to have a

comprehensive understanding of cross-

cultural interactions, encouraging them

to develop a more open, accepting, and

understanding character.

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

The International College of Arts and Sciences provides a practical, advanced liberal arts education that combines a

common liberal arts curriculum and specialized liberal arts studies. The goal of the college is to provide students with

a vast, advanced education that they can integrate within fields spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural

sciences and to help students apply their knowledge globally and in a practical way.

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GLOBAL, REGIONAL &URBAN STUDIES

ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SCIENCES

Departments:Urban & Community Planning - Urban & Regional Policy - Global Cooperation & Area Studies

In the Faculty of Global, Regional and Urban

Studies, our goal is to take a global and

interdisciplinary approach to the many

challenges faced by cities and regions in

the contemporary world. The curriculum

is designed for students to amass broad

knowledge and education in the fields of

social science, spatial science and regional

studies; revolving around an understanding

of urban and international society as well as

multi-cultural understanding, and training

students to apply their knowledge and

education to specific societal issues.

Departments:Business Administration - Accounting - Economics

The Faculty of Economics and Business

Administration offers students the best

opportunity to develop abilities, including

analytical skills to find and solve a problem

as well as the ability to communicate with

others in a persuasive fashion. Needless

to say, these abilities and skills are

indispensable to those students who will

work in business in the future. Students will

gain a deeper understanding of their fields

of specialization through a variety of courses

in Business Administration, Accounting and

Economics.

Departments:Materials Science - Life & Environmental Science - Medical Life Science

In the Faculty of Sciences, we educate and

train our students to have a multifaceted

take on natural phenomena from both

physical and life perspectives, and to

harness their unique abilities. Our main

goal is for students to have an integrated

understanding of the fields of Physics,

Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and

Mathematics, and to take a multifaceted

approach to natural phenomena from both

physical and life perspectives.

The School of Medicine aims to

contribute to the development

of society and the prosperity of

humanity by developing students

into individuals who can contribute

to both local and global societies,

and by pursuing creative research.

In order to accomplish these

goals, the school strives to serve

as a center of learning that passes

on knowledge and technology

concerning medicine, nursing,

and treatment; and to foster more

advanced academic knowledge,

morality and practicality.

UNDERGRADUATESCHOOLS

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In the Medical Course, the curriculum

consists of “General Prerequisite” in the

students’ first year, and more specialised

subjects from their second year onwards.

In their first year, the students take

liberal arts classes with students of other

faculties to acquire general knowledge and

problem-solving skills. From their second

year, the curriculum has been designed

based on MEXT’s “Medical Education Model

Core Curriculum”. The curriculum aims to

enhance communication and leadership

skills, as well as develop knowledge

about medicine and healthcare; while

highlighting the importance of medical

safety. Advanced courses will also focus on

developing logical thinking skills.

MEDICAL COURSE

Our Nursing Course is meant to foster

human resources who will be able to

take initiatives to promote healthcare

and welfare of the community, while

keeping up with advanced medical care

innovations. The curriculum covers every

nursing procedure required in everyone's

life-stages. Nursing students begin with the

"General Prerequisite" course, whereby

they take classes with students of the

International College of Arts and Sciences,

to develop a broader sense of values,

and gradually learn specialised courses

throughout their undergraduate studies,

such as "Pediatric Nursing", "Elderly

Nursing" and so forth.

NURSING COURSE

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Yokohama City University offers several options for

postgraduate study, and conducts world-class research

in several fields, including clinical and experimental

medicine, life sciences, and urban studies

YCU is home to the Kihara Institute for Biological

Research (KIBR), an institute based in our Maioka

campus, which maintains a store of genetic resources,

and whereby the faculty also have full-time positions in

the Graduate School of Nanobioscience and are engaged

in the education of students in the graduate school’s

master’s and doctoral programs.

YCU also houses the Advanced Medical Research

Center (AMRC) in our Fukuura campus, which, among

others, promotes research and development projects

for the development of advanced treatments and drug

discovery based on the identification of the cause of

cancer, life-style related diseases, and immunological

diseases.

