Tohoku University
| Tohoku University | |
|---|---|
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| Motto | Practice-Oriented Research and Education |
| Established | June 22, 1907 |
| Type | Public (National) |
| Endowment | US$1.3 billion (JP¥120,138 billion) |
| President | Akihisa Inoue |
| Admin. staff | 5,756 |
| Undergraduates | 11,094 |
| Postgraduates | 7,704 |
| Other students | 1,346 (international students) |
| Location | Sendai, Miyagi, Japan |
| Campus | Urban, 2.5 km² |
| Athletics | varsity teams |
| Colors | Purple |
| Mascot | None |
| Affiliations | APRU, AEARU |
| Website | www.tohoku.ac.jp |
Tohoku University located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku Region, Japan, is a Japanese national university. It is the third oldest Imperial University in Japan and is a member of the National Seven Universities. It is considered as one of the top universities in Japan, and one of the top 50 universities in the world.
The university had 10 faculties and 15 graduate schools with a total of 17,949 students in 2009. The spirits of its foundation are based on 3 core values "Research First ", "Open-door "and "Practice-Oriented Research and Education " principles.
International degree programs taught in English
In 2009, Tohoku University was one of 13 universities selected by the Japanese government to lead the internationalisation of higher education in Japan. This venture, known as the Global 30 Project, takes the form of new international degree courses taught wholly in English, at both undergraduate and graduate level. At Tohoku University, this initiative is known as the Future Global Leadership Program (FGL).
Undergraduate Courses
Degrees taught in English at the undergraduate level include
- International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC-U)
- Applied Marine Biology Course (AMB)
- Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course (AMC)
Graduate Courses
Courses taught in English at the graduate level include
- International Program in Economics and Management (IPEM)
- International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS)
- Network Medicine Course
- Basic Medicine Course
- Interface Oral Health Science Course
- International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC-G)
- International Materials Science and Engineering Course (IMSE)
- International Doctoral Program in Engineering
- Information Sciences and Environmental Studies
- International Graduate Program in Language Sciences
- International Course of Life Sciences
- Information Technology and Science Course
- International Program for Environmental Sustainability Science (IPESS)
- International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security
History
Tohoku University (Katahira campus Main Gate)
The origin of the university was Meirin-yokendo , which was founded as a medical school in Sendai in 1736. It was reorganized a few times. Later it became Sendai Medical College ; this was the forerunner of the medical department of the university.
On June 22, 1907, the university was established under the name Tohoku Imperial University by the Meiji government as the third Imperial University of Japan, following the Tokyo Imperial University(1877) and the Kyoto Imperial University(1897). From its start, it has advocated "Open-door" policies. This stems from that it first began to accept female students as well as foreign students in Japan universities, the first in the country to do so.
In September 1907, it set up the faculty of Agriculture in Sapporo; Sapporo Agricultural College took the lead it. It set up the Science (1911), and the Medical Department (1915); the latter had been Sendai Medical College. In 1918 it ceded the Faculty of Agriculture to Hokkaido Imperial University. It subsequently launched Faculties of Engineering (1919), and Law and Literature (1922).
After World War II the university assumed its current name, Tohoku University (1947) and acquired a new Faculty of Agriculture. Furthermore, the old Faculty of Law and Literature was split up to form new faculties of Law, Literature, and Economics (1949). Further additions: Faculty of Education (1949), Dentistry (1965) and Pharmacy (1972). Tohoku has been a national university corporation since April 2004.
In 2007, Tohoku University celebrated the 100 anniversary since its establishment in 1907.
Subsequent to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the university was declared closed until further notice, but with a tentative re-opening date of the end of the following April.
11 March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
The Aobayama, Katahira, Amamiya and Kawauchi campuses are all at least 12 kilometers from the Ocean side, towards the mountains and therefore suffered no damage resulting from the tsunami. Furthermore no deaths or serious injuries within the faculty and student body were reported on campus grounds. The extent of the earthquake damage however did lead to the closure of 27 buildings and millions of dollars of damage due to damaged and equipment loss. Classes have resumed normally since early May and plans for restoring, reinforcing or replacing damaged buildings are underway.
The radiology department has been actively measuring radiation levels throughout the city of Sendai since the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant meltdown, which is about 100 kilometers south. So far no alarming levels of radiation has been detected.
Address
1-1-2-chome, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0077 JAPAN
Campuses
KawauchiAobayamaKatahiraAmamiyaSeiryo Campus localization
Principal five campuses are in the Sendai City, Japan;
- Katahira
- Administration Unit. and Principal institutes
- Kawauchi
- North-Kawauchi; The freshmen and sophomore of all undergraduates
- South-Kawauchi; Law, Education, Economics, Letters
- Seiryo
- Medicine, Dentistry
- Aobayama
- Science, Engineering, Pharmacy
- Amamiya
- Agriculture
Amamiya campus and some institutes are planned to transfer from the present place to the future New-Aobayama campus.
Organization
Graduate School of Science
Graduate School of Engineering(Research Lab Complex)
Faculties (10)
| Graduate Schools (15)
Professional graduate schools (3)
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The University's Research Center for Prediction of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions is represented on the national Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction.
