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Tohoku Gakuin University

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Tohoku Gakuin University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Tohoku Gakuin University is a university in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and it suits applicants who want a Japanese institution with an established place in the country’s higher-education landscape. It also has a sister-school relationship with Miyagi Gakuin Women's University.

  2. What you can study

    The university’s subject areas and programme list are not published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled. Check the official website for the current courses, degree levels, and departments before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the official website to check the current application route, entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any language requirements. If you need a country-specific student visa process, confirm the university’s admission steps and documentation with its admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Sendai will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before you apply. Also check visa support, required academic records, document translation or notarisation rules, and whether the university has a separate process for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Tohoku Gakuin University is one option within a large national system. Its distinguishing points are its location in Sendai, its private-university background in the country’s higher-education landscape, and its sister-school link with Miyagi Gakuin Women's University.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Tohoku Gakuin University

Where is Tohoku Gakuin University located?

It is in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Is Tohoku Gakuin University public or private?

It is listed as public, while the summary describes it as a private university.

When was Tohoku Gakuin University founded?

It was founded in 1886.

How many universities are there in Japan?

Japan has 571 universities.

Overview

Tohoku Gakuin University is a private university in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1886 under the influence of the German Reformed Church missionaries. Miyagi Gakuin Women's University is its sister school.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

Scholarships at Tohoku Gakuin University

Partial

令和8年熊本地震奨学金

Hitotsubashi University

一時金60万円および月額6万円を上限に、標準修業年限まで支給する奨学金。

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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