2024 Academic Year

Guidelines for Spring Application in the Master's Program(Enrolled in April 2024)••

Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation
SystemSpecial Selection for International Students* The contents of the application guidelines are subject to change
depending on the spread of COVID-19. Please pay attention to theannouncements on the Graduate School web page.

November 2023

Tohoku University Graduate School of Biomedical EngineeringAdmission Policy of Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
The Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering offers facilities and equipment that enable
students to conduct cutting-edge research together with faculty members, under Tohoku
University's traditional philosophy of ""Research First."" Our educational goal is to nurture
human resources possessing creativity and high research ability, and engineers with advanced
expertise. Our hope is that they will carry out research based on their ideas and play a role indeveloping and innovating science and technology in medicine and welfare to realize aprosperous society based on a broad perspective and deep knowledge in this interdisciplinary
field that bridges medicine and engineering. We are looking for the following types ofapplicants.
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Those who have a strong passion for contributing to the medical and welfare fields bycreating and innovating science and technology.
Those who have a strong desire to transform society through innovation in medicine,
health, and welfare.
Those who have the basic academic skills necessary to study medical engineering and asolid desire to learn at Tohoku University.
Those who have the creativity and the ability to open up new research areas.
Those who have a strong sense of ethics and can act responsibly.

For this reason, the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering conducts General Selection,
Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System, and Special Selection forInternational Students, to select students with an emphasis on whether or not the applicant has
a high level of ability and qualifications necessary to do research in line with the educational
philosophy and goals of the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
In the General Selection, the Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System,and the Special Selection for International Students, a written examination etc. is given toevaluate basic and specialized knowledge, and an interview is given to assess the applicant's
aptitude. The selection will be made by a comprehensive assessment, together with theevaluation of language proficiency. For international students, Japanese language proficiency
may also be examined.
We hope that students will have acquired the basic academic skills necessary to conduct
research and develop advanced knowledge in their field of specialization before admission.

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Departments and Admission Quotas
Department

CourseQuota

Basic Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

Applied Biomedical Engineering

Several

Medical Device Innovation
Note: The quota above includes both the numbers of students enrolled in the Special Selection
for Graduates of the Early Graduation System, and the Special Selection for International
Students.
2.

Application Qualifications◎ Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System: Applicantsmust be expected to graduate from a university in March 2024 after a study of 3 or more
years but less than 4 years.
◎ Special Selection for International Students: Applicants must be foreign students
or students who have received their school education at a foreign university and meet anyof the following conditions (1) - (10). Foreign students who have graduated from a Japanese
university or are expected to graduate from a Japanese university by March 2024 areeligible.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

(6)

Those who have graduated from university or are expected to graduate by March 2024.
Those who have received a bachelor's degree from the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education or expect to receive such a degreeby March 2024.
Those who have completed at least 16 years of school education overseas or are expected
to complete such education by March 2024.
Those who have completed at least 16 years of school education in Japan by taking
correspondence courses offered by schools outside Japan or are expected to complete
such education by March 2024.
Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2024, a course at an
educational institution in Japan that is positioned in the school education system of theforeign country as having foreign university courses* and is separately designated by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
*
Limited to those in which the course graduates are considered to have completed 16
years of school education in the relevant foreign country.
Those who have received a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree or expect to receivea degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by March 2024, after completing a course of atleast three years*1 at a university or other foreign school*2 in a foreign country or are
expected to be conferred a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by March 2024.
*1
Limited to those that have been evaluated by a person accredited by the government of
the relevant foreign country or a relevant organization about the overall status of theireducational and research activities, etc., or those separately designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as equivalent to it.
*2Including completion of a course of study in Japan through correspondence courses
offered by a school in a foreign country and completion of a course of study at an2

