2025 Academic Year

Application for Autumn Enrollment in Doctoral Program(For advancement/entry in April 2025)
Program for Students Advancing from Master's Program of this Graduate School
Regular Program for Incoming Students from Other Schools
Special Selection Program for Working Adults
Special Selection Program for Foreign Students

April 2024
Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University

〇 Admission Policy
The Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering aims to develop researchers who think forthemselves and carry out research with ethical standards and courage to realize a safe, secure, andprosperous society, and who can play a role in developing and innovating future science and technology
with abundant creativity and research capability, based on profound knowledge and broad perspectives onnature and human beings. It also aims to develop professional engineers who can contribute to thesustainable development of society with not only highly specialized knowledge but also long-term
perspectives and an international outlook. Specifically, we welcome students with the following academic
abilities and skills, and who aspire to be creative, highly proficient researchers and professional engineers
who contribute to the sustainable development of society:
1. A broad range of basic engineering knowledge, advanced expertise on their own research fields, andthe ability to develop them in a flexible manner; and2. The ability to logically present and discuss the significance and outcome of their research.
For this reason, the Graduate School of Engineering conduct Regular Selection, Special Selection for
Working Adults, Special Selection for Foreign Students, and Selection for International Degree Courses
Offering Education in English, to select students with an emphasis on the abilities and qualities
necessary to carry out research in line with our educational philosophies and goals.
Applicants for Regular Selection, Special Selection for Foreign Students, and Selection forInternational Degree Courses Offering Education in English will be selected by each department
through appropriate procedures by combining the methods: a written examination etc. to evaluate basic
knowledge and specialized knowledge in engineering, language proficiency, and an oral interview toassess their aptitude. The selection will be made with an emphasis on the results of the written
examination.
For Special Selection for Working Adults, the applicants will be selected by each department based on anoral interview to evaluate their research plan, research motivation, etc. If necessary, basic and specialized
knowledge in engineering and an evaluation of their essay will also be considered in the selection process.
All new students are expected to have research experiences and basic knowledge to conduct independent
research.
〇 Educational Objectives and Goals
Staying true to the Tohoku University’s traditional spirit of “Research First,” “Open Doors,” and“Practice-Oriented Research and Education,” the Graduate School of Engineering is committed toachieving its educational objectives. One of these objectives is to develop researchers who act based on
profound knowledge and broad perspective about nature and human beings, perform their research inan ethical, purposeful, and self-directed way to build safe, secure, and affluent society, and possess
abundant creativity and high research skills that enable them to play a leading role in the future
development and innovation of scientific technologies. Another educational objective of the School is to
produce core technical experts who are equipped with not only a high-level of technical expertise but
also a long-term vision and global viewpoint, and capable of making contributions to the sustainable
development of our society.
The educational goal of the doctoral program is to nurture human resources performing not only
subjective research in the relevant specialized field but also self-enlightenment to active worldwide as aleader in the future.
They are also expected to have a bird’s eye view based on social and international demands, having theability to develop research project with their own ideas to summarize international level papers and to
discuss and present at international conferences etc.

〇 Diploma Policy
The Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, will award a doctoral degree in engineering tostudents who pass a review of doctoral thesis and the final examination. Students are also required toremain enrolled for a specific period of time, study a set of subjects that are offered in accordance with the
School’s educational objectives and goals, earn a specified number of credits, and demonstrate a high-levelof ethical awareness and sense of responsibility, in addition to the following knowledge and skills:
1. Skills to embark on a new research subject and perform a research from a panoramic perspective thattakes social needs into account;
2. Skills to solve issues with unique ideas;
3. Thinking skills that allow for interdisciplinary application;
4. Language proficiency as well as research paper writing, debating and communication skills that are
sufficient to make presentations at international academic conferences, etc.;
5. Skills to provide research guidance; and6. Basic skills to manage a research or project.
〇 Curriculum Policy
The Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering provides education according to the following
policy to ensure that students can acquire knowledge and skills required under the diploma policy:

1. Enable students to acquire skills to explore research subjects and perform research from apanoramic perspective that takes social and international needs into account, skills to develop suchresearch subjects by using unique ideas and compile the results into a world-class research paper,and thinking skills that allow for interdisciplinary applications;

2. Provide students with language proficiency as well as debating and communication skills that are

sufficient to make presentations and participate in discussions at international academic conferences,
etc.; and3. Equip students with skills that allow them to provide research guidance in their fields of expertise.
In order to execute the above policies, the Graduate School of Engineering offers Common Subjects,
and each department offers Interdisciplinary Basic Subjects, Major General Subjects, and Related
Subjects. The overall educational curriculum of the master’s and doctoral program is presented in the
curriculum map. The Interdisciplinary Basic Subjects are mainly provided in lecture-based courses, andthe Major General Subjects consists of special lectures, special seminars, doctor course seminars, etc.
The subjects in lecture-based courses are provided for the purpose of acquiring a wide range of basic
knowledge and advanced specialized knowledge in each major. A syllabus is prepared for each subject toclearly state the educational content, achievement methods, guidelines for self-study, etc. The Doctor
Course Seminar is provided to foster the ability to conduct and develop advanced research, and acquire awide perspective, language skill and debating skill.
In the lecture-based subjects, the faculty member in charge of the lecture will assess the student’s basic
knowledge, basic academic skill, specialized knowledge, etc. by using regular examinations, reports, etc.
Details of the grade evaluation method are described in the syllabus for each subject. In the Doctor
Course Seminar, the academic advisor will evaluate the following abilities based on research activity inthe laboratory, presentation at domestic and international conferences, the doctor thesis and its defense.
1. Ability to design and conduct research or projects
2. Ability to investigate and analyze academic papers and technical materials
3. Basic academic skills necessary to write academic papers to meet international standards
4. Ability to evaluate research in related fields

5. Presentation and communication skills sufficient to present research results at international
conferences
6. Ability to advise and guide research for undergraduate and master’s course student

1. Departments and Admission Quotas
Department

Admission
Quota

Department

Admission
Quota

Mechanical Systems
Engineering

10

Applied Chemistry8

Finemechanics

11

Chemical Engineering

7

Robotics

11

Biomolecular Engineering

5

Aerospace Engineering

11

Metallurgy

7

Quantum Science andEnergy Engineering

11

Materials Science

10

Electrical Engineering

8

Materials Processing

8

Communications
Engineering

8

Civil and Environmental
Engineering

12

Electronic Engineering

15

Architecture and Building
Science

8Applied Physics

11

Management Science andTechnology

13

Total

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2. Qualifications for Application
Applicants who are currently in the first two years of a graduate studies program at thisGraduate School and who expect to receive their master's degree by March 2025 may
apply for advancement to the three-year doctoral program.

