Undergraduate (English): Future Global Leadership Program
Admission: October (Not April)
Language: English
Duration: 4 years
Application: January
Transfer System: None
Pre-enrollment education: June
Latest Information
- - Experience Japan Exhibition 2023 will be held on September 1, 2023 (August. 9, 2023)
- - FGL Community Newsletter Summer 2023 has been issued! (August. 4, 2023)
- - "J-MENA Study in Japan Webinar" was held on July 26, 2023. (July. 28, 2023)
- - "Study in Japan in India" was held on June 24, 2023. (June. 19, 2023)
- - "Study in Japan in Bangladesh" was held on June 24, 2023. (June. 5, 2023)
- - Great financial support opportunity for Vietnamese high school students when applying to the FGL program (May. 1, 2023)
FGL Courses
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 2023-24
Curriculum
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| Faculty | Science | Engineering | Agriculture |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Engineering | Bachelor of Agriculture |
| Syllabus |
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| Timetable |
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| Academic Staff Members/Lab |
*IMAC students will not be assigned to the following courses Quantum Science and Energy Engineering course /Environment and Energy Engineering course |
1. Academic Calendar 2023 - 2024 (General Education) / 2024 - 2025
2. General Education Guidebook October 2023* Updated on Sep. 11, 2023
3. General Education Syllabus 2021
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
| Standardized Examination Scores |
AMC and IMAC-U: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. * We are able to accept combination scores on multiple tests. |
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| Official English Test Score |
TOEFL iBT®(including Home Edition): 79+, or IELTS™ Academic 6.0+ *You may be exempt from submitting English scores. Refer to Page 7 of FGL Application Guide 2024.
[TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, and TOEIC are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS).] |
* Please send the examination scores such as ACT, TOEFL iBT to Tohoku University via each system for your application.
* You will be able to take EJU and ACT on the following dates. They may/may not change. Please check the official websites for the official dates.
| Exam | Application Deadline | Exam Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJU | 2nd Session July 28, 2023 | Nov 12, 2023 | Details |
| ACT | August / September / November | September 8 or 9 / October 27 or 28 / December 1 or 2, 2023 | Details |
Fees/Support
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.
Financial Support
Sendai is a relatively inexpensive city compared with other major cities in Japan. Each month you should budget about JPY 36,000 for UH Aobayama (dormitory) fees including rent/maintenance/rental items, and an additional JPY 70,000 to 80,000 for other living expenses.
Tohoku University actively supports the academic life of international students in the FGL courses by providing scholarships to those with exceptional academic abilities. Some students will be recommended for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship, if our new proposal to reserve MEXT Scholarship seats for FGL students in 2024-2026 Admissions is accepted*. 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.
*The result of the proposal will be announced around December, 2023.
| Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship | President Fellowship | MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students |
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| Examination Fee | - | Refunded after enrollment | - |
| Entrance Fee JPY 282,000 |
Waived | Refunded after enrollment | - |
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Amount & Period (Living Stipend) |
JPY 119,000/month X 4 years + economy air ticket to/from Japan |
JPY 267,900/term x max. 4 years |
JPY 48,000/month for the first 6 months (Oct. 2024 to Mar. 2025) |
| Annual Tuition JPY 535,800 (JPY 267,900 x 2) |
Waived | Students can apply to have tuition fees fully or partially waived. | - |
Recently the scholarship program by "Fast Retailing Foundation" has become available for high school students from Vietnam who will apply to the FGL course at Tohoku University. Please refer to the detailed information on their website.
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 support for finding private apartments can be found at the URLs below:
- University House Aobayama (Leaflet) - TU Support (Website)
Meet Us
Open Session
Tohoku University participates in various study abroad fairs. The session would include overviews of Tohoku University and each course, the application procedures, and scholarship opportunities.
| Date | Event Name | Time (JST) | Notes |
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Friday Sept 1, 2023 (Ended) |
Experience Japan Exhibition 2023 |
14:45-18:15 (JST) |
Register from HERE |
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Wednesday July 26, 2023 (Ended) |
J-MENA Study in Japan Webinar |
17:30-18:00 (JST) |
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Saturday June 24, 2023(Ended) |
Study in Japan in Bangladesh |
13:30-15:30 ※10:30-12:30 (BST) |
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Saturday June 24, 2023(Ended) |
Study in Japan in India |
18:30-20:30 |
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| Saturday 21 May, 2022 (Ended) |
15:00 - 17:00 |
Archives are available below.
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Here is the summary of FGL Promotion Activities from April 2022 to March 2023.
Individual Session
Upon request, we are happy to schedule an online information session for an individual school or organization between 10 am and 7 pm (JST) on weekdays. The session includes overviews of Tohoku University and each course, the application procedures, and scholarship opportunities (about 1 hour).
| Date | Event Name | Time (JST) | Notes |
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Saturday 13 May, 2023 (Ended) |
University Fair@Mahidol Wittayanusorn Schoolin Thailand |
11:00 - 16:00 | In-person and Zoom |
* Inquiries on Online Information Session : fgl-promotion*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (Please replace "*" with "@")
FGL Community
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 ( Autumn 2022 / Winter 2022 /Spring 2023 / [★NEW★]Summer 2023 )
- Social Media (Facebook/ Instagram)
Gallery
Contact
Future Global Leadership Program
Student Exchange Division
41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8576 Japan
Please reach out to us via contact form.
*We would appreciate it if you read the FAQ in advance. Thank you.