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Application Guide for Tohoku University

Future Global Leadership (FGL) Undergraduate Courses
(October 2021 Enrollment)
Table of Contents

1. Tohoku University
(1) Philosophy & Mission
(2) Characteristics
(3) Qualities of our Students

2. Future Global Leadership (FGL) Undergraduate Courses (AMC, IMAC-U, AMB)

(1) About FGL
(2) Admission Policy for the FGL Undergraduate Courses (AMC, IMAC-U, AMB)
(3) FGL Program Capacities

3. Important Dates for Applications, Screenings and Admissions

4. Eligibility for FGL

(1) Basic Qualifications
(2) Requirements for Each Course
(A) Academic Qualifications
(B) English Proficiency
(3) Requests for Consideration on Screening and Studies

5. Application Procedures
(1) Application Round
(2) Paying the Examination Fee
(3) Online Application Procedures
(A) Outline of the Procedures
(B) Required Information/Documents
(4) Notices and Warnings

6. Screening Method and Notification of Outcome

(1) 1st Stage Screening
(2) Notification of 1st Stage Screening Outcome
(3) 2nd Stage Screening
(4) Notification of 2nd Stage Screening Outcome

7. Admission Procedures
(1) Admission Procedures Period
(2) Required Fees (Payments)

8. Scholarships

9. Housing (Tohoku University House)

10. Other

11. Contact Information

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1. Tohoku University
(1) Philosophy & Mission
With over 100 years of history and distinguished traditions, Tohoku University has developed excellence
in education and research under its principles of "Research First," "Open Doors," and "Practice-Oriented
Research and Education" since its establishment in 1907. The university will maintain these traditions while
looking toward even more dramatic progress in the future. As a world-leading center of education and research,
it will contribute greatly to the human race by grappling with the difficult and complex issues facing the 21st
century.
Tohoku University will focus its efforts of its faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes to foster
ethical international leaders who will carry humanity into the future, while expanding its globally renowned
creative research for the benefit of society at large.

(2) Characteristics
1) Three Foundational Ideals
"Research First," "Open Doors," and "Practice-Oriented Research and Education" — soon after its
founding, Tohoku University established this set of unique ideals, the substance of which it is continually
developing in response to our changing times.
2) Rich Educational Environment
Tohoku University has numerous research organizations and facilities, primarily comprising 10
undergraduate schools, 15 graduate schools, 3 professional graduate schools, and 6 research institutes.
Research institute staff also participate in educational activities (there are approx. 3,000 instructors;
enrollment limits are approx. 2,400 for undergraduates, 2,700 for graduate students).
3) Research University
Tohoku University is a school that continuously produces numerous internationally recognized research
results and concertedly pushes forward with leading-edge research and education.
4) Active Regional/Industrial-Academic Ties
The university is actively working to expand its diverse regional and industrial ties.
5) Globalizing Education and Research
Among Japan's national universities, Tohoku University is one of the top schools in terms of agreements
with overseas universities. It is actively expanding exchange in education and research. The university strives
to foster globally active individuals through strong support for studying abroad by Japanese students, as well
as recruitment of numerous international students.

(3) Qualities of our Students

In keeping with the above, the Tohoku University undergraduate curriculum enables students to achieve
the following goals:
1) obtain knowledge in their specialized fields and a multifaceted perspective based on an interest in and
broad knowledge of academia in general
2) receive the education necessary to become accomplished adults, able to contribute to society using
expertise specific to their fields of specialization
3) develop the awareness and vision needed to assume leadership/central roles in the global community, in
addition to fundamental abilities
Our undergraduate education offers a curriculum that creates organic links between General Education
Subjects, which foster broad knowledge and sophistication, and Specialized Subjects, which confer basic
knowledge of specialized fields. Active learning is promoted both in and outside the classroom in order to
nurture autonomous learning by the students.
Tohoku University seeks students who sympathize with these values, and possess the following desires:
- the desire to make outstanding contributions as researchers by seriously addressing the issues facing
humanity in the 21st century

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- the desire to significantly contribute to the development of society as high-level professionals with abundant
knowledge and leadership,
and the strength of will, intense academic curiosity and an appropriately high level of academic abilities to
realize these desires. As to what constitutes a high level of academic abilities, we expect candidates to have
enrolled, and obtained excellent grades, in a wide range of high school subjects, and to possess logical
thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, in addition to abundant creativity, inventiveness,
expressiveness, and communication skills. Students are also expected to be ethical and display leadership
in their independent academic pursuits while maintaining a collaborative attitude when working with their
peers.