Applicants other than the above for whom any of qualifications (1) to (8) below is true
may apply for admission as Regular Applicants from Other Schools.

Those eligible to apply for the Special Selection Program for Working Adults are, in
principle, those who after graduating from university have worked for at least two years
as engineers, instructors, researchers or the like at the time of entrance. The applicant
must also satisfy at least one of the following qualifications (1) to (8) below is applicable.



Those eligible to apply for the Special Selection Program for Foreign Students are those
who have received a university education in Japan as foreign students or in an overseas
university, and for whom any of qualifications (1) to (8) below is applicable.
1The applicant must:(1) Have earned a master's degree or professional degree, or expect to earn such a degree by
March 2025.
(2) Have earned a master's degree or equivalent professional degree, or expect to earn such a
degree by March 2025, in the graduate school of a foreign university.
(3) Have earned a master's degree or equivalent professional degree, or expect to earn such a
degree by March 2025, by taking correspondence courses in Japan offered by schools
outside Japan.
(4) Have earned a master's degree or equivalent professional degree, or expect to earn such a
degree by March 2025, by completing a course designated by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in an educational institution in Japan recognized
as adopting the educational system of a foreign country and having the curriculum of a
graduate school in that country.
(5) Have earned a master's degree or equivalent professional degree, or expect to earn such a
degree by March 2025, by graduating a program of the United Nations University.
(6) Have been recognized as having achieved at least the academic equivalent of a master's
degree through an educational program offered at following institutions (a) to (c), andhave passed the equivalency examination and screening process as stipulated in Clause 2,
Article 16 of the Standards for the Establishment of a Graduate School (Act No. 28, 1974).
(a) Foreign schools(b) Educational institutions which have the curriculum of a graduate program(c) The United Nations University(7) Meet either of the following criteria for eligibility specified by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology:(a) Have carried out research in a university or research institute, etc. for two or more
years after graduating from university, and be recognized by this Graduate School as
having achieved at least the equivalent academic abilities of someone with a master's
degree on the basis of those research accomplishments.
(b) Have carried out research in a university or research institute, etc. for two or more
years after completing 16 years of course studies overseas, or after completing, inJapan, 16 years of foreign school course studies by means of correspondence courses
conducted by foreign schools, and be recognized by this Graduate School as having
achieved at least the equivalent academic abilities of someone with a master's degree
on the basis of those research accomplishments.
(8) Be aged 24 or above and, through individual admission qualification screening, berecognized by this Graduate School as having achieved at least the equivalent academic
abilities of someone with a master's degree.
Note 1: Applicants who are currently employed as a faculty member or staff member at Tohoku University
and will continue to work at the university after enrollment should contact the Graduate
Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering by May 14, 2024.

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Note 2: Applicants should contact the head of the department in which they expect to major in advanceregarding their research plans after enrollment.
Note 3: Applicants applying under qualification (7) should contact the head of the department in which
they expect to major in advance regarding their qualifications to apply. The following documents
will be needed at that time.
Required documents

Notes

Certification of research Issued by the head of the place of work or research, certifying two or more
or work experienceyears of engagement as engineer, instructor, researcher, etc. (any format;
with official letterhead, signature, seal, etc.).
Summary of research or Research/work carried out during time spent working as an engineer,
work
instructor, researcher, etc. (approximately 2 A4-size pages).
Academic transcript

Issued by the dean of the school from which you graduated.

Other reference materials

Copies of technical papers, patent announcements, etc.

Note 4: Applicants applying under qualification (8) will need to undergo admission qualification
screening. Please contact the office of department for which you wish to apply (see the Remarksof Appendix) in advance.

33. Online Application Procedures and Application Period
The general flow for online applications is as follows.

1. Confirming Application Guidelines and Obtaining theNecessary Documents
・Please carefully check the information in these Application Guidelines, including the Qualifications f
or Admission and the necessary application documents.
・For application documents, such as certificates of (expected) graduation, transcripts, and other support
documentation, please request them in advance from the university you attended.

2. Paying the Examination Fee・Follow the directions on of the Application Guidelines. Use an ATM (at a financial institution orconvenience store) or online banking to pay via transfer to the designated bank account. A
prescribed fee will be charged when making the payment (to be borne by the applicant).
・After making the transfer, attach documents that show the payee's account information, the amount,the date of transfer, and the name of the payer—such as a copy of the ATM statement or a copy ofthe screen of the completed Internet banking transfer—to the Confirmation for Examination Fee
Payment, and upload the scanned data to the TAO Application Registration website.

3. Registering an Application via the TAO Application
Registration Website
・Access The Admissions Office website, and after creating an account, fill in the required applicant
information. https://admissions-office.net/en/portal
・Uploading certificates and other documents is also done at the time of application registration.
・You cannot change your registered information after registration. When registering, fill in theinformation carefully while checking to ensure that there are no errors.
・There is a temporary save function, so please make effective use of it for checking etc.,
・Please be sure that the submission of application is completed on TAO system as
below.You will also receive email from TAO that you completed submission.

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Applicants should use The Admissions Office (hereinafter referred to as TAO), thedesignated online application system, to complete the following application procedures
within the application period.
The application period is from 9:00 on Monday, June 3, until 16:00 on Thursday, June 20,2024 (Japan time).
[Methods]
1. Access the following URL and click the Member Registration button. The accountcreation screen will appear, so fill in the necessary information and create an account.
URL: https://admissions-office.net/en/portal
2. After creating your account, enter your e-mail address and password to log in fromthe above URL. Use the Application Schemes menu to search for “Tohoku University /Graduate School of Engineering / Three-Year Doctoral Program / April Entry ,” thenfollow the TAO system’s directions and the directions below to apply.
3. Please submit the following documents as PDF files by uploading them to yourapplication forms.
In principle, the certificates to be submitted should be in Japanese or English. In thecase of certificates in other languages, a Japanese or English translation, corroborated
by the issuer of each certificate, should be attached.
If it is not possible to handle certificates in the way listed above, contact the Graduate
Academic Affairs Section in the Academic Affairs Division of the Graduate School ofEngineering and School of Engineering.
*Once application documents have been submitted, we will not accept any replacements.
*Withdrawal will not be accepted after an application has been received.
*Those who have made false declarations in their application documents may have theirentrance approval cancelled, even after enrollment.
*Those who pass the tests and are admitted must submit original copies of theirtranscripts and graduation (or completion) certificates (not required for graduates of the
School of Engineering) at the time of admission procedures. In addition, those who haveapplied under the qualification for admission (2) (e.g., those who have completed (orexpect to complete) an advanced course at a college of technology or junior college, etc.)
are also required to submit a "certificate of degree conferment." Your admission to the
Graduate School may be cancelled if there are any discrepancies between the documents
uploaded to the online application system and the original documents submitted at thetime of admission procedures, or if you are unable to submit the original certificates.
5[ Ⅰ ] Applicants currently enrolled in the two-year master's program of this Graduate
School applying for advancement to the three-year doctoral program
Required documents

