Outline of Tohoku University
About Tohoku University
- Tohoku University Fact Book
Summary of Main Data
Mission Statement, Towards 2016, History
Awards and Honors
Students
- Number of Students
- Entrance Examination Results
- Number of Degrees Conferred
- Post-Graduation Status
- Graduate Employment by Industry (Japanese)
- "Gakuyu-kai" Extracurricular Activities
This is an organization for student-led activities associated with culture and sports. The Gakuyu-kai consists of the Sports, Culture, Life-Support, and Public Relations divisions. There are 24 groups in the Culture division and 64 in the Sports division.
Finances
- Summary of Financial Statements
- Research Funds
Summary of funds for research expenses, and grants-in aid for scientific research. - Land and Buildings
- Tohoku University Financial Report (Japanese)
Financial report which briefly summarizes Tohoku University's financial status and other activities. - Tohoku University Environmental Report (Japanese)
Report on Tohoku University's environmental activities.
Major Research Projects
- World Premier International Research Center (WPI)
One of the five centers established by MEXT's World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI). The WPI Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPIAIMR) was established in October 2007. - Global COE Program and the 21st COE Program
Research centers for the Global COE and 21st Century COE programs. - Education Programs
Innovative educational programs proposed by each department. - Endowed Chairs and Research Divisions
Endowed chairs and research divisions were established to facilitate and enhance research and education at Tohoku University through contributions from businesses and other entities. Endowed chairs were organized at the graduate school and endowed research divisions were organized at the research institutes. - Industry-University-Government Cooperation Policy
Tohoku University believes that with regards to Industry-University-Government cooperation, it is of primary importance to deliver the benefits of knowledge to society, and works actively to do so. - Cooperation with Industry
A brief record summarizing the history of organizational cooperation. - Cooperation with the Community
Tohoku University also feels that cooperation with local communities is of great importance, and, as a university focused on research, contributes to the prosperity and growth of human society by actively delivering the benefits of knowledge to society.
International Exchange
- Principles of Strategy for International Exchange
- Academic Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions (University Level)
List of Foreign Universities which have acedemic agreements with Tohoku University. - Academic Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions (Departmental Level)
List of Agreements on Academic Exchanges with Foreign Universities (on the Department Level). - Number of Visiting Research Fellows from Overseas
Number of Visiting Research Fellows from Overseas. - Statitstics on Personnel Exchange and Overseas Office
List of Overseas Offices - Number of International Students
Number of International Students by financial status and departments.
Campus
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Tohoku University has 5 campuses in Sendai City. - Katahira Campus
Katahira Campus is located in the center of Sendai City. It was the birthplace of Tohoku University, which was built as Tohoku Imperial University in 1907. The Administration Office, and some outstanding international research institutes, such as the Institute for Materials Research, and Research Institute of Electrical Communication, were built on this campus. - Kawauchi Campus
Kawauchi campus is located on the former site of Aoba Castle. The University Library, Sendai Art museum, Sendai City Museum and Sendai International Center are located on or near this campus. 1st and 2nd year students have lectures mainly at Kawauchi Kita Campus, while 3rd and 4th year Arts students and Graduate School students use Kawauchi Minami Campus. - Aobayama Campus
Aobayama Campus is located several kilometers from the center of Sendai City and is surrounded by a rich natural environment. The Faculties of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, and their associated Institutes, are located on this campus. 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students and graduate students use this campus to study and research. - Seiryo Campus
Seiryo campus is the center of healthcare for the region. The Tohoku University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer are located here. 2nd through 6th year undergraduate students and graduate students study and research at this campus. Ichiban-cho, the biggest shopping district in the Tohoku region, is a 15-minute walk from this campus. - Amamiya Campus
Amamiya Campus is located 20-minutes by foot from Seiryo Campus. 3rd and 4th year undergraduate agriculture students study at this campus. Although the name "Faculty of Agriculture" may call to mind images of the countryside, this campus is located near the center of the city and is easily accessible.