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GLOBAL LEARNING CENTER,
TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

How to Apply for Undergraduate (English)

Admission: October (Not April)
Language: English
Duration: 4 years
Application: January
Transfer System: None
Pre-enrollment education: June

    • Below is the main flow of the application process.
      Applicants are required to confirm the details in the FGL Application Guide in advance.
      The Stage Screening results will be announced on FGL website.

 

  • [8/29 Updated]The FGL Application Guide 2025 is changed as follows. For details, please refer to pages 5 and 7 of the guide.
     >page 5 : Addition of basic qualifications (International GCE-A, European Baccalaureate, COBIS)
     >page 7 : Addition of academic qualifications (European Baccalaureate)   

    Step 1. Confirmation of application qualifications and requirements

    For details of the qualifications and eligibility for application, see under "4. Eligibility for FGL" in the FGL Application Guide.

    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 Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (or Biology for AMB)
    *Choose from GCE A-Levels, IB, ACT with/without Writing, AP, EJU or other national standardized examinations.

    * We are able to accept combination scores on multiple tests.
    (e.g. ACT Science + GCE-A Level Mathematics)
    Official English Test Score

    TOEFL iBT®(including Home Edition): 79+,  or IELTS™ Academic 6.0+

    *Score must be from a test dated October 2023 or later.

     

    *Applicants who attended middle/high schools where the primary language of teaching is English for four years or longer in one of the countries specified below, may present a document to that effect from the school's principal or guidance counselor in place of the test scores described in above.

    *Applicable Countries: America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Ireland, the Caribbean Islands (Not all Caribbean Islands are eligible. Please inquire in advance.)

    [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 26, 2024 Nov 10, 2024 Details
    ACT August / September / November September 13 or 14 / October 25 or 26 / December 13 or 14, 2024 Details

    * "ACT International Subject Test" are NOT acceptable.

    Step 2. Apply via the online application system

    The Application process is to be completed via the online application system (TAO).           *Click here for instructions

    Online Application
    Submission Period    		 Noon (JST) Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Noon (JST) Thursday, January 16, 2025
    • * We recommend you not wait for the application submission until the last minute. 

      Paying the Examination Fee

      The examination fee (JPY 5,000) must be paid during the above Application Period. Applicant must pay transfer/handling fees. Payment is made by credit card. See the following URL for detailed instructions.

    Examination Fee Payment Instruction

    Submit Required Documents

    Please upload all application documents as listed the application guide onto the online application system during the application period. Your application will only be accepted if you complete the application procedures through the system during the Application Period.

    Please use the following form.

    【2025】Statement of Reasons for Applying

    (Expected) Graduate Certificate Sample  *You can use your own school's format

    Letter on English Proficiency Sample  *Applicable countries only (see FGL Application Guide for more details).

    Step 3. 1st Stage Screening

    Announcement of
    1st Stage Screening Outcome    		 10:00 (JST) Friday, February 7, 2025

    The 1st Stage Screening is conducted as follows, based on the documents you submit.

     a. Academic transcript issued by your school etc.
     b. Score from academic qualification exam or national standardized exam for college entrance
     c. Score from English proficiency test, etc.
     d. Statement of reasons for applying

    Step 4. 2nd Stage Screening

    Online 2nd Stage Examination One or two days during Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, March 7, 2025

    The 2nd Stage Screening will be conducted as follows.

    AMC Written and oral test including questions that will test basic academic ability in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and essay.
    IMAC-U Written and oral test including questions that will test basic academic ability in Physics and Mathematics.
    AMB Written and oral test including questions that will test basic academic ability in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.

    Sample Tests (only available for AMC)

    Step 5. Admission Procedures

    Announcement of
    Successful Applicants    		 10:00 (JST) Thursday, April 3, 2025
    Admission Procedures 10:00 (JST) Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 8:00 (JST) Thursday, April 10, 2025

    The examination numbers of those who pass the 2nd Stage Screening will be announced on our website.

    Failure to complete the admission procedures during this period will result in loss of permission to enroll.

    FAQ

    1. About Tohoku University and FGL
    2. Admissions (Eligibility)
    3. Admissions (Application Documents, Selection Process)
    4. Educational Curriculum
    5. Scholarships & Housing

    6. Other Information

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    Other information on curriculum, financial aid, etc. is available here.