TOHOKU

UNIVERSITY
EXCHANGE and
SUMMER PROGRAMS
 Sendai : City of Trees
Sendai has a population of one million and is located 1.5 hours by bullet train from Tokyo. Combining the convenience of a
modern city with abundant natural scenery, Sendai is often called “the City of Trees.” There are events throughout the year,
allowing one to enjoy each of the four seasons. The most nationally famous of these events is the Tanabata Festival, in which
decorations are displayed on long upright bamboo poles in the downtown area. Other events that attract large numbers of
people include the Aoba Festival, which features lively
dancing, and the Pageant of Starlight, in which the
zelkova trees along a main boulevard are illuminated. ACCESS MAP
Sendai Airport Transit
about 17-25 min
Sendai
Convenient Campuses Station
Sendai
The campuses are conveniently connected by subway, Airport
Tohoku Shinkansen
and are located about 10 minutes from the downtown about 95-125 min

area. Sendai Ueno

Station Keisei Sky Liner
Many students use bicycles to get around, enjoying Station 45 min
Sendai
the benefits of a compact and safe city. It takes about Airport Tokyo
15 minutes by bicycle to travel from the dormitories to Station
JR Narita Express
60min Narita
Kawauchi Campus. JR East Airport
10 min
Hamamatsucho
Tokyo Station
Tokyo
Cost of Living Station Narita
Airport
Monorail
20 min

The average monthly cost of living is 80,000 yen per Haneda

Haneda Airport
month for exchange students. Airport
 Tohoku University
Creating Global Excellence
Founded
1907

Faculties/Schools
10 Faculties
16 Graduate Schools
6 Research Institutes

Enrollment
17,885 students
11,052 Undergraduates
6,799 Graduate students As of May 1st, 2016

Number of
International Students
1,944 students
From 93 counties/areas As of May 1st, 2016

Number of Partner
Institutions
209 Institutions
in 36 Countries/Areas As of September 5th, 2016

Student to Faculty
Ratio
6 :1

Housing
Exchange students are live in the university dormitories below on a priority basis.
Dormitory fees (monthly, yen)
（Single Room）
Monthly Fee Common Service Fee Deposit

International House Sanjo I 13,000

1,000
International House Sanjo II 22,800
30,000
Type A: 16,600 Type A: 2,500
University House Sanjo Type B: 17,000 Type B: 3,100

University House Sanjo II 18,000 2,500

International House : http://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/housing/kaikan_en.html

University House : http://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/housing/uh_en.html

Financial Aid
Since the exchange and summer programs are based on exchange agreements between Tohoku University and the students' home
institutions, exchange students are eligible for a tuition waiver. Although the students themselves should basically bear the cost of living,
they are eligible to apply for the JASSO Scholarship, which provides an allowance of 80,000 yen/month for the program period. Applicants
can apply for this scholarship when they apply to a program.

Support for Students

Tohoku University provides a fully integrated and personalized support for international students such as on-campus health care,
multi-lingual counseling, career guidance, and a buddy program.
Exchange Programs
Tohoku University has an extensive range of student exchange programs for students from partner universities.

Exchange Programs
Program Fields Eligibility Duration Language
Science, Engineering, Undergraduate 2 Semesters (F+S)
JYPE Junior Year Program in English
Agriculture (3rd or 4th year only) 1 Semester (F)

International Program in Humanities/ Undergraduate 2 Semesters (F+S)

IPLA
Liberal Arts Social Sciences (2nd or 3rd year only) 1 Semester (F or S) English

Cooperative Laboratory All Natural Sciences,

COLABS Graduate 2 Semesters (F+S, S+F)
Engineering, Medicine,
Study Program 1 Semester (F or S)
Dentistry, Pharmacy

Direct Enrollment Auditing Undergraduate

DEEp- Education Programs Students Humanities/ or Graduate 2 Semesters (F+S)
Bridge (Humanity/ Research Social Sciences 1 Semester (F or S)
Social Science) Graduate
Students English &
Auditing Japanese
Undergraduate
Direct Enrollment Students All Natural Sciences, or Graduate 2 Semesters (F+S, S+F)
DEEP Education Programs Engineering, Medicine,
Research 1 Semester (F or S)
(Natural Sciences) Dentistry, Pharmacy Graduate
Students
F : Fall (Oct. – Feb.) / S : Spring (Apr. – Aug.)
Summer Programs
Program Fields Eligibility Duration Language
2 weeks
Tohoku University Japanese Language, English &
TUJP 1: Early July – Mid July
Japanese Program Culture and Society Japanese
2: Mid July – Early August
Undergraduate
Tohoku University 2 weeks
TSSP Science, Engineering English
Science Summer Program Early July – Mid July

Academic Calendar
Oct Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Jul Aug Sep

Oct. 1 Fall Semester Mar. 31 Apr.1 Spring Semester Sep. 30

Class Class Class TUJP-1 TUJP-2 Class

Begins Ends Begins Ends
TSSP
Winter Spring Vacation Summer Vacation
Vacation

Eligibility for Application

Students wishing to apply must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible for enrollment in the programs:
1) The student must be enrolled in his/her home institution as a regular student.
2) The home institution must have a formal student exchange agreement with Tohoku University.

