On June 2017, 6, excellent high school students from Asia, such as those who have won prizes in science contests in their home countries, visited Yokohama City University.
The visit to Yokohama City University was recommended by a total of 36 people, including 12 from India, 6 from Nepal, and 54 from Bhutan, who were invited as part of the "Sakura Science Plan" implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. Excellent high school students and their teachers who come to Japan.
This "Sakura Science Plan" has been implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency since 2014 as an exchange project between the Asian region and Japanese youth in the field of science and technology, and the high school program in it is an excellent high school student from Asia. Is a short-term acceptance program that provides opportunities to interact with Japan's cutting-edge science and technology and top scientists, and plans to invite about 2017 people (including leaders) in FY1,200.
Yokohama City University, which became the host this time, is ranked 2016th in the world and 5,000nd in Japan in the UK's "World's Best Small Universities 16" (university ranking with less than 2 students). It is highly evaluated for its attractiveness as a small-scale university, such as its close proximity to the university and its extensive facilities such as experimental equipment.
On the day of the visit, high school students will participate in hands-on lessons by university teachers and exchange meetings with current students.Yokohama City University will appeal the appeal of the university to excellent high school students in Asia and aim to acquire students who wish to enroll in Yokohama City University in the future.