2. Future Global Leadership (FGL) Undergraduate Courses (AMC, IMAC-U, AMB)

(1) About FGL

Tohoku University established FGL's three undergraduate courses to attract applicants from around the
world who have excellent basic academic abilities and possess a global view and the desire to be
internationally active.
As classes in these courses will be conducted in English, Japanese ability will not be required in the
entrance examination. Because students can confidently study on the FGL courses without any knowledge
of Japanese, we hope it will attract many students who have an interest in Japan and a desire to study at
Tohoku University.
All courses are conducted by distinguished teaching staff and provide environments where students can
learn everything from the basics of their field to the very latest knowledge. Students who fulfill the course
requirements will be awarded the bachelor degree offered by that course.
The curriculum includes Japanese language classes. Some classes can be taken together with
Japanese students. Moreover, students who acquire a high enough Japanese proficiency will be able to take
the same classes that Japanese students take.
Exchange activities will be provided outside of the classroom too, offering many chances to learn about
Japanese language and culture. Tohoku University actively conducts career support for students to help them
continue to the graduate program, or find employment after graduation. This gives them opportunities to begin
an active career in Japan and abroad.

Special Financial Support for FGL Students

Tohoku University may provide any of the following financed support to accepted applicants who indicated
that they wish to receive a scholarship at the time of their application.
1) International students who achieved excellent scores on the entrance examination, and meet the
criteria specified by Japanese Government (MEXT), will be recommended for the MEXT Scholarship, if
our new proposal to reserve MEXT Scholarship seats for FGL students in 2021-2023 Admissions is
accepted.*
* The result of the proposal will be announced around December, 2020.
2) Except for recipients of the scholarship described in 1) above, international students who have
outstanding academic records and characters, are eligible for the President Fellowship.
3) Except for recipients of the scholarship mentioned in 1), international students who achieved excellent
scores on the entrance examination, are of excellent character, and for whom studying poses economic
hardships, will be eligible for the MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students.
However, applicants who took the 2nd stage screening in Japan and/or are already living in Japan are not
eligible.
4) All accepted applicants are eligible for two years of housing at University House Aobayama.

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(2) Admission Policy for the FGL Undergraduate Courses (AMC, IMAC-U, AMB)
Faculty of Science (AMC) Admission Policy
Science is the most basic field in terms of ascertaining how the natural world works. It includes a wide
range of areas, from the microscopic world of subatomic particles, atomic nuclei, atoms, and molecules, to
the macroscopic world of life, the Earth and the cosmos.
The Faculty of Science has seven departments and five affiliated research facilities. As one of Japan's
foremost scientific research centers, the Faculty of Science's mission is to foster excellent researchers who
will be pioneering figures in the 21st century and leaders who will use their scientific education in various fields.
We are looking for students who have a strong interest in science, flexible ideas and intellects, and excellent
problem-solving skills. They should also possess intellectual curiosity and the desire for personal development.
Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course (AMC)
The Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course provides a curriculum taught in English for students
from diverse nations. It aims to foster individuals who will be capable of acting as international leaders in
materials science, a field that is critical to creating new, world-changing technologies. We are seeking
international students who understand the course's aims and have a strong desire to study in Japan.
The written test will assess basic academic skills and English proficiency. The interview will evaluate the
candidate's level of academic motivation, language ability, and communication skills.

School of Engineering (IMAC-U) Admission Policy

The School of Engineering fosters highly creative individuals who can think for themselves and who will
use their broad perspective and deep knowledge of humans and nature to lead development and innovation
in science and technology in the 21st century.
We are seeking students with excellent academic records and a strong desire to study at the School of
Engineering, a deep interest in human society, the ability to confront the unknown, the capacity to think about
things logically, the patience to develop theories and applications for themselves, a deep concern for others,
and the ability to assume leadership in society.
International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC-U)
The International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC-U) seeks students who
will pursue science and technology that improves peoples' lives, while being active both in Japan and
abroad via exchange with students from various countries. The application screening will consist of an
evaluation of the academic records from the candidate's previous schools, university entrance
examination score, English proficiency test score, and a written test that will assess basic physics and
mathematics proficiency, logical thinking skills, and articulation. In addition, the interview will evaluate the
candidate's knowledge of science and technology, English proficiency, and enthusiasm and initiative
towards learning/research.

