2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021
41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi 980-8576 JAPANhttps://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/

https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/

東北大学 留学案内 2020 - 2021

The Times
Higher Education
World University
Rankings 2020

Why Tohoku University?
With its location in the green environment of the city of Sendai in northeastern Japan,
Tohoku University has been offering academic excellence for over a century.
It has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most liberal universities in the country
as well as an institution that places a particularly strong emphasis on leading-edge research.

In Japan

5th

In Japan

3rd

QS World University
Rankings 2020

In World

82nd
QS World University
Rankings By Subject 2019
Mechanical Aeronautical &Manufacturing Engineering

In World

38th

DATA

About Tohoku University
As of November 1, 2019
Total number of students
学生数（正規課程在籍者）

Materials Science
Undergraduate Students

学部生

Graduate Students

大学院生

17,717 10,739 6,978
Faculty
教員

International Students

外国人留学生Partner Institutions
協定大学・機関

Library Collection
図書館蔵書

3,127		3,405		244		4,168,468(As of May 1, 2019)

1 ｜ Tohoku University

Physics &Astronomy

In World

43th

In World

41th

volumes(As of March 31, 2019)
Tohoku University ｜ 2

Support

Activity

TUFSA(Tohoku University Foreign Students Association)
The Tohoku University International Festival isa popular annual event, organized by TUFSA.

International Festival
At the Tohoku University International Festival, people from different
continents and countries, of diverse traditions and backgrounds,
meet and connect in love, solidarity and peace. They exchange
experiences and participate in new adventures, spend wonderfultime together and create strong bonds that last forever. The diversityof the festival builds bridges and a rich environment that unify andmerge worldwide cultures in harmony.
Clubs & Circles
The Student Friendship Association is a university-wide organizationconsisting of 47 sports and 24 cultural clubs. The university also
provides facilities for extracurricular activities. The environment isconducive to international exchange activities in both academic
and daily life.

Tohoku University provides various kinds of support and services tohelp international students lead a pleasant life in Japan. In addition
to a general orientation for new international students, many
undergraduate/graduate schools hold specialized orientations forthe students in their programs. There is also a "Welcome Week,"
open to any who wish to attend, that conducts various programs tohelp international students adjust to life in Japan.

Orientation Session
The orientation session for newly enrolled international students is held
twice a year, in April and September. Staff at the Global Learning Centerand the Center for Counseling and Disability provide students with a lotof useful advice about campus life.
Also members from local groups and Tohoku University organizations
that support international students introduce their activities.

International Student Help Desk

The International Student Help Desk is a support
corner that aims to answer questions from allinternational students related to academics,
campus life, daily life, translation support, etc.
Staff at the Help Desk are Tohoku University
students themselves.

Tutor System

Newly enrolled international students areprovided tutors, recruited from the Tohoku
University student body, to advise them on
their studies and daily lives and help themadjust to their new environment as quickly
as possible.

Welcome to To hoku University!
CultureAccommodation

The Tohoku University Sparrow Dance Team (TUSPA)

International and local students prepare
Tanabata decorations for Sendai ʼ s iconic
Tanabata Festival.

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Tohoku University offers educational opportunities for students todevelop intercultural competency and gain an understanding ofJapanese culture. As a leader in the internationalization of higher
education in Japan, Tohoku University has the largest numbers ofintercultural co-learning classes among national universities in the
country. Through group work and projects, international students
and local students have meaningful interaction and deepen theirmutual understanding. Furthermore, intellectual exchanges between
professors and students, as well as hands-on participation in local festivals
and community events, are integral parts of the international experienceat Tohoku University.

University House Aobayama
University House Aobayama is Tohoku University's 9th student
dormitory and the largest multicultural student housing complex
to be built in a Japanese national university. Most units have a mixof Japanese and international students, creating an environmentof mutual support and learning. The dormitory acts an educational
facility that provides safe, secure, and comfortable housing while
fostering individuals who will lead internationalization efforts.
∙1
 0-minute walk from Aobayama Station. Easy access to all thecampuses via subway.
∙ Total of 752 international and domestic students live together.
∙ Rent includes furniture, bedding, kitchen, cookware and highspeed internet.
∙ Management office provides 24-hour/365-day support.

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2030

Tohoku University, Creating Global ExcellenceOver more than a century of history, Tohoku University's tradition of Research First, philosophy of OpenDoors and ethos of Practice-Oriented Research and Education have produced excellent graduates,
generated numerous research achievements and contributed to the development of a peaceful andjust society.

1907

Tohoku University
Vision 2030

Research First

Practice-Oriented Research and Education

We published the Tohoku University
Vision 2030, which describes an ideal
form (vision) for Tohoku University
for the year 2030 and specifies mid/long-term policies (strategic priorities)
and specific actions (major policies)
to achieve it. It lays out 19 strategic
priorities for implementing four pillarsof education, research, cooperation
with the community, and administrative
innovations.