educational institution that is part of the school education system in a foreign country andhas been designated under the preceding item.
(7) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2024, a special training
course* at a special training college, which is separately designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, on or after the date specified by the
Minister.
*
The study duration must be 4 years or more, and the applicant must meet other criteria
specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(8) Those designated as eligible by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology under Ministerial Ordinance No. 5 of 1953.
(9) Those who have been admitted to the graduate school of another university in accordancewith Article 102 Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law and are recognized by thisGraduate School as having the suitable academic ability for study in this program.
(10) Those who will reach 22 years of age by the end of March 2024 and are recognized by
the graduate school as having academic ability equivalent to or superior to that ofuniversity graduates.
[Note 1] Applicants who will apply for the Special Selection for Graduates of the Early
Graduation System should contact our Academic Affairs Section in advance.
[Note 2] Applicants applying under conditions (6) or (9) - (10) should contact our Academic
Affairs Section in advance and submit the documents specified by the Graduate School by Dec
8 (Fri) 2023 for the verification of eligibility.
[Note 3] The Graduate School does not apply the condition of eligibility, "those who have beenenrolled in a university for three years or more* and are recognized as having earned credits
designated by the Graduate School with excellent grades.”*Including those specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology as equivalent.

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Online Application Procedure and Application Period

The general flow of the online application is as follows.
1. Confirmation of application guidelines and acquisition of required
documents• Confirm the application guidelines carefully for details on application qualifications(pages 2-3) and documents required for application (pages 6-8).
• Request your university or college to issue certificates of graduation (or expectedgraduation), transcripts, and other certifying documents for the application in advance.
2. Payment of the examination fee• Follow the instructions on page 8 of this application guideline and pay the examination
fee to the designated bank account using ATMs (at financial institutions, convenience
stores, etc.) or through Internet banking. The applicant should charge a handling fee.
• "Confirmation of Payment of Examination Fee" must be uploaded to the TAO
application registration site. Prepare the "Confirmation of Payment of ExaminationFee" by attaching a copy of the ATM statement or screenshot of Internet banking
transfer completion showing the account information, amount, transfer date, and nameof the payee.
3. Register your application at the TAO application registration website (mustcomplete by Jan 19 Fri)• Access The Admissions Office website, create an account and submit the necessary
information about the applicant.
https://admissions-office.net/• Upload certificates and other documents. Follow the instructions on page 7 of theapplication guidelines, make sure that you submit your application by mail or submit
it to our Academic Affairs Section directly.
• Once you have registered, you will not be able to modify your registration.
Double-check carefully and make sure that there are no errors.
• Use the temporary save function effectively for confirmation.
• Click on the "Complete Application" button to complete your application. Aftercompleting the application, confirm that the relevant selection appears in the"Completed" tab on the "Application List" screen of TAO.
4. Submission of application documents (must arrive by Jan 26 Fri)
• Follow the instructions on page 5 of the application guidelines and submit yourapplication by "express/registered" mail or submit it to our Academic Affairs
Section directly.
Note: The application is completed by paying the examination fee, registering theapplication information on the Internet, and submitting the required application documents
to the university by express or registered mail by the deadline (They must be received at
the university by the deadline).
Please note that payment of the examination fee and registration of application
information on the Internet is insufficient to complete the application
process.

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Applicants must complete the application using the designated online application system, The
Admission Office (hereafter referred to as TAO), within the application period. Follow the
instructions below. The online application period is from 9:00 on Jan 12 (Fri) 2024, to 23:59 on
Jan 19 (Fri) 2024 (Japan Standard Time). Only those applications submitted (registered) to TAO
before the designated closing time on the last day will be accepted. Be sure to click on the"Complete Application" button to complete your application.
For some documents, the originals must be submitted by mail (or directly at the counter of the
Academic Affairs Section) after uploading to TAO. Direct submission of the originals at the
Academic Affairs Section is accepted between 9:00 and 16:00 (except 11:45 – 13:00) on
weekdays during the period from Jan 12 (Fri) 2024 to Jan 26 (Fri) 2024. When the originals are
submitted by mail, they must arrive by Jan 26 (Fri) 2024. Be sure to send them by express
registered mail.
Address:
Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University
6-6-12 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, JapanTAO Application Procedure
1. Access the following URL and click "Account Registration" to create an account.
https://admissions-office.net/portal
2. After creating an account, log in with your e-mail address and password from the URL
above. Use the "Admission Schemes" menu to search for"Tohoku University ｜ Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering ｜Two-Year Master's Program (April 2024 Enrollment)/Special Selection for Graduates of
the Early Graduation System • Special Selection for International Students,"
then follow the TAO system’s directions and the directions below to apply.
3. Submit the documents listed below in PDF format by uploading them in the application
form. If the certificate to be submitted is written in a language other than Japanese or
English, attach a Japanese or English translation certified by the issuing authority.
※ Withdrawal of an application or replacement of application documents will not be
accepted under any circumstances.
※ Applicants who submitted falsified documents may have their admission revokedeven after enrollment.
※ For the documents indicated as "TAO and Mail (Counter)" in the list below, theoriginals must be submitted after uploading to TAO. (Photocopies of originals,
electronic files, printouts from electronic files, etc., are not considered originals.)5Required documents

