National University Corporation Tohoku University

Tohoku University was established in 1907 as Japan’s third national university. The five main campuses are in Sendai City, built around the ancient site of Aoba Castle. The university has a diverse community of more than 17,000 students across academic fields that include engineering, medicine, life sciences and the liberal arts. With a strong history of innovation, Tohoku University is also home to leading, groundbreaking research and actively encourages academic-industry-government cooperation. Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the university has played a key role in providing disaster science expertise and support to the region’s reconstruction efforts.