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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

Aug. 8, 2019International Support Office will be closed from Aug. 10 to 18 for summer holidays.
Aug. 8, 2019Beware of organizations that do not disclose their affiliation/objectives (deceptive recruitment)!
Aug. 5, 2019Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in 2019 fall semester.
Jul. 30, 2019New subway/bus fares announced.
Jul. 29, 2019Gakusei Shien Dayori No.14 (PDF)

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Jul. 18, 2019[Posted]Warning to Bicycle Commuters.
Jul. 2, 2019The procedures for opening a Japan Post Bank account have changed.
Jun. 28, 2019[Updated]Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars.
Jun. 25, 2019Video: the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Jun. 21, 2019The Handout of "Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners" has been posted.
May 31, 2019Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (June 20, 2019).
May 16, 2019TUSTEM (Tohoku University STEM Student Network) has been posted.
May 15, 2019The "Application for Certificate of Eligibility" forms have been updated.
Apr. 26, 2019International Support Office will be closed from Apr.27 to May 6 for Golden Week Holidays.
Apr. 12, 2019Bazaar will be held at International House Sanjo 1(Organized by Group Mori) (Apr. 13, 2019).
Apr. 8, 2019Movie: the incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2019).
Mar. 29, 2019Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2019).
Mar. 27, 2019Tohoku University International Student Help Desk will open!
Mar. 26, 2019Important notices about "Opening Bank Accounts in Japan"and "Foreign Remittance".
Mar. 26, 2019Handbook for International Students 2019-2020 has been released.
Mar. 15, 2019[Updated]Form1 and Form2 of the Tohoku University Web Application System for "Certificate of Eligibility (COE)"
Mar. 11, 2019[Updated]Customs Procedures.
Mar. 4, 2019[Updated]Hotels and Lodging for short stays.
Feb. 15, 2019[Updated]Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "GAKKENSAI" ("Inbound futai-gakuso").
Feb. 8, 2019Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2019.
Jan. 17, 2019Mandatory enrollment in cyclist liability insurance has been posted.
Dec. 17, 2018Video: the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Dec. 7, 2018The handout of the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
Dec. 3, 2018Apartments has been updated.
Nov. 9, 2018Seminar for International Students: Renting Apartments for Beginners (Dec. 6, 2018).
Oct. 16, 2018Movie: the incoming international students orientation (Oct. 2, 2018).
Oct. 1, 2018Handouts for incoming international students orientation (Oct. 2, 2018).
Aug. 29, 2018Orientation scheduled for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2018.
July 13, 2018Forms are updated; Japanese National Pension system is now offering new forms.
June 28, 2018The handout of the seminar on renting apartments for international students has been posted.
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).
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 2019-2020 (As of March 26, 2019)
Pocket Guide for International Students and Scholars(As of June 28, 2019)
Guidebook for Tenants(External site)
Orientation for Incoming International Students
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