YCU is a public university administered by the city of Yokohama, known for its medical school but also offering programs in science, data science, and international studies. This entry focuses on science/data science.
Address: 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku, 236-0027 Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Data Science, Science (Materials; Life; Environment)
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Located in Yokohama. Strong regional focus.
Research:
Data-driven urban solutions, Advanced materials for sustainability, Biomedical data science, Environmental science and policy.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
800
Current students***:
5000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Public university in a major city, growing focus on data science and its applications.
Cons
Smaller science and engineering programs compared to national universities, primary strength in medicine.
Best For
Public university with strong data science programs and science faculties.
- Official Linkedin
- Official Facebook
- Official X / Twitter
- Linkedin Alumni Page
- Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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