Application for the International
Ph.D. Program in Economics
For October 2025 Admission

Department of Economics
Yokohama National University
JapanPreface
The Department of Economics at Yokohama National University (YNU), located in the second
largest metropolis in Japan, launched a new graduate program in Fall 2013 (both Master’s* andPh.D.) in economics taught entirely in English. The program is designed to provide students
with academic knowledge and tools in economic theory and empirics of the highest global
standards, and at the same time is well-grounded in policy-relevance. We seek motivatedstudents from all over the world, who are eager to work as academic researchers, specialists or
professionals in the international arena. Our program has two distinctive paths. First, we offer
an American-style economics program with an emphasis on international economics, as well as
in data analytics and international political economy. Second, we also offer a policy-oriented
program employing both comparative economic systems and political economy approaches.
Graduates of the Ph.D. Program in Economics (typically 3 years) will be able to conduct leadingedge research and publish their research in international journals or present their research ininternational conferences, with particular strengths in the field of international economics, aswell as in comparative economic systems and international political economy. They will also
have the opportunity to acquire high-level research skills in various methods of empiricalanalysis and be able to produce policy-oriented papers to further the development of emerging
economies.
Our Ph.D. Program seeks candidates who have already obtained the skills and knowledge ineconomics at a Master’s level and who have strong motivation and the aptitude to continue
studying economics at a deeper level both theoretical and empirically. After completion of their
Ph.D. degree, graduates would typically go on (or return) to a career in academia, work at
international organizations, or return to their home country in a high-level government position.
In our Ph.D. Program, we offer advanced economic courses. Through thesis advising, seminars
and workshops our faculty members support the doctoral candidates’ work on academic papers
that can ultimately be presented at international conferences and submitted to internationallyrefereed journals for publication. The goal is to complete a doctoral dissertation of the highest
caliber. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is conferred upon completion of the
program.
*From 2023 intake, application for International M.A. Program has been suspended.

Contents

Quick Guide ............................................................................................................................... 1
First, Determine Your Profile. .................................................................................................... 2
Degree Conferred ....................................................................................................................... 3
Number of Students Admitted Each Year ................................................................................... 3
Language Requirement............................................................................................................... 3
Application Period...................................................................................................................... 4
Application Materials ................................................................................................................. 4
Screening .................................................................................................................................... 9
Applicants with Special Needs ................................................................................................... 9
Handling of Personal Information ............................................................................................ 10
Admissions Decision ................................................................................................................ 10
Application and Screening Schedule [The eligibility profiles i)-v)] ........................................ 11
Application and Screening Schedule [The eligibility profiles vi), vii), viii) & ix)] .............. 12
Admissions and Tuition ............................................................................................................ 13
Key Addresses and URL .......................................................................................................... 13
TOEFL/IELTS/GRE ................................................................................................................. 14
Housing .................................................................................................................................... 15
Scholarships and Financial Support ......................................................................................... 16

First, Determine Your Profile.
Applications can only be accepted from among applicants who meet one of the following
profiles:(i) Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2025 a master’s
degree or a professional degree from a Japanese graduate school.
(ii) Applicants who obtained or are scheduled to obtain by September 30, 2025 a degree
equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree in a country or countries otherthan Japan.
(iii) Applicants who received education through correspondence courses provided by acountry or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan and obtained a master’s
degree.
(iv) Applicants who completed a program of a university (a graduate school) of acountry other than Japan in its Japanese campus recognized by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and obtained a master’s degree.
(v) Applicants who completed a program of United Nations University and obtained amaster’s degree.
(vi) Applicants who received education from a graduate school in a country or countries
other than Japan, a university (a graduate school) of a country other than Japan in its
Japanese campus recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology, the United Nations University, and passed qualifying
examinations, and who are recognized by the graduate school of YNU as having theappropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or aprofessional degree.
(vii) Applicants who graduated from a Japanese university, and who have been engaged
in research at a university or a research institute in Japan or a country other than Japanfor at least two years, and who are recognized by the graduate school of YNU as having
the appropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or aprofessional degree based on the applicant’s research output.
(viii) Applicants who completed a 16-year program of school education fromelementary school through university in a country or countries other than Japan or
through correspondence courses provided by a country or countries other than Japan
while residing in Japan, and who have been engaged in research at a university or a
research institute in Japan or a country other than Japan for at least two years, and who
are recognized by the graduate school of YNU as having the appropriate academic
ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree based on theapplicant’s research output.
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(ix) Applicants who do not meet any one of the profiles (i)-(viii) above, who have beenrecognized by the graduate school of YNU in their individual application eligibility
assessment process as having an ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or aprofessional degree, and who are at least 24 years old or will be 24 years old bySeptember 30, 2025.
[Special Remarks on Application Eligibility]
1) The graduate school individually assesses the eligibility of applicants who meet profile (vi)prior to application.
2) The graduate school individually assesses the eligibility of applicants who meet profiles (vii),(viii), and (ix) prior to application.
3) To obtain a student visa, applicants must demonstrate that they have the financial means to
support student life in Japan.