Research Institutes
- National Collaborative Research Institute
Centers and Facilities
University Library
University Hospital
Inter-Department Institutes for Education and Research (9)
| Collaborating Institutions (8)
Administration UnitTohoku University Overseas Office
Biomedical Engineering Research Organizatione-learning system
Dormitories |
The 21st Century Center Of Excellence Programs
| Fiscal Year | Field | Program Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Life Sciences | Future Medical Engineering based on Bio-nanotechnology |
| Chemistry, material sciences | International Center of Research & Education for Unexplored Chemistry | |
| International Center of Research & Education for Materials | ||
| Information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering | System Construction of Global-Network Oriented Information Electronics | |
| Humanities | A Strategic and Education Center for an Integrated Approach to Language and Cognition | |
| 2003 | Medical sciences | Center for Innovative Therapeutic Development for Common Diseases |
| Mathematics, physics, earth sciences | Exploring New Science by Bridging Particle-Matter Hierarchy | |
| Advanced Science and Technology Center for the Dynamic Earth | ||
| Mechanical, civil, architectural and other fields of engineering | The Exploration of the Frontiers of Mechanical Science Based on Nanotechnology | |
| International COE of Flow Dynamics | ||
| Social sciences | Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality | |
| Gender Law and Policy Center | ||
| 2004 | New scientific fields | Comprehensive Research and Education Center for Planning of Drug Development and Clinical Evaluation |
Academic Rankings
Tohoku University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It can be seen in the several rankings such as shown below.
| Toyo Keizai National | General | 7 |
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| Kawaijuku National | General | 5 |
| T. Reuters National | Research | 4 |
| WE National | Employment | 21 |
| Shimano National | Selectivity | SA |
| QS Asia | General | 9 |
| ARWU Asia/Pacific | Research | 8 |
| THE World | General | 132 |
| QS World | General | 70 |
| ARWU World | Research | 84 |
| ENSMP World | Alumni | 13 |
| Social Sciences & Humanities | ||
|---|---|---|
| LAW | ||
| Asahi National | Research | 8 |
| BE Success National | Qualification | 10 |
| BE Pass rate National | Qualification | 9 |
| BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT | ||
| Eduni MBA National | General | 15 |
| Eduni MBA World | General | 536 |
| Natural Sciences & Technology | ||
| Engineering | ||
| Nikkei National | Research | 3 |
| MATERIALS SCIENCE | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 1 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 3 |
| PHYSICS | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 2 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 10 |
| CHEMISTRY | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 4 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 20 |
| BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 7 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 113 |
| ARCHITECTURE | ||
| ARE Success National | Qualification | 17 |
| Life Sciences | ||
| IMMUNOLOGY | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 6 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 142 |
| PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY | ||
| T.Reuters National | Research | 3 |
| T.Reuters World | Research | 64 |
General Rankings
The university has been ranked 6th in 2009 and 7th in 2010 in the ranking "Truly Strong Universities" by Toyo Keizai. In another ranking, Japanese prep school Kawaijuku ranked Tohoku as the 5th best university in Japan.
According to ARWU, Tohoku University was ranked 5th overall in Japan and internationally ranked 20th in the field of Engineering and Technology, and 39th in Natural science in 2009. In the 2011 QS Asian Universities Rankings Tohoku was placed 9th, while in the 2011 QS World University Rankings the university rose to 70th having dropped out of the top 100 in 2010 to 102nd, and having been 97th in the 2009 THE-QS World University Rankings (in 2010 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings parted ways to produce separate rankings).
It was also ranked 49th worldwide according to the Global University Ranking in 2009.
Research Performance
Tohoku is one of the top research institutions in Japan. According to Thomson Reuters, Tohoku is the 4th best research university in Japan. Its research excellence is especially distinctive in Materials Science (1st in Japan, 3rd in the world), Physics (2nd in Japan, 10th in the world), Pharmacology & Toxicology (3rd in Japan, 64th in the world) and Chemistry (6th in Japan, 20th in the world).
Weekly Diamond also reported that Tohoku has the 11th highest research standard in Japan in terms of research funding per researchers in COE Program. In the same article, it's also ranked 9th in terms of the quality of education by GP funds per student.
In addition, Nikkei Shimbun on 2004/2/16 surveyed about the research standards in Engineering studies based on Thomson Reuters, Grants in Aid for Scientific Research and questionnaires to heads of 93 leading Japanese Research Centers, and Tohoku was placed 3rd (research planning ability 9th//informative ability of research outcome 2nd/ability of business-academia collaboration 2nd) in this ranking.
As Tohoku University has been emphasizing on 'practical' research, Tohoku got the top place at the number of patents accepted (324) during 2009 among Japanese Universities.
Graduate school Rankings
Tohoku Law School is one of famous Law schools in Japan, as it was ranked 9th in the passing rate of Japanese Bar Examination in 2010.
Eduniversal ranked Tohoku Business school as 6th in the rankings of "Excellent Business Schools nationally strong and/or with continental links " in Japan.
Alumni Rankings
According to the Weekly Economist's 2010 rankings, graduates from Tohoku have the 21st best employment rate in 400 major companies in Japan.
École des Mines de Paris ranks Tohoku University as 13th in the world in 2011 in terms of the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies.
Popularity and Selectivity
Tohoku is one of the most selective universities in Japan. Its entrance difficulty is usually considered as one of the top in Japan.
People
Successive Presidents
Akihisa Inoue (left) talked with Mr. and Mrs. Zumwalt (Chargé d'affaires) at Tohoku University in 2009.
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Notable alumni
- Koji Azuma, educator (Economics 2005)
- Masayoshi Esashi , an engineer. He is the global authority of Microelectromechanical systems.
- Toshifumi Futamase , astrophysicist
- Ben Goto, a writer
- Kotaro Honda , material scientist, famous due to KS steel
- Reizan Ido, a journalist, writer, poet, and liberal activist. He was involved in Freedom and People's Rights Movement
- Sumio Iijima, discovered Carbon nanotube
- Akihisa Inoue, a material scientist, who invented bulk metallic glasses
- Fumihiko Imamura, NHK natural disaster expert after 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
- Yoshiaki Ito, a virologist and molecular oncologist who discovered the Polyomavirus Middle T-Antigen and the RUNX transcription factor family.
- Muhammad Ilyas, Chairman and Professor, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore - Pakistan
- Shizuo Kakutani, mathematician and creator of the Kakutani fixed-point theorem
- Yasumasa Kanada, a mathematician most known for his numerous world records over the past two decades for calculating digits of π.