Notes

Method ofsubmission

Application form

Fill out the TAO application form.

TAO
TAO

Curriculum Vitae

Download and use the prescribed file from the URL
below.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.ht
ml

TAO

Survey of preference forassignment

Fill out the name of the primary laboratory (field) towhich you wish to be assigned. Before selecting the
primary laboratory (field), you MUST consult with thefaculty member who will accept you. The category you
wish to take exam in should also be consulted.

Reason for application andaspirations

Download and use the prescribed file on reasons forapplication and aspirations from the URL below.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.ht
ml

TAO

Undergraduate transcript

Issued by the president or the dean of the university fromwhich you graduated or the head of the last school you
were enrolled. The originals must be submitted as well.

TAO and
Mail(Counter)

The score sheet must be of a test conducted within two
years before the first day of the entrance exam.

TAO and
Mail(Counter)

Score sheets of TOEFL ITP® Test or TOEIC®IP Test forgroup examination are invalid.

Original score sheet of
TOEFL® Test or TOEIC®
Listening & Reading Test
(hereafter referred to as
TOEIC® Public Test)
Valid score sheets are those of
TOEFL iBT® Test, or
TOEIC® Public Test
TOEFL®, TOEFL iBT®,
TOEFL ITP®, and TOEIC® are
the registered trademarks of the
Educational Testing Service(ETS).

Score sheets to be sent directly from the testingorganization to the university are not accepted. Submit
the score sheet sent to the examinee. As it may take time
before you receive the score sheet, take a test with timeto spare.
The original must be submitted by mail (or directly at thecounter of the Academic Affairs Section) after uploading
to TAO. The submitted original will not be returned.
If you wish to submit a score sheet of a test conducted
outside Japan, consult the Academic Affairs Section.
In the case of TOEFL iBT® test, only the Test Datescore is accepted and the MyBest™ score is invalid.
Note: Once a score sheet is submitted,
replacement is not allowed.
For example, once you submit a score sheet of the
TOEIC® Public Test conducted on November 19 (Sun)2023, you cannot replace it with a score sheet of anothertest such as the TOEIC Public Test conducted on
December 10 (Sun) 2023.
Note: For applicants whose native language is English or
who have received higher education in English, priorconsultation will be required. Contact the Academic
Affairs Section of the Graduate School of Biomedical
Engineering in advance, and submit the documents
specified by the Graduate School by Dec 8 (Fri) 2023.

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Certificate of (expected)
completion

Examination admission ticket
and Photo ID form

Residence certificate

Examination fee

Issued by the president or dean of the university fromwhich the applicant graduated, the head of the last schoolfrom which the applicant graduated, or the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Reform.
The original must be submitted as well.

TAO and
Mail(Counter)Download and use the form of examination admission
ticket and photo ID from the URL below.
Paste a portrait photo (waist up, without a hat or cap)taken within three months before the application on the
Photo ID form. The maximum file size is 20 MB.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.ht
ml
Only foreign nationals residing in Japan (whose
period of stay exceeds 90 days) should submit thisform. (Must be issued within three months before thedate of application. The certificate should not include
your Social Security and Tax Number (My Number), but
clearly state your residence status.) The original must be
submitted as well.
(1) Download the prescribed Confirmation of Payment of
Examination Fee file from the URL below.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.ht
ml

