2024 Academic Year

Application for Autumn Enrollment in Master's Program(For entry in October 2024)
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 for themselves and carry out research with ethical standards and courage to realize a safe,
secure, and prosperous society, and who can play a role in developing and innovating futurescience and technology with abundant creativity and research capability, based on profoundknowledge and broad perspectives on nature and human beings. It also aims to develop
professional engineers who can contribute to the sustainable 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. Basic academic skills needed to learn engineering;
2. Logical thinking ability required to solve problems; and3. Language proficiency sufficient to adapt to the global educational and research
environment and to succeed in the world.
For this reason, the Graduate School of Engineering conducts Regular Selection, Special
Selection for Working Adults, Special Selection for Foreign Students, Special Selection Programfor Recommended Students, Selection for Students Expected to Graduate in
September/Graduated, Special Selection for Early Graduate Students, and Selection forInternational Degree Courses Offering Education in English, to select students with anemphasis on the abilities and qualities necessary to carry out research in line with theeducational policies.
Applicants for Regular Selection, Special Selection for Foreign Students, Selection forStudents Expected to Graduate in September/Graduated, Special Selection for Early Graduate
Students, and Selection for International Degree Courses Offering Education in English will beselected by each department through appropriate procedures by combining the methods: awritten examination etc. to evaluate basic knowledge and specialized knowledge in engineering,an oral interview to assess their aptitude, and the evaluation of language proficiency. The
selection will be made by a comprehensive assessment.
Applicants for the Selection for Working Adults will be selected by each department basedon an oral interview to evaluate their research plan, research motivation, etc. If necessary, thescore of written examinations, such as the Regular Selection and language proficiency test, will
be considered.
All new students are expected to have basic knowledge to understand advanced studies in
the related fields and undertake research.
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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 iscommitted to achieving 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 in an ethical, purposeful, and self-directed way to build
safe, secure, and affluent society, and possess abundant creativity and high research skills thatenable them to play a leading role in the future development and innovation of scientifictechnologies. 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 visionand global viewpoint, and capable of making contributions to the sustainable development of
our society.
Specifically, the educational goal of the Master's Degree Program is to endow students witha broad range of basic academic and language skills that are needed for the performance of
research, as well as abilities to develop their research subjects by using unique ideas andpresent research theses at a public occasion. They are also expected to have basic skills andadvanced techniques to perform a research or provide a research and technical guidance in theirfield of expertise.
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Diploma Policy
The Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, will award a master’s degree inengineering to students who pass a review of master's thesis or research results on a particularsubject as well as the final examination. Students are also required to remain 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 ahigh-level of ethical awareness and sense of responsibility, in addition to the following
knowledge and skills:
1. A broad range of basic knowledge and academic skills that help students understand andexplore the essence of their research subjects;
2. Profound knowledge about their fields of expertise;
3. Interdisciplinary knowledge relating to their fields of expertise;
4. System design skills obtained through the integration of knowledge outside their fields ofexpertise;
5. Skills to determine a research subject and solve issues;
6. Advanced skills to perform, apply, and develop their researches;
7. Language proficiency to perform their researches; and8. Basic skills to provide research or technical guidance.
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Curriculum Policy
The Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering provides education according to thefollowing policy to ensure that students can acquire knowledge and skills required under the
diploma policy:
1.

Help students acquire the broad range of knowledge, advanced technical expertise, andinterdisciplinary knowledge relating to their fields of expertise that are necessary tounderstand the essence of their research subjects and perform their research;

2.

Enable students to acquire advanced skills to work on their research subjects anddevelop these subjects with unique ideas; and3.