The AMRC also promotes collaborative research within

the university and between industry and academia, and

the development of a biobank. The AMRC collaborates

closely with our Graduate Schools of Medicine and

Medical Life Science.

Besides that, our Tsurumi Campus, which is located on

the same premises as RIKEN Yokohama Campus, is also

a base for our Graduate School of Medical Life Science. It

has the world’s first 950MHz LC-NMR and 900MHz NMR

apparatus.

Finally, our Graduate School of Urban Social and Cultural

Studies, and the Graduate School of International

Management, both of which carry out activities to solve

urban problems, are situated in our Kanazawa-hakkei

campus. In addition, some researchers of the Graduate

School of Nanobioscience are also based here.

GRADUATE SCHOOLS & RESEARCH FACILITIES

OVERVIEW

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Building on a deep understanding of

humanities, social science and natural

science, the Graduate School of Urban

Social and Cultural Studies proposes an

interdisciplinary approach to solving the

ever more complex challenges of our urban

society. The school works closely with the

community and, as a public institution

of the City of Yokohama, benefits from

collaboration with city agencies and

international organizations.

The goal of the Graduate School of

International Management is to foster in

students the ability to identify problems,

find solutions and make presentations.

Students gradually acquire expertise that

will give them an edge in global fields. One

characteristic of the school is that it offers a

special research program in Service Science

through which students conduct research on

the service business, a sector that has been

rising in importance, in a professional and

scientific manner.

The Graduate School of Nanobioscience aims

to contribute to the perpetual development

of humanity by developing students into

individuals who can further combine the

fields of physics, chemistry, and life sciences;

and think of efficient solutions to the various

problems faced by human societies from the

perspective of natural sciences.

Departments:• Materials System Science

• Life & Environmental System

Science

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF URBAN SOCIAL & CULTURAL STUDIES

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NANOBIOSCIENCE

GRADUATE SCHOOLS

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The Graduate School of Medicine's

Department of Nursing is designed for

nursing professionals in actual employment;

it cultivates human resources who will

acquire high-level practical nursing skills

and practical nursing research ability, and

who will be able to reform sites of practice.

Among the various areas of concentration,

the educational content in the three areas

of infectious disease nursing, cancer nursing

and psychiatric nursing are designed to train

specialist nursing professionals. We have also

introduced a long-term course completion

system, enabling nursing professionals to

take up their studies while remaining in

employment.

The goal of the Graduate School of Medical

Life Science is to establish biomedical

science at the atomic and molecular level

as a new field in biology, making full use of

innovative measurement technology. The

aim of this is to equip students with research

and development capabilities befitting the

post-genome era. As such, the focus of

the school’s postgraduate education is on

giving students a foundation in “quantitive

and technical thought processes at atomic

and molecular level” and the “capacity for

application and development to medical

sciences”.

The Graduate School of Medicine aims to

contribute to the development of society by

developing students into individuals who can

contribute to both local and global society

and by contributing research results. To

accomplish these goals, the school strives to

develop more advanced academic knowledge

and practical skills from a foundation of

medical and scientific knowledge and

technology.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LIFE SCIENCE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINEDEPARTMENT OF NURSING

KIHARA INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

The Kihara Institute for Biological Research

(KIBR) originated as an institute established

by Dr. Hitoshi Kihara, who led the world

in promoting genomic concepts with a

magnificent track record in genetics and

the evolutionary study of wheat and higher

plants.

The traditions of the research institute

were continued after it was subsequently

put under the management of Yokohama

City University, and its conversion to a

public university marked the start of a new

challenge as it plays the role expected of it

in advancing life science through botanical

research in the 21st Century.

The research institute is anchored by three

departments focusing on genetic resources

(germplasms), plant genomes, and applied

plant genomes, along with a new fourth

department focusing on plant epigenomics

starting in 2014.

At the KIBR, we hold a store of genetic

resources - about 6000 strains of wheat

and 800 types of chili peppers - that are

precious in both global and historical terms.