Faculty of Agriculture (AMB) Admission Policy

The Faculty of Agriculture pursues creative basic and applied research in scientific fields, such as food,
health, and environment that are closely connected to the existence and well-being of the human race. The
goals of this faculty are to provide students with specialized knowledge, technical expertise, and
comprehensive thinking skills. We want to encourage them to have an international perspective and be active
in global society. We are seeking applicants who have strong interest and motivation regarding research in
the above-mentioned fields, who will improve their individual abilities at this faculty, and who have the potential
to become community leaders working autonomously to solve and boldly confront future problems.
Applied Marine Biology Course (AMB)
The Applied Marine Biology Course (AMB) seeks applicants who have obtained solid basic
academic skills overseas, and will act as leaders by independently solving problems related to marine
biology in an international context. Candidates will be evaluated based on a screening of their transcripts
in fundamental academic areas (English, mathematics, science), and an interview to determine their
knowledge/motivation regarding marine biology, logical thinking ability, and communication skills.

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(3) FGL Program Capacities
The recruitment capacities for new students in each bachelor degree course are as follows.
Capacity
Faculty Department Course
(see *1)
Faculty of Advanced Molecular
Department of Chemistry About 10
Science Chemistry Course (AMC)
International Mechanical and
School of Department of Mechanical About 15
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering and Aerospace Engineering (see *2)
Course (IMAC-U)
Faculty of Department of Applied Applied Marine Biology
About 10
Agriculture Biosciences Course (AMB)

*1: After admissions notification, if the number of successful applicants who complete admissions
procedures is less than the program's capacity, additional applicants may be admitted from the wait list.
*2: Capacity given for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering includes applicants from
other examination divisions.

3. Important Dates for Applications, Screenings and Admissions

Application Tuesday, January 5 at noon JST – Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at

Submission Period noon JST
Announcement of
1st Stage Screening Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM JST
Outcome
2nd Stage
One or two days during Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12, 2021
Examination
Announcement of
Successful Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM JST
Applicants
Admission
Thursday, April 1 at 10:00 to Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8:00 AM JST
Procedures

4. Eligibility for FGL

(1) Basic Qualifications

You must fulfill, or expect to fulfill by September 30, 2021, (A) and (B) below, and also any one of 1), 2),
or 3) of the qualifications in (C).
(A) Your nationality is, in principle, other than Japanese. (if you are a non-Japanese citizen but hold a
Permanent Residence permit, you are not qualified.)
(B) The total amount of education you received in a school conforming to the Japanese educational
system, whether in Japan or overseas, is equal to or less than six years.

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You have completed a 12-year curriculum of school education outside Japan, or have
an equivalent education as specified by the Minister of Education of Japan.
• You must have completed a curriculum deemed equivalent to that of a Japanese high
1) school.
• If you completed a 12-year curriculum in 11 years or fewer (e.g. because you were
moved ahead, or graduated early), please contact us before applying.

You fulfill any one of a, b, c, d, or e below.

a. You have an International Baccalaureate Degree granted by the Swiss International
Baccalaureate Organization.
b. You have an Abitur qualification, which qualifies you to enroll in a university in the Federal
Republic of Germany.
(C) c. You have a Baccalaureate qualification, which qualifies you to enroll in a university in the
2) French Republic.
d. You have a General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level, which qualifies you to enroll
in a university in the United Kingdom
e. You have completed a 12-year curriculum at an educational institution whose educational
activities have been certified by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC),
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), or Council of International Schools
(CIS).

Your academic abilities are judged to be equal or superior to those of a high school
graduate upon individual screening of qualifications by Tohoku University and you are
3) at least 18 years old.
• When applying under this provision, you must contact us by e-mail at least one month
prior to the application deadline of your Application Round.

(2) Requirements for Each Course

You must fulfill the requirements of both (A) and (B) below.
*Caution: If you are unable to submit a test score certificate showing the subjects taken and scores by the
submission deadline, we will be unable to accept your application.
(A) Academic Qualifications
Submit scores for the subject tests required by your desired course. If taking the EJU, your score must
fulfill the requirements of your desired course.