Provide students with the language proficiency necessary to perform their research andmake presentations of the research results.
In order to execute the above policies, the Graduate School of Engineering offers Common
Subjects, and each department offers Major Basic Subjects, Major General Subjects, andRelated Subjects. The overall educational curriculum is presented in the curriculum map. The
Major Basic Subjects are mainly provided in lecture-based courses. The Major General Subjects
include lectures, seminars, and the Master Course Seminar 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 to clearly state theeducational content, achievement methods, guidelines for self-study, etc. Seminar courses areprovided to develop the students' ability to understand the research field from a diversified
viewpoint, and research skills through presentations and discussions on the latest technologies
or their own research results. The Master Course Seminar is provided to foster the ability to
conduct and develop advanced research and language skills through individual research andwriting a master thesis.
In the subjects provided in lecture-based courses, the faculty members in charge of thelecture will assess the student’s basic knowledge, basic academic skill, specialized knowledge,
etc. with regular examinations, reports, etc. Details of the grading method are described in thesyllabus for each subject. In the seminars, department faculty members assess the student’s
ability to understand academic papers and technical materials through presentations anddiscussions. In the Master Course Seminar, the academic advisor will assess the student
through their ability to develop and conduct their own research with original ideas, present anddiscuss research content at academic conferences, present in a foreign language, provide
technical guidance, write academic reports, etc., based on research activities in the laboratory,
give presentations at domestic and international conferences, and through their master thesis
and its defense.

1. Departments and Admission Quotas
Quota
Department

Working
Adults

Quota

ForeignStudents

Mechanical Systems
Engineering
Finemechanics

Department

ForeignStudents

A Few

12

A Few

17

Applied Chemistry

A Few

30
※1

Chemical Engineering

Robotics

BiomolecularEngineering

Aerospace Engineering

Metallurgy

Quantum Science andEnergy Engineering

Working
AdultsA Few

6Materials Science※2Electrical Engineering

Materials Processing

Communications
Engineering

Civil andEnvironmental
Engineering

A Few

Architecture andBuilding Science

A Few

9

Management Scienceand Technology

A Few

3

A Few

8

Electronic Engineering

Applied Physics

A Few

5

8
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※1 The quota includes the quota of International Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Course (IMAC-G).
※2 The quota includes the quota of International Materials Science andEngineering Course (IMSE).
※3 The quota includes the quota of International Civil and Environmental
Engineering Course (I-CEEC).
1. We offer special courses that allow students to earn the credits necessary tocomplete the program in English only for the Departments of Mechanical
Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering,
Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science,
Materials Processing and Civil and Environmental Engineering.
12. The departments of Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering,Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Architecture and Building Scienceand Management Science and Technology offer international co-educational
curriculum which allows students to earn credits in English only, even if their
Japanese level is not high enough to understand the classes.

2. Qualifications for Application
 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 ofenrollment, and for whom any of qualifications (1) to (10) below is true.
 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 (2) to (10) below
is true. However, foreign students who have graduated from a Japanese
university or expect to graduate by September, 2024 may also apply.
The applicant must:(1) Have graduated from university or expect to graduate by September 2024.
(2) Have received a bachelor's degree under Article 104 Paragraph 4 of the School
Education Law of Japan, or expect to receive such a degree by September 2024.
(3) Have completed a 16–year curriculum of school education overseas, or expect tocomplete such education by September 2024.
(4) Have completed a 16–year curriculum of school education in Japan by taking
correspondence courses offered by schools outside Japan, or expect to complete
such education by September 2024.
(5) Have completed a university education by taking courses 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 foreigncountry and having the curriculum of that country (only when the personcompleting that education is regarded as having completed 16 years of thatcountry's education), or expect to complete such education by September 2024.
(6) Have been conferred a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree upon completionof a curriculum that has a course term of three years or longer at a university orother school (limited to schools whose overall educational and research activities
have been evaluated by the relevant country's government or agovernment-approved individual, or are designated separately as having met thisrequirement by the Minister of Education) in a foreign country (including cases in2

