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Since its establishment in 1907, Tohoku University has been committed to the "Research First" principle and "Open Door" policy, and internationally recognized for its outstanding standards in education and research. While being competitive at the cutting-edge of international research especially in the field of Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering, Tohoku University has been recognized by Japanese high schools as the best university to realize academic and personal development.
The university is located in the center of Sendai where students can experience the beauty of the four seasons in a very moderate climate. By accepting more international students, we are aiming to nurture students to become a global leader in their future.
Official site
http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/english/
Last update: Apr. 02, 2013
| Postal Code | 980-8576 |
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| Address | 28 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi |
| Inquiry Department | Education & Student Support Section |
| Foreign Students Examination | There is Special Selection. |
| Admission Capacity | a few(at the year of 2013) |
| Application Fee | 17,000 yen(at the year of 2013) |
| Admission Fee | 282,000 yen(at the year of 2013) |
| Tuition Fee/year | 535,800 yen(at the year of 2013) |
| Department | Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy Geophysics, Chemistry, Geoenvironmental Science, Earth and Planetary Materials Science, Biology, Advanced Molecular Chemistry (Degree Course Taught in English) |
| Distribution of Application Forms | Please inquire. |
| Previous Exam Papers | Please make an inquiry |
| Entry(Spring) | Apr, 2013 Entry |
| Application Category | Examination for Privately Financed International Students |
| Starting Date of Application | Jan. 7, 2013 |
| Deadline of Application | Jan. 10, 2013 |
| Date of Examination | Feb. 15, 2013 |
| Notification of Examination Result | Mar. 8, 2013 |
| Deadline of Enrollment Procedures | Mar. 15, 2013 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for Entrance Exam | Necessary |
| Subjects on Exam done by College or University | Mathematics、Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Necessary/Not necessary | Necessary |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Requested subjects | Japanese language、Mathematics2、Select 2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry or Biology |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Language in the Exam | either English or Japanese is available |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Refered Exam | The Exams after June, 2012 |
| English Examination | TOEFL |
| TOEFL-PBT Score | over 550 pts. |
| TOEFL-iBT Score | over 79 pts. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test | Not necessary |
| Remarks | On EJU, you must take at least 270 points at Japanese, and 260 points as sum of Mathematics Course 2 and Science (2 subjects). TOEFL-PBT or TOEFL-iBT must be taken after 1st March 2011. To see information of the entrance examination, download from http://www.fgl.tohoku.ac.jp/jss/application/applicationinfo.pdf For details, see the website of Admission Center, Tohoku University (only in Japanese language). For inquiries: 28 Kawauchi Aoba-ku Sendai-shi Miyagi-ken Admissions Office, Education & Student Support Section, Tohoku University Tel: 022-795-4802 Fax: 022-795-4805 |
| Entry(Autumn) | Oct, 2012 Entry |
| Application Category | Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course (Undergraduate Degree Course Taught in English) |
| Starting Date of Application | Feb. 1, 2012 |
| Deadline of Application | May. 31, 2012 |
| Date of Examination | Jun. 28, 2012 - Jun. 29, 2012 |
| Notification of Examination Result | Jul. 10, 2012 |
| Deadline of Enrollment Procedures | Jul. 20, 2012 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for Entrance Exam | Not necessary |
| Subjects on Exam done by College or University | Oral examination (on mathematics, physics and chemistry) and interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Necessary/Not necessary | Referring to EJU score if you have. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Requested subjects | Mathematics2、Physics、Chemistry |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Language in the Exam | either English or Japanese is available |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-Refered Exam | The Exams after June, 2011 |
| English Examination | TOEFL etc |
| TOEFL-PBT Score | over 550 pts. |
| TOEFL-iBT Score | over 79 pts. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test | Not necessary |
| Remarks | The application information for October entry is for Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course, an undergraduate degree program taught in English EJU score must be 150 or higher in Science and Mathematics. To find PDF version of autumn enrollment, please download from http://www.fgl.tohoku.ac.jp/jss/application/applicationinfoeng.pdf (page 1). Inquiries: Global 30 Promotion Center Tohoku University tohoku-fgl@bureau.tohoku.ac.jp 022-795-3242 (domestic) +81-22-795-3242 (international) |
| University | http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/english/ |
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| Faculty | http://www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp/english/index.html |