Information for international faction
Welcome to the Division of Mechanical Engineering, Tohoku University. As a center of excellence in mechanical engineering, our division is an international hub where talented students and researchers with diverse backgrounds and nationalities gather to learn and create fundamental theories and cutting-edge technologies. The division has launched the “International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course” (IMAC), in both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, where a student can learn all the subjects in English and has the opportunity to select one of the 100 laboratories for carrying out the state-of-the-art research. The division is also establishing an International Joint Graduate School in Mechanical Science and Engineering where students can learn in both the division and other overseas universities. Currently, around 200 international students from 25 countries and territories are enrolled in the division, creating a dynamic multi-cultural learning atmosphere and an active research environment. They are the treasure of our division!
From TOHOKU University to the WORLD
Overseas training・study abroad program
We offer various overseas training or study abroad programs for students who are thinking about studying abroad and they can chose according to their needs and research goals.
Global Entrance Examination for Japanese students in autumn
The 2026 cohort will constitute the final admission to the IMAC Undergraduate Program. It will be succeeded in 2027 by \”Gateway College,\” a newly introduced English-medium program. Further information is available via the Admissions Center website.
Graduate Program for Integration of Mechanical Systems
The Graduate Program for Integration of Mechanical Systems targets the field of mechanical science and technology with a focus on system integration, as typified by robots and aerospace vehicles. Based on the achievements of the university, the program aims to develop graduate education in friendly competition with the world's most advanced researchers and engineers who can lead innovation on a global scale by realizing mechanical systems that function in challenging application fields.
By providing educational and research opportunities on an international scale, the Graduate Program for Integration of Mechanical Systems (GP-Mech) aims to develop researchers and engineers who display the following qualities and abilities:
(1) General and specialized knowledge in the integration of mechanical systems and a sufficient understanding of diverse values and cultures. Ability to independently conceptualize and make judgments based on solid academic experiences.
(2) Ability to design, develop and create practical systems, based on the full understanding of actual use conditions and end-users, for the integration of mechanical systems, which is critical in robotics and aerospace engineering.
(3) Ability to play a core role in large-scale projects in collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers, and to contribute to global technological innovation as a member of an academic community or a global company.
(4) Ability to create new businesses by setting up ventures, and to bring about innovation from a global perspective.
Study Opportunities for International Students in Tohoku University
Degree programs
Exchange programs
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