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東北大学

Tohoku University

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Overview

Tohoku University (東北大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. Founded in 1907, Tohoku University is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 119-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 0-9%. This makes it an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Tohoku University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Tohoku University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Tohoku University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Tohoku University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Tohoku University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) 東北大学
Name
Name (English)
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Founded 1907
Motto Open-Door, Research First and Practice-Oriented Research and Education
Colours Purple
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Location

Address 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku
Sendai
980-8577 Miyagi
Japan
東北大学's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Tohoku University Phone Number (22) 717 7800
Tohoku University Fax Number (22) 217 4846
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Tohoku University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tohoku University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)
  • National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Tohoku University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Tohoku University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Tohoku University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Tohoku University's academic range and degree level offering.



Tohoku University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Tohoku University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Tohoku University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Tohoku University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Tohoku University.



東北大学: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Tohoku University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Tohoku University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Tohoku University Admission Info


Tohoku University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

東北大学 is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Tohoku University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

東北大学 has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

東北大学's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Tohoku University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Tohoku University has more than 2400 international students.


Tohoku University's Admission Office Admission Office

41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku
Sendai 980-8576
(22) 795 7776


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Tohoku University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Tohoku University Size and Profile


Tohoku University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

東北大学 has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Tohoku University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

東北大学's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Tohoku University's Control Type Control Type

東北大学 is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Tohoku University's Entity Type Entity Type

東北大学 is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Tohoku University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

東北大学's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Tohoku University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

東北大学 adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Tohoku University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Tohoku University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Tohoku University Facilities


Tohoku University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Tohoku University's Library


Tohoku University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Tohoku University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Tohoku University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Tohoku University Services


Tohoku University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Tohoku University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Tohoku University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Tohoku University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Tohoku University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Tohoku University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Tohoku University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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

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Memberships and Affiliations

Tohoku University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tohoku University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)


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