- Nobuhiko Kawamoto, was the CEO of Honda Motor until 1995.
- Ryuta Kawashima, neuroscientist, currently resident professor, the supervisor of Nintendo DS gamesofts; "Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!" and "Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old is Your Brain?"
- Morio Kita, a novelist
- Lu Xun, one of the most famous writers in China
- Fujio Masuoka, developer of Flash Memory
- Katsuhiko Nishimori, a researcher of Oxytocin
- Jun-Ichi Nishizawa, engineer known for his invention of optical communication systems (including optical fiber, laser diode etc.), PIN diode and SIT/SITh.
- Kazumasa Oda, one of the most famous musicians in Japan.
- Tsutomu Ōhashi, a Japanese artist and scientist
- Hideaki Sena, a SF writer
- Masatoshi Shima, invented CPU Intel 4004
- Kensaku Shimaki, a writer in Showa period in Japan.
- Chūsei Sone, film director
- Su Buqing, Chinese mathematician and former president of Fudan University
- Kenji Suzuki, an announcer of the NHK
- Koichi Tanaka, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Hirofumi Uzawa, an economist
- Shintaro Uda, inventor of the Yagi-Uda antenna 1926, The ubiquitous television antenna.
- Hidetsugu Yagi, Professor of Shintaro Uda and collaborator in the invention of the Yagi-Uda antenna 1926.
- Chinggeltei, Mongolist, former vice-rector of Inner Mongolia University
Besides them, many other famous alumni have notable achievements in diverse fields.
Access MAP
Academic Fasilities and Others
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
 Jun-ichi Nishizawa Research Center Micro System Integration Center μSIC | 519-1176 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845 | +81-22-229-4113 |
 International House | 19-1 Sanjo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-0935 | +81-22-275-9901 |
 Research Center for Electron Photon Science | 1-2-1 Mikamine, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0826 | +81-22-743-3440 |
 Planetary Observatory of PPARC Onagawa | Kirigasaki, Kirigasaki, Onagawa-cho, Oshika-gun, Miyagi 986-2204 | +81-225-53-3374 |
 Field Science Center Onagawa | 15 Konorihama-mukai, Onagawa-cho, Oshika-gun, Miyagi 986-2242 | +81-225-53-2436 |
 Field Science Center Kawatabi | 232-3 Yomogida, Naruko-onsen, Osaki, Miyagi 989-6711 | +81-229-84-7312 |
 Kawatabi Seminar Center | 75 Hara, Naruko-onsen, Osaki, Miyagi 989-6711 | +81-229-84-7309 |
 Graduate School of Life Sciences, Farm Station | 134-2 Uchinoura, Hironaga, Kashimadai-cho, Osaki, Miyagi 989-4104 | +81-229-56-2020 |
 Planetary Observatory of PPARC Zao | 200-1 Nanokahara, Togatta-onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi 989-0916 | +81-224-34-2743 |
 Research Center for Marine Biology Asamushi | 9 Sakamoto, Asamushi, Aomori 039-3501 | +81-17-752-3388 |
 Botanical Gardens, Mt. Hakkoda | 1-1 Minami-arakawayama, Arakawa, Aomori 030-0111 | +81-17-738-0621 |
 Akita Branch Observatory of RCPEQVE | 1-14-46 Shougunno-minami, Akita 011-0936 | +81-18-845-8716 |
 Honjo Branch Observatory of RCPEQVE | Ohyana, Yurihonjo, Akita 015-0091 | +81-184-29-2124 |
 Sanriku Branch Observatory of RCPEQVE | 114 Kodomari, Okirai, Sanriku-cho, Ohfunato, Iwate 022-0101 | +81-192-44-2107 |
 Tono Branch Observatory of RCPEQVE | 4-120-74 Komagi, Matsuzaki-cho, Tono, Iwate 028-0545 | +81-198-62-2800 |
 International Research Center for Nuclear Materials Science | 2145-2 Narita-cho, Oarai, Ibaraki 311-1313 | +81-29-267-3181 |
 Kansai Center for Industrial Materials Research | 8th floor, Organization for Industry, University and Government Cooperation, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-2 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531 | +81-72-254-6372 |
 Planetary Observatory of PPARC Iitate | Maeta, Iitate-mura, Soma-gun, Fukushima 960-1636 | +81-244-42-0530 |
 KamLAND, Research Center for Neutrino Science | 408 Kamimachi, Higashi-mozumi, Kamioka-cho, Hida, Gifu 506-1205 | +81-578-85-0030 |
 Tohoku University Liaison Office Tokyo | 10th floor, SapiaTower, 1-7-12 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 | +81-3-3218-9612 |
 Tohoku University US Office | ||
 Tohoku University China Office | JSPS Beijing Office 616 Library of Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS , 33 Beisihuan Xilu, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190 P. R. China | +86-10-6253-8332 |
 Tohoku University Russia Office | Department of Low Temperature Physics and Superconductivity, Faculty of Physics, M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory, 1, Moscow 119899, Russia | +7-495-961-4489 |
 Tohoku University Russia Office Siberia Branch | Exhibition Center, Zolotodolinskaya Street, 11, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia | +7-383-330-2392 |
 Energy Security JAPEX Endowed Division Graduate School of Environmental Studies | Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung JL Ganesha 17, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia | +62-22-2510-440 |
Notes:
- RCPEQVE: Research Center for Prediction of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
- PPARC: Planetary Plasma and Atmospheric Research Center
Student Residence and University House
| Facility | Structure | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisshu Ryo (for male) |
Capacity:
103 persons
| 16-3 Midori-cho, Yagiyama, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0832 | +81-22-229-1858 |
| Ibun Ryo (for male) |
Capacity:
96 persons
| 16-3 Midori-cho, Yagiyama, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0832 | +81-22-229-5392 |
| Seifu Ryo (for male) |
Capacity:
81 persons
| 16-3 Midori-cho, Yagiyama, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0832 | +81-22-229-4954 |
| Joshun Ryo (for female) |
Capacity:
64 persons
| 19-1 Sanjo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-0935 | +81-22-272-9857 |
| Meizen Ryo (for male) |
Capacity:
160 persons
| 6-3-2 Kamisugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0011 | +81-22-234-0134 |
| Matsukaze Ryo (for male) |
Capacity:
150 persons
| 6-3-2 Kamisugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0011 | +81-22-275-1221 |
University House Sanjo
(for male,female and international students)
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Capacity:
416 persons
| 19-1 Sanjo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-0935 | +81-22-274-7305 |
Facility for Extracurricular Activity
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hyojogawara Ground / University Hostel | 2-1 Kadan, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0815 | - |
| Natori Boat House / University Hostel | 10-1 Yashiki, Shimomasuda, Natori, Miyagi 981-1201 | +81-22-384-0455 |
| Toda Boat House / University Hostel | 5-50 Toda-koen, Toda, Saitama 335-0024 | +81-48-447-0658 |
