Overview
Yamagata University or 山形大学 ( YU ) – public higher education institution in Japan. YU began its activity in 1878. The main building of YU is located in Yamagata.
Admissions and study format
The applicants must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. The competition is quite mild with a ratio of 1 to 3. The academic schedule is divided into semesters.
Students and academic staff
Being a medium scale university, Yamagata University teaches more than 9 thousand students. Foreign citizens can submit their applications along with the local students.
Infrastructure
The university has a dedicated library. On campus the students can use the sports facilities provided by the university.