FGL: Get Started at TU for 2024 entrants
This page is for newly admitted undergraduate students in the FGL Program.
Latest Information
- We apologize for the delay in issuing student IDs due to a system issue. If you urgently need a student ID for tasks such as opening a bank account, we can provide you with a certificate of enrollment after October 1st. Please visit our office. (September 30, 2024)
- The slide material of FGL Program Orientation is now available. (September 25, 2024)
- Schedules has been updated (September 12, 2024)
- All students must watch the Orientation Video. (September 9, 2024)
- [Deadline: Sept. 19] Welcome Week for new international students from Sept. 25 to 30. (September 6, 2024)
- Schedule for AMC Welcome Party is updated. (Aug 19, 2024)
- - Updated on August 5.
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Current Students & FGL Undergraduate Course
Schedules for the First 2 Weeks
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By Friday, September 20 |
Make a Reservation for Bureaucratic Procedures Sendai City Online Reservation System *Recommend you to register by September 20. *Choose the date between September 25-30 avoiding orientation and ceremony schedules. Apply for necessary supports from TU Support. |
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Tuesday, September 24 |
Dormitory Orientation *Move-in Day cannot be changed. * Your room will be available after the orientation. * From airport arrival to Tohoku University * Receive an individual envelope at the UHA office. It encloses necessary documents for the orientation on the next day. |
Check in by 17:00 |
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Wednesday, September 25 |
FGL Program Orientation
Bring: □ Documents in the envelope □ Insurance fee □ Original copies of Certificates (Graduation) □ Flight tickets stubs※MEXT students only |
9:30-12:00 |
A101 |
| Wednesday, September 25 - Monday, September 30 |
Bureaucratic Procedures ・Address Registration ・National Health Insurance ・National Pension (those who are over 20)
Bring: □Passport □Resident ID card
After you completed procedures... Submit Documents via Google Form |
Reserved time (8:30-16:00) |
1F |
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Friday, Sept. 27 |
AMC Course Orientation |
9:45-10:45 |
Kawauchi Lecture Room A101 |
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AMB Course Orientation |
10:00-10:45 |
Kawauchi Lecture Room A102 |
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FGL Entrance Ceremony |
11:00-11:30 |
Education and Student Support Center East Building 4F Large Conference Room |
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IMAC-U Course Orientation |
13:00-15:00 |
Kawauchi Lecture Room A101 |
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Monday, Sept.30 |
AMC Welcome Party |
11:00-13:00 |
Katahira Campus |
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Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
First day of Fall Semester |
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Tuesday, October 1~ |
Opening Bank Account *You can apply supports from TU Support
As soon as receiving cash card... 1. Submit cash card copy via Google form for Scholarships 2. Register your signature at Kawauchi Japan Post office 3. National Health Insurance Automatic Withdrawal |
・We may use photoes taken at these events for university publications, SNSs (GLC Facebook and Instagram) and other public relations materials.
Pre-Entrance Requirements
In order to create student ID, you will be asked to submit a photo of their face and katakana name via Google form in advance. We will inform you later, so please wait a little longer.
Pre-arrival *updated on Sep 12
Please check TU Support website. To help students start their life in Japan smoothly, Tohoku University (the International Support Center) provides various support services including assistance with ward office procedures and opening a bank account.
For bureaucratic procedures at the Aoba ward office, please make a reservation by September 20.
What to Bring
Here are things that you need to bring from your country to start life at Tohoku University.
□Graduation Certificate ※The original copy
□ Academic Transcript ※The original copy
□ Proof of Withdrawal from your former university (If you were attending another university at the time of your application)
※The original copy
□ English translation of the above documents if they are written in other languages.
□JLPT Certificate (If you have) ※The original copy
□ Cash (approx. JPY 300,000)
□ Credit Card
□ LAN cable ( You can get one in Japan)
□ Residence Card (if you are already a resident of Japan)
□ Social Security & Tax Number "My Number" (if you are already a resident of Japan)
□ US Social Security Number (the U.S. citizens or Green Card holders)
□ Medicine
□ Laptop Computer
* All new students should have their own laptop computers and must bring a laptop to class when asked to do so by the instructor. Computer requirements can be found in the link below.
Post-Arrival
Student Insurance
All FGL students are required to join both types of student insurance.
1. Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education & Research (Gakkensai Insurance)
Insurance Premium : JPY 3,300 for 4 years
2. Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "Gakkensai Insurance" for International Students (Inbound Futaigakuso)
Insurance Premium(IMAC-U, AMB) : JPY 37,410 for 4 years
Insurance Premium(AMC) : JPY 42,480 for 4 years * AMC course differs in insurance cost from the other two courses.
* Payment instructions will be announced after entry into Japan.
Payment of Tuition
Your tuition will be automatically deducted from your JP Bank account twice a year (per semester). The amount deducted each time is JPY 267,900. Be sure to have enough funds in your bank account by the payment date.
Student Discount Pass for Sendai Public Transportation
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Public Transportation (TU support) STEP 2: Go to a ticket office at Sendai Subway Station (N10), Kotodai (N08) or Yagiyama-Dobutsukoen (Zoo) Station (T01) with your Student ID card, the Student Commuter Certificate and a completed application form to buy a pass. |
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FGL Student Mailing List
We have a mailing list for FGL Undergraduate students, through which you will receive various information on both on campus and off campus events. Your email will be automatically registered for the mailing list around the beginning of October. The mailing list is managed by the FGL Office. The email address of the mailing list is fgl-students[at]grp.tohoku.ac.jp but please note that you cannot send emails to this address.
Curriculum Information
Please visit the following webpage and register for courses.
Click "Curriculum" tab and check Curriculum Information. You can find syllabi and schedules on general/specialized education. Check "How to Register Class Online" as well and register courses by Student Affairs Information System during class registration period.
*Registration for language subjects for Japanese students will be explained separately at each course orientation.
FAQs
- Q. Should I take a flight ticket directly to Sendai Airport?
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A. Except for the MEXT Scholarship recipients, all new FGL students should purchase their airline ticket to Japan at their own expense. You should avoid taking a flight that directly arrives at Sendai Airport; you won't be issued your residence card at Sendai Airport, which will cause a delay doing the resident registration and opening a bank account. In case you enter from Sendai Airport, it will be sent to you by postal mail within 10 days after you perform resident registration at the Sendai City Aoba Ward Office.
Unless there are unavoidable circumstances, it's suggested to take a flight that arrives at Narita Airport or Haneda Airport.
Q. How should I get a smartphone in Japan?
A. If you already have your own SIM free mobile phone that you use in your country, you can access the Internet in your room at University House Aobayama with your PC (via LAN cable. No Wi-Fi) and on campus (via TU campus Wi-Fi. Student ID & password required. The ID will be given to you on October 1st.) without contracting with a Japanese mobile carrier. Once you get used to living in Japan, you can look for a SIM card that suits your needs. We recommend to check TU Support website for "Campus SIM" of prepaid SIM card.
However, buying a mobile phone in Japan is quite tricky. When purchasing a mobile phone, if you are under 20 years old, you will be required to submit a consent form signed by your parents/guardian. Also, you must have a bank account in Japan. Student Help Desk can give you useful information. Note that TU teaching/admin staff CANNOT sign any consent forms on behalf of your parents.
Q. Do I need to pay the National Pension Plan Premiums(国民年金保険料)?
A. Those who are 20 years or older at the time of entry into Japan are required by law to join the National Pension Plan and pay premiums. You need to submit an enrollment application form at Aoba Ward Office’s Health Insurance and Pension Division.
Remember to apply for the Special Payment System for Students as well since you can postpone the payment of insurance premium during you are a student (国民年金保険料学生納付特例申請).
You can get an application form and submit it at the Education and Student Support Center, 1st floor, counter 1 on Kawauchi North campus.
*Make sure to attach a copy of your Student ID.
*The student ID will be given to you around the end of September.
*Please note that you need to apply every academic year (from April to March of the following year).
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Q. How can I register a bank account for receiving scholarship?
A. Scholarship recipients must open a bank account as soon as possible after October 1st. As soon as you receive a cash card, please submit to FGL Office. Regarding the method of submission, you will be informed shortly.
Contact
FGL Office / FGL Undergraduate Admissions Office
Student Exchange Division
Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri *We are not available during 12:30pm-1:30pm (Lunch break)
Counter #6-B, 2nd floor, Education and Student Support Center (A01 on the map), Kawauchi Campus,
41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8576 Japan
Tel: +81 (0)22 795 3242
E-mail: g30-kyom[at]grp.tohoku.ac.jp
