Academic year 2024
Tohoku University Faculty/Graduate School of Education
Guidance for Foreign Research Students (non-resident)
1. Purpose
A "research student" is a student who, under the Tohoku University Research StudentRegulations, can conduct research under the guidance of an academic advisor on a
special subject rather than obtain a degree.
After screening, we allow admission as a research student as long as there is no riskof harm to our proper performance.
2. Eligibility: A person who falls under one of the following items:(1) Undergraduate research student
1)

University graduate

2)

Those who have graduated from a junior college or an equivalent or higher
school (including completion of the first semester of a professional university)and completed a related course of study

3)

Those who are recognized to have academic ability equal to or higher than theabove two items(2) Graduate research student
1)

Those with a master's degree

2)

Those who have completed university medical, dental, or veterinary studies.

3)

Those who are recognized to have academic ability equal to or higher than theabove two item

3. Term of study
The enrollment period for research students is limited to one year or less. However, if
the student requests to continue enrollment, the period may be extended.
4. Procedures(1) Establishment of research proposal
When applying, students should receive instructions from the academic advisor on
the subject, follow the research goals, and establish a research plan.

(2) Application Procedures
1)

Application Form and Record of Intending (specified form) ··························
Paste frontal photo of upper body, without hat of 4cm by 3cm size

2)

Admission application fee ························································· JPY 9,8003)

Graduation (completion) certificate issued by last school (original) ·········· one4)

Transcript issued by last school (original) ············································ one5)

If you are currently employed, a letter of approval and commitment fromyour supervisor (original) ·································································· oneThe examination fee must be paid in Japanese yen. If you live outside of Japan andfind it difficult to pay in Japanese yen, please use a credit card. For information on
how to pay by credit card, please contact the Educational Affairs Section.

5. Announcement of the result
Notification will be sent by mail addressed to the applicant.
6. Enrollments
Applicants admitted as research students must complete the following admission
procedures by the designated deadline. Failure to complete by the deadline will resultin admission cancellation.
(1) Student ID (specified form): Paste your frontal photo of upper body, without hatof 4cm by 3cm size, write down your name, birth date, address, and age.
(2) Student Record (specified form): Paste your frontal photo of upper body, without
hat of 4cm by 3cm size(3) Admission fee: JPY84,600 (temporary)(4) Tuition: JPY 29,700 for month (temporary, advance payment every three months)(5) Written Oath (specified form)(6) Copy of Residence Certificate issued by the mayor of the municipality: Forforeigners who live in Japan (excluding those whose period of stay does not exceed
90 days)If the admission and tuition fees are revised, the new ones will apply from the timeof the revision.

7. Others(1) It is very difficult to get a scholarship after coming to Japan, so please make surethe expenses for studying are covered. If you cannot pay the admission andtuition fees within the specified period, your admission and registration will becanceled.
(2) You can use libraries and health service centers on the campus just the same as
regular students by presenting your student ID card.
(3) If you want to withdraw the university in the middle of the semester, you must
request permission by the end of the month preceding the month in which you
intend to leave, along with a reason.
(4) If you want to extend your enrollment period, you must apply for permission one
month before the scheduled withdrawal. Please receive application documentsfrom the Educational Affairs Section in advance.
(5) If you want to progress from a research student to a graduate student, please
note the Japanese school system. You must have completed 16 years of schoolingto enroll in a regular graduate program (the first two-year doctoral course). For
the detailed information, check the application guidelines of Tohoku University
Faculty/Graduate School of Education[Contact]
980-8576
Kawauchi 27-1, Aoba, Sendai
Educational Affairs Section
Faculty/Graduate School of Education
Tel: +81-22-795-6105