Tohoku University has decided to offer the fully remote instruction for the Fall 2021 semester due to\u00a0the reasons below;<\/p>
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\u30fbThe COVID-19 cases have been still rising across the world as well as in Japan<\/p>
\u30fbThe State of Emergency in\u00a0several areas in Japan (including\u00a0Tokyo) (will\u00a0last,\u00a0at least, until Aug. 22)<\/p>
\u30fbOngoing* Denial of permission to entry of Japan<\/p>
\u30fbOngoing* Suspension of visa issuance<\/p>
(*no clear information until when)<\/p>
We regret to inform you that your acceptance needs to be withdrawn as your acceptance was conditional (onsite only) due to the reasons below, in addition to the reasons above.<\/p>
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No online instruction is possible<\/b> due to some reasons such as;<\/p>
\u30fbMaterials for IRT\/IRTLab (research training\/activities etc.) might contain confidential information (to protect the intellectual property right)<\/p>
\u30fbDifficulty in carrying out research works remotely (necessity in specific materials, machines, etc.)<\/p>
\u30fbDifficulty in working out the study time for IRT\/IRTLabs due to the time difference<\/p>
\u30fbStaff shortage due to the COVID-19 situation<\/p>
Etc.<\/p>
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What is the option?<\/b><\/p>
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Application period for the Spring 2022 exchange programs will start from Oct. 1, so please consult with the exchange coordinator at your home university whether you can re-apply for the program. The details of the Spring 2022 application will be announced by the end of September.<\/p>
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We would like you to know that the decision was made with careful consideration, as we consider the safety of exchange students to be our top priority.<\/p>
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Detailed COVID-19 Information and Resources:<\/b><\/p>