Degree Conferred
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Number of Students Admitted Each YearThe Department of Economics plans to admit around ten students to the International Ph.D.
Program in Economics and the existing Ph.D. program conducted in Japanese combined. The
Department will decide the number for each program, taking into account numerous factors
including the quality of applicants to each program.

Language Requirement
1) English:
All the lectures and seminars will be conducted in English and therefore, students are expected
to have a good command of English.
2) Japanese:
Students are recommended to have passed N-4 level JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency
Test) or have the equivalent or higher command of Japanese, at the time of enrollment.
It is also recommended that students should take Japanese language classes as a recommended
subject* if their command of the language is equal to N-2 level or lower.
Though students do not need Japanese language academically, they need N-4 or higher level ofcommand in Japanese to live comfortably in Japan.
* Japanese language classes are not counted as the credits for completion of program.

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Application Period
See Quick Guide on page 1. For further details, see Application and Screening Schedule on
pages 11-12.
1) September 17, 2024 -September 20, 2024 : Application Eligibility Assessment Period(If your eligibility profile is (vi)-(ix), all application materials except application fee andrecommendation letters for admission must arrive at the Graduate School Affairs Office bySeptember 25, 2024.)
2) October 15, 2024 -November 5, 2024: Application Period
All the dates are in Japan Standard Time.

Application Materials(1) Web application forms (Refer to sections (2) through (12) for details on requirements.)
Enter your name, birth date, sex, citizenship, address, phone, email, educational andemployment history, an English proficiency test score, GRE Quantitative Reasoning percentile
point (if available), GPA (if available), three academic references, intended field of study,
statement of purpose1, list of research papers2, two Ph.D. thesis advisors of your choice3,
application status of scholarship from the government on the web application system. Aftercompleting the web application forms, download, and print them.
Note that completed applications cannot be amended. Place the printed application forms andother documents in one envelope and send them by registered mail to the following address:
Graduate School Affairs Office
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, 240-8501 Japan
Documents must arrive no later than November 8, 2024.
1. The statement should address three concerns: (Approx. 1000 words.)- Describe one research problem, project, or area for Ph.D. study that excites you.
- How has your background prepared you to pursue such a research problem?
- How can the Ph.D. program in Economics at YNU help you realize your interests and goals?
2. List both published and unpublished research papers. Provide bibliographic information.
3. Provide names of up to two Ph.D. thesis advisors of your choice in the order of your preference. The listof faculty members potentially available for thesis advising can be found on the website of the International
Ph.D. Program in Economics. http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html(2) Writing samples
Submit a copy of your master’s thesis, articles published in academic journals, or working
papers. You can upload up to three writing samples. If the writing samples are written in alanguage other than English1, upload a 800 word (minimum) English summary2 along with eachsample. If you do not have any one of the above, submit an English summary of theresearch/study you have carried out thus far3. Print your name in the upper left-hand corner of4the first page. Embed fonts into your documents4.
1. “Language other than English” including Japanese.
2. The main text excluding the reference list, footnotes, figures and tables must be 800 words minimum.
There is no upper limit. If the writing samples are co-authored, describe your contributions in detail.
3. For example, if you are planning to write a master’s thesis later, you can describe what you intend tocontribute in your thesis. Alternatively, you can pick up several courses you have taken in your graduate
study and explain how you think these courses will be useful for your research at YNU. If you are involvedin a joint research project instead of single-authored thesis, you can describe the project itself andcontributions that you made for the project.
4. A document file in which fonts are not embedded may not be readable on our side even if it can be readwith your computer. For details of embedding fonts, please read a manual of the software or program you
used for making your documents.

