Tohoku University

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Tohoku University, a prestigious research-intensive institution and one of Japan's Imperial Universities, is renowned globally for its strengths in science, engineering, and medicine, particularly in materials science and physics. It offers a vibrant international environment with a significant number of international students and a wide array of English-taught degree programs, including the Future Global Leadership (FGL) undergraduate program and numerous graduate courses. The university provides robust support through its International Affairs Department, Global Learning Center, and dedicated services for housing and language acquisition. A distinctive characteristic is its "Open-Door" policy, making it the first university in Japan to admit both female and international students, fostering an inclusive and collaborative research atmosphere.

Background

Tohoku University (東北大学, Tōhoku daigaku) is a public research university in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. It is colloquially referred to as Tohokudai (東北大, Tōhokudai) or Tonpei (トンペイ, Tompei). Established in 1907 as the third of the Imperial Universities, after the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, it initially focused on science and medicine, later expanding to include humanities studies as well. In 2016, Tohoku University had 10 faculties, 16 graduate schools and 6 research institutes, with a total enrollment of 17,885 students. The university's three core values are "Research First (研究第一主義)," "Open-Doors...

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