which the student completed the curriculum by taking subjects conducted by said
school via distance learning while the student resided in Japan, and cases inwhich the student has completed a curriculum at an educational facility that is
positioned within that country's educational system as per the previous item) or
expect to receive such a degree by September 2024.
(7) Have completed a specialized course of a special training school designated by
the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (only when
the schooling is at least four years in length and other criteria stipulated by the
Minister are met), on or after the date stipulated by the Minister, or expect tocomplete such a course by September 2024.
(8) Have been designated as eligible by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology under ministerial ordinance No. 5 of 1953.
(9) Have been admitted to the graduate school of another university in accord with Article 102
Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law and be recognized by this Graduate School as
having suitable academic ability for study in this program.
(10) Be aged 22 or above and, through individual admission qualification screening, berecognized by this Graduate School as having achieved at least the equivalent academic
abilities of a university graduate.
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 in
advance by Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Note 2: Applicants should contact the head of the department in which they expect to major
in advance regarding their research plans after enrollment.
Note 3: Applicants applying under qualification (6) should contact the Graduate Academic
Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering in advance.
Note 4: Applicants applying under qualifications (9) to (10) will need to undergo admission
qualification screening. Please contact the office of department for which you wish to
apply (see the Remarks of 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 the Necessary
Documents
・Please carefully check the information in these Application Guidelines, including the
Qualifications for Admission and the necessary application documents
・For application documents, such as certificates of (expected) graduation, transcripts, andother support documentation, please request them in advance from the university you
attended.

2. Paying the Examination Fee・Follow the directions on 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, theamount, the date of transfer, and the name of the payer—such as a copy of the ATM statement
or a copy of the screen of the completed Internet banking transfer—to the Payment
Confirmation for Examination Fee , 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
account creation screen will appear, so fill in the necessary information andcreate an account.
URL: https://admissions-office.net/en/portal
2. After creating your account, enter your e-mail address and password to log
in from the above URL. Use the Application Schemes menu to search for“Tohoku University / Graduate School of Engineering / Two-Year Master’s
Program / October Entry (Working Adults and Foreign Students),” thenfollow the TAO system’s directions and the directions below to apply.
3. Please submit the following documents as PDF files by uploading them toyour application forms.
In principle, the certificates to be submitted should be in Japanese or
English. In the case 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 theGraduate Academic Affairs Section in the Academic Affairs Division of the
Graduate School of Engineering 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 their entrance approval cancelled, even after enrollment.
*Those who pass the tests and are admitted must submit original copies of
their transcripts and graduation (or completion) certificates (not requiredfor graduates of the School of Engineering) at the time of admission
procedures. In addition, those who have applied under the qualification foradmission (2) (e.g., those who have completed (or expect to complete) anadvanced course at a college of technology or junior college, etc.) are also5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 theoriginal documents submitted at the time of admission procedures, or if you
are unable to submit the original certificates.
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/grad.html

Letter of
Recommendation orLetter of Acceptance（推薦書又は承諾書）

Undergraduatetranscript

Prepared by the expected supervisor, using an official form for thisGraduate School. The official form can be downloaded from thewebsite:https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/grad.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, orMaterials Processing.
Issued by the dean of the university from which you graduated.
(Not required if undergraduate students enroll in the School ofEngineering of this university.)
In addition, for those who have completed (or expect to complete)
an advanced course at a technical college, submit transcripts forthe period of time you were enrolled in the course, as well.

Should be submitted by applicants corresponding to the following
categories (1) or (2)(1) Those applying under the Special Selection Program for Foreign
Students

Public Test score sheets(2)Those applying under the Special Selection Program for Working
Adults to study in the Metallurgy, Materials Science, orMaterials Processing departments.

Valid tests:◆When submitting a score sheet for the TOEIC public test held inJapan on Saturday, June 8, or Sunday, June 23, 2024

TOEFL® Test /TOEIC®

TOEFL® iBT Test,
TOEIC® Public Test
(Listening & Reading
Test)

・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.

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*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 thesubmission period 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 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 theSpecial Selection Program for Foreign Students to study in the
Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, andAerospace Engineering. For details, please see the appendix.
*Applicants with a letter of permission (in any format) from theexpected supervisor may submit a score sheet for the TOEIC
public test conducted by Sunday, May 26, 2024outside of thestated 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 the university from which the applicant has
graduated or by the NIAD (National Institution for Academic
Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education).

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/grad.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 havebeen taken within three months of application.

Residence Record※Only for foreign applicants already residing in Japan whose
period of stay is over 90 days. (The residence record should be
issued within 3 months and indicates residence status without
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(1)Download the prescribed Confirmation for Examination Fee
Payment form file from the following URL.
https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/grad.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.
Examination fee

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）
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 thedomestic 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 Sectionin advance.

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, natureof work, 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 andhave 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 theorganization, stating the period of employment, job description, andstatus (with company seal, etc., and in any format).

