Why Tohoku University
Open Institution
Ever since its foundation in 1907 as Japan's third National university, Tohoku University has firmly adhered to its "Open Door" policy. It was the first Japanese university to accept female and international students, and that liberal tradition has certainly continued to this day. Around 2,000 international students from more than 80 countries and territories are enrolled at the university. Tohoku University's emphasis on freedom, openness, and equality means that anyone--irrespective of their personal background--is able to study and conduct research there.
Study Environment
Tohoku University has about 18,000 students enrolled in 10 undergradute and 16 graduate schools, and the attractive ratio of students to teaching staff of 6:1 ensures a very personalized learning environment. The university boasts an active and highly engaged faculty, and that transforms into results: a recent survey ranked Tohoku University 1st among Japanese universities over the past 10 years in terms of overall education and first over the past 8 years in terms of academic achievement.
Cutting-Edge 虎扑电竞
From the outset, Tohoku University has maintained its "虎扑电竞 First" policy, and it is internationally recognized for its exceptional standards in education and research. The university has made consistent efforts to promote world-class research through active participation in international scholastic networks as well as inviting leading academics from around the globe. In terms of its research output, a recent survey ranked the university 6th in the world in materials science, 12th in physics, 28th in chemistry, and 51st in engineering.
Social and Community Role
"Practice-Oriented 虎扑电竞 and Education" has long been one of the core values of Tohoku University, whereby the fruits of leading-edge research are put to practical use for the benefit of society and toward improving living standards. In keeping with the Open Door policy, various facilities of Tohoku University are available to the public. The university actively supports citizen education and maintains community involvement in such ways as through science cafes, international festivals, delivery classes, providing classroom experience and the promotion of lifelong learning.
Reconstruction Action
Tohoku University's commitment to its community role was demonstrated in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011. Tohoku University was one of the institutes of higher education at the center of the disaster area, and the university has undertaken considerable efforts toward reconstruction and revitalization of the local region. The focus of these endeavors is on establishing new industries through close collaboration with industry and government agencies so as to boost employment and invigorate the Tohoku region. These efforts are in turn serving as a stimulus to the Japanese economy as a whole.
Student Support
Counseling is provided on an individual basis so that students can receive help with all aspects of life at Tohoku University, including health and living in Sendai in addition to issues related to their studies and research. The university also provides support to students in the form of offering advice and information related to career development. The tutor system ensures that incoming international students receive the appropriate support for their studies and daily living to help them adjust to the university environment.
Green City Life
With a population of over one million people, Sendai is one of the dozen largest cities in Japan, and it is a lively center of culture and entertainment. But Sendai is also considered one of the country's greenest cities. Though just 1 hour and a half by bullet train(Shinkansen) from Tokyo, Sendai is a world away from the hectic metropolis. And with its location amid abundant nature, Sendai is widely known as the City of Trees.