Tohoku University
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Quick facts
Location: Sendai, Japan
University Type: Made up of 4 campuses but students most likely to study at Aobayama Campus or Kawauchi Campus.
City Size: Large
Climate: Temperate- fairly mild, sunny winters and hot, humid and rainy summers.
Cost of living: Generally cheaper than Norwich
Local Language: Japanese
What's unique: Sendai is renowned for its Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival), one of Japan’s largest and most colourful festivals.
Did you know: Tohoku University has a large range of Circles (student societies) to get involve and make friends. From tea ceremonies, to photography and sumo, there is a large range of interests on offer.
Why choose Tohoku
Tohoku University is the third oldest imperial university in Japan and is considered one of the most prestigious in the country. It was originally founded as a medical school in 1736. It is located in Sendai, the second largest city north of Tokyo.
The university has five main campuses in Sendai City. Tohoku was selected as one of 13 universities in the Global 3 Project to internationalise higher education in the country. As part of the initiative, the university offers international degrees which are taught entirely in English.
Sandai offers everything you want in a city. From Anime, to seafood, and cherry blossom, it is a great way to gain a Japanese experience. Sendai is only 1hr 40 mins away from Tokyo, meaning you can explore the bigger cities whilst living somewhere a bit smaller.
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