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Note: Applicants must submit the following documents, respectively, in addition to
the above.

Special Selection Program for Working Adults
Required documents

Notes

Summary of researchor work

Research/work carried out during time spent working as anengineer, instructor, researcher, etc. (approximately 1 A4-sizepage).

Research plan

Approximately 1 A4-size page

Special Selection Program for Foreign Students
Required documents

Notes

Recommendation
LetterPrepared by a supervising faculty member or the equivalent fromyour university (any format).

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

Applicants for the departments of 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 thoselisted above※ Those who wish to study in the Mechanical Systems
Engineering,
Finemechanics,
Robotics,
andAerospace
Engineering in Japanese language should apply to Regular
Master's Program.

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

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, August29, 2024 according to the appendix.
Location：Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (details will be
informed to each applicant from the department to which theapplication was made).

9It is not possible to take the examination of more than one selection held on the same
examination schedule. (e.g. Regular Master’s 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 telephoneinquiries.

6. Enrollment Procedures, Etc.
(1) The enrollment procedures are scheduled to take place in mid-September 2024.
. The detailed information will be sent to you by email in early September
2024, when we send you the acceptance letter and documents related to theenrollment procedure.
(2) Fees necessary at the time of enrollment:(a) Admission fee: 282,000 yen (tentative)(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 arerevised, the new fees 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., will be provided in the enrollment procedures documents
sent after the results notification.

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 two years in order to receive theirmaster's degree (Note 2). This Graduate School offers such an option, called a“Long Term Study Program”, to those who qualify in an advance screening
exam. Long Term master's students pay the same amount over the length oftheir studies as those enrolled in the standard two-year program. Inquiries
about this program can be accepted at any time before enrollment. Pleasecontact the Graduate Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering.

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Applicants hoping to be considered for this program need to apply at theenrollment procedures. It is also possible to apply for this program in the middleof the enrollment, but not if less than one year remained in the standard periodof study. In such a case, the length of the Long Term Study period is limited totwice the remaining period of study within the standard period of study.
Note 1: To be eligible for this program, the applicant who (1) is employed by a company or be
self-employed, (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 four years, but it is possible torequest that the period be shortened. In principle, no special curriculum will be
prepared for students in the long term study program.

8. Handling of Personal Information(1) All personal information gathered by Tohoku University shall be treated withdue care in compliance 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 healthmanagement etc.) and academic advising, or in connection with tuition collection
etc., or surveys/research (surveys/analysis related to entrance 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 be taken to ensure it is handled appropriately in accordance withthe relevant university regulations, such as the National University Corporation
Tohoku University Policy on the Protection of Personal Information.

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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 in compliance 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 theprotection 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 thewebsite (https://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/procedure/grad.html).Pleaserefer to it when submitting 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 madeto the Graduate Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Engineering.
(5) Applicants desiring consultation regarding the need for assistance or otherconsiderations in taking the examination or conducting your studies shouldmake a written application indicating the items listed below (no special
format). Be assured that such a request will in no way prejudice the outcome ofthe selection process, as all applicants will be treated fairly.
*Deadline for consultation: As a rule, no later than Monday, May 27, 2024.
*Information to be indicated in making an 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 the 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)12(6) Tohoku University has established Tohoku University Security Export Control
Regulations based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, andscreens each submitted application when we accept international students in
our university. In the event 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 be limited.

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
e-mail : eng-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

13Appendix― Admission Screening Examination Schedule for October 2023 Enrollment in Master's Program
Department：Mechanical Systems Engineering, Finemechanics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering
Selection

Test Subjects

Date and TimeMath A (elective)*

Tue., Aug. 27,
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
(assemble at 8:50)

Math B (elective)*
Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsTue., Aug. 27,
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Specialized subjects Wed., Aug. 28,(elective)*
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Description

Remarks

Differential and Integral
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vector (1) On the scope of each subject, inquire with thedepartment or confirm with the website below.
Analysis
https://www.mech.tohoku.ac.jp/
Ordinary Differential
Equations, Partial Differential
Equations, Fourier Series andFourier Transforms, Laplace
Transforms
Thermodynamics, Fluid
Dynamics, Strength ofMaterials, Dynamics of
Mechanical Systems, Control
Engineering(2) Tests in specialized subjects end at the following
times.
If one subject is selected: 10:30 a.m.
If two subjects are selected: 11:30 a.m.
(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions are
not allowed in the examination room.