The human population continues to grow

amid global changes in environment, and to

ensure sustainable production of food, we

will conduct comprehensive genome analysis

on the diversity and functionality of plants.

We will also develop plant science research

that can only be conducted in KIBR, such

as growing crops that have wide-ranging

environmental adaptability, or introducing

unique functional genes into cultivated wheat

and chili peppers.

RESEARCHCENTERS

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Right The Advanced Medical

Research Center, located in

YCU's Fukuura campus.

Below The main building in YCU's

Maioka campus, which

houses the Kihara Institute

for Biological Research, as

well as the Kihara Memorial

Museum.

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ADVANCED MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER

The Advanced Medical Research Center

(AMRC) of YCU was established in 2006. The

purpose of the AMRC is to facilitate advanced

medical research associated with diseases

such as cancer and lifestyle-related diseases.

The AMRC is focused on basic researches

in the fields of genomics, proteomics and

cellomics, as well as translational researches,

which can fill the gap between basic and

clinical researches and bring the seeds in the

basic researches to the citizens of Yokohama.

Furthermore, the AMRC promotes not only

intramural collaboration, but also between

the government, industries and academia.

In December 2012, a new AMRC research

building that includes 7 collaborative

laboratories for a biobank, clinical research

promotion, proteomics and cellomics, and 4

laboratories for the industry-academia

collaboration was constructed on YCU’s

Fukuura campus.

In October 2014, it was able to invite three

new full-time staffs and to begin addition-

al construction, scheduled to complete in

August 2015. This extension provides more

space for the Genome Research Center,

Proteomics Center, Cellomics Center, Animal

Model Analysis Center, and Industry and

Academia Collaboration laboratories.

In April 2015, the YCU Center for Novel

and Exploratory Clinical Trials (Y-NEXT) was

opened to provide both facilities and

infrastructure to accelerate translational

researches and clinical trials.

To date, the AMRC has promoted several

large scale projects such as the Project for

Developing Innovation Systems of the

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,

Science and Technology (MEXT), the

Practical Research Project for Rare/

Intractable Diseases and the Research Center

Network for Realization of Regenerative

Medicine from Japan Agency for Medical

Research and Development (AMED).

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UNIVERSITY-WIDE AGREEMENT

1. Incheon National University (S. Korea)

2. Semyung University (S. Korea)

3. Korea University, Sejong Campus (S. Korea)

4. Shanghai Normal University (China)

5. *No specific universites in Shanghai, due to an

academic agreement with the City of Shanghai as a

framework agreement. (China)

6. Tunghai University (Taiwan)

7. Vietnam National University, HCMC (Vietnam)

8. Foreign Trade University, Hanoi (Vietnam)

9. Thammasat University (Thailand)

10. Kasetsart University (Thailand)

11. Assumption University (Thailand)

12. University of Science, Malaysia (Malaysia)

13. University of the Philippines (Philippines)

14. Khwopa Engineering College (Nepal)

15. Deakin University (Australia)

16. University of Vienna (Austria)

17. University of Bucharest (Romania)

18. Ca'Foscari University of Venice (Italy)

19. Jean Moulin University Lyon III (France)

20. Makerere University (Uganda)

21. University of Zambia (Zambia)

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YCU'S GLOBAL NETWORK

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22. University of Manitoba (Canada)

23. University of British Columbia (Canada)

24. University of California, San Diego (USA)

25. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)

DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT

1. Seoul National University (S. Korea)

2. Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (S.

Korea)

3. Pohang Institute of Science and Technology (S.

Korea)

4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)

5. Harbin Medical University (China)

6. National Taiwan Normal University (Taiwan)

7. Chiang Mai University (Thailand)

8. National University of Singapore (Singapore)

9. Tribhuvan University (Nepal)

10. Geothe University Frankfurt (Germany)

11. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

(USA)

12. The Scripps Research Institute (USA)

13. University of Navarra (Spain)

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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

JLPT N2 or higher is desirable for

students who wish to enrol in classes

whereby the medium of instruction

is Japanese. However, considerations

can be made depending on recom-

mendations from the student's home

university. For those who wish to enrol

in the Japanese Language classes, it is

advisable for the student to have

mastered beginner to lower-intermedi-

ate level Japanese (JLPT N5 to N3).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If the student is not a native English

speaker, we will require the student to

show that they have an adequate knowl-

edge of the English language, should

they wish to enrol in classes conducted

in English. The minimum requirement is

a TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent.