Required Subjects for Each Course:

Course Examination Required Subjects and/or Score

Mathematics HL, Chemistry HL and
IB
Physics SL/HL
SAT Subject Tests Mathematics Level 2, Physics, and Chemistry
GCE A Level, International A Level Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
ACT (with/without writing) Mathematics and Science
AMC AP Mathematics (Calculus), Physics, and Chemistry
Mathematics Course 2; 150 points or higher,
Physics and Chemistry.
EJU
Total for Physics and Chemistry combined must be
150 points or higher.
National Standardized Examinations
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
(see separate list of exams)

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Mathematics HL, Physics HL and
IB
Chemistry SL/HL
SAT Subject Tests Mathematics Level 2, Physics, and Chemistry
GCE A Level, International A Level Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics
Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
IMAC-U ACT (with/without writing) Mathematics and Science
AP Mathematics (Calculus), Physics, and Chemistry
Mathematics Course 2 and Physics and Chemistry.
EJU
Total for 3 subjects must be 300 points or higher.
National Standardized Examinations
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
(see separate list of exams)
Mathematics HL, and any two from Physics HL,
IB
Chemistry HL, and Biology HL
Mathematics Level 2, and any two from Chemistry,
SAT Subject Tests
Physics, and Biology E/M
Mathematics, and any two from Physics,
GCE A Level, International A Level
Chemistry, and Biology
Mathematics, and any two from Physics,
Cambridge Pre-U
Chemistry, and Biology
AMB
ACT (with/without writing) Mathematics and Science
Mathematics (Calculus); any two from Chemistry,
AP
Physics, and Biology
Mathematics Course 2 and any two from Physics,
EJU Chemistry, and Biology. Total for 3 subjects must
be 260 points or higher.
National Standardized Examinations Mathematics and Science (any two from Physics,
(see separate list of exams) Chemistry, and Biology)

Notes on IB, GCE A Level, International A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U

• You may also apply with your predicted grades.
• If you are accepted based on predicted grades, you will be considered "conditionally accepted." To be
formally accepted, you must submit proof that you have obtained a diploma, and your final exam scores,
by Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Be aware that your final scores may result in your conditional acceptance
being withdrawn.
• AS Level scores are also required for GCE A Levels. O Levels are not accepted.

Notes on EJU
• In general, you should take the examination the year before you want to enroll or later.
• The EJU may be taken in either Japanese or English. (Japanese language test not required.)

Table: Accepted National Standardized Examinations

Country Examination Note
You may also apply with your predicted
grades/scores. In that case, submit
China The National College Entrance Exam (GAOKAO) your predicted grades/scores bearing
your school principal's official stamp or
signature.
*If you are accepted based on predicted
General Senior Secondary Graduation Examination
China grades/scores, you will be considered
(Huikao) "conditionally accepted." To be formally
accepted, you must submit your final
scores by Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Be aware that your final scores may
France Baccalaureate result in your conditional acceptance
being withdrawn.

Hong Kong Hong Kong Advanced Level Exam (HKALE, HKDSE)

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Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
Taiwan General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Malaysia Unified Examination Certificate
Malaysia Matriculation Programme Exam
Vietnam University Enrolling Examination (UEE)
Thailand Ordinary National Education Testing (O-NET)
Thailand GAT/PAT
Class XII Examinations
India
(CBSE/CISCE or state examination boards)
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB)
Egypt Thanawiya Amma Examination
Germany Abitur

(B) English Proficiency

You must fulfill any one of (I) or (II) below.
(I) Submit a score from the TOEFL iBT® TEST (TOEFL ITP® TEST is not accepted) or IELTS Academic.
Your score must be equal or superior to that required by your desired FGL course.
Course Required Score
AMC, IMAC-U, AMB TOEFL iBT: 79 or higher; IELTS Academic: 6.0 or higher

*Score must be from a test dated October 2019 or later.