(4) Interviews are given only for those applicants who*Choose any two of the seven subjects (Math A, Math B, and five specialized pass the written test. When and how they will be notified
subjects).
of the written test results will be announced on the firstday of exam.

Interview

Thu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Questions about your studies up
to now and research plans after Inquire with Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Academic Affairs Section for details.
entering this program.
Phone: 022-795-7030
English ability may also be
asked about.
At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before theexamination.TOEFL iBT Home
Edition score are also accepted.

If the applicant is able to accept the score sheet of theadequate TOEIC public test after application period. In
either case, it is “failed” if the score sheet is not
Students whose native language submitted by the designated date.
is English and who wish to be
It is "failed" if the submitted score does not meet theexempt from submitting English following requirement.
scoresheets should individually （550 for TOEFL-PBT, 79 for TOEFL-iBT, or 730 for
inquire at the Academic Affairs
TOEIC）
Section of the Office ofEnglishMechanical and Intelligent
Engineering by Friday, May 31,
2024 regarding the necessary
documents to be submitted.
Special
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Tue., Aug. 27,
Math A (mandatory) 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
(assemble at 8:50)

Differential and Integral
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vector (1) On the scope of each subject, inquirewith the department or confirm with the website below.
Analysis
https://www.mech.tohoku.ac.jp/

Tue., Aug. 27,
Math B (mandatory)
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Ordinary Differential
Equations, Partial Differential
Equations, Fourier Series andFourier Transforms, Laplace
Transforms

Specialized subjects Wed., Aug. 28,(elective)*
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thermodynamics, Fluid
Dynamics, Strength ofMaterials, Dynamics of
Mechanical Systems, Control
Engineering*Choose any two of the above
listed five subjects

Interview

Thu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Questions about your studies up
to now and research plans after
entering this program.

(2) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions are
not allowed in the examination room.
(3) Interviews are given only for those applicants who
pass the written testing.
When and how they will be notified of the written test
results will be announced on the first day of the exam.

Inquire with Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Academic Affairs
Sectionfor details.
Phone: 022-795-7030

Department：Quantum Science and Energy Engineering
Selection

Test Subjects

Date and Time

Description

Math A (elective)*

Tue., Aug. 27,
Differential and Integral
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vector(Meeting time: 9:30) Analysis

Math B (elective)*

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

Ordinary Differential
Equations, Partial Differential
Equations, Fourier Series andFourier Transforms, Laplace
Transforms
Field Ⅰ:Fluid Dynamics,
Strength of Materials,
Mechanical materials,
Electromagnetics, Quantum
Mechanics,Chemistry basics
Field Ⅱ: Radiochemistry,Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsWed., Aug. 28,
Specialized subjects
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Radiation engineering, Reactor(elective)*(Meeting time: 9:30) physics*Choose any two of the ninesubjects (no more than one
subject can be selected fromField II).
*Choose either Math A, Math B, or Specialized subjects, and declare yourchoice in advance.

Interview

Thu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Presentation about your study
so far, such as the contents ofyour bachelor thesis, andresearch plans after entering
this program(in 15 minutes).
After that, a question-andanswer session will be held (in15 minutes). In some cases,
English proficiency and basic
academic ability will be
evaluated.

Math A

Tue., Aug. 27,
Differential and Integral
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vector(Meeting time: 9:30) Analysis

Math B

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

Ordinary Differential
Equations, Partial Differential
Equations, Fourier Series andFourier Transforms, Laplace
Transforms
Field Ⅰ:Fluid Dynamics,