(3) Academic transcripts for graduate education
Academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal or signature. Be sure to also submit
the standards for grade assessment. If a course title, a grade, or any other information in thetranscripts contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation should be attached.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profiles (vii), (viii), (ix) should submit academic transcripts for undergraduate
education instead.
(4) The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) from the graduate school
The certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation) must include the school’s official sealor signature. Applicants who graduated from the school in a country other than Japan andobtained a master’s degree should also submit the certificate of degree conferment unless thedegree conferment can be confirmed on academic transcripts.
Submit certificates pertaining to your Eligibility for Application. Applicants who meet theeligibility profile (vi) must submit the certificate of passing qualifying examinations and havethe appropriate academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional
degree. Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit the certificate
of graduation (or prospective graduation) from the undergraduate school. Applicants who meetthe eligibility profile (ix) must submit the certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation)or the certificate of the enrollment period (or the prospective enrollment period) pertaining to
the last school attended.
(5) Academic transcripts for undergraduate education
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii), (viii), (ix) must submit academic transcripts
for undergraduate education. Academic transcripts must include the school’s official seal orsignature. Be sure to also submit the standards for grade assessment. If a course title, a grade,or any other information in the transcripts contains codes or abbreviations, an explanation
should be attached.
The other applicants are advised to submit academic transcripts for undergraduate education if
available.
5(6) English proficiency test scores or university certificate
All applicants, whose native language is not English or who have not completed their bacheloror master’s degree in English as the medium of instruction within the last five years, must
submit TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition and Paper Based Test), IELTS (academic module/
Online) or Duolingo scores.
Minimum score requirements for admission are TOEFL iBT 79, PBT 550, IELTS academic
module/Indicator 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 105.
Make arrangements to have official scores sent directly from the testing institution. The officialscores must reach YNU by September 25, 2024 if your eligibility profile is (vi)-(ix), and by
November 8, 2024 if your profile is (i)-(v).
The ETS institutional code for YNU is 0410 and the department code is 1801.
Note that in all cases only the results of tests taken after November 8, 2022 will be considered
as valid for your application.
[Special Remarks on the English language requirement waivers and the university
certificate for your English proficiency]
1) The English language requirement will be waived if you are a native or completed yourbachelor or master’s degree in English as the medium of instruction within last 5 years in thefollowing countries; US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa.
2) Even if you completed your bachelor or master’s degree in English as the medium of
instruction within last 5 years in the other countries including India, the Philippines, Hong
Kong, Singapore, etc., you are not exempt from the requirement. However, you can provide
an official letter from the university certifying that English was the language of instruction
instead of official test score by testing institution.
(7) GRE score
If available, submit a Certified GRE Score Report. Note that only the Quantitative Reasoning
Score will be used for evaluation. Official scores must be sent directly from the testing
institution by the deadline. The ETS institutional code for YNU is 0410 and the department
code is 1801. Note that in all cases only the results of tests taken after November 8, 2022 will
be considered as valid for your application.
(8) Documents showing other strengths
If available, submit these documents.
(9) Document validating your nationality and residence status
This document may be, for example, a copy of your passport or a certificate issued by anembassy office in Japan. It should be prepared in English; attach a translation if it is issued inany other language. If you reside in Japan, you must also submit copies of both sides of your
Residence Card issued by Ministry of Justice.

6(10) The certificate of employment (for eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) only)
Applicants who meet the eligibility profiles (vii) and (viii) must submit the certificate of
employment at a university or a research institute in Japan or a country other than Japan for atleast two years.
(11) Three letters of recommendation
Three faculty members of the school you last attended, typically the graduate school where you
earned or will earn a master’s degree, must write letters of recommendation. Provide the names,
affiliations, addresses, work phone numbers, and official University email addresses of threefaculty members. You must provide at least one referee, typically your academic supervisor,
with (2) the writing samples you submit and ask him/her to comment on them. Each referee
will be contacted via email by the web application system and requested to submit a letter ofrecommendation on the system.
Be sure to contact your intended referee in advance to 1) confirm that you have his/her current
email address, 2) double check that he/she is willing to upload a reference on your behalf prior
to fully completing your web application, and 3) explain that he/she will be sent an email fromno-reply@e-apply.jp with the following subject line: [Yokohama National University
International Ph.D. Program in Economics] - Letter of Recommendation Upload Request].
Note: YNU is not responsible for technical problems with the referee’s email server.
(12) Application fee: 5,000 yen
The application fee must be paid by credit card or China UnionPay card through the web
application system in principle. The fee is payable only after your eligibility is confirmed by
the graduate school. You will be requested to enter your email address when making theapplication fee payment. Enter the same email address as the email address you entered for the
web application. You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your payment. Submit a
printout of this email by postal mail.
If you reside in Japan and don't have any credit card, you can pay the application fee at a) a
convenience store (7-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart), b) ATMs supporting Pay-easy, or c)
Internet banks supporting Pay-easy.
Notes:- You will be responsible for any additional payment fees that are required at the time of
payment.
- Details of payment, please refer to the explanation about payment at the Web application
system- When you pay at convenience store or ATMs supporting Pay-easy, be sure to bring the relevant
numbers which were indicated in the Web application system with you and make payment.
- Please attach the original receipt for your payment on a sheet specified by the Graduate School
Affairs Office and submit it.

