Tohoku University

Tohoku University (東北大学, Tōhoku daigaku), or Tohokudai (東北大, Tōhokudai), is a Japanese national university located in Sendai, Miyagi in the Tōhoku Region, Japan. It is informally referred to as Tonpei (トンペイ, Tonpei). Established in 1907, it was the third Imperial University in Japan and among the first three Designated National Universities, along with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University.[1] Tohoku University is a Top Type university of the Top Global University Project, and since 2020 has been ranked the best university in Japan by Times Higher Education.[2][3][4]

For the Chinese university with the identical name in Chinese and Japanese, see Northeastern University (China).
Tohoku University
東北大学
Motto
  • 研究第一主義 (research first principle)
  • 門戸開放 (open-door policy)
  • 実学尊重 (respect for practical studies)
TypePublic (National)
EstablishedJune 22, 1907
Academic affiliations
APRU, AEARU, HeKKSaGOn, T.I.M.E., RENKEI
EndowmentUS$1.3 billion
(JP¥120,138 billion)
PresidentHideo Ohno
Administrative staff
5,756
Undergraduates11,094
Postgraduates7,704
Other students
1,346 (international students)
Location
Sendai, Miyagi
,
Japan
CampusUrban, 250 ha (620 acres)
Colors  Purple
Sporting affiliations
TCAA, SEN6
Websitewww.tohoku.ac.jp/english

In 2016, Tohoku University had 10 faculties, 16 graduate schools and 6 research institutes, with a total enrollment of 17,885 students.[5] The university's three core values are "Research First (研究第一主義)," "Open-Doors (門戸開放)," and "Practice-Oriented Research and Education (実学尊重)."

History
Albert Einstein visiting Tohoku Imperial University in 1922
Tohoku University (Katahira campus Main Gate)

On June 22, 1907(明治40年,Mēji yonjyunen), the university was established under the name Tohoku Imperial University (東北帝國大學, Tōhoku teikoku daigaku) by the Meiji government as the third Imperial University of Japan, following the Tokyo Imperial University (1877) and the Kyoto Imperial University (1897). From its start, it has advocated "Open-door" policies—it was the first university in Japan to accept female students (in 1913)[6] and foreign students.

In September 1907, it set up the faculty of Agriculture in Sapporo; the Sapporo Agricultural College (札幌農學校, Sapporo nō gakkō).

It set up the Science Department in 1911, and the Medical Department (formerly the Sendai Medical College) in 1915. In 1918 it ceded the Faculty of Agriculture to Hokkaido Imperial University. It subsequently launched Faculties of Engineering in 1919, and Law and Literature in 1922.[7]

In 1947 the university assumed its current name, Tohoku University, and acquired a new Faculty of Agriculture. In 1949, the Faculty of Law and Literature was split to form new faculties of Law, Literature, and Economics. A Faculty of Education was added in 1949, Dentistry in 1965, and Pharmacy in 1972. Tohoku has been a National University Corporation since April 2004.[7]

2011 Tōhoku earthquake

Subsequent to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the university was declared closed until further notice, but with a tentative re-opening date of the end of the following April.[8]

The Aobayama, Katahira, Amamiya, and Kawauchi campuses are all at least 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from the ocean, towards the mountains, and therefore suffered no damage resulting from the tsunami. No deaths or serious injuries within the faculty and student body were reported on campus grounds. However, earthquake damage lead to the closure of 27 buildings and caused millions of dollars of damage to equipment. Classes have resumed normally since early May 2011 and plans for restoring, reinforcing or replacing damaged buildings are underway.

The radiology department has been actively measuring radiation levels throughout the city of Sendai since the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant meltdown, which is about 100 kilometers south. So far no alarming levels of radiation have been detected.

Campuses
Campus locations

Principal four campuses are in the Sendai City, Japan;

  • Katahira (片平, Katahira)
Administration Unit. and Principal institutes
  • Kawauchi (川内, Kawauchi)
North-Kawauchi; The freshmen and sophomore of all undergraduates
South-Kawauchi; Law, Education, Economics, Letters
  • Seiryo (星陵, Seiryō)
Medicine, Dentistry
  • Aobayama (青葉山, Aobayama)
Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture

Amamiya campus and some institutes transferred to the new extension at Aobayama campus in April 2017 .

