Tohoku University Eligibility

Indian students need a minimum GPA - 2.30 on a 3.0 scale to be eligible for most Tohoku Uni programs. The GPA should be calculated via the JASSO formula.

Note: GPA requirements can vary by faculty and program. Students are advised to check the GPA requirement for their desired course.

Yes, Indian students may be asked to take an entrance exam to study at Tohoku Uni depending on whether the programme is taught in Japanese or English. 

For Japanese-Taught programs:

• An Exam for Japanese University Admission (EJU) followed by Tohoku's internal Special Entrance Exam is required

For English-Taught programs:

• Instead of a entrance exam, students are usually evaluated via document screening, standardized test scores/research plan, past academics, and a interview