How to Apply
Students should contact their exchange program coordinator about the application and selection process.
Application materials must be submitted only through the coordinator at the student's home institution.
 JYPE Junior Year Program in English
Program Outline
The core of this program is the Individual Research Training course. Students will research current topics
related to their fields of study with the support of their assigned research groups.
The program also offers courses on language, culture and society, aimed at promoting understanding of
Japanese language and social customs. Cultural and intellectual exchange with professors and students is an
integral part of this program and will be accomplished through class work and participation in group activities.

Eligibility
Junior or Senior
Home institutions with university-level or department-level agreements with Tohoku University are eligible.

Requirement for Completion

13 credits or more, including 5 credits from the Individual Research Training course each semester.

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/jype/

Christian Dale Ilaya Kempis Marisa Zengerle

(University of California, Santa Cruz, U.S.A.) (Technical University of Munich, Germany)
 I have made numerous lifelong friends  The JYPE program was organized very
among both Japanese and International well and I took some very good lectures in
students, and I have gained invaluable my field of study in small classes, had an
research experience and knowledge in intense Japanese language class and was
my field. My laboratory professors kept also able to get to know the Japanese
me engaged in exciting and meaningful culture in two culture classes. Apart from
work and my fellow lab mates were extremely helpful and equally that I had an interesting time with nice laboratory work where I also
friendly. Tohoku University has enabled me as a student to gain enjoyed my time with my open and kind lab-mates who were willing to
many amazing experiences that I otherwise would not have been help me whenever I needed their support.
able to have at my home university. If anyone asked me if studying The biggest pleasure was to meet and make friends with people
abroad was a great idea I would tell them, “YES! DO IT AT from all over the world. You don’t only get to know the Japanese
TOHOKU!” culture, you also learn a lot about different cultures from all continents.

IPLA International Program in Liberal Arts

Program Outline
IPLA provides an opportunity for students to study a variety of Liberal Arts classes taught in English, including Economics, Management, Education,
Law, History, and Literature. The program also offers Japanese language and culture classes designed to assist students in understanding Japan in
depth. Cultural and intellectual exchange with Japanese students is an important part of the program and is achieved through frequent interactions
both in classes and in extracurricular activities. Committed faculty, staff, and the student support group, "IPLANET" provide extensive support for
IPLA students throughout the academic year.

Eligibility
Sophomore and Junior
Home institutions with university-level agreements with Tohoku University are eligible.

Requirement for Completion

13 credits or more each semester including mandatory Japanese and elective courses.

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/ipla/

Dang Thi Hien Gustav Lesley

(Foreign Trade University, Vietnam) (Stockholm University, Sweden)
 No words can express how wonderful my  Since I came to Japan, I have been able
one-year exchange in IPL A was, but to get a lot of new experiences, which I
undoubtedly, it was unforgettable. With IPLA, never thought I would get in my whole
my dream to experience Japanese traditional life. IPLA gathers students from around
unique culture came true, and now I even can the world, which makes it possible for you
perform a traditional “Suzume Odori” dance to communicate with the whole world at
or arrange flowers in Japanese style. Besides, I gained such a lot of one place. IPLA has not only improved my Japanese language skills
precious academic knowledge, and especially my Japanese skills were and deepened my understanding for the Japanese culture and
much improved. society; it has helped me grow as a human being. I now have more
And what's more important is the friends I made from all over the world. I can courage, and am now able to communicate with people from all
say for sure that they made my one year special. And whenever you need help, all over the world. The IPLA-program has changed my life completely!
the staff and IPLANET (the student support group) will always be there for you.
 DEEP Direct Enrollment Education Program for Natural Science Students
Program Outline
DEEP for Natural Science Students allows international students to take classes and perform research alongside Japanese students.
Undergraduates will be able to experience the wide range of fields and highly specialized classes Tohoku University offers through taking General
Education and Specialized Classes. Graduates will participate in world-class research through their departments’ activities in addition to attending
lectures. International students will be matched with supervising professors in accordance with their academic interests.

Requirement for Completion

Undergraduate students: 13 credits or more each semester
Graduate students: 30 ECTS equivalent credits (750 school hours) or more each semester.