STUDY IN JAPANESE

For students who are able and willing to

study in Japanese-language conducted

courses, a wide range of courses are

available. The following online syllabi

system can be used to search for

courses.

https://cmwebsv1.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/

campusweb/slbsskgr.do

Students with beginner- to advanced-

level Japanese proficiency who are

interested in studying the Japanese

language further during their time at

YCU may choose from the list in the

following link.

http://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/en/

academics/exchange/exchangeinfo/

In the Japanese language

classes, we did not just learn

Japanese, but also participated in

activities such as making videos

and presenting them to our

Japanese peers, or reading and

discussing current issues in

Japan. Besides, the Japanese

teachers are always ready to

answer our questions, and teach

us in detail, so we don’t have

to worry about our Japanese

language abilities. Students can

learn Japanese as well as com-

municate with foreign friends

through the Japanese lessons.

Kim Ji-yunSouth Korea, Exchange Student

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STUDY IN ENGLISH

In the case where the student’s level of Japanese is not sufficient for taking

Japanese-language conducted courses, the student may enrol in courses conducted

in English throughout their semester/year in YCU. Students who wish to enrol in

English-language conducted courses may choose to plan their studies based on our

new programs, which will award the student with a certificate upon completing the

program. However, should the student wish to study courses which are not based

on the programs, they will be given the freedom to choose any courses that they

have interest in - given that said courses are conducted in English.

In the new program, students get to choose between two major themes, namely

Global Studies, or Japanese and Asian Studies.

YCU offers a number of courses

in English. Most of them are for

Global and Asian Studies, but

some courses in other subject

areas can be found too. The uni-

versity is relatively small in size,

but this also brings advantages;

class sizes are small with a low

student-teacher ratio. This also

makes it easy to connect with

Japanese students, which is

also a great encouragement to

learn some Japanese during the

exchange.

Carla HaroldAustria, Exchange Student

THEME 1 GLOBAL STUDIES

This program is designed for those who

would like to nurture their abilities to

contribute to the global community -

especially those who wish to work for

international organizations and corpora-

tions in the future.

A wide range of courses are available,

including fieldwork, enabling students to

combine theory with practice. Highly

experienced teaching staff, including

former diplomats and UN specialists will

be conducting the courses.

THEME 2 JAPANESE & ASIAN STUDIES

This program offers students chances to

learn about Japan and other Asian coun-

tries from various perspectives. The aim

of this program is to cultivate students

to deepen their understanding on key

issues - enabling them to help bridge

the cultural gap between Japan, the rest

of Asia, and their own countries.

The International Affairs Section will be the international students’ second

home during their stay in Japan. We are more than happy to provide

assistance and support as necessary.

How to find us:

Our office is located on the first (ground) floor of Yokohama City University’s

newest building, YCU Square, right between the Student Affairs Section and

the Academic Affairs Section's offices.

Contact:

Phone: +81-45-787-2416 Fax: +81-45-787-2370

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SECTION

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STUDY IN ENGLISH IN JAPAN.We offer a range of courses in various academic fields,

conducted in English. Below is a list of some of the

courses taught in English offered in 2017-2018.