*We only accept TOEFL iBT® scores from a single test date, not MyBest™ scores.
*TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, and TOEIC are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS).
(II) If you attended middle/high schools where the primary language of teaching is English for four years or
longer in one of the countries specified below, you may present a document to that effect from your school's
principal or counselor in place of the test scores described in (I) above.
Applicable Countries: America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Ireland, the Caribbean
Islands (not all countries in the Caribbean Islands are eligible)
IMPORTANT
We accept all exam results electronically via the T-cens online application system. Consequently you do
NOT need to ask the organizations/institutions that run your examinations to send original result
certificates directly to us by postal mail. However, should you wish to do so, Tohoku University's
registration codes are as follows.
SAT: Code 7666; Tohoku University Future Global Leadership
ACT: College Code 7083; Tohoku Univ. FGL Program
TOEFL - DI Code 7477; Tohoku University FGL Undergraduate Admissions
Documents received through postal mail will not be returned.

(3) Requests for Consideration on Screening and Studies

Consulting is available for applicants who have special needs related to their screening and studies. If you
have a physical disability, or wish to discuss issues which may have impacted past test scores etc., please
submit the following information to us at least two months before the application deadline. No special form
required. Making such inquiries will not negatively affect your application in any way. However, please
understand that we may be unable to meet some requests.
Required information:
• Your name, address, phone number
• Name of high school etc. from which you graduated/will graduate
• Description of considerations you require regarding your screening and/or studies
• Any special day-to-day needs you have
• Other reference materials (if you are currently undergoing medical treatment, please send a copy of
your doctor's diagnosis)

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5. Application Procedures

(1) Application Round

Applications will be accepted during the following period. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Application Period

Tuesday, January 5 at noon JST – Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at noon JST

(2) Paying the Examination Fee

The following examination fee must be paid as described below during the above Application Round.
Examination Fee: JPY 5,000.
You must pay any bank transfer/handling fees. Payment must be made by credit card. You can use a
credit card belonging to your parent/guardian. Please use e-shiharai.net to make payment. Please see the
following URL for detailed instructions.
https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FGL_application-fee_payment-
instruction.pdf
The examination fee is nonrefundable once your application has been accepted. However, if your
application is not accepted, or you accidentally pay the examination fee twice, it will be refunded to the credit
account you used to pay it, via your credit card company, minus the transfer fee about three months after
the application deadline. This refund cannot be performed if you cancel the card you used to pay, or used a
prepaid card that is not attached to an account.

(3) Online Application Procedures

Applications are accepted only through the T-cens online application system.
(A) Outline of the Procedures
i. First, you will access T-cens from https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/ and
create a temporary registration. To do this, go to the FGL website and click on the T-cens banner (shown below).
Enter your e-mail address, and then click the CREATE button.
ii. You should receive a confirmation e-mail from T-cens. T-cens notifications will come by e-mail from T-
cens.support@applicant.insc.tohoku.ac.jp. Please whitelist this address in your junk-mail filter. Click on the
URL in the confirmation e-mail. You will be taken to a form where you will enter your basic personal information.
Click on the REGISTER button to complete your registration.
iii. You will receive another e-mail containing your login ID and password for T-cens.
iv. Use the newly issued ID and password to log in to T-cens. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your
applicant information. After paying the examination fee (see "(2) Paying the Examination Fee" above), upload
the required documents, and complete the T-cens application procedures by the submission deadline. For
details on the required information and documents see "(B) Information/Documents" below.
Your application will only be accepted if you complete the application procedures through T-cens
during the Application Period.
v. If we have any questions about your application, admissions staff will contact you via T-cens. Please follow
their instructions.
vi. If your application is accepted, an examination number will be sent to you from T-cens.

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(B) Required Information/Documents
Required Information

1) Desired Select the course you wish to enter.