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Applicants, who have been nominated for scholarship programs designated by YNU, areexempt from the application fee. To qualify for exemption, a copy of your scholarshipcertificate must be submitted along with the application documents. If you have further
questions about the application fee requirements, please contact the Graduate School
Affairs Office.
[Notes regarding the payment of application fee]a) Any fees incurred in making payments must also be paid by the applicant.
b) Please make sure to avoid double payment of the fee.
c) The application fee will not be refunded once the application procedure is completed, except
under the following circumstances:i) Where the payment was made, but the application was not submitted (either by nonsubmission of the application materials or by non-acceptance of the materials).
ii) Where double payment of the fee was made.
Please note that there will be no refund in case where the payment was made from an accountoutside of Japan.
Regarding the details of refund procedure, please contact the Graduate School Affairs Office.
[Important Points on Completing Application Materials and Submitting Your
Application]
1) The application procedure depends on the individual’s eligibility profile. See the table inpage 11-12 for details.
2) Do not use nicknames or abbreviations when writing your name on the application
documents. You must write your name in English as it appears in your passport.
3) To send documents, please use registered express mail such as Federal Express, DHL, UPS
or an equivalent air courier, by which we can track delivery.
Graduate School Affairs Office
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, 240-8501 Japan*Documents must arrive no later than November 8, 2024.
4) No changes to any of the documents are allowed after submission.
5) For non-English documents, the document-issuing school or authority must provide a
corresponding English or Japanese translation of the original language. If the school or
authority does not provide such a service, the documents must be translated and verified by anoutside translation organization and certified to be the same as those issued by the school or
authority. Be sure to submit both the original documents and the certified translations.

86) Application documents submitted cannot be returned.
7) If, after admission, it is discovered that any of the documents have been falsified or any
necessary details or documents have been omitted, admission will be cancelled, even in theevent that the candidate has already been admitted to the university.

Screening
Screening is done in two stages – document screening based on application materials, followedby an online interview.
Online Interview
Based on the application documents submitted, short-listed applicants will be invited for the
next screening, the online interview.
[Important Points on the Online Interview]
You will be informed of the method (typically we use Teams), time and date of interview
immediately after the announcement of results of document screening.
Please get your PC environment prepared so that you can run the designated application for theinterview.

Applicants with Special Needs
Applicants with physical disabilities, applicants who are visually impaired, applicants who aredeaf or hard of hearing, applicants with significant health or medical problems, and applicants
who get injured after submitting the application are welcome at the Department of Economics
and should contact the Graduate School Affairs Office as soon as possible to discuss their
particular needs. The purpose of this procedure is to alert the Department of Economics of theparticular needs of the applicant/student, so that preparations can be made to provide thenecessary support and make appropriate arrangements for the applicant/student.

9Handling of Personal Information
Personal information will be handled in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal
Information" and the "Regulations Concerning the Protection of Personal Information held by
Yokohama National University.
(1) Information of an applicant including result of entrance examination and personal
information written in application materials will be used for the selection for admission
to the University and the following purposes.
(i) Communicating with successful applicants (sending materials related toscholarships, insurance and other benefits, events after enrollment, etc., and student
co-op materials) and enrollment procedures.
(ii) Class placement after enrollment and documentation of benefits such as entrance
fee waiver (except for international students) and tuition fee waiver upon
application by the applicant.
(iii) educational affairs after enrollment (student registration management, academic
advising, etc.)(iv) Public relations and various surveys and research by the University (including
surveys and analysis to improve admissions selection methods and university
education).
(v) Personal information of enrolled students may be disclosed to the extent necessary
for the registration processes of the Alumni Association and Alumnae Association,
which are affiliated organizations of the University(2) When using the information in the various operations described in (1) above, some ofthe operations may be performed by contractors engaged by the University (hereinafterreferred to as "Contractors").
YNU will provide all or part of the personal information to the Contractor to the extent
necessary to perform the work entrusted to the Contractor.

