Tohoku University

Tohoku University (東北大学, Tōhoku daigaku), commonly known asTohokudai (東北大), stands as Japan's premier research university in northern Japan and one of the world's leading comprehensive institutions, established in 1907 with over 118 years of continuous academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and educational innovation that has fundamentally shaped modern Japanese science, engineering advancement, and international research collaboration while maintaining its position as one of Japan's most prestigious national universities and consistently ranking among the world's top 100 institutions for research quality, scientific impact, and international cooperation. Located in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region and known as the "City of Trees" for its beautiful natural environment, excellent quality of life, rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge research facilities, modern infrastructure, and unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty, Tohoku University has evolved into one of Japan's most influential comprehensive research institutions, serving 18,000+ students including over 1,800 international students from more than 100 countries who benefit from exceptional academic programs, world-class research opportunities, distinguished faculty including Nobel Prize winners and internationally acclaimed scholars, and the extraordinary advantages of studying in Sendai, one of Japan's most livable cities that offers unparalleled opportunities for academic growth, research collaboration, cultural exploration, and personal development while experiencing the perfect combination of Japanese research excellence, natural beauty, cultural depth, and international connectivity that creates an ideal environment for higher education and scholarly pursuits in the heart of Japan's northern research corridor and one of the country's most environmentally beautiful and academically stimulating regions.

Distinguished for its world-renowned research programs and scientific excellence that have produced numerous Nobel Prize winners and groundbreaking discoveries throughout the physics, chemistry, and medical communities with particular strength in materials science, physics research, and engineering innovation, exceptional faculty including Nobel Prize laureates and internationally recognized research leaders who continue to drive scientific advancement across multiple disciplines from condensed matter physics and materials engineering to medical research and environmental sciences, comprehensive academic offerings spanning 10 schools with strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, and strategic partnerships with leading universities, research institutions, and technology companies worldwide, Tohoku University maintains its position as Japan's northern research powerhouse and one of the world's premier centers for comprehensive education and scientific research while serving as a vital bridge between Japanese scientific traditions and global research advancement, Eastern research methodologies and Western scientific approaches, traditional knowledge and cutting-edge innovation throughout Asia and the global scientific community. The university's unique location in Sendai provides students with exceptional access to natural laboratories, research facilities, government agencies, and technology companies while its emphasis on research excellence and international cooperation ensures that students receive comprehensive education grounded in rigorous scholarship, creative exploration, innovative research, environmental awareness, and global scientific understanding. Tohokudai's distinctive approach emphasizes excellence in fundamental research, international collaboration, environmental stewardship, and scientific innovation, creating graduates who are exceptionally well-prepared for leadership roles in research, technology, academia, and international scientific organizations while contributing meaningfully to scientific advancement, technological innovation, and global progress through groundbreaking research, original thinking, and commitment to advancing human knowledge and environmental welfare in the tradition of Japanese research excellence, scientific rigor, and international research cooperation that has made Tohoku University a cornerstone of modern comprehensive university education and research excellence in northern Japan, Asia, and throughout the world's most scientifically advanced and environmentally conscious academic communities.