Course *You can change the course before submitting your application, but not after.
2) Applicant Enter your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and contact information.
Information *In your contact information, please give a mailing address, name, phone number,
and e-mail address at which you can reliably receive communications and
notifications from Tohoku University.
*If your current address differs from your permanent address, please enter both.
Posted items will be sent to your current address.
3) Academic Enter information for all schools you have attended from elementary school to
Record present.
4) Current Status If you had already graduated from high school at the time of your application and are
not attending any school now, please describe what you are currently doing.
5) Basic Confirm your basic qualifications to apply.
Qualifications *Check applicable items listed in 4.-(1) Basic Qualifications.
6) Requirements Academic Qualification Examination or Standardized National Examination
(Part 1) *Refer to part (A) of 4.-(2) Requirements for Each Course, select the name of the
exam you took, as shown in the tables, and enter scores or grades.
7) Requirements English Proficiency Test
(Part 2) *Refer to part (B) of 4.-(2) Requirements for Each Course, and enter the date you
took the test and your score in the appropriate fields.
8) Location of
Select the location (country, city) for your 2nd Stage Screening. We cannot accept
2nd Stage
requests to change the locations designated by the university.
Screening
9) Scholarship Check yes/no for MEXT Scholarship, President Fellowship, and MEXT Honors
Preference Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students. Only applicants with "Student"
resident status are eligible to apply.
Also explain your reason for requiring a scholarship. This answer will not affect the
admission decision.
10) Dormitory
Indicate whether or not you want a room at University House Aobayama.
Preference
11) Other
Important Enter any other important information here (e.g., special considerations).
Information
12) Other If you are applying to any other universities, please note them here. This answer will
Universities not affect the admission decision.

Required Documents: Please upload the following documents via T-cens.

• Also upload Japanese or English translations for any documents written in languages other than
English.
• All file names for uploaded documents must be exactly the same as those indicated on T-cens.
• After uploading the required documents, please pay the examination fee.

1) Photograph Must have been taken within three months of your application. No hats. Photo
must be taken in front of a plain background. Please use a passport photo or
similar.
2) Statement of Reasons Essay on your reasons for applying to your chosen FGL course. Please
for Applying download the form from the FGL website or T-cens, and write about 400 words
in English.

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3) Proof of Graduation / If you are applying under item (C)-1) of the Basic Qualifications: Submit proof
Enrollment Certificate of graduation or certificate of expected graduation issued by your high school.
If you are applying under item (C)-2) of the Basic Qualifications: Submit the
certificate issued by the relevant accrediting institution (e.g. International
Baccalaureate Degree etc.)
4) Academic Transcript If you are applying under item (C)-1) of the Basic Qualifications: Submit an
academic transcript issued by your high school etc.
If you are applying under item (C)-2) of the Basic Qualifications: Submit an
academic transcript issued by the relevant accrediting institution.
Any subject names shown as codes or abbreviations must be accompanied
by explanations/descriptions.
*Transcript should include an explanation of the grading criteria and show
your GPA.
*If you were allowed to skip years or graduate early, provide an explanation of
the circumstances.
5) Certificates for
Application *See 4.-(2)-(A).
Requirements (Part 1)
6) Certificates for
Application *See 4.-(2)-(B).
Requirements (Part 2)
7) Proof of Nationality Document issued by the authorities of your country proving your nationality, or
a copy of your passport (page showing your name, date of birth, and
nationality).
*If you already live in Japan, also submit a copy of your Resident Card.
8) Receipt for When paying with e-shiharai.net, print out the final "Result" screen that is
Examination Fee displayed upon completing payment.
9) Reference Materials These are optional. If you want to submit any reference materials (e.g. awards
or commendations you have received), you may do so.

(4) Notices and Warnings

1) If your application documents are incomplete, you may be asked to resubmit them, or submit documents
by postal mail. If you do not complete your application by the deadline, it will not be accepted.
2) Application documents cannot be changed or withdrawn once they have been accepted.
3) If any application documents are found to have been falsified you will be disqualified, even if you have
already been accepted.

6. Screening Method and Notification of Outcome

(1) 1st Stage Screening

The 1st Stage Screening is conducted as follows, based on the documents you submit.

Course Documents Examined

a. Academic transcript issued by your school etc.

b. Score from academic qualification exam or national standardized exam for college
AMC, IMAC-U, AMB entrance
c. Score from English proficiency test, etc.
d. Statement of reasons for applying

(2) Notification of 1st Stage Screening Outcome

The examination numbers of those who pass the 1st Stage Screening will be announced on the FGL website.

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Announcement of 1st Stage Screening Results

Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM JST

• FGL Website: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/

• If you pass the 1st Stage Screening, instructions regarding the screening method and location for the 2nd
Stage Screening will be sent via T-cens. An exam admission ticket will also be sent by postal mail or
email. You must present the ticket on the day of the 2nd Stage Screening. Please use T-cens to confirm
by the designated date whether or not you will attend the 2nd Stage Screening. If you fail to respond by
the deadline, you will be considered to have withdrawn from the screening process, and will be unable
to undergo the 2nd Stage Screening.
• If you do not pass the 1st Stage Screening, a notification will be sent via T-cens.

