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Ideal Tohoku University Applicants

Tohoku University seeks students who sympathize with the university’s principles and who are motivated by:

1. the desire to make outstanding contributions as world-class researchers by addressing the issues facing humanity in the 21st century, and
2. the desire to make outstanding contributions to the development of society as highly specialized professionals who possess abundant knowledge and leadership. To realize these ambitions, students should also have strength of will, academic curiosity, a broad perspective, and an excellent foundation of specialized knowledge and abilities.

Tohoku University Admissions Process (Graduate School)

Depending on the number and type of candidates sought, Tohoku University graduate schools provide multiple categories of, and opportunities for undergoing, entrance exams to meet the needs of candidates from diverse backgrounds. Schools may evaluate the candidate’s qualifications, abilities, and specialization using interviews, application documents such as research plans, proficiency exams, and external tests.