Tohoku University has a long history of producing diverse
new innovations based on original research results.

A Designated National University

On his visit to Tohoku University
in 1922, Albert Einstein said:"Sendai is a city most suited forresearch, and Tohoku University
is a force to be reckoned with."

Open Doors
Tohoku University was the first
university in Japan to admit
female university students.

Tohoku University has officially been selected
as a Designated National University by
the Japanese Government in 2017.
It is one of only seven universities tobe selected under this new system,
which the Japanese ministry ofeducation hopes will raise the standardof Japanese institutions and makethem more globally competitive by
providing additional financial support.

Lu Xun was a student at Sendai
Medical College - the forerunnerof Tohoku University - before
becoming one of the mostinfluential figures of modern
Chinese literature. His shortstory titled "Mr. Fujino" wasinspired by his time in Sendai
and the close relationship he
had with his teacher.

MEXT Top Global University Project
Tohoku University has been selected for the FY2014 Top Global University Project,a higher education reform initiative launched by Japan's Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
The MEXT program aims to raise Japan's global competitiveness in higher education
by supporting internationalization and reform efforts at select institutions. Tohoku
University's reform initiative is called "Tohoku University's Global Initiative" andis categorized as "Type A: Top Type" in the Top Global University Project.

2011
The Great East Japan Earthquake ofMarch 11, 2011:
Recovery and Reconstruction Activities
Post-disaster (March 2011)

The Great East Japan Earthquake
occurred on March 11, 2011 and had
a magnitude of 9.0, the largest everrecorded in Japan. It inflicted extensive
damage on the university and thesurrounding Tohoku region.
However, we were able to ensure student
safety and fortunately there were no
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human losses on our campuses.
We w o r ked ha rd to res tore theuniversity's educational and research
infrastructure, and were able to start the
new academic year two months later.
The university is deeply grateful to all
those in Japan and abroad who provided
encouragement and timely relief efforts.

Education and research activities
resumed two months later.

Tohoku University
Institute for Disaster
Reconstruction
and Regeneration
Research
The Tohoku University Institute forDisaster Reconstruction and Regeneration
Research was established in April
2011 to consolidate, disseminate,
and implement university-wide efforts
related to research, education, and social

contributions aimed at recovery fromthe Great East Japan Earthquake. As auniversity located in the center of theaffected area, Tohoku University has ahistoric mandate to exert every effort
toward reconstruction. In cooperation

with the local and national government,
the university is developing eightprojects and over 100 action plans tolead the reconstruction of the Tohoku
region and the revitalization of Japan.

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Consortia with World’s Top Universities
世界トップクラスの大学間コンソーシアム(As of January 1, 2020)

Partnership with 244 world-leading institutionsin 35 countries and regions

Tohoku University has entered into a number of international university
consortia in order to foster exchange between researchers and students fromTohoku University and various regions and nations. You will probably havethe chance to participate in international symposiums, workshops andseminars held by these consortia.

Tohoku University‘s unique global partnership network has been created through academic exchange agreements withmany top educational institutions around the world.
The university is developing various study abroad programs and expanding its research presence around the world.

世界トップレベルの教育機関と協定（ 35 か国・地域 244 機関）
東北大学は世界各国の教育・研究機関との間で大学間または部局間の学術交流協定を締結。学生・教員の交流を積極的に進めており、教育・研究の舞台は⑪●Europe

93

⑤
●

⑬
●

世界へと広がっています。

APRU

MiddleEast

3Africa

4

●
⑰
Asia
⑩
① ●
●
95
⑦
●
⑯
●

③
●

North
America

Association of Pacific Rim
Universities

38

⑥
●

Established: 1997
Membership since: 2008
Participating Institutions: 51

⑫
●

⑭ ⑮
●
●
②
●
⑧
●

環太平洋大学協会

Latin
America

⑨
●

④
●

7

Facilities Worldwide

Int’l
Organization

3

Representative Oﬃces(As of April, 2020)

Representative Oﬃce②
University of Washington-Tohoku University: Academic Open Space (UW-TU: AOS) (Seattle)

Institution Location

T.I.M.E.
（As of April, 2019）

Country/Region (Starting Date)

Liaison Oﬃce

Department/Institute of TU
Institute of Fluid Science
Graduate School of Law

Russia(June 21, 2002)

Institute of Fluid Science
Graduate School of Engineering⑥ (L. C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science)
Syracuse University

USA(November 11, 2003)

Institute of Fluid Science⑦

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(Department of Mechanical Engineering)South Korea(December 18, 2003)

Institute of Fluid Science

The University of New South Wales⑤ (Faculty of Physics)

Moscow State University

Philippines(May 1, 2007)

Tohoku-RITM Collaborating Research Centeron Emerging and Reemerging Infectious
Diseases

Graduate School of Medicine⑨ Institut Teknologi BandungIndonesia(August 2, 2011)