TAO(2) Pay the examination fee using ATMs (ATMs atfinancial institutions and convenience stores) or Internet
banking as follows.
※ The applicant's name must be registered as the
payee's name in Katakana.
※ Paste a photocopy of an ATM statement or ascreenshot of the completion of Internet banking
transaction (, which includes the accountinformation, the amount, the date of transfer, andthe name of the payee) on the form of payment
confirmation of the examination fee, and upload thescanned data to TAO.
※ Bank transfer fees should be paid by the applicant.
Amount: 30.000 yen
Payment deadline: Jan 19 (Fri) (Strict deadline)
Bank: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Bank Code: 0005
Branch: Wakatake Branch, Branch Code: 809
Type of deposit: Ordinary
Account number: 2259227
Account name: Tohoku University
Name: ﾀﾞｲ)ﾄｳﾎｸﾀﾞｲｶﾞｸ
(3) Not required for foreign students with a Japanese
government scholarship (Monbukagakusho scholarship)or those who have applied for a waiver of entry
examination fees.
For more information about the exemption of theentrance examination fee for victims of disasters, pleaserefer to the following website:
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/index.ht
ml

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TAO and
Mail(Counter)

TAOEnvelope for receiving theexamination admission ticket(only applicants residing inJapan)

Please write your name, address, and postal code on astandard-sized envelope (23.5 x 12 cm) and affix apostage stamp worth 84 yen.

Addressee slip

Please fill out the TAO address slip form.

Mail(Counter)
TAO

Note: Applicants for the Special Selection for International Students must submit thefollowing documents in addition to the above documents.
◎ Special Selection for International Students

Letter of Recommendation(or Letter of Consent)

Proof of Japanese language
proficiency
Written consent to take an
exam(only those who will beenrolled while still being
employed)
Other reference materials

Submit one each of the following(1) A letter of recommendation prepared by the faculty
member who will accept the applicant.
(For those who cannot submit a letter ofrecommendation, a letter of consent from the faculty
member who will accept the applicant)Download and use the prescribed recommendation(consent) form file from the URL below.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/english/admission/ind
ex.html(2) A letter of recommendation prepared by theacademic advisor or equivalent of the applicant's
home university (in arbitrary format).
Prepared by a Japanese instructor or (prospective)
advisor (in arbitrary format).

TAO

Issued by the head of the organization, stating the periodof employment, job description, and status. (withcompany seal, etc., in arbitrary form).
The original must be submitted as well.

TAO and
Mail(Counter)Papers, reports, etc., showing the academic achievementof the applicant. Upload to TAO in PDF format.

TAO

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TAO

4.

Selection Process

Admission will be based on the results of the examination on the subjects listed in the attachedtable and the submitted documents.
Examination dates:

The examination will be held between Feb 28 (Wed) and Mar 1(Fri) 2024, according to the attached schedule.

Location:

Aobayama Campus, Tohoku University
Applicants will be informed of the details separately.

5.

Results Announcement

The examination numbers of successful applicants will be listed on the Graduate School of
Biomedical Engineering website (https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/) at around 17:00 on Mar 6(Wed) 2024.
Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance by mail. We will not respond toinquiries by phone.
6.

Enrollment Procedures(1)

Admission procedures are scheduled to take place in late-March 2024. Details will beannounced in the results notification in mid-March 2024.
Required fees(a) Entrance fee: 282,000 yen (tentative)(b) Tuition (first semester): 267,900 yen (annual 535,800 yen) (tentative)(2)[Note 1]: The above amounts are tentative. If the admission or tuition fees are revised, the newfees will become applicable from the time of the revision.
[Note 2]: Information on the entrance fees and tuition payment will be provided in theenrollment procedures documentation sent in mid-March 2024. For procedures related towaivers of admission or tuition fees, or permission to defer payment to a later date, etc., accessthe university's website at https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/ and then click on "東北大学で学びたい方へ" (Those wishing to study at Tohoku University) and then "入学料及び授業料等免除"(Entrance and tuition fee waivers).
7.

Long-Term Study Program

Depending on the particular circumstances [Note 1 and Note 2], applicants may request
permission to follow a planned course of study longer than the standard two years to receive
their master's degree. This Graduate School offers such an option called the "Long-Term Study
Program," to those who qualify based on an advanced screening. Long-term master's students
pay the same amount over the length of their studies as those enrolled in the standard two-year
program. Persons wishing to be considered should discuss the matter in advance with the
Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
Applicants wishing for this program will be notified of the application procedure separately. Be
sure to put a checkmark in the appropriate place on the admission application form. Note that9

this program applies only from the beginning of studies and cannot be switched from thestandard two-year program after studies have begun.
[Note 1]: Eligible persons:(1) Those employed by a company or self-employed.
(2) Those who require maternity leave or are engaged in a child or family care(3) Those otherwise determined by this Graduate School to be suitable for the program(excluding financial reasons).
[Note 2]: The study period may not be extended beyond four years, but it is possible to requestthat the period be shortened. In principle, no particular curriculum will be prepared for students
in the Long-Term Study Program.
8.

