Undergraduate (English)

• Introduction
• Curriculum
• Eligibility
• How to Apply
• Fees
• Support
• FAQ
• Contact

Introduction

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.

1. Introduction to Tohoku University: Tohoku University Guide 2018-2019
2. FGL Program

Curriculum

Course (click course for website)	Advanced Molecular Chemistry (AMC)	International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (IMAC-U)	Applied Marine Biology (AMB)
Faculty	Science	Engineering	Agriculture
Degree	Bachelor of Science	Bachelor of Engineering	Bachelor of Agriculture
Syllabus	Download	Download	Download
Timetable	Download	Download

1. Academic Calendar Apr. 2018- Mar. 2020 (General Education)
2. General Education Guidebook October 2018
3. General Education Syllabus 2018

Syllabus Directory

* How to use the Syllabus Directory:
1. Input the first word only of the name of the class in "Subject". For example, if you want to search for the Linear Algebra syllabus, input Linear only.
2. Click "Search Syllabus".
3. The list of class names will be shown in Japanese. Find a name that includes "(AMC)", "(IMAC-U)" and click it. Please note that for classes in AMB, the titles don't include "(AMB)".

FGL Academic Staff Members

Eligibility

Basic Qualifications

- Have completed 12-years of education based on a non-Japanese education system by the time of enrollment in Tohoku University.
* For those who have completed 11-years of education, your eligibility will depend on your education history.

Academic Requirements

Official English Test Score	TOEFL iBT® 79+, TOEFL® PBT 550+ or IELTS™ Academic 6.0+
Standardized Examination Scores	Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (or Biology for AMB) * SAT Subject Tests, GCE A-Levels, IB, ACT without Writing, or AP

For details of the qualifications and eligibility for application, see under "4. Eligibility for FGL" in the application guide (PDF file).

How to Apply

The "Application Guide for Tohoku University Future Global Leadership (FGL) Undergraduate Courses" explains details of the application procedures for the FGL program.
For further details, visit the website or the specific course of your interest.

Important Dates for the FGL application and admission procedures

	1st Application Round	2nd Application Round
1st Stage Screening (application submission period)	Jan. 8 (Tue.) Noon - Jan. 22 (Tue.) Noon (JST), 2019	Apr. 9 (Tue.) Noon - Apr. 23 (Tue.) Noon (JST), 2019
Announcement of 1st Stage Screening Outcome	Feb. 8 (Fri.) 10am (JST), 2019	May 17 (Fri.) 10am (JST), 2019
2nd Stage Screening	One day during Mar. 11 (Mon.) - Mar. 15 (Fri.), 2019	One day during Jun. 10 (Mon.) - Jun. 14 (Fri.), 2019
Announcement of Successful Applicants	Mar. 29 (Fri.) 10am (JST), 2019	Jun. 26 (Wed.) 10am (JST), 2019
Admission Procedures	Mar. 29 (Fri.) 10am - Apr. 8 (Mon.) 8am (JST), 2019	Jun. 26 (Wed.) 10am - Jul. 5 (Fri.) 8am (JST), 2019

All application procedures will be performed online, through T-cens.
If you have any questions on the application, please contact the admission office through T-cens as well.

 

• FGL Application Guide 2019

Download: Statement of Reasons for Applying Form

Download: (Expected) Graduate Certificate Sample

Download: Letter on English Proficiency Sample

*Applicable countries only (see FGL Applicaiton Guide for more details).

Examination Fee Payment Instruction

Fees

Entrance and tuition fees for undergraduate courses are as follows :

Application Fee	JPY 5,000 (Paid once for the application/examination)
Entrance Fee (Admission Fee)	JPY 282,000 (Paid once for entrance to Tohoku University)
Tuition Fees	JPY 267,900 (Paid every semester for tuition. Payment deadline will be announced after acceptance)

If fees and tuition are revised during the admissions process or during the program, the new fees will be applied from the time of revision. The above do not include any bank transfer for handling fees. For details, check Tohoku University fees and tuition.

Support

Financial Support

Tohoku University actively supports the academic life of international students in the FGL courses by providing scholarships to those with exceptional academic abilities. Up to 8 students will be recommended for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship. The other students will be recommended for the President Scholarship and will be eligible to apply for the MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students. For further details, please check the Tohoku University scholarships.

 

	Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship	President Fellowship	MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Examination Fee	-	JPY 5,000	-
Entrance Fee (Admission Fee)	Waived	JPY 282,000	-
Living Stipend	JPY 119,000/month X 4 years + economy air ticket to/from Japan	-	JPY 48,000/month for the first 6 months (Oct. 2018 to Mar. 2019)
Annual Tuition JPY 535,800 (JPY 267,900 x 2)	Waived	Equivalent amount (JPY 44,650/month x max. 4 years)	-

Housing

Tohoku University will provide rooms at the University House Aobayama dormitory to all FGL students for the first two years. From the third year, students will need to live in private apartments. Details about the dormitory and supports for finding private apartments can be found at the URLs below:

- University House Aobayama
- TU Support Website

FAQ

1. About Tohoku University and FGL
2. Admissions (Eligibility)
3. Admissions (Application Procedures and Screening)
4. Education Curriculum
5. Scholarships and Housing

 

Download FAQ

Contact

Future Global Leadership Program
Student Exchange Division

41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8576 Japan

Tel: +81-22-795-3242

Email: tohoku-fgl@grp.tohoku.ac.jp