| Shichigahama Yacht House / University Hostel | 61-5 Hamayashiki, Yoshidahama, Shichigahama-cho, Miyagi-gun,
Miyagi 985-0802
| +81-22-357-2659 |
| Shusetsu Hütte | 820-1 Arashiki, Zao-onsen, Yamagata 990-2301 | +81-236-94-9094 |
| Seikei Lodge | 305 Ro Rinshohan, Kokuyurin, Kuraishidake, Zao-machi, Katta-gun,
Miyagi 980-0800
| - |
| Katahira Chuo Gymnasium | 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 | - |
| Katahira （1･2･4･5･6） Hall | 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 | - |
| Katahira Budojo | 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 | - |
| Katahira Tennis Court | 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 | - |
| Tomizawa Baseball Ground | 1-5 Mikamine, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0826 | - |
| Tomizawa Driver Training Circuit | 1-6 Mikamine, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0826 | - |
| Aobayama Riding Ground | 6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0845 | - |
| Kawauchi Hall | 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 | - |
| Kawauchi Circle Club Building | 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 | - |
| Facility for Extracurricular Activity A | 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 | - |
| Circle Club Rooms E F G | 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 | - |
| Kawauchi Sub Arena Building | 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8576 | - |
University Awards
Recipients of the Presidential Prize for Research Excellence
This prize is given to academic staff of Tohoku University who have made a significant contribution to education, research and development of academic culture of Tohoku University.
| Date | Name | Affiliation | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2009 | Masataka Nakazawa | Professor, Research Institute of Electrical Communication | Received 2009 Contribution Prize by Council for Science and Technology Policy, Prime Minister Prize for the development of Erbium-Doped Optical Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) on June 20, 2009. The prize is awarded to researchers for their outstanding achievements in Industry-University-Government collaboration. |
| March 25, 2009 | Sadafumi Kawato | Professor, Graduate School of Law | For receiving the 2009 Japan Accademy Prize on March 12th 2009, for his research and work on "Electoral Systems and Party Systems" and "Japanese Diet and Party Politics" |
| March 27, 2007 | Koji Kato | Professor, Graduate School of Engineering | For receiving the 2007 Japan Academy Prize on March 12th 2007, for his research work in the field of tribology |
| September 25, 2006 | Akihisa Inoue | Professor, Director of Institute for Materials Research | For receiving the Prime Minister's Prize on June 11th 2006, for his research work in the field of Metallic Glasses |
| July 31, 2006 | Mitsumasa Koyanagi | Professor, Graduate School of Engineering | For receiving the IEEE Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal on June 24th 2006, for his research work in the field of semiconductor technology and bio-robotics technology |
| March 24, 2006 | Atsuto Suzuki | Deputy President Professor, Graduate School of Science | For receiving the 2006 Japan Academy Prize on March 13th 2006, for his research work in the field of antineutrino science |
| November 26, 2005 | Motoko Kotani | Professor, Graduate School of Science | For receiving the 25th Saruhashi Prize (recognizing outstanding achievement by a woman in natural sciences) on May 28 2005, for her work in Discrete Geometric Analysis on a Crystal Lattice |
| June 29, 2005 | Hideo Ohno | Professor, Research Institute of Electrical Communication | For receiving the 2005 Japan Academy Prize on June 13, 2005, for his Studies in Quantum Control of Electrons by Semiconductor Nanostructures and Ferromagnetism |
Recipients of the Presidential Prize for Educational Excellence
This prize is given to academic staff of Tohoku University who have made a significant contribution to education at Tohoku University by
conducting and supporting classes and giving a educational guidance on activities and international cultural exchange.
conducting and supporting classes and giving a educational guidance on activities and international cultural exchange.
FY 2010
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Satoru Shimizu | Assosiate Professor, Graduate School of Science |
| Eimei Sato | Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science |
| Mitsuyuki Nakao | Professor, Graduate School of Information Sciences |
| Toshiyuki Takagi Goro Masuya | Professor, Institute of Fluid Science Professor, Graduate School of Engineering |
| Masahiro Yamaguchi Motoko Kotani | Professor, Graduate School of Science Professor, Graduate School of Science |
FY 2009
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Spanish Language Committee | |
| Hideki E.Ishida Ryuzo Furukawa | Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies Assosiate Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies |
| Maki Suemitsu | Manager, Cultural Affairs of Tohoku University Students' Friendship Association Professor, Research Institute of Electrical Communication |
| Ryoichi Nagatomi | Manager, P.E. Affairs of Tohoku University Students' Friendship Association Professor, Graduate School of Medicine |
FY 2008
| Name | Affiliation | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Akira Sato | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Medicine | His performance on athletic classes based on athletic education as well as classes integrating science and culture. These classes are cutting edge and highly valued by students. |
| Kazuko Suematsu | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Economics and Management | Her significant contributions to the promotion of international exchanges were recognized in the areas of international education, support for international students, promotion of study-abroad programs, and campus internationalization. |
2007
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Masanori Hariyama | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Information |
| Mamoru Baba | Professor, Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center |
2006
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Hideo Imai | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Information Sciences |
| Nobuki Sasaki | Research Associate, Graduate School of Science |
| Network for Joint Lecture of Ecology in Graduate Schools | Graduate School of Life Sciences |
Recipients of the Presidential Prize for Excellence (FY 2010)
This prize recognizes students for their outstanding academic achievement.