International Environmental Leadership Program,
Graduate School of Environmental Studies※Program name changed on the occasion of
the agreement (effective March 23, 2015)

Graduate School ofEnvironmental Studies⑩ (College of Engineering)South Korea(December 1, 2011)⑪ (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)

Sweden(June 28, 2012)⑫

The University of California, Riverside

USA(February 1, 2013)⑬

Université de Lyon
(Materials Science and Physical Metallurgy
Laboratory, Institut National des Sciences
Appliquées de Lyon)⑧ Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

Seoul National University

Royal Institute of Technology⑭ Foreign Trade University
National Chiao Tung University(College of Electrical and Computer Engineering)Engineering, etc., of the Four Japanese
Universities, Japan and the College ofEngineering, Seoul National University, Korea

Graduate School of Engineering
Institute of Fluid Science
Graduate School of Engineering

Tohoku University CenterFrance(June 2, 2015)※Encouraged by theexistence of the INSA Lyon
- Tohoku University Liaison

Institute for Excellence in Higher
Education
Institute of Fluid Science
Graduate School of Engineering
Institute of Development, Aging
and Cancer
Graduate School of Medicine

Vietnam(December 19, 2015)

Institute for Excellence in Higher
Education

Taiwan(May 4, 2017)

Institute of Fluid Science
New Industry Creation Hatchery Center
Graduate School of Engineering
Graduate School of Science andFaculty of Science
Advanced Institute for Materials
Research⑯ (West China School of Stomatology)

China(March 1, 2018)

Liaison Office of Tohoku University
Graduate School of Dentistry

Graduate School of Dentistry⑰ Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

Mongolia(February 2, 2019)

Liaison Office of Tohoku University
Graduate School of Dentistry

Graduate School of Dentistry

Sichuan University

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APRU（アプル）は、環太平洋圏の主要大学間の相互交流を深めることを通じて、環太平洋地域社会にとって重要な諸問題に対し、教育・研究の分野から協力・貢献することを目的に、1997年に設立された地域型のコンソーシアムです。本学は2013年からマルチ・ハザードプログラムのプログラムハブを務め、毎年サマースクールやワークショップ

https://apru.org/

AEARU was established in 1996 with the goals of forming a forum for the presidents of leading
research-oriented universities and carrying out mutual exchanges between the major
universities in East Asia.
Expectations are that this regional consortium, on the basis of common academic cultural
backgrounds among member universities, will contribute not only to the development ofhigher education and research but also to the opening up of a new era leading to cultural,
economic, and social progress in the region. Tohoku University serves as one of the membersof the Board of Directors.
AEARU（アイール）は、東アジアの主要な研究型大学の研究者及び学生の交流、共同研究の推進、ワークショップ等の開催など、大学間の共通の関心に基づく交流を行うことを目的に、1996年結成された地域型のコンソーシアム

です。本学は2020年から2年間、理事大学を務めています。

http://www.aearu.com/

April 14, 2017

Australia(May 17, 2002)⑮

The Association of East Asian
Research Universities

東アジア研究型大学協会

Liaison Oﬃces
④

AEARU

Established: 1996
Membership since: 1998
Participating Institutions: 19

Date Established①③

APRU was established in 1997 with the aim of fostering cooperation in education and researchcontributing to economic, scientific and cultural advancement and has grown rapidly to
become a reputable international organization of leading research universities in 18 economiesof the Pacific Rim.
As the "Voice of Knowledge and Innovation" for the Asia-Pacific region, APRU brings together
leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on effective
solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.
As part of Tohoku University’s active participation, we have taken on the role of regional
program hub for APRU’s Multi-Hazards Program since 2013.

を開催しています。

1

Oceania(As of January 1, 2020)
東北大学は様々な地域や二国間での研究者や学生の国際
交 流 を目 的とした 国 際 的 大 学 間コンソーシアムに加 盟しています。 学 生にもコンソーシアムが 開 催するシンポジウム、
ワークショップ、セミナーなどに参 加する機 会を提 供しています。

Top International Managers inEngineering

T.I.M.E. is an international network of leading higher educational institutions specializing inengineering that is focused on master-level double degree programs. It is now launching other
innovative exchange programs through task forces formed by member institutions to foster
internationally competitive engineers for tomorrow’s world.
T.I.M.E.（タイム）は、ヨーロッパの主要な理工系大学における修士・博士課程レベルでのダブルディグリープログ