Handling of Personal Information
(1)

(2)

(3)

9.

Personal information held by Tohoku University is handled strictly following the"Personal Information Protection Regulations of Tohoku University National
University Corporation" and other relevant regulations of the University. Tohoku
University complies with the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by
Independent Administrative Institutions (Law No. 57 of 2003)" and other laws andregulations. Tohoku University takes all possible measures to protect personal
information.
Examination results and other personal information obtained in the application process
will be used for the selection of students for admission, enrollment procedures, followup surveys, student support after enrollment (e.g., scholarships, tuition waiver, healthcare), student guidance and other academic purposes, the collection of tuition fees, andsurvey/research (Improvement of entrance examinations, research and analysis ofapplication trends, etc. For admitted students, this includes analysis together withpersonal information after admission.), etc.
About entrance examination and academic affairs, Tohoku University may outsource
administrative work in educational affairs to third-party companies (after this,"contractors"). In the case that Tohoku University shall provide them with some or all
or a part of the student's personal information, Tohoku University will take necessary
measures to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately in accordancewith the "Personal Information Protection Regulations of Tohoku University National
University Corporation" and other relevant regulations of the University.
Utilization of Education and Learning Data

Tohoku University considers it important to analyze data including personal information
accumulated in information systems and other systems for education and learning activities(after this, " education and learning data") using the latest data analysis and AI technology, andto conduct education based on evidence.
Tohoku University has established the "Declaration on the Utilization of Education andLearning Data," the "Eight Principles for Handling Education and Learning Data at Tohoku
University," and the "Policy for Utilization of Education and Learning Data," and will
effectively and appropriately utilize education and learning data to enhance and improveeducation and learning support at Tohoku University. We will contribute to the welfare of thepeople of Japan and humanity through the effective and appropriate use of education and10learning data.
Personal information such as examination results used for admission selection will be integrated
into education and learning data after admission.
URL: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/studentinfo/education/08/education0801/
10. Points to Note
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

(6)
(7)
(8)

Applicants will not be automatically notified of the receipt of applications. Those whowish to receive notification should attach a postcard with their return address at thetime of application.
Submitted application documents and examination fees will not be returned.
If you do not receive your examination admission ticket by ten days before theexamination date, please contact the Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of
Biomedical Engineering.
All other questions about applications should be inquired to the Academic Affairs
Section, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.
The Graduate School provides counseling for applicants who need special
consideration for entrance examinations and study. Applicants who wish to receive
consultation should submit a request (in arbitrary format) with the following
information. The applicant will not be disadvantaged in any way because of thesubmission of the request.
* Deadline for consultations: No later than Jan 4 (Thu) 2024.
* Information to be included in the request:(A) Name, address, and phone number of the applicant(B) University, etc. from which the applicant has graduated(C) Special considerations desired when taking the examination(D) Special considerations desired in the study environment(E) Special considerations provided before(F) Other relevant information about daily life circumstances(G) Reference materials (if currently under treatment, enclose a medical
certificate issued by a medical doctor)
The disclosure of information about entrance examination results will only beauthorized if the examinee requests such disclosure in person, using the specified
application form within the year in which the entrance examination was held.
The university does not send telegrams informing applicants of the result of exam.
Following the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, Tohoku University has
established the Tohoku University Security Export Control Regulations and conducts
screening when accepting foreign students. If you fall under any of these restrictions,
you may not be able to receive your desired education, or your research theme may be
restricted.
November 2023
Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University
6-6-12 Aramaki Aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan
Phone: (022) 795-4824
e-mail: bme-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/

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Applicants must select one of the following categories: Medical Science or Engineering.
1. Medical

Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System
Special Selection for International Students

Selection

Exam
subjects

Date andtime

A score sheet of the TOEFL® Test
or TOEIC® Public Test taken
within the past two years from theentrance examination date must be
submitted with the application.
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition scores
are also acceptable.
[Note 1] Applicants whose native
language is English or who havereceived higher education in
English should inquire individually.

