Undergraduate (English)
Admissions to the last intake of the Future Global Leadership Program (undergraduate) have ended.
In 2027 launches a new undergraduate English-taught program: Gateway College.
Gateway College (2027-)
Gateway College is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program conducted primarily in English. It provides a flexible curriculum that allows students to explore multiple academic fields and choose their area of specialization after enrollment.
Admission is conducted through a comprehensive selection process. Separate admission processes are offered for April and October intake, with different application requirements and selection methods. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic background, demonstrated achievements, and sufficient English proficiency for university-level study.
For detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to the following pages:
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- Gateway College: https://tu-gwc.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
- Admissions Advance Notice and "Q&A": https://admissions.tohoku.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/gateway_college/
FGL Courses
*Admissions to the FGL Program undergraduate courses ended in 2026.
The Future Global Leadership (FGL) program at Tohoku University offers three outstanding undergraduate degree courses that are taught in English:
- Advanced Molecular Chemistry (AMC)
- International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (IMAC-U)
- Applied Marine Biology (AMB)
All three courses provide curriculums that help students to build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of their chosen fields and to encounter the very latest cutting-edge research. High quality academics combined with horizon-expanding cultural experiences make FGL an excellent choice for students who hope to become international leaders during their academic careers and beyond.
Tohoku University Guide 2025-26
Curriculum
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| Faculty | Science | Engineering | Agriculture |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Engineering | Bachelor of Agriculture |
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*IMAC students will not be assigned to the following courses Quantum Science and Energy Engineering course /Environment and Energy Engineering course |
1. Academic Calendar 2025 - 2026 (General Education)
Academic Calendar 2026 - 2027 (General Education)
2. General Education Guidebook October 2025 *Updated on March 31, 2026
3. General Education Syllabus 2024
FGL Community
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FGL community is voluntarily initiated by current FGL students for all current students, alumni, and academic and administrative staff. The goal of FGL Community is to connect the people in the community and to share the information with each other.
The organizing committee is composed with 12 members who are one from each program in each class year (3x4). Here is a sneak peek of their student life.
- Community Newsletter ( ★NEW★ Spring 2026 / Winter 2025 / Autumn 2025 / Summer 2025 / Spring 2025 / Winter 2024/ Autumn 2024/ Summer 2024 / Spring 2024 )
- Social Media (Facebook/ Instagram)

