Undergraduate
| Yuko Igarashi | Faculty of Arts and Letters |
| Hiromi Sato | Faculty of Arts and Letters |
| Yuko Shirai | Faculty of Education |
| Akira Takada | School of Law |
| Masahito Yone | School of Law |
| Wenbo Wang | Faculty of Economics |
| Yumiko Takahashi | Faculty of Economics |
| Yuta Wakatuki | Faculty of Economics |
| Ryo Takahashi | Faculty of Science |
| Yusuke Saitou | Faculty of Science |
| Takayuki Nakatani | Faculty of Science |
| Shinya Ogishima | School of Medicine |
| Akihiro Saito | School of Medicine |
| Aya Shibamoto | School of Dentistry |
| Eriko Itai | Faculty of Pharmacy and Phamaceutical Sciences |
| Ryota Ifuku | School of Engineering |
| Nobuo Namura | School of Engineering |
| Yuhei Ohtomo | School of Engineering |
| Kanako Shojiki | School of Engineering |
| Shuko Shimamori | School of Engineering |
| Masaki Ueda | School of Engineering |
| Yuusuke Nakajima | School of Engineering |
| Shinsuke Otawara | Faculty of Agriculture |
| Shiaki Takagi | Faculty of Agriculture |
Graduate (Master)
| Naomichi Iwata | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Munehito Kagaya | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Hiroki Takahashi | Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering |
Graduate (Profession)
| Tomofumi Imai | Graduate School of Law |
Graduate (Doctor)
| Shihoko Yamamoto | Graduate School of Arts and Letters |
| Kenji Yokotani | Graduate School of Education |
| Tomoyasu Yamaguchi | Graduate School of Economics and Management |
| Toshiyuki Arakane | Graduate School of Science |
| Kenta Mizuse | Graduate School of Science |
| Yasutaka Omori | Graduate School of Science |
| Yasumasa Kuroda | Graduate School of Medicine |
| Akira Sumiyoshi | Graduate School of Medicine |
| Yuki Abiko | Graduate School of Dentistry |
| Shigeki Sato | Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Kei Shibata | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Soichiro Sekine | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Masaki Endo | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Takahiro Imai | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Kenichi Abe | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Mutsumi Fukuda | Graduate School of Agriculture |
| Jia Che | Graduate School of International Cultural Studies |
| Fadlullah Zubair MD. | Graduate School of Information Sciences |
| Kenichi Kitanishi | Graduate School of Life Sciences |
| Peilin Zhang | Graduate School of Environmental Studies |
| Erina Gyoba | Graduate School of Educational Informatics Education Division |
Recipients of the Sawayanagi Prize
The Sawayanagi Prize is given to individuals or groups that have promoted gender equality in Tohoku University through gender related research and activities.
FY 2010
| Name | Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Yohei Mogi | Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Law | Research |
| Hisaku Abe | Staff, Graduate School of Science | Project (Special Award) |
| Miwa Kuri | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science | |
| Yuko Murakami | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science |
2009
| Name | Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Miyuki Shimoebisu | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Letters | Research |
| Aoba Society for the Promotion of Science | Activity | |
| Study Group for Working Women | Project | |
| Miyako Yamasaki | Medical staff, hospital | Activity (Special Award) |
2008
| Name | Affiliation | Category | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku University Kawauchi Nursery Parents' Association | Research | Establishing a network system to enhance children's experiences at the University Daycare Center by utilizing on-campus resources. | |
| TURUMUNH ODONTUYA | Ph.D Student Graduate School of Environment | Project (Special Award) | Analyzing the expansion of violence towards women in Mongolia from a social anthropological view point. |
2007
| Name | Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ayami Saito | Special Researcher Graduate School of Education | Research |
| Mio Abe | Ph.D Student Graduate School of Law | Research (Special Award) |
| Graduate School of Engineering, the Promotional Board of Participation for Men and Women in Mechanical Engineering WG of the Board and Student Staff from the Women's Student Exchange Committee | Activity | |
| Hiromi Ozaki | Ph.D Student Graduate School of Education | Project |
| Mihoko Yagi | Ph.D Student Graduate School of Education | |
| Katsutoshi Mizuhara | Professor Graduate School of Education | |
| Kumiko Ikuta | Professor Graduate School of Education | |
| Emiko Lucia Yamamoto | Professional Researcher Graduate School of Arts and Literature | Project (Special Award) |
2006
| Name | Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshi Yoshida | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Economics and Management | Research |
| Satoko Toyama | Education and Research Supporter, Graduate School of Science | Activity |
| Michiko Suzuki | Education and Research Supporter, Graduate School of Science | |
| Kyoko Tamae | Research Associate, Graduate School of Science | |
| Takae Ebihara | A Group of Female Doctors in their Endeavors of Raising Children | Activity |
| Koichi Hashimoto | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education | Project |
(FY=Fiscal Year / Financial Year)
Recipients of the Tohoku University's Professor Fujino Award (Lu Xun Award)
This award is given to Chinese individuals or Chinese groups that made a significant contribution to the development of education and research at Tohoku University through academic exchange.