ACC206 Introductory Accounting I

ACC207 Introductory Accounting II

ACC208 Intermediate Accounting

ACC209 Introduction to IFRSs

ACC322 Fundamentals of Investments

ACC323 Basics of Corporate Analysis & Valuation

BUS222 Global Business Strategy

BUS223 Global Innovation Management

BUS224 Global Business Administration

BUS225 Global Organization Theory

BUS373 Global Leadership

BUS374 Global Human Resource Development

BUS375 Global Marketing

BUS376 Global Service Management

BUS377 International Business I

BUS378 International Business II

BUS379 Japanese Industry

CLE101 Education in the World

CUL341 European Culture in English

DEV201 Global Cooperation

DEV202 Learning Global Cooperation in English

DEV271 Overseas Field Work (International

Cooperation)

DEV292 Japan and International Cooperation

ECO249 Japanese Economy

ECO293 Advanced Topics in Economics I

ECO294 Advanced Topics in Economics II

ECO299 Topics in Economics

ECO341 Game Theory and Industrial Organization I

ECO342 Game Theory and Industrial Organization II

ECO409 Advanced Topics in Microeconomics

ECO418 Economic Analysis I

ECO419 Economic Analysis II

ENV311 Eco-Business & Resource Strategy

ENV391 Sustainable Urban Development

GEO391 Human Settlements and Global Awareness

ILW301 International Law A

ILW302 International Law B

INT211 Global Politics

INT212 Global Economics

INT213 International Organization

INT271 Overseas Field Work (United Nations)

INT283 Baseball Diplomacy in Japanese-US Relations

INT293 Global Community

INT295 Japanese Foreign Policy A

INT303 Global Issues

INT311 Global Peace

LIT312 Japanese Literature in English A

LIT313 Japanese Literature in English B

LIT344 Culture and Translation A

LIT345 Culture and Translation B

PBL105 Japanese Globalization in Comparative

Context

PBL106 Risk Management

PBL118 Japan Studies: Youth Cultures

PBL119 History of Modern Japan

PHI312 Topics in Moral Philosophy

PSY103 Introduction to Psychology

PSY131 Topics in Modern Psychopathology

SEM102 Introduction to Research Methodology

SEM113 Research about Japan by Foreigners

SEM114 Japan in the World Media

SEM115 Comparing Education in the World

SEM116 Japan from Foreigners’ View (a, b)

SEM117 Global Communications

SOC291 Family Policy in Asian Societies

To see the complete list of courses conducted

in English, visit the link below:

http://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/en/academics/exchange/exchangeinfo/

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Career Supporter System

YCU has also introduced the Career

Supporter System, whereby YCU alumni

assist current students in their job-hunting

activities. This system was initiated with

the cooperation of a large number of

alumni. As of recent, approximately 1800

alumni have registered with the system

and provided support to current students.

Students are able to enjoy direct contact

with the career supporters from whom

they are able to receive a range of valuable

guidance and advice, to assist them in both

career selection and throughout their

job-hunting period.

Career Resources

YCU offers students one-on-one

counselling, provides them with domestic

and international internship and volunteer

opportunities. YCU also helps them get

involved in extracurricular activities.

In addition, the university holds about

100 lectures and other events each

year designed to help students find

employment. Furthermore, YCU provides

open career support programs for

freshmen and sophomores since 2012.

This program encourages students to think

about their career goals, and provide them

with detailed career and employment

support, enabling them to handle

everything job-related from the day they

enroll at YCU to the day they land a job.

CAREERSUPPORT

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JOB SUPPORT CURRICULUM

1st Year

2nd Year3rd Year 4th Year

Desiredcareer path

Period for expanding potential

& promoting strengths

Career path selection,

information collection,

recruiting activities

Realization of career path,

conclusion of university life

- Career design consideration- Internship- International volunteering

- Job-hunting research- Company & alumni visitations- Internship

- Decision of company/institute of further study- Registration of unofficial decision- Guidance to junior students as mentors

Employment

Further study

Study-abroad

Etc.

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YOUR HOMEAWAY FROM HOME.Our university may be small in size, but regardless of what your interests are, there's

likely to be a group of people who share them with you. YCU has over 100 clubs and

societies engaged in various activities, ranging from contact sports to tea ceremonies.

Our Kanazawa-hakkei and Fukuura campuses each have their own sports teams as well,

so come and be a part of the action. You'll definitely find a place where you belong here,

and probably even find your second family with whom you'll spend your time in YCU

making precious memories together with.

