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Tohoku University
Undergraduate Programs Information
Programs
Faculty of Science
Future Global Leadership Program: Advanced Molecular Chemistry (AMC)
Advanced Molecular Chemistry (AMC) course is a fundamental chemistry curriculum with an emphasis on materials science. Students will be educated and do research in organic inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, plymer chemistry, biochemistry, and materials chemistry. the AMC course is designed to train future leaders in the field of materials science, which is playing an increasing role in the development of new technologies.
In particular, the AMC courses is designed to help students develop the skills needed for identifying and solving research problems within science and technology. Lectures and laboratory classes are taught by faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and affiliated materials research institutes (IMR, IMRAM, WPI-AIMR). The international character of the AMC course and its comprehensive curriculum will prepare students for global leadership roles in both academia and industry.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Physical Sciences |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Science |
| Major | Chemistry |
| Classes Commence | October 1 |
| Entrance Fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition Fees | 267,900 yen per semester (Yearly tuition 535,800 yen) |
| Other Expenses | Cost of living: approx. 100,000-140,000 yen |
| Location | 1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan |
| Area | Hokkaido & Tohoku Region (Sapporo, Sendai, etc.) |
| Program Started | October, 2011 |
| No. of Students | 27 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 30 |
| Additional Information | The Future Global Leadership (FGL) Program provides students with the opportunity to study within specialized domains while also offering various elective subjects. Tohoku University's world-class research is the foundation of its high-quality education, and provides students with rich research and learning opportunities. The FGL Program also offers three undergraduate courses taught entirely in English. These courses, focused on science and engineering, started accepting students from 2011. The FGL Program provides excellent learning opportunities in an ideal campus environment for students who aspire to one day take on key international leadership roles. |
| Application Type | Open to non-Japanese students only |
| Admission Capacity | 10 |
| Application Period | Noon (JST) Tuesday, January 9, 2024 to Noon (JST) Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
| Examination Date | One or two days during Monday, March 4, 2024 - Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Results Announced | Announcement of 1st Stage Screening results: 10:00 (JST) Friday, February 9, 2024 Announcement of successful applicants: 10:00 (JST) Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April 3, 2024 - April 10, 2024 |
| Eligibility | http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/#ank03 |
| Application Process | All applications are submitted via TAO online system on the FGL Undergraduate course web site. https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
| Screening Process | Judged by the documents applicants submitted |
| Admission Fee | 5,000 yen |
| Contact | FGL Undergraduate Admissions, Tohoku University Addressee: 41, Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8576 Phone: +81-22-795-3242 Fax: +81-22-795-7826 Email: tohoku-fgl@grp.tohoku.ac.jp URL: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
As of October 24, 2023
Faculty of Agriculture
Future Global Leadership Program: Applied Marine Biology Course (AMB)
Applied Marine Biology Course (AMB) is a marine science course with an emphasis on research applications to all aspects connected with harvesting food from natural and aquacultured marine animals and plants. Grounded in basic sciences in the first year, AMB students receive instruction and training in abroad range of techniques and subject areas including ecology, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The plants and animals that students will become familiar with include seaweeds, plankton, various kinds of fishes, shellfish, and other.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Natural Resources and Conservation |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Agriculture |
| Major | Marine Biology |
| Classes Commence | October 1 |
| Entrance Fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition Fees | 267,900 yen per semester (Yearly tuition 535,800 yen) |
| Other Expenses | Cost of living: approx. 100,000-140,000 yen |
| Location | 468-1, Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845, Japan |
| Area | Hokkaido & Tohoku Region (Sapporo, Sendai, etc.) |
| Program Started | October, 2011 |
| No. of Students | 17 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 30 |
| Additional Information | The Future Global Leadership (FGL) Program provides students with the opportunity to study within specialized domains while also offering various elective subjects. Tohoku University's world-class research is the foundation of its high-quality education, and provides students with rich research and learning opportunities. The FGL Program also offers three undergraduate courses taught entirely in English. These courses, focused on science and engineering, started accepting students from 2011. The FGL Program provides excellent learning opportunities in an ideal campus environment for students who aspire to one day take on key international leadership roles. |
| Application Type | Open to non-Japanese students only |
| Admission Capacity | 10 |
| Application Period | Noon (JST) Tuesday, January 9, 2024 to Noon (JST) Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
| Examination Date | One or two days during Monday, March 4, 2024 - Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Results Announced | Announcement of 1st Stage Screening results: 10:00 (JST) Friday, February 9, 2024 Announcement of successful applicants: 10:00 (JST) Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April 3, 2024 - April 10, 2024 |
| Eligibility | http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/#ank03 |
| Application Process | All applications are submitted via TAO online system on the FGL Undergraduate course web site. https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
| Screening Process | Judged by the documents applicants submitted |
| Admission Fee | 5,000 yen |
| Contact | FGL Undergraduate Admissions, Tohoku University Addressee: 41, Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8576 Phone: +81-22-795-3242 Fax: +81-22-795-7826 Email: tohoku-fgl@grp.tohoku.ac.jp URL: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
As of October 24, 2023
School of Engineering
Future Global Leadership Program: International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (IMAC-U)
International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (IMAC-U) is an International undergraduate course taught fully in English in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in School of Engineering at Tohoku University. It consists of more than 100 laboratories covering a wide range of study fields from fluid dynamics, thermal engineering, materials engineering, nanotechnologies, aerospace engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, information science, quantum science and energy, to environmental study. Students are provided a world-class educational and research environment to study mechanics engineering and foster the international awareness.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields - Technologies/Technicians |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Major | Engineering |
| Classes Commence | October 1 |
| Entrance Fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition Fees | 267,900 yen per semester (Yearly tuition 535,800 yen) |
| Other Expenses | Cost of living: approx. 100,000-140,000 yen |
| Location | 6-3, Aramaki Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan |
| Area | Hokkaido & Tohoku Region (Sapporo, Sendai, etc.) |
| Program Started | October, 2011 |
| No. of Students | 59 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 30 |
| Additional Information | The Future Global Leadership (FGL) Program provides students with the opportunity to study within specialized domains while also offering various elective subjects. Tohoku University's world-class research is the foundation of its high-quality education, and provides students with rich research and learning opportunities. The FGL Program also offers three undergraduate courses taught entirely in English. These courses, focused on science and engineering, started accepting students from 2011. The FGL Program provides excellent learning opportunities in an ideal campus environment for students who aspire to one day take on key international leadership roles. |
| Application Type | Open to non-Japanese students only |
| Admission Capacity | 15 |
| Application Period | Noon (JST) Tuesday, January 9, 2024 to Noon (JST) Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
| Examination Date | One or two days during Monday, March 4, 2024 - Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Results Announced | Announcement of 1st Stage Screening results: 10:00 (JST) Friday, February 9, 2024 Announcement of successful applicants: 10:00 (JST) Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April 3, 2024 - April 10, 2024 |
| Eligibility | http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/#ank03 |
| Application Process | All applications are submitted via TAO online system on the FGL Undergraduate course web site. https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
| Screening Process | Judged by the documents applicants submitted |
| Admission Fee | 5,000 yen |
| Contact | FGL Undergraduate Admissions, Tohoku University Addressee: 41, Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8576 Phone: +81-22-795-3242 Fax: +81-22-795-7826 Email: tohoku-fgl@grp.tohoku.ac.jp URL: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ |
As of October 24, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