Tohoku University's Professor Fujino Incentive Award
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sun Yi | Director, Beijing Lu Xun Museum |
Tohoku University Lu Xun Award
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gu Binglin | President, Tsinghua University |
Recipients of the Tohoku University's Professor Fujino Incentive Award (Lu Xun Incentive Award)
This award is presented to outstanding and promising Chinese exchange students currently enrolled in the graduate school of Tohoku University.
Tohoku University's Professor Fujino Incentive Award
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2010 | Wang, Jiang | Graduate school of Economics and Management |
| Chen, Guixing | Gladuate school of Science | |
| Hu, Chunyan | Graduate School of Medicine | |
| Zhang, Zhiyu | Graduate School of Engineering |
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wang, Xiufang | Graduate school of Arts and Letters |
| Zhulanqiqige | Gladuate school of Medicine | |
| Ma, Lin | Graduate School of Engineering | |
| Che, Jia | Graduate School of International Cultural Studies | |
| Wang, Hongxin | Graduate School of Life Sciences |
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Zhang Rongrong | Graduate School of Economics and Management |
| Wu Hashen | Graduate School of Science | |
| Wang Baozhen | Graduate School of Phamaceutical Sciences | |
| Zhang Yu | Graduate School of Engineering | |
| Wang Hong | Graduate School of Information Sciences |
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Wang Lengran | Graduate School of Law |
| Liu Chenguang | Graduate School of Science | |
| Chen Rui | Graduate School of Dentistry | |
| Yue Xinyan | Graduate School of Engineering | |
| Yuan Yuan | Graduate School of Agriculture |
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Qin Huiling | Graduate School of Science |
| Du Wei | Graduate School of Medicine | |
| Han Feng | Graduate School of Phamaceutical Sciences | |
| Chang Chuntao | Graduate School of Engineering | |
| Hou Xubin | Graduate School of Life Sciences |
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sa Rina | Graduate School of Arts and Letters |
| Jin Guangyu | Graduate School of Economics and Management | |
| Dai Hongmei | Graduate School of Medicine | |
| Yu Zhiqian | Graduate School of Dentistry | |
| Lu Chen | Graduate School of Engineering |
Recipients of the Honda Kotaro Memorial Prize
This award is given to individuals or groups from other countries that have made a significant contribution to education and research at Tohoku University through academic exchange.
Honda Kotaro Memorial Prize
| Year | Name | Nationality | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Patrick Bourgin | France | Director, Ecole Centrale de Lyon |
| Fondation Renault | |||
| Albert Prevos | France | Director, Centre International d'Etudes Pedagogiques | |
| Alain Storck | France | Director, INSA-Lyon | |
| Leo Vincent | France | Director, International Affairs, Ecole Centrale de Lyon | |
| Alain Reza Yavari | France | Professor, Institute National Polytechnique de Grenoble |
| Year | Name | Nationality | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | John L. Stollery | United Kingdom | Emeritus Professor, Cranfield University |
| A. Lindsay Greer | United Kingdom | Professor, University of Cambridge | |
| Sir Robert Yewdall Jennings | United Kingdom | Former President, International Court of Justice |
Recipients of the Students' Friendship Association Award (FY 2010)
This award aims to honor students for outstanding achievement and who epitomize the reputation of Tohoku University.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Masaki Sawano | Drama |
| Shogo Ota | Game of Go |
| Soichiro Mitsumori | Orienteering |
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Asuka Terada | Kyudo |
| Takahito Fujimoto | Triathlon |
| Mikako Kato | Lacrosse |
Tohoku University Museum
Visitor information
The building of Tohoku University Museum is now planning, and exhibitions are held at the Museum of Natural History, Tohoku University.
- LOCATION & INQUIRIES
- The Tohoku University Museum 6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Japan 980-8578 TEL & FAX +81-22-795-6767
- Open Hours and Closed days
- OPEN HOURS 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CLOSED DAYS : every Monday (Tuesday when a national holiday falls on Monday) Dec. 28-Jan.4
- Also closed on the following day temporarily. 13 to 16 August 2010, 29 August 2010, 3 October 2010
- Admission
Adults
Children age 6-15
●Individuals ●Groups of 20 or more People
150 yen 120 yen (per person)
80 yen 60 yen (per person)
150 yen 120 yen (per person)
80 yen 60 yen (per person)
- the 3rd October, The 13th Anniversary All Visitor Entrance Fee = 0yen
- Tohoku University's ID holders are admitted free. "DOKODEMO passport" holders (elementary & junior high school students who live in Sendai City) are admitted free.
- CAFETERIA
- Open hours of Tohoku Univ. COOP WEEKDAY 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Public Transportation
- Take the Sendai City Bus from Sendai Station, about 15 minutes required, at a fare of 220 yen. Please get on the bus at No.9 stop of the Bus Pool in Sendai Station. The bus should be For 1. "Sendai-joshi minami Keiyu Doubutukouen Junkan (Rigakubu・Kougakubu Keiyu)", 2. "Aoba-dai" or 3. "Miyakyodai". In the case of 1, please get off at the stop "Rigakubu Shizenshi Hyouhonkan Mae". Just 1 minute on foot to the museum from there. In the case of 2 or 3, please get off at the stop "Jouhou kagaku- kenkyuuka Mae". It takes4 minutes to the museum.
Museum Staff
| Professor (Director) | Toshio Yanagida |
| Professor | Hiroshi Nishi |
| Associate(Professor) | Osamu Sasaki |
| Associate(Professor) | Toshiro Nagase |
| Associate(Professor) | Reishi Takashima |
| Assistant (Professor) | Shin'ichi Sato |
| Assistant (Professor) | Tomoyuki Ogawa |
- Toshio Yanagida
- Hiroshi Nishi
- Osamu Sasaki
- Toshiro Nagase
- Reishi Takashima
- Shin'ichi Sato
- Tomoyuki Ogawa
Publications
![News letter [Omnividens]](http://www.museum.tohoku.ac.jp/press_info/img/main_img1.jpg)
The Tohoku University Museum is publishing "Bulletin of the Tohoku University Museum" and News letter "Omnividens".