ラムによる交流を通じ、トップレベルのエンジニアを養成することを目的に、1989 年に設立された地域型のコン

Established: 1989
Membership since: 2007
Participating Institutions: 56

ソーシアムです。

欧州トップレベルエンジニア
養成ネットワーク

HeKKSaGOn
German-Japanese University Alliance(HeKKSaGOn): Heidelberg, Kyoto,
Karlsruhe, Tohoku (in Sendai),Göttingen, Osaka-network
Established: 2010
Membership since: 2010
Participating Institutions: 6

https://timeassociation.org/

HeKKSaGOn, a German-Japanese University Network founded in 2010, is a bilateral university
network composed of three Japanese and three German research-intensive universities (Kyoto,
Osaka, Tohoku; Göttingen, Heidelberg and Karlsruhe) that aims to further develop international cooperation and the exchange of ideas in education, research and innovation to further
advance science, technology, industry and culture between member universities. It brings
together two of the world's high-tech countries facing similar challenges in society such as
Global Change and Adaptation. Tohoku University will host the next Presidents' Meeting in fall,
2021.
HeKKSaGOn（ヘキサゴン）は、日本（京都大学、大阪大学、東北大学）とドイツ（ゲッティンゲン大学、ハイデルベルク大学、カールスルーエ工科大学）の大学の研究者及び学生の交流、共同研究の推進、サマースクール

等の開催など、日独大学間の交流を推進することを目的に、2010 年に結成された二国間型のコンソーシアムです。

本学は、2021 年秋に開催される学長会議を主催する予定です。

日独6大学アライアンス

RENKEI
Japan-UK Research and Education
Network for Knowledge Economy
Initiatives
Established: 2012
Membership since: 2012
Participating Institutions: 12
日英大学間連携プログラム

https://www.hekksagon.net/

RENKEI, the Japan-UK Research and Education Network for Knowledge Economy Initiatives, isa bilateral consortium that was formed in 2012 by leading universities from Japan and the UK
under the support of the British Council. Its aim is to further knowledge exchange and researchcollaboration between institutions and individuals. This group of leading research-intensive
universities in the two countries will also develop collaborations with industry, governments andsociety to address global research challenges. The six participating Japanese universities are
Osaka, Kyushu, Kyoto, Tohoku, Nagoya and Ritsumeikan. From the United Kingdom, the six
members are Edinburgh, Southampton, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds and Liverpool.
RENKEI（レンケイ）は、日英の大学が新たな国際共同研究を創出し、政府、産業界、民間非営利団体との協働を通じてグローバル社会が抱える課題の解決への貢献を目指すことを目的に、2012 年に設立された二国間型のコンソーシアムです。日本からは大阪大学、九州大学、京都大学 、東北大学、名古屋大学、立命館大学の 6 大学が、英国からはエディンバラ大学、サウサンプトン大学 、ニューカッスル大学、
ノッティンガム大学、
リーズ大学、リバプー
ル大学の 6 大学が加盟しています。

https://www.britishcouncil.jp/programmes/
higher-education/
university-industry-partnership/renkei

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東北大学では、幅広い分野の教育・研究を行うことができます。
文 系 4学部、理 系6学部から構成される計10学部で各分野の専 門 基 礎を学び、さらにその 先 の 専 門 職 大 学 院を含む15の大学院で、より専門性の高い最 先 端の研究指導を受けることができます。

they
their
them

15

Undergraduate

Graduate

10 Faculties / Schools

15 Graduate Schools

10 学部

Arts and Letters
文学部

Education
教育学部

Law

Arts and Letters
文学研究科

International Cultural Studies
国際文化研究科

Education

情報科学研究科

Law

Life Sciences

Economics

Economics and Management

Environmental Studies

Science

Biomedical Engineering

理学研究科

医工学研究科

理学部

Web:

http://www.agri.tohoku.ac.jp

CNMC/
CNDC

Cross-National Master’s / Doctoral Course

Law, Politics

M/D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: law-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.law.tohoku.ac.jp/english/graduate/cndc

GPEM

Global Program in
Economics and Management

Economics & Management

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: gpem@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/english/
page-gpem.html

IGPAS

International Graduate Programfor Advanced Science

Science

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: direct@mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp/english/igpas/

BMC

Basic Medicine Course

Medicine

M
Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: m-daigakuin@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.med.tohoku.ac.jp/english/index.html

Information Sciences

教育学研究科

法学研究科

Science

http://www.web.tohoku.ac.jp/amc/

15 大学院研究科

法学部

経済学部

Web:

生命科学研究科

経済学研究科

環境科学研究科

NMC

Network Medicine Course

MedicineD

Law School

IOHS

Interface Oral Health
Science Course

Dentistry

M/D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: international@dent.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: https://www.dent.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Public Policy

IGSPS

International Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences

D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: kyoumu@mail.pharm.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.pharm.tohoku.ac.jp/index-e.html

Engineering

Engineering

Accounting School

IMAC-GInternational Mechanical andAerospace Engineering Course- Graduate

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: imac-g@mech.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://g30.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/imac/

Agriculture

Agricultural Science

IRP

International Robotics Program

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Information Sciences

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://g30.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/imac

IBP

International Biomechanics Program

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Biomechanics

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://g30.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/imac

IMSEInternational Materials Scienceand Engineering Course

Materials Science and Engineering

M

Oct.

