Introduction to Tohoku University

Overview

Tohoku University (Japanese: 東北大學, abbreviated as: 東北大/とうほくだい) is a national comprehensive research university located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1907. Its history can be traced back to the Sendai Medical College established in 1867. Tohoku University is one of the former imperial universities in Japan and a member of the Japanese Super International University Plan (Class A). As the highest institution of higher learning in the northeastern region of Japan, Tohoku University enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Campus

The main campuses of Tohoku University include:

Katahira Campus: Located in Aoba District, Sendai City, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and research departments.

Kawachi Campus: Located in Taishiro District, Sendai City, it mainly has the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry, etc.

Hirose Campus: Located in Aoba District, Sendai City, it mainly has the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, etc.

Tagajo Campus: Located in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, it mainly has the Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Life Sciences, etc.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Tohoku University is to cultivate outstanding talents with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Tohoku University has multiple faculties and graduate schools covering a wide range of subject areas:

Faculty of Literature: including literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, etc.

Faculty of Law: including law, political science, etc.

Faculty of Economics: including economics, accounting, etc.

Faculty of Science: including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Faculty of Medicine: including medicine, health science, etc.

Faculty of Pharmacy: including pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Faculty of Dentistry: including dentistry, etc.

Department of Engineering: including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, etc.

Department of Agriculture: including agricultural science, environmental science, bioproduction science, etc.

Department of Information Science: including computer science, information systems, etc.

Graduate School of Life Sciences: including life science, biotechnology, etc.

Graduate Schools include:

Graduate School of Literature: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of literature, history, philosophy, sociology, etc.

Graduate School of Education: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of education, psychology, etc.

Graduate School of Law: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of law, political science, etc.

Graduate School of Economics: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of economics, accounting, etc.

Graduate School of Science: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Graduate School of Medicine: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of medicine, health science, etc.

Graduate School of Pharmacy: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, etc.

Graduate School of Dentistry: offering master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of dentistry, etc.

Graduate School of Engineering: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering, materials engineering, and environmental engineering.

Graduate School of Agriculture: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of agricultural science, environmental science, and bioproduction science.

Graduate School of Information Science: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of computer science and information systems.

Graduate School of Life Sciences: offers master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of life science and biotechnology.

Features

Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering: Tohoku University's Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering enjoy a high reputation in Japan, especially in the fields of physics, materials science, and nanotechnology. The school has a number of high-level research institutions and laboratories, providing researchers with advanced research platforms.

School of Medicine: Tohoku University's Faculty of Medicine has outstanding performance in medical education and research, especially in the fields of clinical medicine and basic medicine. The school has advanced medical facilities and research institutions, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

International Exchange: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant international exchange and internship opportunities.

Industry-University-Research Cooperation: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to carry out joint research and internship projects, providing students with rich practical opportunities.

Featured Research Institutes: The school has several research institutes, such as the Tohoku University Metal Materials Research Institute and the Tohoku University Medical Research Institute, which provide advanced research platforms for scientific researchers.

Rankings

According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Tohoku University ranks 114th among universities in the world. The school is particularly outstanding in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine.

Fees

The tuition fees at Tohoku University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, while graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus Life

The campus environment of Tohoku University is beautiful and the facilities are modern. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relationships with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Tohoku University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and courses taught in English. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions, providing students with abundant overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒980-8578 Katadaira 2-1-1, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Tel: +81-22-795-6000