Organization
Graduate School of Engineering (Research Lab Complex)

The university's Research Center for Prediction of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions is represented on the national Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction.[9]

Traditional number and configuration

( ) is Part-time lecturer.

総長 1
理事 8(1)
監事 2(1)
教員 3,168
教授 896
准教授 738
講師 193
助教 1,195
助手 146

Research institutes
  • Research Institute of Electrical Communication (電気通信研究所, 通研, Denki Tsūshin Kenkyūsjo, Tsūken)[10]
  • Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (加齢医学研究所, Karei Igaku Kenkyūjo)[11]
  • Institute of Fluid Science (流体科学研究所, Ryūtai Kagaku Kenkyūsyo)[12]
  • Institute for Materials Research,IMR (金属材料研究所, 金研, Kinzoku Zairyō Kenkyūsjo, Kinken)[13]
National Collaborative Research Institute
  • Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (多元物質科学研究所, Tagen Busshitsu Kagaku Kenkyūjo)[14]
  • International Research Institute of Disaster Science (災害科学国際研究所, Saigai Kagaku Kokusai Kenkyūjo)[15]
  • Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (東北メディカル・メガバンク機構, Tōhoku Medikaru Megabanku kikō)[16]

Centers and facilities

University library

  • Tohoku University library
  • Medical Library
  • Kita-Aobayama Library
  • Engineering Library
  • Agricultural Library

University hospital

  • Tohoku University Hospital Seiryo

Inter-department institutes for education and research

  • Center for Northeast Asian Studies
  • Center for the Advancement of Higher Education
    • Health Administration Center
    • University Counseling Center
    • Admission Center
    • Center for Career Support
    • Center for Culture and Language Education
  • The Center for Academic Resources and Archives
  • Institute for International Advanced Research and Education Organization
  • Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center
  • New Industry Creation Hatchery Center (NICHe)
  • Center for Interdisciplinary Research
  • Technology Center for Research and Education Activities
    • Center for Low-Temperature Science
    • High-Voltage Electron Microscope Laboratory
  • Information Synergy Organization
    • Information Synergy Center (National Collaboration Institution)

Collaborating institutions

  • Office of Cooperative Research and Development
  • Office for Strategic Promotion of Basic Research
  • Center for Research Strategy and Support(CRESS)
  • Environment Conservation Research Institute
  • Center for International Exchange
  • Archaeological Research office on the Campus
  • Global Operations center
  • Campus Planning office

Administration unit

Tohoku University Overseas Office

Tohoku University US Office
Tohoku University China Office

Biomedical Engineering Research Organization

e-learning system

  • Internet School of Tohoku University (ISTU)

Dormitories

  • Ibun-ryo (以文寮, Ibun ryō)
  • Josyun-ryo (如春寮, Josyun ryō)
  • Seifu-ryo (霽風寮, Seifū ryō)
  • Nissyu-ryo (日就寮, Nissyū ryō)
  • Meizen-ryo (明善寮, Meizen ryō)
  • Matsukaze-ryo (松風寮, Matsukaze ryō)
  • University House Sanjo (ユニバーシティ・ハウス三条, University House Sanjo)
  • International House (国際交流会館, Kokusai kōryū kaikan)

The 21st Century Center Of Excellence Programs
Fiscal Year Field Program Title
2002 Life Sciences Future Medical Engineering based on Bio-nanotechnology
Chemistry, material sciences International Center of Research & Education for Unexplored Chemistry
International Center of Research & Education for Materials
Information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering System Construction of Global-Network Oriented Information Electronics
Humanities A Strategic and Education Center for an Integrated Approach to Language and Cognition
2003 Medical sciences Center for Innovative Therapeutic Development for Common Diseases
Mathematics, physics, earth sciences Exploring New Science by Bridging Particle-Matter Hierarchy
Advanced Science and Technology Center for the Dynamic Earth
Mechanical, civil, architectural and other fields of engineering The Exploration of the Frontiers of Mechanical Science Based on Nanotechnology
International COE of Flow Dynamics
Social sciences Center for the Study of Social Stratification and Inequality
Gender Law and Policy Center
2004 New scientific fields Comprehensive Research and Education Center for Planning of Drug Development and Clinical Evaluation