Application foradvancement

Notes

Fill out the application form for admission in the online application
system.
Download the prescribed CV file from the following URL

CVhttps://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

Examination Admission
Ticket （受験票）

Download the prescribed examination admission ticket file from thefollowing URL. (The photo ID form(写真票) is not necessary.)https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

Address label

Fill in the necessary information on the address label in the online
application system.
※Only for those intending to remain employed while in school.

Written consent to takeexam

Issued by head of workplace, showing employment duration, nature ofwork, and identity. (Any format; with official letterhead, signature,seal, etc.)(Any format; with official letterhead, signature, seal, etc.)

Note 1: The documents to be submitted when applying for admission to a department other than yourcurrent affiliated department are different from those indicated above. Please contact the Graduate
Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering in advance.

[Ⅱ] Applicants other than [Ⅰ] applying under qualifications (1) to (5)Required documents

Notes

Application for admission

Fill out the application form for admission in the online application
system.

CV

Download the prescribed CV file from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

Prepared by the expected supervisor, using an official form for thisGraduate School. The official form can be downloaded from the website:
Letter of Recommendation
or Letter of Acceptance（推薦書又は承諾書）

https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html*If a Letter of Recommendation cannot be submitted, submit instead a
Letter of Acceptance by the faculty member.
*Please be sure to submit a Letter of Recommendation those who apply
for the Department of Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Materials
Processing.

6Graduate school transcript

TOEFL®Test /TOEIC®
Public Test score sheets
Valid tests:
TOEFL iBT®Test,
TOEIC® Public Test

TOEFL®Test /TOEIC®
Public Test score sheets
Valid tests:
TOEFL®Test PBT,TOEFL iBT®Test,
TOEIC® Public Test

Issued by the dean of your graduate school.
Should be submitted by applicants corresponding to the following
categories any of (1) to (3); not necessary for those applying to theArchitecture and Building Science departments.
(1)Applicants for Regular Program from Other Schools applying to study
in the Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, BiomolecularEngineering departments.
(1) Applicants for Regular Program from Other Schools or applicants for
the Special Selection Program for Foreign Students applying to study
in the Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics,
Aerospace Engineering, Quantum Science and Energy Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Applied Physics, Metallurgy, Materials Science,
Materials Processing, Civil and Environmental Engineering, orManagement Science and Technology departments.
(2) Applicants for the Special Selection Program for Working Adults
applying to study in the Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Materials
Processing departments.
◆When submitting a score sheet for the TOEIC public test held in Japanon Saturday June 8 or Sunday, June 23, 2024:
・Please submit all other application documents, except the score sheet,within the submission period.
・Please submit the score sheet by Tuesday, July 30. We will let you
know how you should submit this score later.
*TOEFL iBT’s ”My BestTM Score” will not be used for preliminary
screening at Graduate School of Engineering.
(Note) Score sheets may not be replaced with more recent test results
once submitted.
Example: You may not resubmit a different score sheet for the TOEIC
public test held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 after submitting a score sheet
for the TOEIC public test held on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
(Note) Score sheets which can be submitted outside of the submission
period are limited to score sheets for the TOEIC public test held inJapan on Saturday June 8 or Sunday June 23, 2024.
Example: You may not submit a score sheet for the TOEIC® public test
held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 or a score sheet for the TOEFL®Test
outside of the submission period.
(Note) There are required scores for those applying under the Special
Selection Program for Foreign students to study in the Mechanical
Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, and Aerospace
Engineering. For details, please see the appendix.

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*Applicants with a letter of permission (in any format) from the expectedsupervisor may submit a score sheet for the TOEIC public test
conducted by Sunday, May 26, 2024 outside of the stated submission
period or may be exempted.
*TOEFL®, TOEFL® iBT, TOEFL® ITP, and TOEIC® are registeredtrademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Certificate of (expected)
completion or of degree
conferral

Issued by the dean of your graduate school or by the NIAD (National
Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education).

Undergraduate transcript

Issued by the dean of the university from which graduatedCopy of master's thesis
and/or its abstract(1) Applicants for the Departments of Applied Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering, or Biomolecular Engineering
・Copy of master's thesis, AND
Abstract of master's thesis in Japanese or English(approximately 2 A4-size pages)*If a copy of the master's thesis cannot be submitted, submit
only an abstract of research in Japanese or English(approximately 2-4 A4 pages).
(2) Applicants for the Departments of Applied Physics, Metallurgy,
Materials Science, Materials Processing, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, or Architecture and Building Science・Copy of master's thesis(Abstract of master's thesis in Japanese or English (approximately
2 A4-size pages) if you cannot submit the copy of master's thesis.)(3) Applicants for the Departments of Mechanical Systems Engineering,
Finemechanics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Quantum Scienceand Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications
Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Management Science andTechnology
・Abstract of master's thesis in Japanese or English(approximately 2 A4-size pages)

Examination Admission
Ticket and Photo ID Form
（受験票、写真票）

Residence Record

Download the prescribed examination admission ticket and photo ID
form files from the following URL
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

The photo ID form should include an image file of a photograph showing theupper body of the applicant, facing forward with no hat, and have been taken
within three months of application.
※Only for foreign applicants already residing in Japan whose period ofstay is over 90 days. (The residence record should be issued within 3months and indicates residence status without Individual Number.)8

Examination fee(1)Download the prescribed Confirmation for Examination Fee Payment
form file from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