E-mail: eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://g30.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/imse/

I-CEECInternational Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Course

Civil and Environmental Engineering

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: https://www.civil.tohoku.ac.jp/english

IGPLS

International Graduate Programin Language Sciences

Language Sciences, Linguistics

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: int-kkdk@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/ls/

G2SD

Graduate Program in
Global Governance andSustainable Development

Social Science,
Social Engineering,
Environmental Studies,International Relations

M/D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: int-kkdk@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/g2sd/

ITSC

Information Technology
and Science Course

Information Sciences

M

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: is-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: https://www.is.tohoku.ac.jp/index-e.html

ICLSInternational Course ofLife Sciences

Life Sciences

M/D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: lif-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: https://www.lifesci.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
curriculums/course/

IELP

International Environmental
Leadership Program

Environmental Studies

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: ielp_admin@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://kankyo.tohoku.ac.jp/ielp/index.html

DSPⅡ

Data Sciences Program Ⅱ

Information Science, Life Sciences,
Economics & Management,
Biomedical Engineering

M/D

Oct.

E-mail: ilo@is.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.is.tohoku.ac.jp/_eng/dsp2/index.html

IPHSInternational Post-Graduate
Programin Human Security

Medicine, Agricultural Science,
Environmental Studies

M/D

Apr.
Oct.

E-mail: Medicine: m-daigakuin@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Agricultural Science: agr-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Environmental Studies: kyomu@mail.kankyo.tohoku.ac.jp
Web: http://www.human-security.tohoku.ac.jp

Medicine
医学部

医学系研究科

Medicine

Professional
Graduate Schools

Dentistry

Dentistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

歯学部

薬学部

工学部

農学部

歯学研究科

薬学研究科

工学研究科

法科大学院

公共政策大学院

会計大学院

農学研究科

Academic Calendar

学年暦

Academic Calendar 2020/2021

SummerVacation

Special Orientation for New International Students

October

Winter Vacation

December 28－January 3

Spring Vacation

Early February

Commencement

End of March / End of September

Entrance Ceremony

Early April

Special Orientation for New International Students

April

University Foundation Day

June 22

Summer Vacation

Early August-September

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日本語で学位を取得する場合、入学時期は 4 月です。
前年の 6 月または 11 月の日本留学試験の受験から準備を始めてください。詳細については、下記 URL にて確認してください。

TOEFL iBTまたはTOEFL PBTの受験と送付の準備（3月以降～毎月）(See p.10)

Tel: 022-795-4804 E-mail : nyushi2@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

The Future Global Leadership (FGL) program offers three undergraduate courses taught entirely in English in the fields of Molecular Chemistry,
Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering and Marine Biology. Please refer to our website to learn about the requirements before applying. The application
guidelines will be updated in May. Further information is available here: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/

https://www.agri.tohoku.ac.jp/amb/

Subject Tests
National standardized examination. Applicable countries only.

TOEFL iBT ®TEST / IELTS (Academic Module)

TOEFL iBT ®TEST

Submit a written certificate from your principal or counselor if you attended for four years or longer a middle / high school where the main language used was English. Applicable countries only.

4. Application Period
December※The period is subject to change.

Tel: +81-22-795-3242

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E-mail: tohoku-fgl@grp.tohoku.ac.jp Official website: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/

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Tohoku University offers degree courses, open to both international and Japanese
students, taught in Japanese and/or English. It also has degree courses for international
students taught entirely in English. Application qualifications, procedures and application
period vary depending on each graduate school.
An outline follows, but applicants should contact their desired graduate school directlyfor detailed information.

日本人学生と一緒に日本語や英語で授業を受けて学位を取得する
入試と、英語だけで学位を取得するコースがあります。いずれも各研究科の指導教員や担当係とコンタクトを取って、入学の方法を確認することが必要になります。

詳細情報については、各研究科の担当係に問い合わせてみてくだ
さい。

(See p.10)(See p.10)

Japanese Studies
日本学

Global Humanities
広域文化学

Integrated Human Sciences
総合人間学

GPEM
DSPⅡ

IMSE

I-CEEC

IPHS

IGPLS
G2SD

DSPⅡ

IGSPS
Integrative Life Sciences
脳生命統御科学

Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences
生態発生適応科学

Mechanical Systems Engineering

Molecular and Chemical Life Sciences

機械機能創成Finemechanics
ファインメカニクス

Robotics

ロボティクス

ICLS
DSPⅡ

分子化学生物学

IMAC-G
IRP
IBP
DSPⅡ

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If you wish to enter graduate school, you should first look for a prospective
academic advisor in your preferred field. Please see our website to help you
decide what kind of research you want to perform at Tohoku University.
The application process differs depending on the graduate school.

To become a research student, you should first find a professor to be your academic advisor,

As a research student, you must pay the designated examination, admission, andtuition fees. The term of study for research students is no more than one year.

Special Auditing Students and Special Research Students
Exchange students will be admitted to Tohoku University as Special Auditing
Students or Special Research Students as per exchange.