Admissions Decision
Admissions decision will be announced on January 15, 2025 by posting the examinee
identification number of each successful candidate on the following website:
http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html
The identification numbers will be posted on this website for about one week after the initial
announcement. The successful candidates will subsequently receive an official certificate ofpassing the entrance exam and other enrollment-related documents via digital files. YNU will
not respond to any enquiries regarding the results of the screening process or admission.

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Application and Screening Schedule [The eligibility profiles i)-v)]
Procedure

Dates

Details

Application andPayment of the Fee

Oct.15-Nov.5, 2024
Documents shouldreach YNU by Nov. 8,
2024

Submit (1) & (2) using the web application system. Your ID is assigned. Pay (12) theapplication fee of 5,000 yen by credit card or China UnionPay card using the web
application system. You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your payment.
Submit the original copies for (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) along with the printed
application forms (1) and the printed email by postal mail.

Letters of Recommendation
for Admission Due

Nov.5, 2024

Referees for the admission application must submit (11) on the web application systemby this date.

Announcement of Results of
the Document Screening

Dec.5, 2024

The IDs of the applicants who pass the document screening are announced on the
program’s homepage. http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html

Arrangement for Schedulefor “Online” Interviews

Dec.5-Dec.11, 2024

The time and date for the interview are arranged by email.

Interviews

Dec.12-Dec.17, 2024

Applicants are interviewed in their countries using an online meeting application.

Announcement of Final
Results on Admission

Jan.15, 2025

The IDs of applicants who pass the final selections for admission based on the interview
are announced on the program’s homepage and contacted by postal mail.
http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html

11Application and Screening Schedule[The eligibility profiles vi), vii), viii) & ix)]
Procedure

Dates

The eligibility profile vi)

The eligibility profiles vii), viii) & ix)

Online Application (Eligibility
Assessment)

Sep.17-Sep.20, 2024

Submit (1) & (2) using the web
application system. Your ID is
assigned. Submit the original copies
for (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) alongwith the printed application forms (1)by postal mail.

Submit (1) & (2) using the web application
system. Your ID is assigned. Submit theoriginal copies for (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9)along with the printed application forms (1) bypostal mail. Applicants who meet theeligibility profile (vii) and (viii) must
additionally submit the original copy for (10).

Confirmation of Application
Eligibility

Oct.15, 2024

After your eligibility is assessed by the graduate school, you will be notified of the result
by email.

Application andPayment of the Fee

Oct.15-Nov.5, 2024
Documents shouldreach YNU
by Nov. 8, 2024

Your application is accepted when your eligibility is confirmed by the graduate school.
After your application is accepted, pay (12) the application fee of 5,000 yen by credit
card or China UnionPay card using the web application system. You will receive an
email acknowledging receipt of your payment. Submit a printout of this email by postal
mail.

Letters of Recommendation
for Admission Due

Nov.5, 2024

Referees for the admission application must submit (11) on the web application systemby this date.

Announcement of Results of
the Document Screening

Dec.5, 2024

The IDs of the applicants who pass the document screening are announced on the
program’s homepage. http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html

Arrangement for Schedule for“Online” Interviews

Dec.5-Dec.11, 2024

The time and date for the interview are arranged by email.

Interviews

Dec.12-Dec.17, 2024

Applicants are interviewed in their countries using an online meeting application.

Announcement of Final
Results on Admission

Jan.15, 2025

The IDs of applicants who pass the final selections for admission based on the interview
are announced on the program’s homepage and contacted by postal mail.
http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html

12Admissions and Tuition
You will formally enter the program on October 1, 2025.
The incoming students must complete the admission procedure by postal mail by the designateddate. Failure to do so will be considered as a withdrawal from the program.
The incoming student must pay precisely the admission fee of 282,000 yen at the time of theadmissions procedure.
[Notes]1) Tuition for the first semester is 267,900 yen (535,800 yen for the full year). The admission
fee and the tuition figures are for 2024 and are subject to change. The tuition is subject to change
during the years of enrollment. The revised tuition must be paid from the time the change takes
place.
2) Further information is provided to the applicants who pass the final selections.