Please pay 30,000 yen
By June 19, andsubmit attached"Payment Confirmation of
Examination Fees"(2)Payment should be proceeded by ATM or Internet Banking
Transaction:* Sender's name should be the applicant's name in Katakana.
* Copy of ATM transaction statement or evidence of Internet
Banking Transaction should be affixed to the "Payment
Confirmation of Examination Fees".
* Bank transfer fee should be paid by the applicant.
* Only domestic banking transfer is accepted.
Amount（金額）: 30,000 yen
Payment Deadline（納入期限）: June 19, 2024
Bank（銀行）: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank （三菱UFJ 銀行）
Bank Code: 0005
Branch（支店）: Wakatake-shiten（わかたけ支店）
Branch Code: 809
Account Type（預金種別）: Futsuu（普通）Account Number（口座番号）: 2259225
Account Holder（口座名義）: Kokuritsu Daigaku-houjin
Tohokudaigaku（国立大学法人東北大学）
Account Holder in Kana（カナ）: ﾀﾞｲ)ﾄｳﾎｸﾀﾞｲｶﾞｸ
(3) MEXT scholarship recipients do not need to pay this fee.
If you wish to apply for examination fee waiver due to the domestic
disasters, please see the following website:
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/grad/disaster.html(4) This banking information is only valid within Japan. If you live
overseas, please contact the Graduate Academic Affairs Section inadvance.
Address label

Fill in the necessary information on the address label in the online
application system.
※Only for those intending to remain employed while in school.
Issued by head of workplace, showing employment duration, nature ofwork, and identity. (Any format; with official letterhead, signature,seal, etc.)

Written consent to takeexam

（Note）Those who passed the Special Selection Program for Working
Adults but are not employed at the time of admission and havebeen employed in the past are required to submit a "Certificate of
Employment" at the time of the enrollment procedures. The
certificate must be issued by the head of the organization, stating
the period of employment, job description, and status (withcompany seal, etc., and in any format).

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・ In addition to the above documents, submit the following documents required to theProgram you wish to apply.

 Regular Program for Incoming Students from Other Schools
Required documents

Score sheet ofJapanese Language
Proficiency Test or adocument indicating
the applicant's
Japanese language
ability prepared by the
instructor of Japaneseclass or prospective
advisor (Any format)

Notes

Foreign students or those who received a university education overseas whowish to apply to the Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics,
Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering are required to submit this.

Not necessary if you apply for departments other than those listed
above.

 Special Selection Program for Foreign Students
Required documents

Recommendation
LetterScore sheet of Japanese
Language Proficiency
Test or a document
indicating theapplicant's Japanese
language ability
prepared by the
instructor of Japaneseclass or prospective
advisor (Any format)

Notes

Prepared by a supervising faculty member or equivalent from your graduate
school or university (any format).
Applicants for the departments of Applied Physics, Metallurgy, Materials
Science, and Materials Processing are required to submit this document, as
it will be included in the pass/fail decision.
Not necessary if you apply for departments other than those listed above.
※ Those who wish to study in the Mechanical Systems Engineering,
Finemechanics, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering in Japanese
language should apply to Regular Doctoral Program.

Other reference materials such as Papers and Reports to demonstrate academic ability may be uploaded as
PDF files.

[Ⅲ] Applicants applying under qualification (7)Required documents

Application foradmission
CV
Research plan

Notes

Fill out the application form for admission in the online application system.
Download the prescribed CV file from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html

Approximately 1 A4-size page10

Prepared by the expected supervisor, using an official form for this Graduate
School. The official form can be downloaded from the website:
Letter of
Recommendation orLetter of Acceptance（推薦書又は承諾書）

https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html*If a Letter of Recommendation cannot be submitted, submit instead a
Letter of Acceptance by the faculty member.
*Please be sure to submit a Letter of Recommendation those who apply for
the Department of Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Materials Processing.

Undergraduatetranscript

TOEFL®Test /TOEIC®
Public Test score sheets
Valid tests:
TOEFL iBT® Test,
TOEIC® Public Test

Issued by the dean of the university from which you graduatedShould be submitted by applicants corresponding to the following categories
any of (1) to (3); not necessary for those applying to the Architecture andBuilding Science departments.
(1)Applicants for Regular Program from Other Schools applying to study in
the Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering
departments.
(2) Applicants for Regular from Other Schools or applicants to the Special
Selection Program for Foreign Students applying to study in the
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, Aerospace
Engineering, Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Communication Engineering, Electronic Engineering,
Applied Physics, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Processing, orManagement Science and Technology departments.
(3) Applicants to the Special Selection Program for Working Adults applying
to study in the Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Materials Processing
departments.
◆When submitting a score sheet for the TOEIC public test held in Japan on
Saturday, June 8, or Sunday, June 23, 2024:
・Please submit all other application documents, except the score sheet,within the submission period.
・Please submit the score sheet by Tuesday, July 30. We will let you knowhow you should submit this score later.
*TOEFL iBT’s ”My BestTM Score” will not be used for preliminary screening
at Graduate School of Engineering.
(Note) Score sheets may not be replaced with more recent test results once
submitted.
Example: You may not resubmit a different score sheet for the TOEIC
public test held on Sunday, June 23, 2024 after submitting a score
sheet for the TOEIC public test held on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

(Note) Score sheets which can be submitted outside of the submission period11are limited to score sheets for the TOEIC public test held in Japan on
Saturday, June 8, or Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Example: You may not submit a score sheet for the TOEIC® public test heldon Sunday, May 26, 2024 or a score sheet for the TOEFL®Test
outside of the submission period.
(Note) There are required scores for those applying under the Special
Selection Program for Foreign Students to study in the Mechanical
Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, and Aerospace
Engineering. For details, please see the appendix.
*Applicants with a letter of permission (in any format) from the expectedsupervisor may submit a score sheet for the TOEIC public test conducted by
Sunday, May 26, 2024 outside of the stated submission period or may be
exempted.
*TOEFL®, TOEFL® iBT, TOEFL® ITP, and TOEIC® are registeredtrademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Certificate ofcompletion or of degree
conferral

Issued by the dean of the university from which graduated or by the NIAD
(National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement ofHigher Education).

Certification of research Issued by the head of the place of work or research, certifying two years or
longer of engagement as engineer, instructor, researcher, etc. (Any format;
or work experience
with official letterhead, signature, seal, etc.)
Examination Admission
Ticket and Photo ID
Form（受験票、写真票）

Download the prescribed examination admission ticket and photo ID form
files from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html
The photo ID form should include an image file of a photograph showing the upper
body of the applicant, facing forward with no hat, and have been taken within
three months of application.