Strength of Materials,
Mechanical materials,
Electromagnetics, Quantum
Mechanics,Chemistry basics
Wed., Aug. 28,
Field II: Radiochemistry,Specialized subjects 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Radiation engineering, Reactor(Meeting time: 9:30) physics*Choose any two of the ninesubjects (no more than one
subject can be selected fromField II)Interview(1) Written examination may be waived depending on theapplicant's record as indicated on transcripts. For details
on exemption conditions and how to apply for exemption
from the written examination contact your prospective
supervisor.
(2) The scopes of the subjects can be inquired of thedepartment or confirmed at the website below.
https://www.qse.tohoku.ac.jp/(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions are
not allowed in the examination room.
(4) Whether an applicant can proceed to the interview
depends on the score of the written examination. Whenand how the results of the written examination will be
notified is announced on the first day of the examination.
(5) How to choose the language and subjects will be
notified later.
Inquire with Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Academic Affairs
Section for details.
Phone: +81-22-795-7030

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL ®or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before the examination.
TOEFL iBT Home edition is
acceptable.
Contact the department if yournative tongue is English.

EnglishSpecial
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

RemarksThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Presentation about your study
so far, such as the contents ofyour bachelor thesis, andresearch plans after entering
this program (in 15 minutes).
After that, a question-andanswer session will be held (in15 minutes). In some cases,
English proficiency and basic
academic ability will be
evaluated.

(1) Written examination may be waived depending on theapplicant's record indicated on transcripts.
(2) The scopes of the subjects can be inquired of thedepartment or confirmed at the website below.
https://www.qse.tohoku.ac.jp/(3) Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions
are not allowed in the examination room.
(4) Whether an applicant can proceed to the interview
depends on the score of the written examination. Whenand how the results of the written examination will be
notified is announced on the first day of the examination.
Inquire with the Department of Mechanical andAerospace Engineering Academic Affairs Section for
details.
Phone: +81-22-795-7030

Department：Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electronic Engineering
Selection
Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsTest Subjects

Interview

Date and Time
Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Basic andspecialized
subjects

Interview

Remarks

Approx. 10-minute presentation
about studies up to now andresearch plans after entering
The oral test about the basic academic ability related tothis program.
the research topic may be charged.
Bring five copies of support
materials with you.
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.

EnglishSpecial
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Description(1) On the scope of each subject, inquire with thedepartment or confirm with the website below.
https://www.ecei.tohoku.ac.jp/ecei_web/admission/

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

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

Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Department inquiries: Electronic Information System
Approx. 10-minute presentation
and Applied Physics Academic Affairs Section
about your university education
Phone: 022-795-7186
or thesis (including the thesis
now on writing), and researchplans after entering thisprogram, etc.
Bring five copies of support
materials with you.

(2) 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
Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsTest Subjects

Interview

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

EnglishSpecial
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Basic subjects

Tue., Aug. 27,
9:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Specialized subjects

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

Interview

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

Description

Remarks

English ability may also be
asked about.

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
scores are not accepted.
(Students whose native tongue
is English should contact the
department individually.)

The written test will be waived for foreign student
applicants with outstanding qualifications.
The field-specific interview will be held prior to theentrance exam (late August).

Calculators or devices such as watches or mobile phones
3 questions : mechanics,
with calculation or communication functions are notelectromagnetism, quantum
mechanics. English translations allowed in the examination room.
provided as necessary.
Department inquiries:
2 questions: statistical
Electronic Information System and Applied Physics
mechanics, condensed matter
Academic Affairs Section
physics. English translations
Office: 022-795-7186
provided as necessary.

Department：Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering
Selection

Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsTest Subjects

Date and Time

Description

Short essay

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

Japanese and English summary

Interview

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

EnglishSpecial
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Basic subjects

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

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28
Specialized subjects(time indicated by
the department)Interview

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

Remarks

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL® or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam.
Department inquiries:Applied Chemistry,Chemical
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering Academic
scores are not accepted.
Students whose native tongue is Affairs Section
Office: 022-795-7205
English should contact theWebsite:department individually.
https://www.che.tohoku.ac.jp/index.html
Physical chemistry,
Inorganic chemistry,
Math, Organic chemistry

Applicant's field of specialty

Department：Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Processing
Selection

Test Subjects

Date and Time

EnglishOral test

Special
Selection
Program for
Working
Adults30 minutes,
from Tue., Aug. 27
to Thu., Aug. 29

Mathematics

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

Interview

10 minutes,
from Tue., Aug. 27
to Thu., Aug. 29(Conducted during
the Oral test)