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/deep-u/

Joanna Seiller Solange Xu Shen

(Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, France) (University of Science and Technology Beijing, China)
 Studying in Tohoku University under  I absolutely have a bright memory of the
the DEEP program was truly the bes t one-year stay in Tohoku University through the
experience in my life. Not only did I get DEEP p ro g r a m, a n d I m u s t s ay t ha t t hi s
the chance to discover university life in experience somewhat changed my life. I was
Japan, but I could also enjoy living in a impressed by the enthusiasm of my Japanese
m u l t i c u l t u r a l e nv i ro n m e n t , m e e t i n g friends. They were always warm-hearted and
students from all over the world. It allowed me to pursue research caring about me. I made many international friends and tasted the Japanese
b u t al s o to t a ke c la s s e s in a v a r iet y of e ng in e e r ing field s. culture, which not only broadened my horizon but also brought me motivation
Everything was well organized from my arrival procedures to my towards a better future. More importantly, the DEEP programs provided me
departure so that I never had to worry about my life here. Sendai is opportunities for deep involvement in laboratory work, training me with
a wonderful and pretty city to live in. experimental skills and guiding me to a cutting-edge research field.

★NEW★ 2016 Fall

DEEp-Bridge Direct Enrollment Education Program for Humanity/Social Science Students

Program Outline
DEEp-Bridge is an exchange program for students in humanities and social sciences who have a JLPT rating of N3 or higher. Participants can take Japanese
language and multicultural classes that match their individual levels. Those with a JLPT rating of N1, or Level 6 on Tohoku University's Japanese Placement
Test, can take General Education or Specialized Classes offered in humanity/social science faculties together with Japanese students.

Requirement for Completion

Undergraduate students: 13 credits or more each semester
Graduate students: A research report must be submitted to the Academic Adviser.

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/deep-bridge/

COLABS Cooperative Laboratory Study Program

Program Outline
COLABS is a graduate-level research oriented program that gives international students the
opportunity to take scientific research training in their assigned research laboratory as well as
courses taught in English at Tohoku University. COLABS offers a wide range of research topics in all
fields of natural science and students are encouraged to conduct their research in new,
interdisciplinary, scientific fields.

Requirement for Completion

30 ECTS equivalent credits (750 school hours) or more each semester.

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/exchange/colabs/

Julian Rick Yizhou Yang

(Technical University of Dortmund, Germany) (Beijing University of Technology, China)
 Participating in COLABS has helped me to  The one year exchange experience in Sendai is
improve my research skills and get insights into unforgettable. Studying here, my research went well
academic fields I was previously unacquainted under the supervision from my Professor. The research
with. My professor, the other laboratory members collaboration with doctor students leads to a clear
and my teachers were all very kind and offered me research approach and proper pace of progressing in
their help. Japanese society and the style of every step, which all enabled me to get good results.
working differ greatly from what I knew from Europe, however, the overall Living in Sendai, a peaceful and beautiful city, brought me many good friends from
experience has been very pleasant and interesting. The city of Sendai is very nice many countries and also brought me countless happy times with lab mates and friends. The
to live and study in as it is not as crowded as the bigger Japanese cities. international activities, symposiums and field trips broadened my horizon and provided
Furthermore, there are many places to see and to explore in the Tohoku area. opportunities to experience Japan's traditional culture and innovative development.
Summer Programs
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the international affairs office of the partner
universities.

Fees
Participants must bear the program fee, accommodation, meals, transportation and
insurance.

Financial Aid
Applicants are eligible to apply for the JASSO Scholarship for Short-term Study in
Japan, which provides an allowance of 80,000 yen. Applicants will be asked to indicate
their interest at the time of application.

TUJP Tohoku University Japanese Program

Program Outline
TUJP is for undergraduates who have a strong interest in Japanese language and culture. The proficiency-based Japanese language classes as
well as special seminars are designed to help participants understand Japan in depth. Various activities such as field trips, service-learning
opportunities, home-stays, and interactions with Japanese students provide the participants many eye-opening experiences.

Fields
Japanese Language, Culture and Society

Language
English and Japanese

Credits Awarded
Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for 4 ECTS equivalent
(100 school hours).

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/short/tujp/

TSSP Tohoku University Science Summer Program

Program Outline
This 2-week summer program is designed for undergraduates majoring in science and engineering, and offers cutting edge, advanced classes in
these fields. Our aims are to provide students with insight into what world society will need from advanced science and technology in the future and
how they can contribute to society through research. The participants will be required to participate in 10 lectures and facility/laboratory visits.
At the end of the program participants will make a presentation on topics assigned by each lecturer.

Fields
Science , Engineering

Language
English

Credits Awarded
Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for 3 ECTS   
  equivalent (75 school hours).

URL
http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/
english/short/tssp/
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