Residence Record※Only for foreign applicants already residing in Japan whose period of stayis over 90 days. (The residence record should be issued within 3 months
and indicates residence status without Individual Number.)Examination fee(1)Download the prescribed Confirmation for Examination Fee Payment
form file from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html(2)Payment should be proceeded by ATM or Internet Banking
Transaction:* Sender's name should be the applicant's name in Katakana.
* Copy of ATM transaction statement or evidence of Internet
Banking Transaction should be affixed to the "Payment Confirmation of
Examination Fees".
* Bank transfer fee should be paid by the applicant.
* Only domestic banking transfer is accepted.

Please pay 30,000 yen
By June 19, andsubmit attached"Payment Confirmationof Examination Fees"

Amount（金額）: 30,000 yen
Payment Deadline（納入期限）: June 19, 2024
Bank（銀行）: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank （三菱UFJ 銀行）

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Bank Code: 0005
Branch（支店）: Wakatake-shiten（わかたけ支店）
Branch Code: 809
Account Type（預金種別）: Futsuu（普通）Account Number（口座番号）: 2259225
Account Holder（口座名義）: Kokuritsu Daigaku-houjin
Tohokudaigaku（国立大学法人東北大学）
Account Holder in Kana（カナ）: ﾀﾞｲ)ﾄｳﾎｸﾀﾞｲｶﾞｸ
(3) MEXT scholarship recipients do not need to pay this fee.
If you wish to apply for examination fee waiver due to the domestic
disasters, please see the following website:
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/grad/disaster.html

Address label

Written consent to takeexam(4) This banking information is only valid within Japan. If you live overseas,
please contact the Graduate Academic Affairs Section in advance.
Fill in the necessary information on the address label in the online
application system.
※Only for those intending to remain employed while in school.
Issued by head of workplace, showing employment duration, nature ofwork, and identity. (Any format; with official letterhead, signature, seal,
etc.)（Note）Those who passed the Special Selection Program for Working Adults
but are not employed at the time of admission and have been
employed in the past are required to submit a "Certificate of
Employment" at the time of the enrollment procedures. The certificate
must be issued by the head of the organization, stating the period of
employment, job description, and status (with company seal, etc., andin any format).

In addition to the above documents, submit the following documents required to theProgram you wish to apply.

 Regular Program for Incoming Students from Other Schools
Required documents

Score sheet ofJapanese Language
Proficiency Test or adocument indicating
the applicant's
Japanese language
ability prepared by the
instructor of Japaneseclass or prospective
advisor (Any format)

Notes

Foreign students or those who received a university education overseas whowish to apply to the Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics,
Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering are required to submit this.
Not necessary if you apply for departments other than those listed above.

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 Special Selection Program for Foreign Students
Required documents

Recommendation
LetterScore sheet of Japanese
Language Proficiency
Test or a document
indicating theapplicant's Japanese
language ability
prepared by the
instructor of Japaneseclass or prospective
advisor (Any format)

Notes

Prepared by a supervising faculty member or the equivalent from youruniversity (any format).
Applicants for the departments of Metallurgy, Materials Science, andMaterials Processing are required to submit this document, as it will be
included in the pass/fail decision.
Not necessary if you apply for departments other than those listed above※ Those who wish to study in the Mechanical Systems Engineering,
Finemechanics, Robotics, and Aerospace Engineering in Japanese language
should apply to Regular Doctoral Program.

Other reference materials such as Papers and Reports to demonstrate academic ability may be uploaded
as PDF files.

[Ⅳ] Applicants applying under qualification (6),(8)Please contact the Graduate Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering in
advance.

4. Examination and Selection
The selection of new students will be made based on the results of the examination
subjects listed in the attached table and the documents to be submitted.
Examination dates: To take place from Tuesday, August 27 to Thursday, 29, 2024 according to
the appendix.
Location: Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (details will be informed toeach applicant from the department to which the application was made)・It is not possible to take the examination of more than one selection held on the same examination
schedule. (e.g. Regular Doctoral Program and Special Selection Program for Foreign Students)

5. Announcement of Results
Results are scheduled to be posted around 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, on
the following website ( https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/ )Notification of results will also be mailed to applicants who pass the entrance examination.
Please note that results cannot be given in response to telephone inquiries.

6. Enrollment Procedures, Etc.
(1) The enrollment procedures are scheduled to take place from early to mid- March 2025. .
The details will be sent to you by email in late February 2025 when we send you the14

documents related to the admission procedures, and will also be published on the website(https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/).
(2) Fees necessary at the time of enrollment
Students entering from another school(a) Admission fee: 282,000 yen (tentative)(b) Tuition: 267,900 yen for one semester (annual 535,800 yen) (tentative)
Advancing students(a) Admission fee: None (students are expected to have completed the first two yearsof this Graduate School's doctoral program and as such will have already paid theadmission fee )(b) Tuition: 267,900 yen for one semester (annual 535,800 yen) (tentative)
Note 1: The above amounts are tentative. In the case that admission or tuition fees are revised, the newfees will become applicable from the time of the revision.
Note 2: Information on the waiving of admission or tuition fees, or permission to defer payment to a later
date, etc., The details will be sent to you by email in late February 2025 when we send you thedocuments related to the admission procedures, and will also be published on the website(https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/).

7. Eligibility for the Long Term Study Program
Some applicants, due to the need to continue with employment or other special
circumstances (Note 1), may request permission to follow a planned course of study longer
than the normal period of three years in order to receive their degree (Note 2). This Graduate
School offers such an option, called a “Long Term Study Program,” to those who qualify in anadvance screening exam. Long Term doctoral students pay the same amount over the lengthof their studies as those enrolled in the standard three-year program. Inquiries about thisprogram can be accepted at any time before enrollment. Please contact the Graduate
Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering.
Applicants hoping to be considered for this program need to apply at the enrollment
procedures. It is also possible to apply for this program in the middle of the enrollment, but
not if less than one year remained in the standard period of study. In such a case, the lengthof the Long Term Study period is limited to twice the remaining period of study within thestandard period of study.
Note 1: To be eligible for this program, the applicant who (1) is employed by a company or be selfemployed, (2) needs maternity leave, or is engaged in child or family care , or (3) is otherwise
determined by this Graduate School to be suitable for the program (excluding financial reasons).
Note 2: The period of study may not be extended beyond six years, but it is possible to request that theallowed period be shortened.
In principle, no special curriculum will be prepared for students in the long term study program.