特別聴講学生・特別研究学生
本学が世界各国の高等教育機関と締結する大学
間交流協定等に基づき在籍する交換留学生は、特別聴講学生又は特別研究学生として区分されます。

Special Visiting Trainees
This status is given to students who receive training at Tohoku University for morethan 3 days but less than 90 days. Students from countries having a visa waiveragreement with Japan usually do not obtain a student visa/student residential
status. They are not "registered" students.

特別訪問研修生
3日以上90日未満の期間、東北大学で研修を行う場合の東北大学での身分です。通常、日本のビザ免除国では留学ビザ・留学の在留資格は取得しません。

Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi
for International Students and Scholars
東北大学日本語教育プログラム（外国人留学生等特別課程）
The Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi for International Students andScholars aims to improve the participants' Japanese comprehension, andacademic skills, while helping them adjust to their new living environment.
The program is organized by the Institute for Excellence in Higher
Education (IEHE) and held on Kawauchi Kita Campus. Japanese levels arenumbered 1 (beginner) through 6 (advanced). Students can select classes
matching their levels on a range of subjects, such as comprehensive Japanese,
reading, listening, writing, usage, kanji, etc. Students in level 4 (intermediate) or
higher can participate in International Co-learning Seminars on a variety of topics
together with Japanese students. Students in level 5 (upper intermediate)or higher can take seminars on Japanese culture.

外国人留学生、外国人研究者に対し、日本語の理解力、アカデミック・スキルの向上及び環境への適応を図ることを目的として、東北大学日本語教育プログラム（外国人留学生等特別課
程）が開設されています。本課程は高度教養教
育・学生支援機構により運営され、川内北キャンパスで実施されています。日本語のレベルは1（入門）から６（上級）まであります。日本
語総合、読解、聴解、作文、応用、漢字、等それぞれのレベルと目的に合ったクラスを選んで受講することができます。また、レベル４（中級）以上では日本人学生と同じクラスで多様なトピックを学ぶ共修ゼミ、レベル５（中上級）
以上では日本文化を学ぶ日本文化演習の授業も開講しています。

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Summer Programs
Tohoku University Immersion in Japan Program (TUIP)
Tohoku University Japanese Program (TUJP)
Tohoku University STEM Summer Program (TSSP), which
You might also be able to have your Tohoku University
course work credited towards your degree back home.

Junior Year Program in English (JYPE)
International Program in Liberal Arts (IPLA)
Cooperative Laboratory Study Program (COLABS)

TUIP

Apr. 27 – May 22, 2020
(4 weeks)

Lectures on Japanese Language, Culture
Local festival “Suzume odori”

TUJP

Session I: May 27 – Jun.23, 2020
(4 weeks)
Session II: Jul. 1 – Jul. 14, 2020
(2 weeks)

Lectures on Japanese Language,
Culture and Society

Jun. 15 – Jul. 10, 2020
(4 weeks)

Lectures on Science and Engineering

Direct Enrollment Education Program for Natural science
students (DEEP)

TSSP
Lectures on Science, Engineering andAgricultural Science

2 semesters (F+S)
1 semester (F)4-week programs:
8 ECTS equivalent credits
2-week programs:
4 ECTS equivalent credits

Please see the website for the latest information: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/short/

TU

Double Degree Program
The Double Degree Program is based on memorandums of understanding between Tohoku University and the following partner institutions.
Under this program, students can undergo research guidance at Tohoku University and their home institution and receive master's degrees fromboth universities.

2 semesters (F+S)
1 semester (F or S)

15 TU
・Final presentation

Engineering, Information Sciences, Environmental Studies,
Science (except KTH), Agricultural Science (only KTH)

COLABS

2 semesters (F+S, S+F)
1 semester (F or S)

2 semesters (F+S, S+F)
1 semester (F or S)

・Research in a laboratory
・Research presentation

30 ECTS equivalent credits (*3)
or more in research

・

13 TU credits or more

2 to 2.5 years*4*1: 3rd or 4th year only
*2: 2nd to 4th year only
*3: 750 school hours*4: Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1 recommended) is required to take classes taught in Japanese.

English and ／or Japanese

F=Fall (Oct.-Feb.)
S=Spring (Apr.-Aug.)
U= Undergraduate G=Graduate
TU=Tohoku University

International Joint Graduate Programs
Since these programs are based on exchange agreements between Tohoku University and the students' home institutions,tuition fees are waived for exchange students. Although the students themselves should bear the cost of living, they are eligible
to apply for the JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan), which provides anallowance of 80,000 yen/month for the duration of study. Applicants will be asked to indicate their intention at the time of
application.

