Index

- 1．Overview

- 2．Connection to Doctoral Support

- 3．Contact

Tohoku University will establish a new scholarship program, the Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship, beginning with students enrolling in the 2027 academic year.

The scholarship program will provide focused financial support to outstanding international students enrolled in undergraduate programs, master's programs, and professional degree programs. Recipients will be selected based on entrance examination results or academic performance after enrollment, together with other relevant criteria.

The University expects to support approximately the top one-third of eligible students in each program. At the undergraduate level, international students admitted to Gateway College will also be eligible for support. Gateway College is scheduled to launch in 2027.

Details

Establishment of the Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship

English (PDF) / Japanese (PDF)

Tohoku University launched the LEAP Comprehensive Support Package for doctoral education in the 2026 academic year. By connecting the International Excellence Scholarship’s support for undergraduate and master's-level programs to support under the LEAP Program for doctoral students, the University will establish a seamless support framework from undergraduate to doctoral education.

Tohoku University Advanced Graduate School LEAP Program - Comprehensive Support Package for Doctoral Students
https://pgd.tohoku.ac.jp/rpc/LEAP.html

Inquiries on scholarships for international students in undergraduate programs:
International Education Section, Student Exchange Division
TEL: +81-22-795-7817
E-mail: sed2*grp.tohoku.ac.jp　(Please replace * with @.)

Inquiries on scholarships for international students in master's Programs, or professional degree programs:
Financial Support Section, Student Services Division
TEL: +81-22-795-7816
E-mail: shogaku*grp.tohoku.ac.jp　(Please replace * with @.)