EnglishSpecialized
subjects(Electives)

Description

Feb 28 (Wed)10:00-12:00
Meeting time
9:40

Cell and molecular biology,
Biochemistry, Anatomy,
Physiology, Immunology, Publichealth, Pathology
Select 2 subjects from the above 7
subjects (to be declared in advance)

Basic
Mathematics

Feb 28 (Wed)13:00-15:00

Calculus, Ordinary Differential
Equations, and Linear Algebra at
the university’s general educationlevel (mathematics taught toundergraduate students in courses
such as biology, medicine, healthcare, and pharmacy, in addition to
the mathematical background
required for entering university).

InterviewFeb 29 (Thu)The meetingtime will be
informed
separately.

Aptitude as an entrant
Foreign students may be tested fortheir Japanese language ability.

Remarks(1) For the scope of each subject,refer to the following website.
https://www.bme.tohoku.ac.jp/
admission/(2) Calculators or devices such as
watches and mobile phones withcalculation or communication
functions are prohibited.
(3) If the face-to-face examination
cannot be conducted due to Covid19, the examinee will be informedof the updated details of theexamination separately.

[Note 1]: If originals of TOEFL®/TOEIC® score sheets are not submitted, the English score will be zero.

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2. Engineering
Applicants who take the entrance examination in engineering are required to choose one of thefollowing fields (Mechanical, Electrical and Information, and Materials) for the exam.
A. Engineering (Mechanical)
Examsubjects

Date andtime

EnglishSpecial Selection for International Students

Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System

Selection

Mathematics
A(Required)Feb 28 (Wed)
9:30-10:30
Meeting time
8:50

Description

Remarks

A score sheet of the TOEFL® Test or
TOEIC® Public Test taken within thepast two years from the entrance
examination date must be submittedwith the application.
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition scores arealso acceptable.
[Note 1] Applicants whose native
language is English or who havereceived higher education in English
should inquire individually.

(1) Written examination may be
waived depending on theapplicant's record as indicatedon transcripts.

Differential and Integral Calculus,
Linear Algebra, Vector Analysis

Feb 28 (Wed)13:00-14:00

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

Specialized
subjects(Electives)

Feb 29 (Thu)
9:30-11:30
Meeting time
8:50

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

InterviewFeb 29 (Tue)The meetingtime will be
informed
separately.

Mathematics
B(Required)(2) For the scope of eachsubject, refer to the website
below
https://www.mech.
tohoku.ac.jp/(3) Calculators or devices suchas watches or mobile phones
with calculation orcommunication functions are
not allowed in the examination
room.

Aptitude as an entrant.
Foreign students may also bequestioned about their Japaneseability.

[Note 1] If the original score sheet of the TOEFL® test or TOEIC® public test is not submitted, the English score will
be zero.

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B. Engineering (Electrical and Information)

Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System
Special Selection for International Students

Selection

Exam
subjects

Date andtime

EnglishBasicsubjects

Feb 28 (Wed)
9:40-10:40
Meeting time
9:00

Specialized
subjects

Feb 29 (Thu)
9:40-10:40
Meeting time
9:00

InterviewFeb 29 (Thu)The meetingtime will be
informed
separately.

Description

Remarks

A score sheet of the TOEFL® Test or
TOEIC® Public Test taken within thepast two years from the entrance
examination date must be submittedwith the application.
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition scores are(1) Written examination may bealso acceptable.
waived depending on the[Note 1] Applicants whose native
applicant's record as indicatedlanguage is English or who haveon transcripts.
received higher education in English
should inquire individually.
(2) For the scope of each subject,
Choice of 2 questions from therefer to the following website.
following 6 areas: Electromagnetics,
https://www.ecei.tohoku.ac.jp/
Electrical Circuits, Basic Information
ecei_web/admission/
Science 1, Basic Information Science 2,
Basic Physics, Basic Mathematics(3) Calculators or devices such as
watches or mobile phones with
Choice of 2 questions from thefollowing 6 areas: Electricalcalculation or communication
Engineering, Communications
functions are not allowed in theEngineering, Electronic Engineering,examination room.
Computer Science 1, Computer
Science 2, Advanced Physics
Aptitude as an entrant.
Foreign students may be asked about
their Japanese language ability.