EnglishOral test

Special
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

30 minutes,
from Tue., Aug. 27
to Thu., Aug. 29

Mathematics

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

Interview

10 minutes,
from Tue., Aug. 27
to Thu., Aug. 29(Conducted during
the Oral test)

Description

Remarks

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL® or TOEIC®
score sheet no older than two
years before the entrance exam. (1) Please refer to the following website to ensure further
details, especially the types of TOEFL®Test/TOEIC®
The test consists of 5 areas,scores to meet the admission requirement.
such as physics, chemistry,
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html
materials chemistry, materials
science and materials(2) Schedules etc. will be notified individually.
processing.
(3) Calculator are not allowed during the test.
Differential and Integral
Calculus, Ordinary Differential(4) Be sure to confirm your selection category with the
Equations, Linear Algebra,
prospective professor.
Vector Analysis, Matrix,
Determinant, Complex Function*Contact the department for more information or check
Theory, Fourier Series andon the following
Fourier Transforms, Laplace
homepageTransforms, etc.
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html*Inquire with the department for details.
Academic Affairs Section: 022-795-7373

At the time of application,
submit TOEFL® or TOEIC®
(1) Please refer to the following website to ensure further
score sheet no older than two
details, especially the
years before the entrance exam. types of TOEFL® Test/TOEIC® scores to meet theadmission requirement.
The test consists of 5 areas,
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html
such as physics, chemistry,materials chemistry, materials (2) Submission of TOEFL®/TOEIC® score sheet may be
science and materials
waived for qualified applicants. Ask the applicant’s
processing. Japanese language prospective professor for details.
skills will also be checked
during the test.
(3) Schedules etc. will be notified individually.
Differential and Integral(4) Calculator are not allowed during the test.
Calculus, Ordinary Differential
Equations, Linear Algebra,(5) Be sure to confirm your selection category with the
Vector Analysis, Matrix,
prospective professor.
Determinant, Complex Function
Theory, Fourier Series and*Contact the department for more information or check
Fourier Transforms, Laplaceon the following
Transforms, etc.
homepagehttps://www.material.tohoku.ac.jp/admission/index.html*Inquire with the department for details.
Academic Affairs Section:+81-22-795-7373

Department：Civil and Environmental Engineering
Selection

Test Subjects

Short essay

Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsDate and Time

Description

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(1) Use of calculators or devices such as watches and mobile
phones with calculation or communication functions are notallowed in the examination room(2) See the following website for problems of past essays.
Within 10-minute presentation https://www.civil.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.html
on research or work at the place(3) Time and place of the oral test and interview will beof employment (may use PC),
followed by questions about the notified by department.
presentation contents.
(4) Inquire with the Department of Civil Engineering andArchitecture Academic Affairs Section for details.
Questions about motivation for
application, research plans after Department inquiries: Civil Engineering and Architecture
Academic Affairs Section
entering this program, etc.
Phone: 022-795-7489

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 not accepted.

Basic subjects

Select two subjects out of thefollowing four subjects:
Differential and Integral
Calculus, Linear Algebra,
Probability and Statistics, andBiology and Ecology

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

Remarks

Select one of the following threeacademic fields: [InfrastructuralEngineering], [Water andEnvironmental Studies], or[Transportation and Urban(1) Use of calculators or devices such as watches and mobile
Planning]
phones with calculation or communication functions are notallowed in the examination room.
[Infrastructural Engineering]Special
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Select two subjects out of thefollowing three subjects:
Structural Engineering,
Concrete Engineering, andGeotechnical Engineering.
Specialized subjects

Tue., Aug 27,
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Tue., Aug. 27 orWed., Aug. 28(3) Time and place of the interview will be notified bydepartment.

[Water and Environmental(4) Inquire with the Department of Civil Engineering andStudies]Architecture Academic Affairs Section for details.
Select two subjects out of thefollowing four subjects:
Hydraulics, River Engineering, Department inquiries: Civil Engineering and Architecture
Water Quality Engineering, and Academic Affairs Section
Phone: 022-795-7489
Environmental Planning.
[Transportation and Urban
Planning]
Select two subjects out of thefollowing three subjects:
Operations Research,
Transportation Planning, andTransportation Engineering.