For more information: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/

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Collaborating with leading universities abroad, International Joint Graduate Programs enhance the students' competitive edge in fields where
Tohoku University has strengths. Supervised by both home and host universities, students receive a degree from their home university, along witha certificate of joint-supervision.
http://ijg.pgd.tohoku.ac.jp/

Programs

Contact

Spintronics

Graduate School of Science

Materials Science

Graduate School of Engineering

Physics for the Universe

Graduate School of Science

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Graduate School of Science

Integration of Mechanical Systems

Graduate School of Engineering

Data Science

Graduate School of Information Sciences

Neuro Global

Graduate School of Life Sciences

Resilience and Safety Studies

Graduate School of Environmental Studies

Japanese Studies

Graduate School of Arts and Letters

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13,000
21,00025,000

Until graduation(program completion)

2/3

21,60022,00022,00022,000

Nagamachi
The cost of rent and living in Sendai is cheaper compared to other major
Japanese cities. Monthly living expenses are around 120,000 yen, which isrelatively low for Japan, making it a very livable city.

: ¥130,000

仙台での生活費の目安は月額 12 万円と全国平均よりも安く、暮らしやすい都市と言えます。

Aobayama

28,000

6-24

Approximate Monthly Living Expenses for Students

Rent¥126,000¥126,000¥157,000¥163,000¥143,000¥117,000¥129,000

25,000

水道光熱費は含まれません。Utilities such as electricity, water, and gas are not included.

一般的な学生の１ヵ月の生活費(目安)¥130,000

22,000

家賃

Utilities

水道光熱費

Landline
Phone
電話代

Food

¥146,000

食費

Student Dormitory: 10,000 yen to 30,000 yen/month
Private Accommodations: 40,000 yen to 70,000 yen/month

学生寮: 約1―3万円/月 アパート: 約4―7万円/月

Rent per month

Maintenance Fee

Utilites

Deposit/Key money

Single Approx.
40,000-70,000

Electricity, gas, water etc: Approx. 10,000 yen/month

電気・ガス・水道など: 約1万円―/月

2,000 yen/month ＋ usage fees

基本料金約2,000円 ＋ 通話料/月40,000 yen to 50,000 yen/month

4―5万円/月

Source: Lifestyle Survey of Privately Financed International Students 2017, Japan Student
Services Organization (JASSO)
出典: JASSO平成29年度私費外国人留学生生活実態調査19 ｜ Tohoku University

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Events
May

5

仙台青葉祭りAoba Festival

August8

Study in SENDAICity of Trees

Combining the convenience of a modern city with abundantnatural scenery, Sendai, where Tohoku University is located,
is often called "the City of Trees."
There are seasonal events throughout the year, attracting
tourists from around the nation and local residents alike.
Sendai is situated between the ocean and mountains witheasy access to hot spring spas, ski resorts, and the scenic
coastal islands of Matsushima.

ClimateAVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPARATURE
SendaiTokyo
Sapporo

(°C)
30
25
20

Average
14°C

15
10
5

September

9

0

-5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

様々なイベントがあり、四季折々を楽しめる街です。海と山に挟まれた立地にあり、近郊には温泉やスキー場、また日本

仙台は四季の変化に富みながら、穏やかな気候で暮らしやすい街です。夏ありながら豊かな自然を抱える美しい街です。一年を通じて三景に数えられる松島も人気の観光です。

定禅寺通りジャズフェスティバル
Jozenji Street Jazz Festival

12(month)Sendai is characterized by a very moderate climate, yet you canexperience the beauty of the four seasons. There are only a few daysin summer reaching 30°C (86°F) and few days in winter colder than
-3°C (26°F) and little snow.

東北大学のある仙台は「杜の都」とも称され、大都市でも仙台七夕まつりTanabata Festival

は 30°C を超える日も数日ありますが比較的過ごしやすい気候です。冬は

写真提供：宮城県観光課

マイナス 3°C 以下 1m 以上の積雪はほとんどありません。

DecemberArt

There is an impressive variety of museums,
galleries and concert halls. Sendai offers
rich collections of art from all around
Japan and overseas.

Sports

博物館、美術館、コンサートホールなど

The city of Sendai offers its guests andresidents a broad variety of culturalactivities. The games of the city's own
professional baseball, soccer, volleyball,and basketball teams are among themost popular events.

の施設も充実しており、音楽、演劇、芸術、

仙台には、野球、サッカー、バスケットの歴史の世界に触れることができます。

12

光のページェント
Pageant of Starlight

プロチームの拠点があり、ホームゲームには多くの市民が駆け付けます。
写真提供：宮城県観光課

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Career Support

キャリア支援東北イノベーション人材育成プログラム

DATEntre Tohoku Innovation Human Resources Development Program2

https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/ja/
（2019

）

2019)

This program is aimed at international students who want to find full-time employment within
Japan through collaboration between local industry, academia, and government. Its goal is
to develop human resources ready to hit the ground running and play a role in Japanʼs future
economic development.

❶Japanese Language and Career Education

Learning business-level Japanese and developing an improved understanding of Japanesebusiness culture and organizational culture can prove valuable when trying to find full-time
employment at a Japanese company. Job-hunting in Japan requires filling in entry sheets,
going to interviews, and more, all of which require Japanese communication ability.

