Tohoku University

Sendai city street

Purdue University College of Engineering and College of Science majors are eligible for this program if s/he has attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and has reached at least junior standing by the start of the program. At the time of application, applicants must show proof that they have discussed with their academic advisors the transfer of courses from Tohoku to Purdue.

Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

This program is for a full academic year (early October to early August) or the spring semester (March - August).

The goal of this program is to offer foreign students the opportunity to take basic engineering courses in a Japanese university, without having to attain the Japanese language proficiency that would be necessary to take the same courses in Japanese. All lectures are given in English. Each student is assigned to a research group where s/he will participate in research activities of the group.

This program also offers courses on the Japanese language, culture, and society aimed at promotion of understanding of the Japanese language and social customs. Cultural and intellectual exchange with the Japanese students is an integral part of the program. This will be accomplished through class work as well as participation in the activities of research groups to which the students are assigned.

An example semester course schedule:
Japanese 1
Japanese Culture 1
Sci, Tech and Ind A
Applied Math
Mechanics of Materials A
Individual Research Training

Participants will be housed in the Tohoku University International House.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2022

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Upon acceptance to the program, students must pay a $500 non-refundable deposit which will be applied to the fee for the first semester. Remaining tuition and fees will be paid to the Purdue Bursar which will issue a bill to all participating students. Housing, meals, and other on-site expenses will be paid directly by the student overseas.

Lanterns during the Tanataba Festival

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Japan in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Japan in list)