(3) 2nd Stage Screening

If you pass the 1st Stage Screening, you will be eligible for the 2nd Stage Screening, which will be held as
follows.

One or two days during Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12, 2021

*May be held on other dates if necessary. Details will be provided via T-cens.
Date
*We cannot accept requests to change the date or time once they have been determined by
the university. Please keep your schedule open during the period in which the screening will
be held.
China (Beijing), Korea (Seoul), Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia
(Jakarta), India (New Delhi), Vietnam (Hanoi), UK (London), US (Riverside), Egypt
(Cairo), Pakistan (Islamabad), Japan (Tohoku University, Sendai)
1) Tohoku University will designate locations for the 2nd Stage Screening. If you already live
in Japan, the 2nd Stage Screening will be conducted at Tohoku University (Sendai).
2) Details of the date/time, location, and method for the 2nd Stage Screening will be provided
Screening via T-cens message and shown on your exam admission ticket.
Locations *Screening locations will be selected with consideration for the number of applicants in each
region, and are not limited to those shown above.
*Please be aware that the screening may not be conducted in the country where you live.
*You must pay your own travel expenses to the screening location.
*We cannot accept requests to change the location once it has been designated by the
university.

The 2nd Stage Screening will be conducted as follows.

Course 2nd Stage Screening Method

Written and oral test including questions that will test basic academic ability
AMC
Method in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and essay.
Written and oral test including questions that will test basic academic ability
IMAC-U
in Physics and Mathematics, and essay.
Written and oral test to determine knowledge of and interest in the field of
AMB
marine biology, ability to think logically, and expressiveness.

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(4) Notification of 2nd Stage Screening Outcome
The examination numbers of those who pass the 2nd Stage Screening will be announced on the FGL website.

Announcement of 2nd Stage Screening Results

Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM JST

• FGL Website: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/

• Successful applicants will be notified by T-cens. An official letter of acceptance will be sent by postal mail
to the address you provided in your application.

7. Admission Procedures

An outline of the admission procedures is as follows. Details will be explained in the Enrollment Guide.
(1) Admission Procedures Period

Admission Procedures
Thursday, April 1 at 10:00 AM JST – Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8:00 AM JST
Period

• Failure to complete the admission procedures during this period will result in loss of permission to enroll.
• After admissions notification, if the number of successful applicants who complete admissions
procedures is less than the program's capacity, additional applicants may be admitted from the wait
list. We are unable to respond to any inquiries regarding the acceptance of additional applicants.

(2) Required Fees (Payments)

1) Entrance and tuition fees are as follows.

Entrance Fee JPY 282,000

Tuition Fee JPY 267,900 per semester x 2 = JPY 535,800/year

• The above amounts are subject to change. If fee amounts are changed, the new fees will apply from the
time of the revision.
• The payment deadline will be announced in the Enrollment Guide.
2) Insurance for International Students
After admission, international students are required to enroll in insurance plans that cover medical fees for
injuries/illnesses and liability. Insurance fees come to about JPY 40,000 total for the entire four years. Details
will be explained in the Enrollment Guide.

8. Scholarships

1) Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

International students who achieved excellent scores on the entrance examination, and meet the criteria
specified by Japanese Government (MEXT), will be recommended for the MEXT Scholarship, if our new
proposal to reserve MEXT Scholarship seats for FGL students in 2021-2023 Admissions is accepted.* Those
selected for this scholarship will receive JPY 119,000/month for four years (as of the 2019 academic year;
amount is subject to change each year), and their entrance and tuition fees will be waived. They will also
receive an economy-class air ticket for travel between an international airport in their country of citizenship and
Narita International Airport upon enrollment (arrival) and graduation (departure).
You will have to take certain subjects that are mandatory for MEXT Scholarship students after enrolling
and maintain a GPA of over 2.30 while receiving scholarship payments. The formula used to calculate GPA will
be explained when you enroll. Your GPA will be reviewed every year; if it drops below the specified level, you
will be required to withdraw from the scholarship.