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8. Handling of Personal Information(1) All personal information gathered by Tohoku University shall be treated with due care incompliance with the relevant university regulations, such as the Act on the Protection of
Personal Information (2003, Act No. 57), and the National University Corporation Tohoku
University Policy on the Protection of Personal Information, and security measures will
be taken to protect it.
(2) Personal information, such as examination scores, used to screen applicants will be used
exclusively for educational purposes, such as selecting applicants, enrollment procedures,
pre-enrollment instruction, follow-up surveys, post-enrollment student support(scholarships, tuition waivers and health management etc.) and academic advising, or inconnection with tuition collection etc., or surveys/research (surveys/analysis related toentrance examination improvements and reasons for applying; including analysis using
the enrollees' personal information after enrollment).
(3) Tasks related to entrance examinations and academic affairs may be outsourced by
Tohoku University to third-party contractors (hereafter, "contractors"). If personal
information is provided in whole or in part to contractors, necessary measures will betaken to ensure it is handled appropriately in accordance with the relevant university
regulations, such as the National University Corporation Tohoku University Policy on theProtection of Personal Information.

9. Educational Data Usage
Tohoku University strives to use Educational Data including personal information stored in
the information system in education and learning activities, effectively and appropriately incompliance with our "Statement on Educational Data Usage," "Policy on Educational Data
Usage," and "Tohoku University's 8 Principles of Educational Data Acquisition" while paying
attention to the protection of personal information.
After being admitted to the university, students' personal information, such as entrance
exam scores etc., is merged with the university's Educational Data.
URL：https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/studentinfo/education/08/education0801/

10. Important Notes(1) "Laboratory introduction" (listing the specialties offered in each field) is available on the website(https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/doctoral.html).Please refer to it whensubmitting your application.
(2) Submitted application documents and examination fees cannot be returned.
(3) If you do not receive your examination admission ticket by ten days prior to theexamination date, please contact the office of department for which you wish to apply(see the Remarks of Appendix) in advance.
(4) All other inquiries regarding application for admission should likewise be made to the
Graduate Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering.
(5) Applicants desiring consultation regarding the need for assistance or other considerations
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in taking the examination or conducting your studies should make written application
indicating the items listed below (no special format). Be assured that such a request willin no way prejudice the outcome of the selection process, as all applicants will be treatedfairly.
*Deadline for consultation: As a rule, no later than Monday, May 27, 2024.
*Information to be indicated in making application:(a) Name, address, and phone number of applicant(b) University, etc. from which the applicant has graduated(c) Any special considerations desired when taking examination(d) Any special considerations desired in the study environment(e) Nature of considerations provided up to now(f) Other relevant information about daily life circumstances(g) Reference materials (if currently under medical treatment, enclose a medical
certificate issued by your physician)(6) Tohoku University has established Tohoku University Security Export Control
Regulations based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, and screens eachsubmitted application when we accept international students in our university. In theevent that their research plans apply to the regulatory concerns, above mentioned
students may not be able to receive desired education and their research themes may belimited.

April 2024
Graduate Academic Affairs Section
Graduate School of Engineering
Tohoku University
6-6-04 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan
Phone: +81-22-795-5820
Email: eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

17Appendix― Admission Screening Examination Schedule for April 2024 Enrollment in Doctoral Program
Department：Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Description

Selection to be made separately by the department.

Remarks
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7030

At the time of application, submit
TOEFL® or TOEIC® score sheet noolder than two years before theentrance exam. TOEFL iBT Home
Edition scores are also accepted.

EnglishRegular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Oral test

Interview

Students whose native language is If the applicant is able to accept the score sheet of the adequate
English and who wish to be exempt TOEIC public test after application period. In either case, it isfrom submitting English“failed” if the score sheet is not submitted by the designatedscoresheets should individuallydate.
inquire at the Academic Affairs
Section of the Office of Mechanicaland Intelligent Engineering by
Friday, May 31, 2024 regarding thenecessary documents to besubmitted.

Presentation on master’s thesis orThu., Aug. 29
equivalent study and research(time indicated byplans, followed by questions about
the department)
presentation contents.

Thu., Aug. 29
At the same time of the oral test.
(time indicated by Interview about reasons for
applying, etc.
the department)

Since there are some items to be confirmed before application,please be sure to consult with the faculty member who will be
accepting you in advance.
The oral test and interview will be conducted online.
Details will be provided in the materials enclosed with theexamination admission ticket.
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7030

At the time of application, submit
TOEFL® or TOEIC® score sheet noolder than two years before theentrance exam. TOEFL iBT Home
Edition scores are also accepted.
If the applicant is able to accept the score sheet of the adequate

EnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Oral test

TOEIC public test after application period. In either case, it isStudents whose native language is “failed” if the score sheet is not submitted by the designatedEnglish and who wish to be exempt date.
from submitting English
It is "failed" if the submitted score does not meet the following
scoresheets should individuallyrequirement.
inquire at the Academic Affairs（550 for TOEFL-PBT, 79 for TOEFL-iBT, or 730 for TOEIC）
Section of the Office of Mechanicaland Intelligent Engineering by
Friday, May 31, 2024 regarding thenecessary documents to besubmitted.

Presentation on master’s thesis orThu., Aug. 29
equivalent study and research(time indicated byplans, followed by questions about
the department)
presentation contents.

Interview

Thu., Aug. 29
At the same time of the oral test.
(time indicated by Interview about reasons forthe department)
applying, etc.

Oral test

Presentation on master’s thesis orThu., Aug. 29
equivalent study and research(time indicated byplans, followed by questions about
the department)
presentation contents.

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsInterview

Thu., Aug. 29
At the same time of the oral test.
(time indicated by Interview about reasons forthe department)
applying, etc.

Since there are some items to be confirmed before application,please be sure to consult with the faculty member who will be
accepting you in advance.
The oral test and interview will be conducted online.
Details will be provided in the materials enclosed with theexamination admission ticket.
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7030
Since there are some items to be confirmed before application,please be sure to consult with the faculty member who will be
accepting you in advance.
The oral test and interview will be conducted online.
Details will be provided in the materials enclosed with theexamination admission ticket.
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7030

Department：Quantum Science and Energy Engineering
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Selection to be made separately by the department.

Math A
Regular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools
Math B

Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Academic Affairs Section
Phone: +81-22-795-7030(1) The written examination may be waived
depending on the applicant's record as indicatedon transcripts.