[Note 1] If the original score sheet of the TOEFL® test or TOEIC® public test is not submitted, the English scorewill be zero.

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C. Engineering (Materials)
Selection

Exam
subjects

Date andtime

Special Selection for Graduates of the Early Graduation System
Special Selection
for International
Students

Remarks

A score sheet of the TOEFL® Test or
TOEIC® Public Test taken within thepast two years from the entrance
examination date must be submittedwith the application.
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition scores arealso acceptable.
[Note 1] Applicants whose native
language is English or who havereceived higher education in English
should inquire individually.

EnglishMathematics

Description

Feb 28 (Wed)- Mar 1 (Fri)60 min.

Differentiation and integration,
ordinary differential equations, linear
algebra (vectors, matrices,
determinants), vector analysis,complex function theory, Fourier
series, Fourier transform, Laplacetransform, etc.

(1) The written examination
may be waived depending on
the content of the transcript.
(2) For the scope of eachsubject, refer to the following
website.
https://www.material.tohoku.ac.
jp/admission/index.html

Specialized
subject

Feb 28 (Wed)- Mar 1 (Fri)160 min.

Physics: Particle and rigid body
dynamics, Electromagnetism,
Vibration, Wave dynamics, etc.
Chemistry: Atomic and molecular
structure, Chemical bonding,(3) Calculators or devices such as
Chemical reactions, Chemical
thermodynamics, Fundamentals ofwatches or mobile phones withorganic chemistry, etc.
calculation or communication
Materials chemistry: Materials physical functions are not allowed in thechemistry, Materials
examination room.
electrochemistry, Transfer
phenomenology theory, Metal(4) The schedule will be
refining and purification, Appliedmaterial chemistry, Materials process informed individually.
engineering, etc.
Materials physics: Crystal diffraction, * To prevent the spread ofSolid-state physics, Material strength, infection, we will notify each
Materials microstructure, Electronic
applicant if there is any changematerials, Magnetic and dielectricin the implementation method.
materials, Materials design, etc.
Materials processing: Mechanics ofmaterials, Continuum dynamics,
Materials testing,molding/powder/plastic forming,
Welding and joining, Materials
assessment, Processing analysis, etc.
Choose any four questions from 10questions in the five subjects.

InterviewFeb 29 (Thu)The meetingtime will be
informed
separately.

Aptitude as an entrant
Foreign students may be asked about
their Japanese language ability.

EnglishA score sheet of the TOEFL® Test or
TOEIC® Public Test taken within thepast two years from the entrance
examination date must be submittedwith the application.
TOEFL iBT® Home Edition scores arealso acceptable.

15(1) The written examination
may be waived depending on
the content of the transcript.
(2) Calculator are not allowed
during the test.

Oralexamination

Feb 28 (Wed)- Mar 1 (Fri)
30 min.

Mathematics

Feb 28 (Wed)- Mar 1 (Fri)60 min.

InterviewFeb 29 (Thu)The meetingtime will be
informed
separately.

[Note 1] Applicants whose native
language is English or who havereceived higher education in English
should inquire individually.

(3) For more information, referto the following website
https://www.material.tohoku. ac.jp/
admission/index.html

The test consists of 5 areas, such as
physics, chemistry, materials
chemistry, materials science andmaterials processing. Japanese
language skills will also be checked
during the test.

(4) The schedule will be
informed individually.

Differential and Integral Calculus,
Ordinary Differential Equations,Linear Algebra, Vector Analysis,
Matrix, Determinant, Complex
Function Theory, Fourier Series andFourier Transforms, Laplace
Transforms, etc.

* To prevent the spread of
infection, we will notify eachapplicant if there is any change
in the implementation method.

Aptitude as an entrant.
Foreign students may be asked about
their Japanese language ability.

[Note 1] If the original score sheet of the TOEFL® test or TOEIC® public test is not submitted, the English scorewill be zero.

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