Aiming for International Leading University by excellence in 1. Education 2. Research 3. Contribution to Society 4. Campus Environment 5. Organization / Management
Research Foster Post-Doctoral Fellows through Advanced Research International Advanced Research and Education Organization New Educational System Created by Integrating Various Ranges of Fields Institute for International International Advanced Advanced Research Interdisciplinary and Education Research 5-year Consolidated Education Undergraduate / Professional Education Stimulate and Improve Liberal Arts Education Produce Human Resources with International Perspectives 9-year Consolidated Education Strengthen Graduate Education Develop Research Competencies 6-year Consolidated Education Professional Graduate Schools Foster Students Humanities Improve Student Support Education Internationalization Internationalization of of Education Education Accept International Students Study Abroad Program Cross-Cultural Cultural Exchange Lectures in English e-learning Enrollment of Highly Motivated Students Improve Methods of Student Selection High School Students Working Adults International Students Students from Other Universities
Global Learning at Tohoku University <INOUE Plan> 1 Study Abroad World-class learning/internship opportunities for Tohoku University students 2 Campus Internationalization Attracting excellent international students International environment on campus Fosterage of global leaders who can contribute to the human well-being
by Support for Strategic International Collaboration April 2005 March 2009 in Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education
Provide students with broad knowledge and international sense for their international future career through study and research in two different countries Send bicultural/bilingual scientists and engineers to society Strengthen and enhance Tohoku University s international network and its presence
Human resource development for leaders who will work in the international arena Fosterage of students with a broad perspective through diverse education Establishment of Joint Education Schemes with institutions in EU nations, China and other Asian countries
Joint Education Program Partner: Tsinghua University, China Double Degree Program Partners: Ecole Centrale Group, France INSA-Lyon, France These programs were selected by MEXT for Support for Strategic International Collaboration in Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education in 2005.
Executive Vice President for Research &International Affairs Director of Global Operations Centre Vice President for Education and International Exchange Deputy Director of Global Operations Centre Director of International Affairs Department International Affairs Strategic Committee International Exchange Division International Scientific Affairs Section Section of International Cooperation and Information Student Exchange Division Student Management Section Educational Exchange Section Student Exchange Program Section International House Section Global Operations Centre Division for International Projects Manager Assistant Division for Training Personnel Manager Assistant Associate Faculties for International Exchanges in Each Dept. Director of International Affairs Department Staff in International Affairs Department
Existence of general exchange agreement Active in collaborative research Joint Education/Double Degree programs have been initiated by the partner institutions. October 2005 Signed MOU with INSA-Lyon March 2006: Signed MOU with Tsinghua University and Ecole Centrale Group
Decisions on curriculum are made in each of the graduate schools which accept/receive program participants at Tohoku University. Meetings are held annually within the framework of Steering Committees established between each partner institution and Tohoku University.
Tuition Charged by Home Institution Waived at Host Institution Languages adopted for the Programs 2 institutions in France: Local languages (French and Japanese) Tsinghua University English
Joint Education Practice for Fostering Next Generation Leaders in Europe, China and Japan by Support for Strategic International Collaboration in Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education
Students who satisfy the requirements of both Tohoku University and its partner institution are awarded with a master level degree from each. Participating Graduate Schools and Departments: a) Tsinghua University Department of Physics Department of Materials Science and Engineering Department of Precision Instruments and Mechanology Department of Engineering Physics b) Tohoku University: Graduate School of Science Graduate School of Engineering MOU was signed in 2005.
One of the world-leading institutions Established in 1911 13 schools and 5 departments 34 members of Chinese Academy of Science 30 members of Chinese Academy of Engineering Number of Professors 1,300 Number of students Undergraduate 13,000 Master:13,000, PhD: 5,000 Ranked 40th in The Times Higher Education Supplement in 2007 Comprehensive university always ranked top-class in China A target university of students with extremely strong academic performance all over China
Tsinghua University Period required for Double Degree 9 yrs. (Direct PhD course students) Year 9 Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Two master-level degrees will be awarded to the participants who satisfy all requirements of the two institutions. Tohoku University Period required for Double Degree 6.5 yrs. Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1
1st Year (FY2006) October: First 3 participants from Tsinghua University 2nd Year (FY2007) October: 3 more students from Tsinghua University * The first 3 students are expected to complete their studies at Tohoku University in March 2008. * To date, Tohoku University has not sent its students to Tsinghua University.
Joint Education Practice for Fostering Next Generation Leaders in Europe, China and Japan by Support for Strategic International Collaboration in Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education
A student will receive a master-level degree from Tohoku University and a French partner institution respectively if s/he successfully completes all requirements on both sides. Graduate Schools Participating in Double Degree Program: a) Ecole Centrale Group & INSA-Lyon: All departments b) Tohoku University: Graduate School of Engineering Graduate School of Science FY2005 MOU on Double Degree Programs concluded with: INSA-Lyon in November, 2005 Ecole Centrale Group in March, 2006
Consists of 5 schools (Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Nantes and Paris) Students are admitted through severe competition, and graduate as Generalist Engineers. Their graduates play important roles in the world business. Established in 1957 with its principles of developing cutting-edge science and technology, and providing advanced education to its students. One of the French higher educational institutions which focus on international exchanges most. * Both institutions are Grandes Écoles.
* Two master-level degrees will be awarded to the participant who satisfies all requirements for course completion of the two institutions. Diplôme d ingenieur will be conferred from an Ecole Centrale school. Tohoku University Ecole Centrale Period required for Double Degree 6.5 yrs Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2 (Preparatory Class) Year 1 (Preparatory Class) Period required for Double Degree 7 yrs. Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1
Two master-level degrees will be awarded to the participants who satisfies all requirements for graduation of the two institutions. Diplôme d ingenieur will be conferred from INSA-Lyon. INSA-Lyon Period required for Double Degree 6.5 yrs. Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Tohoku University Period required for Double Degree 7 yrs. Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1
1st year (FY2006) October: 2 students, one from Ecole Centrale Marseille and Ecole Centrale de Lyon respectively 2nd year (FY2007) July: 1 student sent to Ecole Centrale de Lyon (3rd-year undergraduate student, Dept. of Engineering, Tohoku University) October: 5 students from France 3 students from Ecole Centrale de Lyon 2 students from INSA-Lyon
Tohoku University established special French Language Courses for those students who are interested in participating the Double Degree Programs. * Any students who wish to learn French can participate. Application for the Double Degree Programs is not mandatory. Course Title 1 1 st Language Course (Beginning Level) 2 2 nd Language Course (Beginning Level) 3 3 rd Language Course (Beginning Level) 4 4 th Language Course (Intermediate Level ) 5 5 th Language Course (Beginning Level Periods & No. of Lectures Nov. 25, 2006 - Jan. 6, 2007 (10*) Jan. 20, 2007- Feb. 10, 2007 (10) Mar. 13, 2007 - Mar. 28, 2007 (10) Apr. 21, 2007- July 7, 2007 (10) Nov. 10, 2007- Feb. 2, 2008 (10) No. of Students 9 5 5 3 3 2 Affiliation Graduate School of Engineering School of Engineering School of Science * 10 classes
1. Promotion of Tohoku university students to participation through: a) Improvement of our French Language Courses b) Establishment of a Chinese Language Course c) Enhancement of supports offered to potential candidates for the programs d) Offering of scholarships to participants e) Expansion of exchanges at faculty-levels 2. Introduction of internships and short-stay programs with the partner institutions 3. Program expansion in Europe and Asia 4. Review possibilities for Double PhD programs