Key Addresses and URL
1) All the documents for applications to be submitted by postal mail [except (6) the certificate
for English proficiency test scores and (7) certified score report of GRE] must be sent to thefollowing address:
Graduate School Affairs Office
Yokohama National University
79-4 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama, 240-8501 JAPAN
Phone: 81-45-339-3659
Email: int.gakumu-all@ynu.ac.jp
2) YNU Web Application System
https://e-apply.jp/e/ynu/
3) Website of International Graduate Programs in Economics
http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html

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TOEFL/IELTS/GRE
1) The Official Score Report of TOEFL/GRE is sent directly from the Educational Testing
Service (ETS) to YNU. The Official Score Report is different from Examinee Score Report
sent to individual examinees. Make sure you make an arrangement using the following
institutional codes early so the Official Score Report will arrive at YNU by the deadline. The
TOEFL/GRE administration offices in each country explain the procedure for requesting the
Official Score Report to be issued, the number of days required for issuing the Official Score
Report, etc. on their websites. Keep the Score Report Request Acknowledgement sent to you
from ETS after requesting for the Official Score Report to be issued just in case the graduate
school needs to verify the fact that you made a request to ETS.
Department of Economics
Yokohama National University
Institutional Code: 0410
Department Code: 18012) The IELTS Test Report Form is sent directly from the IELTS administration office in eachcountry to YNU. You can request to send IELTS results directly by selecting Yokohama
National University on their website. The Test Report Form is different from what is sent toapplicants taking IELTS. Make sure you make an arrangement early so the Test Report Formwill arrive at YNU by the deadline. The IELTS administration office in each country explains
the procedure for requesting the Test Report Form to be issued, the number of days requiredfor issuing the Test Report Form, etc. on their website.
3) IELTS ONLINEYNU accepts IELTS Online results of Academic Module. IELTS Online results are provided
in an electronic format. You need to download the result, print it out and then send it with otheradmission documents.
4) DUOLINGO
You have to take the test on the web and request the Duolingo Test Center to share the resultswith us, Yokohama National University (GSISS = Graduate School of International Social
Sciences).You can take the test at home with the proper equipment recommended by Duolingo.

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Housing
Ooka International Residence
Ooka International Residence is a quality housing complex for the international community ofstudents, researchers, faculty and administrative staff of YNU, aimed to promote multicultural
exchanges and mutual understanding. The average commute time to YNU is 40 minutes.
International students with Japanese government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) or foreign
government scholarships are given priority in applications to Ooka International Residence (asof 2024).
International Student House and Minesawa International Student Dormitory
YNU has two dormitories for its international students: YNU International Student House andthe Minesawa International Student Dormitory. The former dormitory is a 5-minute walk from
Gumyoji subway station. The latter dormitory is a 5-minute walk from the university. The
Minesawa International Student Dormitory has only single rooms, and the International Student
House has shared rooms and family rooms as well as single rooms.
There are two periods for moving into the dormitory: April and October. The maximum lengthof residency is one year. There are monthly residence fees and charges.
Applications to fill vacant rooms are accepted twice each year. Because of the large number ofapplicants, residents are selected by lottery. International students with Japanese government(Monbukagakusho: MEXT) or foreign government scholarships cannot apply for a single room
in Minesawa or International Student House (as of 2024).
Tokiwadai International Residence
Tokiwadai International Residence is a new housing complex where students and researchers
live. The faculty promotes multicultural exchanges and mutual understanding among residents.
In a Shared Unit, eight students share a living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. They havetheir own bed room. Other accommodation options include single rooms and large familyrooms.
For more information, check the YNU website below:
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/student/#housing

