Tohoku University will launch Gateway College in April 2027
Gateway College
Gateway College at Tohoku University, Japan’s first University for International Research Excellence, is a new place of learning and an innovative approach to undergraduate education.The Gateway College aims to serve as a true “gateway” for students to develop broad perspectives, creative thinking, and abilities to shape the future.Founded on principles of internationality, openness, and diversity, this reform lets students build a strong foundation and thrive on the global stage.
Admissions Advance Notice
Tohoku University will launch Gateway College in April 2027, with admissions starting soon.
The advance notice regarding admissions is available below.
- Overview of the Admission Selection to Gateway College (2027)
（Program launch scheduled for April 2027）
- Tohoku University Admission Selection in 2027
- Gateway College: https://tu-gwc.tohoku.ac.jp/en
- UREX-Tohoku / University for International Research Excellence (Special Site): https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/research_excellence/en
For detailed information on admissions, please refer to the Application Guide for the 2027 intake (to be published in June 2026).
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UREX-Tohoku Project:The Journey Starts Here
Tohoku University's UREX-Tohoku Project is an ambitious plan to establish a world-class research ecosystem by empowering early and mid-career researchers and attracting global talent. It is backed by substantial funding from the government's Universities for International Research Excellence initiative. As Japan's first university selected for the initiative, Tohoku University will receive 15.4 billion JPY (approximately 100 million USD) this fiscal year, and some 10 billion JPY annually for the next 25 years.
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※For details on admission schedules, application requirements, selection methods, etc., please refer to the Application Guide 2027 (to be published in June 2026).