A capella | Aikido | American Football | Archery | Art | Astronomy | Athletics | Bad-

minton |Ballroom Dance | Baseball | Blues | Brass Band | Broadcasting | Ceramics |

Cheerleading | Cinema | Comic (Manga) | Composition | Dance | Drama | English | En-

vironmental Volunteer | Expedition | Film-making | Football | Futsal | Go | Golf | Guitar

| Handball | International Affairs | Japanese Archery | Jazz Orchestra | Judo | Juggling

| Karate | Kendo | Literature | Men’s Basketball | Men’s Ground Hockey | Men’s Tennis

| Men’s Volleyball | Mixed Choir | Music (Band) |Orchestra | Orienteering | PC (Com-

puter) | Philosophy | Photography | Piano | Racing Ski | Railroad | Red Cross society

| Rugby | Sailing | Science | Science Research | Sign Language | Stock (Investment) |

Swimming | Table Tennis | Taekwondo | Tea Ceremony | Traveling | Volunteer |

Windsurfing | Women’s Basketball | Women’s Ground Hockey | Women’s Tennis |

Women’s Volleyball

A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT YCU HAS TO OFFER

For the full list of clubs and societies in YCU, check out our university website:

www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/en/campus-life/clubs-and-societies

facebook.com/YCU.student.affairs.section @YCUgakusei

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TIED TO THE OCEAN

Yokohama is one of Japan's most populated coastal cities, and three out of four of YCU's campuses are located by the sea. This is why a number of our sports teams are named after coastal animals, including seagulls, falcons, and dolphins!

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FACILITIES ON CAMPUSOur university prides itself on prioritizing our students' education, well-

being and development, which is why we provide various facilities to be

used by the students on campus. Facilities include three athletics fields,

three tennis courts, a gymnasium with indoor running tracks, a strength

training room, a martial arts hall, an archery range, a music studio, a

swimming pool, a Japanese-style room, student offices, a student

conference room, and so much more.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOMAs an exchange student, I wanted to keep relat-

ed to sports. I have been practicing judo since

my childhood, and therefore, when I arrived

at YCU, I immediately looked for the judo club.

The Judo club members welcomed me, and they

seemed to be very happy to share their activities

with an exchange student. I could also explain

how I learned judo in France. By joining the club,

I could easily make friends. Furthermore, it be-

came really interesting to improve my Japanese

language skills. For those reasons, I recommend

every exchange student to join a club or a circle.

Scan here to watch our campus life video.

Alric FrançonFrance, Exchange Student

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MORE THAN

100CLUBS &

SOCIETIES

YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITYHOSPITALDELIVERING ADVANCED & SAFE MEDICAL SERVICE

OF GLOBAL STANDARDS TO THE COMMUNITY

With 28 departments and 654 beds, the YCU Hospital

is actively involved in research in clinical medicine,

including efforts to realize "Translational Research"

to be applied to basic prevention, diagnosis, and

treatment. This hospital is the only Specific Function

Hospital in Yokohama.

Departments:

Rheumatism/blood/infection internal medicine, respiratory

internal medicine, kidney/hypertension internal medi-

cine, cardiovascular internal medicine, gastroenterology,

endocrine/diabetes internal medicine, neurology, cerebral

stroke, psychiatry, child psychiatry, pediatrics, general

surgery, cardiovascular surgery and pediatric cardiology,

digestive/liver transplantation surgery, clinical tumor/

mammary gland surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics,

dermatology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology,

ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, oral and

maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, rehabilitation, plastic

surgery, diagnostic pathology

Number of outpatients: 471,404 per year

Number of hospitalized patients: 209,760 per year

Bed occupancy rate: 87.9%

YOKOHAMA CITY UNIVERSITYMEDICAL CENTERA HOSPITAL THAT CAN BE BOTH TRUSTED AND

LOVED BY THE COMMUNITY

With 10 disease-specific centers, 19 departments,

and 726 beds, the YCU Medical Center provides

acute-stage medical care that requires a high level of

technique as a core hospital with tertiary emergency

medical care covering a wide range of necessities.

