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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.


  • 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

    You must fulfill, or expect to fulfill by September 30, 2026, (A) and (B) below, and any one of 1), 2), or 3) from (C).

  • (A)

    Your nationality is, in principle, other than Japanese.

    *If you are not a Japanese citizen but hold a Permanent Residence permit, you cannot apply.
    (B)

    The total amount of education you received in a school conforming to the Japanese educational system, whether in Japan or overseas, is six years or less.
    (C)

    • 1) You have completed a 12-year curriculum of school education outside Japan, or have an equivalent education as specified by the Minister of Education of Japan.
      2) You have a qualification such as IB, GCE A-Levels, Abitur, etc. 
      3) Your academic abilities are judged to be equal or superior to those of a high school graduate upon individual screening of qualifications by Tohoku University and you are at least 18 years old.

  • *Japanese citizens who wish to apply should contact us to confirm that they are eligible before applying.

  • For details, please see "2. Admissions" in the FAQ.

    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 (including IELTS Online) 6.0+

    *Score must be from a test dated October 2024 or later.

     

    * Applicants who have completed at least four years of recent education in middle/high schools, etc., where the primary language of teaching is English may present a document to that effect from the school's principal or guidance counselor in place of the test scores described above. If you were enrolled in more than one school, each school should provide a certificate indicating the length of time you were educated in English.

    * "The university format of English Proficiency" is available from the "Step 2."

    * IB or GCE English subject scores cannot be submitted in place of TOEFL, etc.

    [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

    1st Session March 6, 2025/

    2nd Session July 31, 2025

    		  June 15, 2025 / November 9, 2025 Details
    ACT August / September / November September 5-6 / October 17-18 / December 12-13, 2025 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 6, 2026 - Noon (JST) Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • * We recommend you not wait for the application submission until the last minute. 
    • * Those whose applications are accepted will be assigned an examinee number about one week after the application deadline.
    •    This number is necessary for checking screening results and the second stage screening.

      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.

    【2026】Statement of Reasons for Applying

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

    The University Format of English Proficiency *Please refer to p.8 on the Application Guide.

    Step 3. 1st Stage Screening

    Announcement of
    1st Stage Screening Outcome    		 10:00 (JST) Friday, February 6, 2026

    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.

    * The evaluation of the “statement of reasons for applying” submitted at the time of application will be included as part of the interview score for the 2nd Stage Screening.

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    Step 4. 2nd Stage Screening

    Online 2nd Stage Examination One or two days during Monday, March 2, 2026 - Friday, March 6, 2026

     

  • * The connectivity test will be held on a different date from the 2nd stage screening period.

  • 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 2, 2026
    Admission Procedures 10:00 (JST) Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00 (JST) Thursday, April 9, 2026

    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

    Download FAQ

     

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