Information from Tohoku University
Restrictions:
Study programmes JYPE (Junior Year Program in English) and COLABS (Cooperative Laboratory Study Program) and DEEP (Direct Enrolment Education Program for Natural Science Students) are open to students within the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Students in liberal arts may be eligible for study program IPLA (International Program in Liberal Arts).
To be able to apply to COLABS, students are required to obtain prior consent from their prospective academic advisors at Tohoku University before applying.
Please note that the JYPE and COLABS are taught in English, while DEEP and IPLA are taught in Japanese.
Not all students that apply will be accepted.
Incoming exchange students need an undergraduate diploma in order to apply for graduate courses.
Note: Mandatory insurance must be purchased by student accepted for exchange.
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):
Undergraduate and graduate:15 credits/term
Course types: Varies depending on study program
Course levels:
JYPE, DEEP and IPLA: undergraduate
COLABS: graduate
Academic year
Autumn term: October–March
Spring term: April-September
Accommodation
Exchange students are required to live in the university dormitories. Successful applicants can register their preference of dormitory. However, in some cases, Tohoku University cannot honor students' preference because the number of rooms is limited.
Read more at
Exchange Programs Tohoku University Global Site
Exchange Programs
IPLA
JYPE
COLABS
DEEP