Disease-Specific Centers & Departments:

Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, General

Perinatal Center, Rheumatism and Collagen DIsorder

Center, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center, Mental

Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, Gastrointestinal

Disease Center, Respiratory Disease Center, Children's

Medical Center, Reproduction Center, comprehensive

medical care, hematology, nephrology and hypertension,

endocrine/ diabetes internal medicine, neurology, mamma-

ry gland/thyroid gland surgery, orthopedics, dermatology,

urology/renal transplantation, gynecology, ophthalmology,

otolaryngology, radiology, dentistry/oral surgery/orthodon-

tics, anesthesiology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, plastic

surgery, diagnostic pathology

Number of outpatients: 484, 414 per year

Number of hospitalized patients: 240,336 per year

Bed occupancy rate: 90.7%

HOSPITALS

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HOW TOFIND US

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TIME REQUIRED FROM AIRPORTS TO

YOKOHAMA STATION

It takes about 90 minutes to get to Yokohama

station from Narita International Airport by the

JR Narita Express (N'EX) train, or by bus (Airport

Limousine bus, Keisei Bus).

From Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport, it

takes about 30 minutes to get to Yokohama

station by the Haneda Keikyu Bus, and 22

minutes by the Keikyu Airport Express train.

KANAZAWA-HAKKEI CAMPUS

Kanazawa-hakkei campus is located 5 minutes

away from Kanazawa-hakkei Station (Keikyu

Line) or 7 minutes away from Kanazawa-hakkei

Station (Seaside Line) on foot. It takes about

20 minutes to get to Kanazawa-hakkei Station

from Yokohama Station by the Keikyu Limited

Express trains.

FUKUURA CAMPUS | YOKOHAMA CITY

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Fukuura campus is just 1 minute away from

Shidai-Igakubu Station (Seaside Line) on foot.

The YCU Hospital is located within Fukuura

campus, and is connected to the Shidai-Igakubu

Station.

TSURUMI CAMPUS

From the east exit of Tsurumi Station (JR Keihin

-Tohoku Line), or from bus stop number 7 at

Keikyu-Tsurumi Station (Keikyu Line), take the

Fureyu-bound Kawasaki-Tsurumi Rinko bus No.

8. After riding for about 8 minutes, get off at the

Riken Shidai Daigakuin-mae bus stop. Tsurumi

campus can also be accessed via the JR Tsurumi

Line. At Tsurumi station, take the JR Tsurumi

Line train, and get off at Tsurumi-ono Station.

The campus is about 15 minutes walk away.

MAIOKA CAMPUS

Maioka campus is located 10 minutes away

from Maioka Station (Yokohama Municipal

Subway Blue Line) on foot.

YCU MEDICAL CENTER

There are several way to access the YCU

Medical Center. It is 10 minutes walk from

Koganecho Station (Keikyu Line), 4 minutes

walk from Bandobashi Station (Yokohama

Municipal Subway Blue Line), or 1 minute walk

from Urafune bus stop (Yokohama Municipal

Bus).

ACCOMMODATIONAssistance in finding affordable accommodation will be

provided to international exchange students, where they can

enjoy a good balance between an international atmosphere

and interaction with local residents.

One of the dormitories where our international exchange

students may live is the Yokohama International Student

House, which is conveniently located 5 minutes to the nearest

bus stop, and 15 minutes to the nearest train station on foot.

For more information, visit the link below;

http://yoke.or.jp/yish/english/index.html

WHERE STUDENTS GO AFTER YCU

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS &

SCIENCESSCHOOL OF MEDICINE

ARE EMPLOYED OR CONTINUE ON TO GRADUATE SCHOOL UPON GRADUATION.

90% 98%

ACADEMIC CALENDARINTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, NURSINGCOURSE, MEDICAL COURSE (FRESHMEN), GRADUATE SCHOOLS

1st Semester: April - September2nd Semester: Late September - March

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (MEDICAL COURSE, SOPHOMORE & ABOVE)

1st Semester: April - August2nd Semester: September - December3rd Semester: January - March

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Yokohama City University

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