❷International Coeducation and PBL

Working alongside Japanese students to solve problems at companies is a great way foreveryone to learn about each other's ways of thinking and values. This can be a great chance
to make Japanese friends, who can share information that could come in handy when looking
for full-time employment later on.

❸Internships

Office for DATEntre

Experience work firsthand at a Japanese company, with instructions beforehand on businessetiquette and personal goal-setting, as well as a follow-up review. Internships can help withestablishing a career path and making decisions about the life you hope to lead in Japan.

datentre@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
https://datentre.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/

Applying for the Tohoku Innovation Human Resources Development Program

The program starts twice a year, in April and in October! Applications are accepted fromJanuary through March, and from July through September, so donʼt forget to sign up!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office for DATEntre.

Visit This Web Page
for Details!

https://datentre.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/

http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/index.html

文部科学省外国人留学生学習奨励費（留学生受け入れ促進プログラム）
Japanese Employer Screening Flowchart
Dec. ~ Mar.

Entry

Collect information
Self-analysis/internships

Feb. ~ May

Employer Briefings

Job-hunting seminars
Industry research

Japanese Communication Level Required of international
Students for Job Offer【Non-science】
9.4%

Feb. ~ Mar. Resumes/ES(Entry Sheet) Job-hunting seminars, internships
Apr. ~ May

Tests

May ~ Aug.

Interviews(several times)

0.5%

9.4%

【Science】
1.9%
4.7%

0.0%
■Native level

Written tests in Japanese SPI,
Tamatebako and so on

16.9%

16.4%

32.9%

31.0%

Group interview,
Individual interview

33.0%

May ~ Aug. Offer (unofficial offer) Oct. 1st: Job Offer Ceremony■Business Advanced level■Intermediate Business level■Business Beginner level

43.7%■Daily Conversation level■Not necessary

Job hunting in Japan starts before graduation. Therefore, it is necessary
to balance job hunting and research activities. It is especially importantfor students who will complete their studies in September to plan ahead.

Japanese companies require international students to have a highlevel of Japanese communication skills.

Center for Career Support
http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/index.html

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Services· Career Consultation in English and Japanese (up to 30 minutes)· Career Guidance (in English) for job hunting in Japan,
Networking Event and Job Fair (in Japanese)· Many reference materials available.
Please e-mail us for an appointment. datentre@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

Open Hours
8:30 − 18:30 (Mon. − Fri.)

AccessKawauchi Kita Campus,
Education and Student Support Center,3rd Floor

Education and Student
Support Center (A01)

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Access

Sendai City

SapporoAs of June 1, 2019

アクセス

Location: North-East of Japan
Distance from Tokyo: 350km
Population: 1,089,372
Inhabited area: 786.30km²

TohokuRegionSendaiContact Information
東北大学グローバルサイト

TOHOKU
UNIVERSITYGLOBAL SITE

Kyoto

Tokyo
NagoyaOsaka
Hiroshima

HanedaAirpor t

Tokyo
Monorail
20min.

JR
Yamanote Line

Hamamatsucho
Station

NaritaAirpor t

TohokuShinkansen

20min.
To k y oStation

JR Narita Express

https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/index.html

Sendai
Station1hr30min.

Sendai Airport
Transit
20min.

Sendai
Airport東北大学グローバルラーニングセンター

60min.

GLOBAL LEARNING
CENTER,TOHOKU
UNIVERSITY

東北大学には、仙台市内に 4 つキャンパスがLocated on four campuses in the cit y of
Sendai, the universit y is comprised of 10
undergraduate faculties, 15 graduate schools,
6 research institutes, 14 research centers, andthe University Hospital. All campuses areconnected by subway and are located about
10 minutes from the downtown area.

あります。10 学部、15 研究科、6 附置研究所、
14 研究センターなど、及び大学院から成り立っています。キャンパスは地下鉄駅に隣接

https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/

しており市内中心部まで約 10 分くらいです。

Kitasendai
JR Kitasendai

Seiryo Campus

Official Social Media Accounts

Kitayobanchof
Kotodaikoen

Facebook

to Aomori

Hirose Dori
KawauchiInternational
CenterKawauchiCampusAobayama

Aobayama
CampusOmachi
Nishi-Koen

Aoba DoriSendaiAoba-dori
Ichibancho

Katahira
CampusSite of Sendai Castle

https://www.facebook.com/TohokuUniversityPR
Sendai
Station

Twitter

Sendaihttps://twitter.com/TohokuUniPR
Itsutsubashi

Instagramto Tokyohttps://www.instagram.com/tohoku_uni/

Atagobashi

Free
ShuttleService
Science, Engineering and Agriculture

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The campus bus runs
between the campuses
for Tohoku University
students and staff.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/school/tohoku-univ/

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/tohokuuniversitypr

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