Bulletin of the Tohoku University Museum No. 9
March 2010
A review of copepods associated with bivalves in Japan, with description of two new species (Crustacea, Copepoda, Cyclopoida) / A comparative study on Paleolithic Industries of Sozudai site in Japan and Xujiayao site in China / The origin of pottery in East Asia / Reevaluation of the Late Paleolithic Industries excavated at the Iwato site / Research of Final Jomon pottery excavated from the Satoyari site, Ohsyu City, Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan.
Nishizawa Memorial Room
| Nishizawa Memorial Room is located at the site of old Research Institute for Semiconductors where Jun-ichi Nishizawa, the former president of Tohoku University, had developed technologies of semiconductor materials. The memorial room preserves and exhibits materials associated with the Birthplace of Optical Communications to share with local communities and to contribute to future educational researches. |
Opening Hour
Open: Monday to Friday (Saturday, Sundays and holidays closed)
9:00 to 16:00
* Please make sure it is open if you visit us from a long distance. It may temporally close.
[Contact]
Admission Center, Education and Student Support Department, Tohoku University Address: 28 Kawauchi Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi. 980-8576, Japan TEL: +81-22-795-4810 |
Access
Admission Center on Kawauchi South Campus, Tohoku University
28 Kawauchi Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi. 980-8576, Japan Two-minute walk from the bus stop “Admission Center”, run by Sendai City (For more information, please visit here to find the building 19) |
Main Exhibitions
Description of terahertz optical communications
Differential measurement device Pattern generator Unit 1 LED displays Diplomas, medals and trophies Books written by Jun-ichi Nishizawa Panels showing the history of Research Institute for Semiconductors and Jun-ichi Nishizawa
Please see this for a floor map (PDF)
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Contact for General Information
Procurement Subsection, Finance Department, Tohoku University
Address: 2-1-1 Katahira Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
TEL: +81-22-217-4913
Address: 2-1-1 Katahira Aoba-ku Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
TEL: +81-22-217-4913
University house, Dormitories
Tohoku University's International House in Sanjo-machi was established in 1983 and expanded in 1989 and 1994. It provides housing for both international students and researchers as well as acting as a forum for intercultural communication in the Sanjo region.
Accommodations available in the International House are as follows:
Accommodations available in the International House are as follows:
International House
General Information
Address: 19-1 Sanjo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-0935
Phone : +81-22-275-9901
Phone : +81-22-275-9901
Construction: Ferro-Concrete Construction
Two story building 1, Three story building 7, Four story building 1, Five story building 1
Two story building 1, Three story building 7, Four story building 1, Five story building 1
Common Facilities:
Lobby 1, Reading Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Recreational Facilities
including Table tennis corner, Cultural room and others
Lobby 1, Reading Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Recreational Facilities
including Table tennis corner, Cultural room and others
Area: 28,466m2, Floor: 10,661m2, Opening: November 26, 1983
| Residents | Room Type | Floor Area | Number of Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | Single Room | 18m2 | 147 |
| Couple Room | 46m2 | 42 | |
| Family Room | 48m2 | 31 | |
| Sub Total | 220 | ||
| Researchers | Single Room | 18m2 | 12 |
| Couple Room | 49m2 | 14 | |
| Family Room | 60m2 | 8 | |
| Sub Total | 34 | ||
| Grand Total | 254 | ||
University House Sanjo
General Information
Address: 19-1 Sanjo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-0935
Phone: +81-22-274-7305
Phone: +81-22-274-7305
Construction: Ferro-Concrete Construction
Ten story building 1, Six story building 1, Five story building 1
Ten story building 1, Six story building 1, Five story building 1
Opening: April 1, 2007
| Division | Room Type | Floor Area | Number of Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Building | Single Room | 10m2 | 80 |
| Single Room | 13m2 | 160 | |
| West Building | Single Room | 10m2 | 96 |
| East Building | Single Room | 10m2 | 80 |
| Grand Total | 416 * | ||
* 130 rooms for international students, 286 rooms for Japanese students
Curriculum of each Faculty and Graduate
Tohoku University provides incremental instruction in all faculties and research courses from admission according to the educational purposes established by the faculty.
An enriched curriculum including consolidated primary subjects of study is prerequisite to taking specialized courses. First year and second year students who have learned all educational subjects in the curriculum thereafter progress to third and fourth year studies of specialized subjects (continuing to sixth year for medical course at the School of Medicine, and the pharmaceutical course faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) and to graduate school students who wish to deepen their expertise.
An enriched curriculum including consolidated primary subjects of study is prerequisite to taking specialized courses. First year and second year students who have learned all educational subjects in the curriculum thereafter progress to third and fourth year studies of specialized subjects (continuing to sixth year for medical course at the School of Medicine, and the pharmaceutical course faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) and to graduate school students who wish to deepen their expertise.
Faculty education
Interdisciplinary Education
Interdisciplinary education is given for all-campus students, primarily freshmen and sophomores, at Kawauchi-Kita Campus.
The object of this education is to provide fundamental education which can not be attained through specialized education. All instructors, including those of affiliated research institutes, are involved.
The object of this education is to provide fundamental education which can not be attained through specialized education. All instructors, including those of affiliated research institutes, are involved.
Specialized education
Specialized education is an educational course provided by every faculty (each subject, each department, each course) through which students absorb high-grade and specialized knowledge, technology and accomplishments.
In many faculties, this education is given substantially from the latter half of the sophomore year.
In many faculties, this education is given substantially from the latter half of the sophomore year.