Interview(2) See the following website for problems of past questions.
https://www.civil.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.html

Questions followed by youruniversity education orundergraduate thesis (including
the thesis now on writing),
motivation for application,
research plans after entering
this program, etc. Assessment ofJapanese-language ability isalso made at this time.

Department：Architecture and Building Science
Selection

Test Subjects

Date and TimeTime and place of the interview will be notified by thedepartment office.

Oral test

Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

Questions about essay contents

Interview

Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)

At the same time of the oral test.

Urban andArchitecture
Design Course

Drafting anddesign1 to 3 questions
in each ofarchitectural
Urban andplanning, urban
Architecture
Planning Course planning, andarchitectural
history

Specialized subjects

Tue., Aug. 27.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 28 orThu., Aug. 29(time indicated by
the department)(1) Pay attention that the specialized subjects aredifferent for each applicant.
(2) Calculator and dictionaries are not allowed in theexamination room.

(3) Candidates who wish to take the urban andarchitectural design course, submit
a portfolio that summarizes design works, etc. by themethod notified by the department.
1 to 3 questions For students who wish to take other courses
in each ofsubmit your portfolio in a way that your departmentbuilding science notifies you.
(built
You may use it at the time of interview.
Sustainable
environment
Architecture andand building(4) Upon request from the applicant question in English
Building Science
services),
can be distributed in the examination. You can make a
Coursebuilding
request to the department in advance, if you need thematerials, andEnglish question.
structural
mechanics(5) Refer to the following website for past questions andStructuralEngineering forArchitectureInterview

Phone: 022-795-7489(Civil Engineering and Architecture Academic Affairs
Section)At the time of application, submit
TOEFL® or TOEIC® score sheet
no older than two years before theentrance exam.

EnglishSpecial
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Remarks

The theme of the essay will besent to the applicant separately.
Submit by the designated date.

Short essay
Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsDescription

1 to 3 questions
in each ofArchitectural
structural
mechanics, steel
structure,
RC vibration
theory, building
disasterpreventionengineering

the scope.
https://www.archi.tohoku.ac.jp(6) Time and place of the interview will be notified by thedepartment.
Department inquiries:
Civil Engineering and Architecture Academic Affairs
SectionPhone: 022-795-7489

Department：Management Science and Technology
Selection

Test Subjects

Date and Timeessay
Special
Selection
Program for
Working
AdultsOral examination

Special
Selection
Program for
ForeignStudents

Tue., Aug. 27, toThu., Aug. 29,(time indicated by
the department)

Description

Remarks

Evaluate whether or not you
have the logical thinking ability,
expressive ability. and basic
academic ability suitable forstudying in this department by
essays on general common sense(1) Part of the written test may be exempted depending
and the specialized fields
on the contents of applicant’s undergraduate transcript.
covered by this department andsocial issues related to them. A(2) The date and place of the oral examination will be[separate] selection-type theme
notified to each applicant by the department.
will be given to the applicant, so
submit it by the designatedDepartment inquiries:
date.
Office: 022-795-3863
Website:Presentation about the content
https://www.most.tohoku.ac.jp
of the essay.in addition, thebasic academic ability and theappropriateness of the research
field will be evaluated.The oral
examination time is about 30
minutes per person.

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.

essay

Evaluate whether or not you
have the logical thinking ability,(1) Part of the written test may be exempted depending
expressive ability. and basicon the contents of applicant’s undergraduate transcript.
academic ability suitable forstudying in this department by(2) The date and place of the oral examination will beessays on general common sense
notified toeach applicant by theand the specialized fields
department.
covered by this department andsocial issues related to them. A
Department inquiries:[separate] selection-type theme
Office: TEL 022-795-3863
will be given to the applicant, so
Website:submit it by the designatedhttps://www.most.tohoku.ac.jp
date.

Oral examination

Tue., Aug. 27, toThu., Aug. 29,(time indicated by
the department)

Presentation about the content
of the essay.in addition, thebasic academic ability and theappropriateness of the research
field will be evaluated.The oral
examination time is about 30
minutes per person.