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This scholarship has other conditions for those who are already living in Japan at the time of their
application. Please inquire if this applies to you.
* The result of the proposal will be announced around December, 2020.

2) Tohoku University President Fellowship

International students who both indicated that they wish to receive a scholarship at the time of their
application, and have outstanding academic records and characters, are eligible for the President Fellowship
at Tohoku University. This fellowship provides a sufficient financial support to cover examination, entrance, and
tuition fees. The maximum duration of the scholarship is four years. Please be aware that the President
Fellowship does not include a living stipend.
After being accepted recipients will be subject to reviews of their grades and scholastic progress.
Fellowship payments may be terminated if their performance is deemed inadequate.
3) MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
If JASSO issues a call for applicants for the Reservation Program for the MEXT Honors Scholarship for
Privately Financed International Students (university recommendation), Tohoku University will recommend
some of its privately financed international students. Those who took the 2nd Stage Screening in Japan, or
who are already living in Japan, are not eligible. Those who indicated that they wish to receive a scholarship at
the time of their application, have outstanding academic records, are of excellent character, achieved excellent
examination results, and are facing financial hardships in connection with their studies are eligible. Those
selected for this scholarship will receive JPY 48,000 /month for half a year from October 2021 to March 2022.
The President Fellowship can be received simultaneously with this scholarship. Recipients can apply through
their faculty to extend this scholarship for the next academic year and onward.
*Only international students whose residence status is "Student" are eligible for these scholarships.

Scholarship Award

* Those not receiving 1) Japanese Government

(MEXT) Scholarship are eligible.
Recipients * 2) and 3) can be received simultaneously.
1) Japanese
Government (MEXT) 3) MEXT Honors
Scholarship 2) President Scholarship for
Scholarship Details
Fellowship Privately Financed
International Students
Examination Fee Upon Equivalent amount
— —
JPY 5,000 Enrolling awarded
Entrance Fee Upon Equivalent amount
Not required (waived) —
JPY 282,000 Enrolling awarded
JPY 119,000 /month
JPY 48,000 /month
x 12 months x 4 years
Living Stipend — x 6 months
+ economy air ticket
(Oct. 2021 to Mar. 2022)
to/from Japan
JPY 267,900 x 2 Equivalent amount
1st year Not required (waived) —
= JPY 535,800 awarded
JPY 267,900 x 2 Equivalent amount
2nd year Not required (waived) —
Tuition = JPY 535,800 awarded
Fee JPY 267,900 x 2 Equivalent amount
3rd year Not required (waived) —
= JPY 535,800 awarded
JPY 267,900 x 2 Equivalent amount
4th year Not required (waived) —
= JPY 535,800 awarded

9. Housing (Tohoku University House Aobayama)

To provide students on the FGL Undergraduate Courses with an environment in which they can focus on
their studies, Tohoku University gives them access to housing at University House Aobayama for their first two
years.

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• Dormitories are for the sole use of the dorm residents. Friends and family of the residents are not allowed
to stay in them. The kitchens, showers, toilets, and laundry room are shared with other residents.
• Dormitory fees are approximately JPY 36,000 /month, which you must pay yourself. You will also be
charged for utilities such as water, gas, etc.
• From your third year (September 2023), you will have to live in a private apartment. Rent is approximately
JPY 30,000 - 60,000 per month. You will also have to pay 1-3 months of rent as key money/deposit. You
must pay all housing fees yourself.
10. Other

Tohoku University Policy on Personal Information:

Tohoku University handles the personal information of all applicants and entrants in strict accordance with
Japanese law.
1) All personal information gathered by Tohoku University shall be treated with due care in compliance with
the Law for the Protection of Personal Information Retained by Independent Administrative Institutions,
and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Tohoku University, and security measures will
be taken to protect it.
2) Personal information, such as examination scores, used to screen applicants will be used exclusively
for educational purposes, such as selecting applicants, enrollment procedures, pre-enrollment
instruction, follow-up surveys, post-enrollment student support (scholarships, tuition waivers and health
management etc.) and academic advising, or in connection with tuition collection etc.

11. Contact Information

FGL Undergraduate Admissions Office
Student Exchange Division
Tohoku University
41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8576 Japan
E-mail: fgl-exam@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Website: https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/degree/undergraduate-english/

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