- Interdisciplinary Education(Japanese Only)
- Faculty of Arts and Letters
- Faculty of Education
- School of Law
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Science
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Engineering
- Faculty of Agriculture
Graduate school education
Graduate school (research course, school of education)
All faculties have their dedicated graduate schools for performance of higher-order education and research.
In all, 15 research courses and school of educational are provided, including the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and Graduate School of Educational Informatics Education Divisionto respond to diverse academic ambitions of students.
In all, 15 research courses and school of educational are provided, including the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and Graduate School of Educational Informatics Education Divisionto respond to diverse academic ambitions of students.
Professional graduate school
Cultivation of highly educated professionals is undertaken in legal, administration, and financial accounting fields.
Tohoku University established professional graduate schools such as the Law School, School of Public Policy, and the Accounting School, which nurture and improve human resources for service as specialists in every field.
Tohoku University established professional graduate schools such as the Law School, School of Public Policy, and the Accounting School, which nurture and improve human resources for service as specialists in every field.
- Graduate School of Arts and Letters
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Law
- Graduate School of Economics and Management
- Graduate School of Science
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Dentistry
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences
- Graduate School of International Cultural Studies
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies
- Graduate School of Life Sciences
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies
- Graduate School of Educational Informatics Education Division
- Law School
- School of Public Policy
- Accounting School
Campus Bus
Service Route
| Route 1 | : Sanjo / Kawauchi Campus / Aobayama Campus ( International House/ Kawauchi Post Office/ Admission Center/ Museum of Natural History/ School of Engineering West/ School of Engineering East ) The Charter Bus Stop at Sanjo is located along the street between E Wing and F Wing at Sanjo. And the Charter Bus Stop at Kawauchi Post Office is the same bus stop with municipal bus. Please check with above PDF. | |
| Route 2 | : Katahira Campus / Kawauchi Campus / Aobayama Campus ( Katahira Campus/ Botanical Gardens/ Admission Center/ Museum of Natural History/ School of Engineering West/ School of Engineering East ) | |
| Route 3 | : Amamiya Campus / Seiryo Campus / Kawauchi Campus / Aobayama Campus ( Amamiya Main Gate/ School of Medicine Building1/ Admission Center/ Museum of Natural History/ School of Engineering West/ School of Engineering East ) |
| Attention!! |
| 1) If the Campus Bus is full, you cannot take the bus at a bus stop on the way. 2) Staffs cannot use the Campus Bus for commuting. 3) Lost and Found : Please call Support Planning Section, Student Services Division (Tel:022-795-7818). |
Mission Statement, Towards 2016
Mission Statement
Tohoku University has been committed to the “Research First” principle and “Open Door” policy since its foundation, and is internationally recognized for its outstanding standards in education and research. The university contributes to world peace and equity by devoting itself to research useful in solving societal problems, and educating human resources in leadership skills.
Towards Tohoku University 2016
In order to fulfill this mission, Tohoku University will carry out the following objectives within the next 10 years.
Establish ourselves as an internationally recognized university and research center
- Consistently produce top research in a broad spectrum of fields, including the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
- Create cutting edge research institutions and other forums capable of responding to the rapid dissemination of knowledge and a knowledge based society.
- Establish our presence and reputation as an international locus in general research while maintaining close links with major national and international research networks.
Nurture human resources capable of leadership that contributes to knowledge and the advancement of society
- The faculty's cutting edge research will be reflected in their teaching.
- Content and pedagogy of all courses will be that of a top level educational institution.
- Establish an educational foundation which enables students to explore new avenues of human knowledge and to become aware of the responsibilities of leadership.
- Develop educational programs and institutions that foster outstanding, internationally minded specialists with theoretical and practical knowledge.
Contributions to the community and to the world
- Contribute to the development of community and humanity by making available to the world the benefits of research and human resources with exceptional leadership abilities.
- Provide equal opportunity to all capable, highly motivated students and faculty, regardless of nationality, race or religion, age or gender, or any other social standing.
- In keeping with our tradition of practice oriented research and education, create a science park by further promoting university industry collaboration.
- Dramatically increase the quality and availability of public education, and the provision of consultative services requiring specialized knowledge.
- Open the campus to the general public and consider ways in which the university's intellectual and material resources, such as the libraries and academic materials and facilities can be beneficially utilized.
Establish a culture, environment and management system appropriate for an internationally renowned research and education institution
- Maintain and further develop a university culture that will stimulate the creation of world class research and education.
- Create an atmosphere conducive to intellectual activities by bringing aesthetic unity to the campuses and their natural surroundings.
- Establish a human, material and financial base in a management system which allows a world class research and educational institution to develop rapidly and flexibly.
Historical Background
Tohoku University was founded in 1907 as the third Imperial University of Japan, following Tokyo Imperial University and Kyoto Imperial University. From its start, it displayed to the world an unswerving commitment to an “Open Door” policy. Departing from the norms of other imperial universities, it accepted graduates from technical schools and higher normal schools, and despite opposition from the government at that time, became Japan's First University to admit female students in 1913 admitting three in that year.
At the time of its founding, Tohoku University was able to attract a group of young and brilliant researchers who had trained around the world to serve on its faculty. For this reason, a “Research First” principle was established, calling upon scholars to not only pursue highly productive research but to also put their findings to work in the teaching of their students. In addition to this, Tohoku University has nurtured a tradition of “Practice Oriented Research and Education,” in which the results of cutting edge research are being put to use for the good of society and the improvement of living standards. Evidence of our pioneering practice before the Second World War includes the establishment of local venture businesses which have contributed to regional industry, and our status as the nation's center for research on family law; the domestic branch of law which is closely associated with our daily lives.
This spirit, which continued strongly through World War II and the rapid economic growth of the postwar period, remains alive and can be seen in today's new era of advanced globalization.
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