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Yamagata is surely one of the greatest places in Japan to experience the beauty of four distinct seasons. Throughout the year, there are various fieldworks to join in the rich natural environment of Yamagata. 

History

Since its foundation as a normal school in 1878, Yamagata University has grown to become a doctoral-granting, comprehensive public institution through two stages before and after 1949 when new government regulation in higher education came into effect.

Yamagata University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 1,041 Academic Staff
  • 8,846 Students
  • 177 Students (int'l)
  • 3,008 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Yamagata University Overview

Yamagata University Scholarships

Yamagata University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Yamagata University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based

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JFUNU
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available

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Yamagata University Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

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5/5

A very fulfilling time

Yamagata is a beautiful, serene and peaceful place with cold, snowy winters and really hot summers. Its beauty just cannot be explained in words! With buses running only once every hour, it might not have been the most convenient place, but that didn’t mean there was nothing to do there. Almost everyone was living around the campus, so it was easy to invite friends to events and activities. We went camping, had dumpling parties, had snowball fights, and participated in local festivals and cultural tours. I was also part of the International community and organized events ranging from sports days, cherry blossom viewing, and treasure hunts to Halloween and Christmas parties, cooking competitions, and even an escape-style game during a BBQ camp. Because of its location, there were many free opportunities for students to go cherry/strawberry/apple-pickings, learn winter sports and go on boat tours. Of course, it wasn’t all just fun and games. There were nights when I struggled with classes, research and academic conferences but the laboratory I joined was a life-changing one, with teachers who guided me through patiently and labmates who were kind and outgoing. Despite the difficulties I’ve faced, all I remember is the drinking parties, badminton, mahjong, trips, horror movie nights and VR games. Looking back, my time in Japan has been one of the most valuable and irreplaceable experiences of my life.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Apr 2021 - Mar 2025
Posted on Apr 2025
4/5

I will love to apply

My experience so far has been good I will love to study more

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Mar 2025 - Dec 2026
Posted on Nov 2025
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Yamagata University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 25% Japan
Top 42% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1501

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1680 - -

Library services

Each of our four college campuses has a library with a combined total of one million volumes, approximately 23,000 periodicals, electronic resources including about 9,000 major scholarly journals, The Web of Science, and Japan Knowledge, one of the largest data bases in Japan.

Yamagata University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Yamagata-shi City

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