Tohoku University
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Tohoku University

東北大学  (Tohoku University) 

Updates

07 Dec 2023

Overview

Tohoku University

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1907

History
Vision and Mission
Official Website
English
Link
English
Link
English
Link
Features
Tohoku University was recognised as one of the country's top three institutions by the Japanese Government in June 2017.
Link
TEL
022-717-7800
Email
Contact Info (for International Students)
Student Exchange Division
studyab@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2023

Faculty of Arts and Letters
Faculty of Education
School of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science
School of Medicine
School of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
Graduate School of Arts and Letters
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Economics and Management
Graduate School of Science
Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Dentistry
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering
Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of International Cultural Studies
Graduate School of Information Sciences
Graduate School of Life Sciences
Graduate School of Environmental Studies
Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
Law School
School of Public Policy
Accounting School

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange
930
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research
592
Office for Concluding Partnerships

Global Engagement Division https://web.tohoku.ac.jp/ged/access?lang=en

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2023

Overall Income
151,189,000,000 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income
29,700,393,000 yen
Competitive External Research Funds
20,425,000,000 yen
Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members
3166

17,685
students

Total Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
2,074 15,611

10,644
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
198 10,446

7,041
students

Graduate Enrollment

International
Students
Local Students
1,551 5,490

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation
  • Institutional Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2022)
  • National University Corporation Education and Research Evaluation - NIAD-QE (2023)
  • National University Corporation Evaluation (The Evaluation of Attainment of Medium-term Objectives) - National University Corporation Evaluation Committee (2023)
Program Accreditation
  • School of Medicine

    医学部医学科(school of medicine) (Bachelor)

    医学教育分野別評価 - 日本医学教育評価機構(Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education:JACME) (2019)

  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Pharmacy (Bachelor)

    薬学教育評価 - JABPE (2019)

  • Law School

    Law School

    専門職大学院認証評価 - NIAD-QE (2019)

  • School of Public Policy

    School of Public Policy

    専門職大学院認証評価 - JUAA (2022)

  • Accounting School

    Tohoku University Accounting School

    会計大学院認証機構 - JIIAE (2013)

Campus Location

Main Campus

Katahira

2-1-1 katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan, Miyagi Google Map

Schools:


From launching satellites to performing in the Sendai Jazz Festival, from sumo wrestling to cherry blossom viewing, Tohoku University’s campus is vibrant throughout the year.
Sendai is a great place to study while experiencing the rich culture of northern Japan. Learn about the resources available to help you get the most out of your university experience.
Location Type and Access
Metropolitan Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design

Other Campus

Campus

, Google Map

Schools:

Location Type and Access
Facilities and Services
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design

Academic Support

Academic Support
  • Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc.
  • Support for students with insufficient fundamental academic ability
  • Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities
  • Support by fellow students (peer support/buddy system)
  • Other support for international students
Cultural Experience Opportunities

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided
Provided
Monthly Fees in Yen: 13,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,800
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 10,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 28,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 21,600
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility
Monthly Fees in Yen: 22,000
The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable
Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation
Information on Housing Available
Link
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff
Academic Staff Housing Provided

Link

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities
  • Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)
  • Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese
  • Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages
  • Health Check
  • Limited Medical Assistance
Link
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
Disability Support Services
  • Student mutual support (e.g., note taking)
  • Consultation service (in Japanese)
  • Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English)
Link

Safety

Crisis Management
Available
Link

Libraries

Libraries
Libraries Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes
Published Academic Articles and Citations
Campus Publication
TOUR:TOhoku University Repository
Link