Admission Policy

Admission Policy

Philosophy & Mission

With over 100 years of history and distinguished traditions, Tohoku University has developed excellence in education and research under its principles of “Research First,” “Open Doors,” and “Practice-Oriented Research and Education” since its establishment in 1907. The university will maintain these traditions while looking toward even more dramatic progress in the future. As a world-leading center of education and research, it will contribute greatly to the human race by grappling with the difficult and complex issues facing the 21st century.

Tohoku University will focus its efforts of its faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes to foster ethical international leaders who will carry humanity into the future, while expanding its globally renowned creative research for the benefit of society at large.

Characteristics

1. Three Foundational Ideals
   “Research First,” “Open Doors,” and “Practice-Oriented Research and Education” — soon after its founding, Tohoku University established this set of unique ideals, the substance of which it is continually developing in response to our changing times.
2. Rich Educational Environment
   Tohoku University has numerous research organizations and facilities, primarily comprising 10 undergraduate schools, 15 graduate schools, 3 professional graduate schools, and 6 research institutes. Research institute staff also participate in educational activities (there are approx. 3,000 instructors; enrollment limits are approx. 2,400 for undergraduates, 2,700 for graduate students).
3. Research University
   Tohoku University is a school that continuously produces numerous internationally recognized research results and concertedly pushes forward with leading-edge research and education.
4. Active Regional/Industrial-Academic Ties
   The university is actively working to expand its diverse regional and industrial ties.
5. Globalizing Education and Research
   Among Japan’s national universities, Tohoku University is one of the top schools in terms of agreements with overseas universities. It is actively expanding exchange in education and research. The university strives to foster globally active individuals through strong support for studying abroad by Japanese students, as well as recruitment of numerous international students.