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The International Support Office aims to facilitate a wide range of engagements for international students and researchers, from issues with Status of Residence to tips for everyday shopping.

NEWS

June 11, 2018[Updated]Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars.
June 4, 2018Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (June 20, 2018).
May. 28, 2018"University House Aobayama" has been posted.
May. 24, 2018"Unaccompanied Baggage" has been posted.
Apr. 10, 2018Movie: the incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2018).

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Mar. 28, 2018Handbook for International Students 2018-2019 has been released.
Mar. 28, 2018Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2018).
Mar. 23, 2018Illegal drugs warning has been posted.
Feb. 13, 2018Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2018.
Dec. 26, 2017Video: the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Dec. 26, 2017Dorm Comparison has been posted.
Dec. 20, 2017Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "GAKKENSAI" for International Students has been posted.
Nov. 15, 2017Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (Dec. 14, 2017).
Oct. 18, 2017Recruiting participants for a disaster prevention training by The Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA).
Oct. 10, 2017Audio: the incoming international students orientation (Oct. 3, 2017).
Oct. 10, 2017Please respond to a safety confirmation drill message on October 27.
Sep. 28, 2017Subway and bus commuting guide has been posted.
Sep. 28, 2017Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Oct. 3, 2017).
Aug. 17, 2017Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2017.
June 23, 2017The handout of the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
May 30, 2017Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (June 22, 2017).
Apr. 10, 2017Video: the incoming international students orientation (Apr. 4, 2017).
Apr. 4, 2017Please respond to a safety confirmation drill message on April 24.
Apr. 3, 2017Handbook for International Students 2017-2018 has been released.
Mar. 27, 2017Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Apr. 4, 2017).
Feb. 10, 2017Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2017.
Dec. 16, 2016The handout of the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Nov. 29, 2016Information about National Pension System has been posted.
Nov. 17, 2016Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (December 15, 2016).
Nov. 7, 2016Please respond to a safety confirmation drill message on December 2.
Nov. 2, 2016Test Tsunami Emergency Email to be Sent from Sendai City on November 5.
Sep. 29, 2016Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Oct. 3, 2016).
Aug. 30, 2016Traffic safety lesson for incoming international students.
Aug. 30, 2016Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2016.
July 22, 2016Handouts for Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners.
July 13, 2016Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (July 21, 2016).
June 21, 2016New rents in International House Sanjo I has been posted.
June 9, 2016Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars.
Apr.27, 2016HANDBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2016-2017.
Apr.21, 2016Information about the Social Security and Tax Number System has been posted.
Mar.31, 2016Handouts for the incoming international students orientation (April, 2016) are available.
Mar.22, 2016Bicycle traffic safety videos called "Do you know bicycle traffic rules?" have been posted.
Mar.3, 2016Suica will be usable for buses and subways has been posted.
Jan.8, 2016The handout of the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Dec.16, 2015Guidebook for Tenants has been posted.
Dec.7, 2015Notice of temporary suspension of 77 BANK services has been posted.　　
Dec.2, 2015Revision of the fare for Sanjomachi from Kawauchi Station City Bus Route has been posted.
Nov.20, 2015New Gakuto Sendai City Bus/Subway Free Passes and pre-sale has been posted.
Nov.18, 2015Opening of the Tozai Subway Line has been posted.
Oct.29, 2015Notice of the start of Tozai Subway Line and Social Security and Tax Number System has been posted.
Oct.15, 2015Materials for the incoming international students orientation in Oct. 2015 have been posted.
Oct.14, 2015Education / Childcare has been posted.
Sep.14, 2015Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2015.
Jul.14, 2015Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars available.
Jun.12, 2015Warning regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
Jun.2, 2015Stricter Road Traffic Law on bycicle riders takes effect.
Apr.27, 2015HANDBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2015-2016.
Apr.27, 2015A handout of orientation for incoming international students.
Apr.17, 2015Orientation scheduled for incoming international students.
Apr. 1, 2015Tohoku University Web Application System for "Certificate of Eligibility" started (for departments on Aobayama campus).
Apr. 1, 2015"TU Support" website opened.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Handbook for International Students 2018-2019 (Full size) (Light size) (As of March 28, 2018)
Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars(As of June 11, 2018)
Guidebook for Tenants(External site)
Orientation for Incoming International Students
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