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Scholarships and Financial Support
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho, MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology) Scholarship (hereafter, “MEXT scholarship”) and Monbukagakusho
Honors Scholarship (Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately Financed International Students areavailable for international students enrolled full-time in the program.
(1) MEXT Scholarship
The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) offers scholarships and international
travel expenses for international students who study in higher education institutions selected on
the recommendation of:
1) a Japanese embassy or consulate general (Embassy Recommendation), and2) the Japanese university in which the student plans to be enrolled if he/she is privatelyfinanced and wishes to arrive in Japan just before enrollment.
The scholarships provide the monthly stipend (148,000 yen as of 2024 but it may be changed)
for the period necessary for the grantee to complete the regular course contingent upon excellent
academic performance. YNU offers a tuition waiver to students with the MEXT scholarships.
The MEXT scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing application for afurnished room with internet connection in the Ooka International Residence or Tokiwadai
International Residence. The average commute time to YNU is 40 minutes.
1) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy or consulate
general, depending on the country. The application process differs by country, therefore pleaseinquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
For more information, check the MEXT and YNU websites.
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/06032818.htm
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/mext_research-embassy/
2) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship(Special Program, University Recommendation)[Apply through YNU after IPhD application]
The International Ph.D. Program (IPhD) in Economics was selected as one of the International
Priority Graduate Programs by MEXT. MEXT shall allocate scholarships and international
travel funding to Japan for three IPhD students admitted in Fall 2023, 2024 and 2025.
IPhD is able to recommend three applicants with excellent academic records to MEXT. The
nationality of three recipients must be included in a Priority Region specified by MEXT.
And the scholarships will be offered until the end of the standard program term.
Students graduating from universities with Agreements with YNU will be given preferential
treatment.
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For further information, please see the following websites:
https://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/scholarships/special.html
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/admissions/mext research-university/[ Important Points on Eligibility]
1) Age: Applicants must be born on and after April 2, 1990)
2) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic
relations with Japan.
3) Visa : Selected applicants must newly obtain a (College) Student (留学：RYUUGAKU)
visa from the Japanese diplomatic mission in the country of their nationality, and enter Japan
with the residence status of “Student.”4) Arrival in Japan: In principle, applicants must be able to arrive in Japan during the period
specified by the accepting university within two weeks before and after the starting date of
the university’s relevant academic term for that year.
5) Other scholarships: Applicants should not be scheduled to receive any other scholarship.
This includes a state scholarship from your country or any other country including Japan,
any scholarship from private or non-governmental organizations, etc.
Any applicant who meets any or all of the following conditions is not eligible.
1) Any applicant who is an active member of the military or a civilian employed by the militaryduring the scholarship period.
2) Any applicant who was a grantee of a Japanese Government Scholarship in the past, nothaving had at least three years of research or teaching experience between the completion of
the first scholarship and the start of the second scholarship period.
3) Any applicant who has already applied for this scholarship through another university.
Selection and Results Notification
 At the time of the Online Application for International Ph.D. Program
Applicants will inform their intention to apply for the PGP scholarship.
 After announcement of results
IPhD will notify the three successful nominees of the PGP scholarship selection results
together with results of the entrance examination.
 By Mid February, 2025
IPhD will recommend nominees to MEXT.
 By the first week of July 2025 (tentative)
IPhD will notify successful recipients of the scholarship selection results.

