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Tohoku University

Japan

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Tohoku University is a public university which was established in 1907. The university is located in Sendai, Miyagi in the Tohoku Region, Japan.  It was the third Imperial University in Japan and is one of the National Seven Universities. It is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Japan, and one of the top fifty universities in the world.

Tohoku University comprises fifteen faculties; Faculty of Arts and Letters, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Information and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Faculty of Agriculture. The university also has 15 graduate schools and 3 professional graduate schools such as; Law School, School of Public Policy, and Accounting School. The university also has a research center for prediction of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Tohoku University has more than 18,798 students which include 11,094 Undergraduate students, 7,704 Graduate students, and 1,346 International Students. The university has more than 5,756 faculty members. 

Tohoku University provides scholarship opportunities to students on the basis of academic excellence. The university has four Libraries: Tohoku University Library, Medical Library, Kita-Aobayama Library, Engineering Library, and Agricultural Library. It also has Internet School of Tohoku University which promotes E-Learning System. The university also has eight Collaborating Institutions and seven Research Centres. 

Notable Alumni: Sumio Iijima (discovered Carbon nanotube), Shizuo Kakutani (creator of the Kakutani fixed-point theorem), Nobuhiko Kawamoto (CEO of Honda Motors)

Tohoku University Application Requirements

3
GPA
33
IB
75
Percentage
41%
Acceptance Rate

IELTS score requirements

A strong proficiency in the English language is essential for admission into top universities in Japan. To be able to get a successful admission in Tohoku University in Japan students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 7.

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Tohoku University Cost of studies

Fees

Bachelors: JPY  535,800

Masters: JPY 535,800

Fees may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific fees.

Tohoku University Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific deadlines.

Tohoku University Rankings

Global

275
US News
79
QS
151 -200
Shanghai
201 -250
Times Higher Education
77
Guardian
133
GTU Rank

Regional

Japan
4
US News
5
QS
4 -5
Shanghai
3
Times Higher Education

Regional

Asia
42
US News
23
QS
31
Times Higher Education
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980-8577 Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Katahira, ,Japan

(+81) 227954802