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.
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+
*You may be exempt from submitting English scores. Refer to Page 7 of FGL Application Guide 2025.
[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 PeriodNoon (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 Outcome10:00 (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 applyingStep 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 Applicants10:00 (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 & Housing6. Other Information
Other information on curriculum, financial aid, etc. is available here.
- * We recommend you not wait for the application submission until the last minute.