Student Organization.
Tohoku University offers the Tohoku University Foreign Student Association (TUFSA), to which all foreign students can belong, as well as other foreign student associations with participants from various countries and regions. Many of these groups actively hold events with students and local residents, so we encourage you to contact them.
TUFSA (Tohoku University Foreign Students Association)
Tohoku University Foreign Students Association (TUFSA) represents all international students at Tohoku University. Established on November 3, 1965, TUFSA has been around, and has organized activities, for more than 50 years. TUFSA provides a platform for international exchange and strengthens ties between International and Japanese students at Tohoku University with the aim of making their time in Sendai a memorable and life long experience.
TUMCA (Tohoku University Muslim Cultural Association)
Tohoku University Muslim Cultural Association (TUMCA), founded in April 2006, aims to show the true face of Islamic culture through several activities that enable Japanese society to get up-close, first-hand interaction with it. Islamic culture is rich in variety and TUMCA is attempting to shine a light on some aspects of its diverse traditions.
TSAT (Thai Students Association at Tohoku University)
TSAT is a network to foster friendship among Thai students, whether current, past, or future, at Tohoku University. The community regularly holds events throughout the year and coordinates with other Thai student groups as part of the Thai Student Association of Japan (TSAJ) and the Royal Thai Embassy in Japan.
Contact
Current leader (until 31 Dec 2022): Mr. Thanatith Nakul, M1, Engineering.
Group contact email : sendai.thai*gmail.com
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Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Tohoku Region
The association aims to unite and contact Chinese overseas students in Tohoku region extensively and carry out friendly exchange activities that are beneficial to their life in Japan. The association works as an non-profit organization and actively cooperates with the work of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Niigata by providing a platform for students studying abroad in Japan to communicate closely with their motherland. The association is made up of a wide range of members, including Chinese students from the Tohoku region, academics, and researchers living in Japan, and engages in mutual aid activities to promote friendly exchanges between Japan and China, and provide help for students to successfully complete their studies and building a positive learning and living environment. Every year, we offered several events for students in Tohoku region, such as Every year, we hold Spring Festival celebrations, job hunting information sessions, and E-sports tournaments. We also join Festa Tohoku to share some typical Chinese culture to visitors.
SNS(wechat):微信公衆号「東北地区中国学友会」
TUVSA (Vietnamese Student Association at Tohoku University)
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is an exchange organization that supports Vietnamese students at Tohoku University and promotes Vietnamese culture to Japanese and international students. They organize gatherings and events related to Vietnamese culture every month. Their aims are to offer support through sharing experiences of living and studying in Japan between members, as well as introduce Vietnam's unique culture such as cuisines, customs, and language.
Contact
Name：NGUYEN QUANG DAT
Affiliation：Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Tohoku University, Field of Life Function Analysis
E-mail：nguyen.quang.dat.r4*dc.tohoku.ac.jp
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AFAM (The African Association of Miyagi)
The African Association of Miyagi (AFAM) is led by international students attending Tohoku University. It also serves as an organization that connects Africans in the Tohoku region. In addition to providing adaptation and career support for international students, AFAM also contributes to the local community by visiting senior citizen facilities and holding “African Culture Seminars”.
PPIS
The Miyagi Branch of the Indonesian Students Association in Japan (PPIS) was established in the 1980s with the goal of “helping, encouraging, and building each other up.” PPIS holds various events to support the daily lives of Indonesian students in Japan and to promote exchange with local residents.
Contact
E-mail： ppisendai*gmail.com
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DATEntre OBOG Association
This network consists mainly of Tohoku University graduates who participated in the “DATEntre Tohoku Innovation Human Resource Development Program” while still in school, and now aim to find jobs or start businesses in Japan. Online exchange meetings are held regularly. Current students are also welcome to participate. Consultations are available in Japanese, Chinese, and English.
Contact
E-mail: DATEntreOBOG*gmail.com
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TUIDSO
A group of international students created this group back in 2017 to meet their at the time needs. They had 4 main goals in mind: First is to facilitate exchanging and operating activities among the international students. Second, enhance network opportunities for both international students and Japanese students. Third, support international students’ life in Sendai. Finally, to promote global network construction through information sharing with the international alumnus. Now, in 2024, the organization is still on-going trying to maintain the original members' goals while also instilling new goals of our own. We wish to always lend a helping hand to international students.