Tue., Aug. 27,
10:00 to 11:30
a.m. (Meetingtime: 9:30)

Differential and Integral Calculus,
Linear Algebra, Vector Analysis.

Tue., Aug. 27,
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Ordinary Differential Equations,
Partial Differential Equations, Fourier
Series and Fourier Transforms,(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or
Laplace Transforms
mobile phones with calculation or communication(2) The scopes of the subjects can be inquired ofthe department or confirmed at the website
below.
https://www.qse.tohoku.ac.jp/

functions are not allowed in the examination
room.

Interview

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsRemarks

At the time of application, submit
TOEFL ®or TOEIC® score sheet noolder than two years before theexamination. TOEFL iBT Home
edition is acceptable. Contact the
department if your native tongue isEnglishEnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Description

Interview

Thu., Aug. 29(time indicatedby thedepartment)

Presentation about your study so far,such as the contents of your master’s
thesis, and research plans after
entering this program.
(in 20 minutes).
After that, a question- and-answer
session will be held. (in 20 minutes).

(4) Whether an applicant can proceed to theinterview depends on the score of the written
examination. When and how the results of thewritten examination will be notified is announced
on the first day of the examination.
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Academic Affairs Section
Phone: +81-22-795-7030

Presentation about your study so far,such as the contents of your master's
thesis, and research plans after
entering this program (in 20 minutes).
After that, a question-and-answer
session will be held (in 15 minutes).
Subsequently, an oral examination,
concerning mathematics and(1) The oral examination (in 15 minutes) may be
specialized subjects, will be held (in 15
waived depending on the applicant's career.
minutes). In some cases, English
Contact your prospective supervisor for more
proficiency will be evaluated.
detail.

Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by<Oral examination (in 15 minutes)>
the department)
Department inquiries: Mechanical and Aerospace
The scope of the mathematics
Engineering Academic Affairs Section
questions is the same as the scope ofPhone: +81-22-795-7030
Mathematics A and Mathematics B in
the written examination. The
specialized subjects include two
subjects from mechanical engineering,materials engineering, chemicalengineering, nuclear engineering andradiation engineering, depending on
the applicant's specialization.

Department：Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electronic Engineering
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsAt the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam. (1) The written testing may be waived depending on
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
the applicant's record as indicated on transcripts.
scores are not accepted.
Choice of 3 questions from thefollowing 6 areas:electromagnetics, electricalcircuits, computer hardware,computer software, physics,
basic mathematics.

(2) On the scope of each subject, inquire with thedepartment or confirm with the website below.
https://www.ecei.tohoku.ac.jp/ecei_web/admission/

Basic andspecialized
subjects

Tue., Aug. 27,
9:40 a.m to 12:10
p.m.
(Meeting time 9:
00 a.m.)Interview

Approx. 20-minute presentation
Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
about your university education
and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
Wed., Aug. 28 oror master's thesis, and research
Phone: 022-795-7186
Thu., Aug. 29
plans after entering this(time indicated byprogram, etc.
the department)
Bring five copies of support
materials with you.

Interview

Approx. 20-minute presentation
Wed., Aug. 28 or about studies up to now and
Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
research plans after enteringThu., Aug. 29
and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section(time indicated by this program.
Phone: 022-795-7186
the department) Bring five copies of support
materials with you.

(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions
are not allowed in the examination room.

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition(1) The written testing may be waived depending onscores are not accepted.
the applicant's record as indicated on transcripts.

EnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Remarks

Selection to be made separately by the department.

EnglishRegular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Description

Choice of 3 questions from thefollowing 6 areas:electromagnetics, electricalcircuits, computer hardware,computer software, physics,
basic mathematics.

(2) On the scope of each subject, inquire with thedepartment or confirm with the website below.
https://www.ecei.tohoku.ac.jp/ecei_web/admission/

Basic andspecialized
subjects

Tue., Aug. 27,
9:40 a.m to 12:10
p.m.
(Meeting time 9:
00 a.m.)Interview

Approx. 20-minute presentation Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
about your university education and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
Wed., Aug. 28 oror master's thesis, and research Phone: 022-795-7186
Thu., Aug. 29
plans after entering this(time indicated byprogram, etc.
the department)
Bring five copies of support
materials with you.

(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions
are not allowed in the examination room.

Department：Applied Physics
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Interview

Date and Time
Wed, Aug. 28,(time indicated by
the department)

Remarks
The field-specific interview will be held prior to theentrance exam (late August).

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
The field-specific interview will be held prior to thescores are not accepted.
entrance exam (late August)EnglishRegular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Description

Basic subjects

3 questions :Tue., Aug. 27,
mechanics, electromagnetism,
9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
quantum mechanics,

Specialized
subjects

Tue., Aug. 27
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Interview

Wed, Aug. 28,
Presentation on master's thesis(time indicated byfor 10 min. and oral test.
the department)

2 questions:
statistical mechanics,
condensed matter physics.

Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions
are not allowed in the examination room.
Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7186

The field-specific interview will be held prior to theentrance exam (late August).
Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsInterview

Candidates can take the interview exam online.
Wed, Aug. 28,
Presentation on research for 10
Please consult with your potential host professor(time indicated by min. and oral test. English
before submitting your application.
the department) ability may also be asked about.
Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7186
At the time of application,
submit TOEFL® or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
scores are also
accepted.(Students whose native The written test will be waived for foreign student
tongue is English should contact applicants with outstanding qualifications.
The field-specific interview will be held prior to thethe department individually.)
entrance exam (late August).

EnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Basic subjects

3 questions :Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
mechanics, electromagnetism,phones with calculation or communication functions
Tue., Aug. 27,
quantum mechanics.
are not allowed in the examination room.
9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
English translations provided asnecessary.
Candidates can take the interview exam online.
Please consult with your potential host professor
before submitting your application.
2 questions:
statistical mechanics,
Department inquiries: Electronic Information Systemcondensed matter physics.
English translations provided as and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7186
necessary.

Specialized
subjects

Tue., Aug. 27,
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Interview

Wed, Aug. 28,
Presentation on research for 10(time indicated bymin. and oral test.
the department)Department：Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Regular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL® or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
scores are not accepted.
Students whose native tongue isEnglish should contact the
department individually.

Specialized
subjects

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(time indicatedby thedepartment)Interview test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(time indicatedby thedepartment)Interview test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(time indicatedby thedepartment)

Basic subjects

Special Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Remarks

Selection to be made separately by the department.

EnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Working
AdultsDescription

Specialized
subjects

Interview test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(time indicatedby thedepartment)

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(time indicatedby thedepartment)

Choice of 3 questions from totalof 8 (2 each in inorganic andphysical chemistry, organic
chemistry, biochemistry, andchemical engineering）
Department inquiries: Applied Chemistry,Chemical
Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering Academic
Affairs Section
Office: 022-795-7205
Summary presentation about
Website:master's thesis and oral test
https://www.che.tohoku.ac.jp/index-j.html

Research presentation and oral
test

Choice of 1 question from Totalof 4 (inorganic chemistry,
physical chemistry,organic
chemistry and math)
Applicant's field of specialty

Summary presentation about
master's thesis and oral testDepartment：Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Processing
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Description

Remarks

Selection to be made separately by the department.

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.

English(1) Please refer to the following website to ensure further
details, especially the types of TOEFL® Test/TOEIC® scores
to meet the admission requirement.
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html(2) The English test may be waived for those who havecompleted master’s programs at this school.

Regular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

General fieldspecific subjects

Designated fieldspecific subjects

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Oral test in physics, chemistry,materials chemistry, materials
properties of matter, andmaterials processing.

Oral presentation about
master's thesis or research
conducted after completing
master's degree.

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.

English(3) Schedules etc. will be notified individually.
(4) Be sure to confirm your selection category with theprospective professor.
*Contact the department for more information or check on
the following
homepagehttps://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html*Inquire with the department for details.
Academic Affairs Section: 022-795-7373(1) Please refer to the following website to ensure further
details, especially the types of TOEFL® Test/TOEIC® scores
to meet the admission requirement.
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html(2)Submission of TOEFL®/TOEIC® score sheet may be
waived for qualified applicants. Ask your prospective
professor for details.

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsGeneral fieldspecific subjects

Designated fieldspecific subjects

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Oral test in physics, chemistry,materials chemistry, materials
properties of matter, andmaterials processing.

(4) Be sure to confirm your selection category with theprospective professor.
*Contact the department for more information or check on
the following
homepagehttps://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html

Oral presentation about
research conducted up to now or *Inquire with the department for details.
master's thesis.
Academic Affairs Section: 022-795-7373

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.

English(3) Schedules etc. will be notified individually.

(1) Please refer to the following website to ensure further
details, especially the types of TOEFL® Test/TOEIC® scores
to meet the admission requirement.
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html(2)Submission of TOEFL®/TOEIC® score sheet may be
waived for qualified applicants. Ask your prospective
professor for details.

Special Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

General fieldspecific subjects

Designated fieldspecific subjects

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Tue., Aug. 27 toThu., Aug. 29(40 minutes)

Oral test in physics, chemistry,materials chemistry, materials
properties of matter, andmaterials processing.

(3) Schedules etc. will be notified individually.
(4) Be sure to confirm your selection category with theprospective professor.
*Contact the department for more information or check on
the following
homepagehttps://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html

Oral presentation about
research to date or master's*Inquire with the department for details.
thesis (in English or Japanese). Academic Affairs Section: 022-795-7373

Department：Civil and Environmental Engineering
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Interview

Date and Time

Description

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Ask questions about thecontents of the master's thesis
and research plans after
admission.
At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
scores are not accepted.

EnglishRegular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsWithin 15-minute presentation
on master's thesis (completed orin progress; may use PC),
followed by questions about thepresentation contents.

Oral test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Short essay

Tue., Aug. 27,
Topics related to civil and9:30 to 11:00 a.m. environmental engineering

Oral test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Oral test

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(1) Use of calculators or devices such as watches andmobile phones with calculationor communication functions are not allowed in theexamination room.
(2) Time and place of the oral test and the interview
will be notified by department.
In addition, for applicants from overseas, oral
examinations and interviews may be conducted online.

Within 15-minute presentation
on research or work at the place (3) See the following website for more information.
of employment (may use PC),https://www.civil.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index
followed by questions about the .html
presentation contents.
Department inquiries: Civil Engineering andArchitecture Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7489
At the time of application,
submit an original TOEFL ®or
TOEIC ®score sheet no older
than two years before theentrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
scores are not accepted.

EnglishSpecial Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Remarks

Within 15-minute presentation
on master's thesis (completed orin progress; may use PC),
followed by questions about thepresentation contents.

Department：Architecture and Building Science
Selection

Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Screening of
application
document

Description
Research plans

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Oral test

Presentation on master’s thesis
Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 or or equivalent study andresearch plans (may use PC),
Thu., Aug. 29(time indicated by followed by questions about
the department) presentation contents.

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 or
At the same time of the oral
Thu., Aug. 29
test.
(time indicated by
the department)

Oral test

Tue., Aug. 27 or
Presentation on research
Wed., Aug. 28 orplans(may use PC), followed byThu., Aug. 29
questions about presentation(time indicated bycontents.
the department)

Regular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsInterview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 or
At the same time of the oral
Thu., Aug. 29
test.
(time indicated by
the department)

Oral test

Presentation on master’s thesis
Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 or or equivalent study andresearch plans (may use PC),
Thu., Aug. 29(time indicated by followed by questions about
the department) presentation contents.

Interview

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28 or
At the same time of the oral
Thu., Aug. 29
test.
(time indicated by
the department)

Special Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Remarks(1) Time and place of the interview and the oral test
will be notified by the department.
(2) Oral tests and interviews online May be
implemented.
(3) An additional assignment may need to besubmitted according to the situation.
(4) Inquire with the department for details.
Department inquiries:
Civil Engineering and Architecture Academic Affairs
SectionPhone 022-795-7489

Department：Management Science and Technology
Selection
Program for Students
Advancing fromMaster's Program ofthis Graduate School

Regular Program for
Incoming Students
from Other Schools

Special Selection
Program for Foreign
Students

Special Selection
Program for Working
AdultsTest Subjects

Date and Time

Description

Remarks

Selection to be made separately by the department.

EnglishAt the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC ®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
scores are also accepted.

Oral test

Time and place of the oral test will be notified by the
Presentation on research up to department.
Tue., Aug. 27 to
now and plans for research after
Thu., Aug. 29
Department inquiries:
entering program, followed by(time indicated by
Office: 022-795-3863
questions on presentation
the department)
Website:contents, etc.
https://www.most.tohoku.ac.jp

Oral test

Presentation on research work
Tue., Aug. 27 to
up to now and plans for researchThu., Aug. 29
after entering program, followed(time indicated byby questions on presentation
the department)
contents, etc.