Established in 1949, Yamagata University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Yamagata (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Yonezawa, Tsuruoka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Yamagata University (YU) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Yamagata University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.