■ Studentaaaaaaaa
Exchange Programs
JYPE, COLABS, IPLA and DEEP https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/
Double Degree https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/doubledegree/

Junior Year Program in English （JYPE）
The core of JYPE is the Individual Research Training （IRT） course. Students will research current topics related
to their fields of study with the support of their assigned research groups.
The program also offers courses on language, culture and society aimed at understanding of Japanese language
and social customs. Cultural and intellectual exchange with professors and students is an integral part of this program
and will be accomplished through class work and participation in group activities.

Cooperative Laboratory Study Program （COLABS）
COLABS is a graduate-level research oriented program that gives international students from partner universities
the opportunity to take scientific research training in their assigned research laboratory as well as basic education
courses taught in English at Tohoku University. COLABS offers a wide range of research topics in all fields of naturalscience and students are encouraged to conduct their research in new, interdisciplinary, and scientific fields.

International Program in Liberal Arts （IPLA）
IPLA provides an opportunity for students to study a variety of Liberal Arts classes taught in English, including
Economics, Management, Education, Law, History, and Literature. The program also offers Japanese language andculture classes designed to assist students in understanding Japan in depth. Students who have attained adequate
Japanese proficiency may take content area classes taught in Japanese. Cultural and intellectual exchange withJapanese students is an important part of the program and is achieved through frequent interactions both in classes
and in extracurricular activities. Committed faculty, staff, and the student support group, "IPLANET" provide extensive
support for IPLA students throughout the academic year.

Direct Enrollment Education Program for Natural Science Students （DEEP）
DEEP for Natural Science Students allows international undergraduate students to take classes and performresearch activities alongside domestic students. Undergraduates will be able to experience the wide range of fields
and highly specialized courses Tohoku University offers through taking General Education and specialized subjects.

Double Degree Program with Overseas Institutions
Tohoku University is conducting master’s level double degree programs with elite institutes of higher educationin France and Sweden to nurture human resources who could contribute to the advancement of the global society. Infiscal year （FY） 2006, the Écoles Centrale Group （composed of five Écoles Centrale［Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes,Supelec］） and the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon （INSA-Lyon） became our program partners inFrance, both of which are grandes écoles, leading institutes which attract top students from France and other countries
around the world, offering the finest in education. KTH （Royal Institute of Technology）, Sweden and Tohoku Universitysigned their MOU for Double Degree program in March, 2009. KTH is a leading technical institution in Europe andconducts extensive international student exchange. The Double Degree Programs of Tohoku University deal with thefields of science, engineering, agricultural science, information sciences, life sciences and environmental studies.
Furthermore, most of Tohoku University’s graduate schools also offer departmental-level Master’s/Doctoral
Double Degree programs with their overseas partners.

Short Programs
Tohoku University STEM Summer Program （TSSP）
The Tohoku University STEM Summer Program （TSSP）, Exploring the Frontier of Science & Technology isdesigned specifically for freshmen and sophomores majoring in science and engineering （STEM）. We will provide
students with insight on what world society needs based on advanced science and technology in the future and how
they can contribute to society through research, and we will offer cutting edge classes in advanced sciences andengineering.
Tohoku University Japanese Program （TUJP）
TUJP is for undergraduates who have a strong interest in Japanese language and culture. The proficiencybased Japanese language classes and special seminars are designed to help participants understand Japan indepth. Various activities such as field trips, service-learning opportunities, home-stays and interactions with domestic
students provide the participants with many eye-opening experiences.
Tohoku University Immersion in Japan Program （TUIP）
TUIP provides students with an opportunity to explore Japan through diverse learning experiences in English andJapanese. The highlight of the program is participation in a local traditional festival called ”Sendai Aoba Matsuri” asperformers of the “Suzume Odori,” or Sparrow Dance, combined with the intensive Japanese language classes forpre-intermediate learners, topical seminars about Japanese culture and society, various cultural workshops, field trips
including a homestay, and interactions with domestic students in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Tohoku University Engineering Summer Program （TESP）
TESP is an inspiring program designed for students in the field of Engineering. It offers a comprehensive
curriculum consisting of engaging lectures and practical activities, all delivered in English. Moreover, participants
have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture through the cultural activities and social programs,
further enhancing their academic experience. The program aims to provide valuable insights for participantsʼ future
academic pursuits and equip them with the necessary skills to excel as competent global engineers.
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