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(2) JASSO Scholarship
1) Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Honors Scholarship (Gakushu Shoreihi) for Privately
Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission (University Recommenders)[Must be applied for after matriculation]
Japan Student Services Organization (hereafter "JASSO") offers MEXT Honors Scholarshipfor Privately Financed International Students who attend a university or other institution ofhigher education in Japan. In conjunction with this scholarship, JASSO sponsors a reservation
program that sets aside scholarships allotments for privately financed international students
who enroll in a graduate school in Japan directly from overseas (i.e. applicants do not have to
visit Japan before enrollment). Privately financed international students who enroll in YNU’sInternational Ph.D. Program in Economics meet these criteria.
The scholarship (graduate level) is paid in the monthly amount determined for that traditional
Japanese school year (April-March). The amount is subject to change each year. For reference,
the monthly stipend for the 2023-2024 school year was 48,000 yen.
After a scholarship has been reserved for an applicant, it is awarded for a certain period that isbased on the time when the applicant enrolls in a Japanese graduate school. For students
enrolling in the International Ph.D. Program in Economics in October 2025, duration of thescholarship is six months, from October 2025 to March 2026.
After enrollment, eligible students will be notified of application.
All applications must be processed through YNU. Direct applications from students will not be
accepted.
For more information, check the JASSO website below:
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship j/shoreihi/about.html
2) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Privately financed international students studying at YNU are eligible to apply for MEXT
Honors scholarships offered by JASSO. Application for the scholarship should be made throughuniversity recommendation. Please note that the JASSO scholarship is highly competitive.
(3) Support through Yokohama National University
1) (Applicable to those who enroll in and after April 2024) Global Doctoral Program for
Academic Career Support (GDACS)The Global Doctoral Program for Academic Career Support (GDACS) is a doctoral programfor faculty members of universities in emerging nations. The long-term objective of thisprogram is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of education and research at partnerand other institutions and to the promotion of joint research with YNU by providing
opportunities for their faculty members and researchers to study abroad and earn a doctoral
degree.
Applicants do not need to pay an application fee. Successful applicants are exempt fromadmission and tuition fees.
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Applicants should submit the following documents after confirming their eligibility.
1. Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current institution (Form 1)
2. Letter of recommendation from the academic advisor at YNU (Form 2)
For more details, please refer to the YNU website below. Application forms can also be
downloaded from the website.
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/gdacs/*If you want to apply for GDACS, you should do so within the application period of theInternational Ph.D. Program in Economics.
2) Yokohama National University Tuition Waiver Program for Privately Financed
International Students
Those who wish to receive the waiver, check the YNU website.
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition scholarship/(4) Other scholarships
There are some scholarships from private organizations and non-governmental organizations,which international students can apply for after matriculation. However, both the number ofrecipients and the amount paid are limited. For further information, please contact the Financial
Support Section of the Student Support Division after being admitted to YNU.
Scholarships from Foreign Government, private organizations and non-governmentalorganizations
1) Foreign Government Scholarships
Foreign Government Scholarships are available for those who are sent to Japan to study by thegovernment of their home country. Please inquire at the relevant authority in your country fordetails.
The foreign government scholarship recipients will receive priority in their housing application
for a furnished room with internet connection in the Ooka International Residence or Tokiwadai
International Residence, from Ooka International Residence the average commute time to YNU
is 40 minutes.
2) Scholarships from private organizations and non-governmental organizations in Japan
Please note that these scholarships are highly competitive.
For more information, check the YNU website below:
https://global.ynu.ac.jp/en/support/tuition_scholarship/193) Scholarships from private organizations and non -governmental organizations in yourhome country
You can apply on your own.
The following chart shows scholarships offered by MEXT, JASSO (i.e. MEXT Honors
Scholarships), YNU and foreign governments or other organizations for privately financed
international students.

20(1) MEXT(2) JASSO
University(3) Yokohama National(4) Foreign Government,
Private or Non governmental
Organizations

1) Embassy Recommendation

Contact Japanese Embassy or consulate
as soon as possible if applying.

2) University Recommendation

Apply through YNU after application
for admission. See pages 16-17.

1) MEXT Honors Scholarship for
Privately
Financed
International
Students by Pre-arrival Admission(University Recommenders)

Apply through YNU after
matriculation. See page 18.

2) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately
Financed International Students

Selection after enrollment

Global Doctoral Program for Academic
Career Support

Apply through YNU after application
for admission. See pages 18.

1) Foreign Government Scholarship

Contact your home country’s
government as soon as possilbe if
applying.

2) Scholarship from Private and Nongovernmental organizations in Japan

Apply on your own after enrollment.

3) Scholarships from Private and Nongovernmental organizations in your homecountry.

Apply on your own.

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Information from YNU in the Event of Unforeseen Circumstances
In the event of unforeseen circumstances that make it difficult to conduct the examinations
according to the prescribed schedule due to disruptions in public transportation, natural
disasters, man-made disasters, epidemics, infectious diseases, etc., YNU will provide
information on the following website.
In the event of such unforeseen circumstances, the examination schedule and the method ofadmission selection may be changed prior to the selection of applicants.
International Ph.D. Program in Economic website
https://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/igp/index.html
Yokohama National University website
https://www.ynu.ac.jp/

Use of ChatGPT and Other Generative AI Tools
We are urging our students to take note of the precautions concerning the use of generative
AI tools including ChatGPT. Regarding the documents necessary for our entrance
examination, please prepare and submit them based on the following reminder. In addition,international students must abide by their national and regional policies, laws, and regulations
as required.
ReminderInformation entered into generative AIs could be used for AI learning or leaked to unintended
parties. Furthermore, the source of the information obtained from generative AIs is not clear
and may contain fabricated data, biased views, or ethically problematic expressions.
Regarding an application form and other necessary documents, please prepare them inaccordance with our Admission Policy and submit them at your own responsibility, ensuringthat no wrongdoing is being committed and that no discrepancies in academic skills are
suspected after admission.

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