Academic rankings
University rankings
THE National[17] General 1
T. Reuters National[18] Research 4
Shimano National[19] Selectivity SA
QS Asia
(Asian Ranking version)[20]		 General 9
ARWU Asia[21] Research 8
THE World[22] General 132
QS World[23] General 77
ARWU World[21] Research 101-150
ENSMP World[4] Alumni 13
Program rankings
Engineering
QS World[24] General 56
MATERIALS SCIENCE
T.Reuters National[25] Research 1
T.Reuters World[25] Research 3
PHYSICS
T.Reuters National[25] Research 2
T.Reuters World[25] Research 10
CHEMISTRY
T.Reuters National[25] Research 4
T.Reuters World[25] Research 20
BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
T.Reuters National[25] Research 7
T.Reuters World[25] Research 113
Life Sciences
IMMUNOLOGY
T.Reuters National[25] Research 6
T.Reuters World[25] Research 142
PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY
T.Reuters National[25] Research 3
T.Reuters World[25] Research 64
* T. Reuters World rankings include non-educational institutions

Tohoku University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It can be seen in the several rankings such as shown below.

General rankings

Tohoku University has been ranked first in the 2020 Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings.[26]

According to 2011 QS World University Rankings[27] the university rose to 70th having dropped out of the top 100 in 2010 to 102nd, and having been 97th in the 2009 THE-QS World University Rankings (in 2010 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings parted ways to produce separate rankings).

It was also ranked 49th worldwide according to the Global University Ranking in 2009.[28]

Research performance

Tohoku University is one of the top research institutions in Japan. According to Thomson Reuters, Tohoku University is the fourth best research university in Japan.[18] Its research excellence is especially distinctive in Materials Science (1st in Japan, third in the world), Physics (2nd in Japan, tenth in the world), Pharmacology & Toxicology (3rd in Japan, 64th in the world) and Chemistry (6th in Japan, 20th in the world).[29]

Times Higher Education also reported that Tohoku University was ranked 3rd in Japan (201st - 250th in the world) for the World University Rankings 2022 by Subject: social sciences.[30] The social sciences ranking includes the weightings such as Research: volume, income and reputation (accounts for 32.6 per cent) and Citations: research influence (accounts for 25 per cent).[31]

In addition, Nature Index ranked Tohoku University as 5th in Japan (103rd in the world, 38th in Asia Pacific) on 2022 tables: Institutions.[32] The 2022 tables are based on Nature Index data from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. Before the 2022 edition, Nature Index also ranked Tohoku University as 5th in Japan (77th in the world, 28th in Asia Pacific) on 2021 tables: Institutions, that are based on Nature Index data from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.[33]

According to the Qs World university rankings　on 2012/9 surveyed about the general standards in Engineering&Technology field, Tohoku university was placed 56th (world), fifth (national).[34]

As Tohoku University has been emphasizing 'practical' research, Tohoku received the top place for its number of patents accepted (324) during 2009 among Japanese Universities.[35]

Graduate school rankings

Tohoku University Law School is one of the most famous Law schools in Japan, as it was ranked fifth in the passing rate of Japanese Bar Examination in 2020.[36]

Alumni rankings

Mines ParisTech : Professional Ranking World Universities ranks Tohoku University as 13th in the world (5th in Japan) in 2011 in terms of the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies.[37]

Popularity and selectivity

Tohoku University is one of the most selective universities in Japan. Its entrance difficulty is usually considered one of the top in Japan. Japanese journalist Kiyoshi Shimano ranks its entrance difficulty as SA (most selective/out of 11 scales) in Japan.[38]

Evaluation from business world
The university ranking according to the order of the evaluation by Personnel Departments of Leading Companies in Japan
Ranking
Japan 3rd[39] (out of 788[40]　universities in Japan as of 2021)
Source 2021 Nikkei Survey[41] to all listed (3,714[42]) and leading unlisted (1,100), totally 4,850 companies[41]

People

Successive presidents
Akihisa Inoue (left) talked with James P. Zumwalt (chargé d'affaires) and Ann Kambara at Tohoku University in 2009.
  • 1st Masataro Sawayanagi (澤柳 政太郎)
  • 2nd Tokiyuki Hojo (北条 時敬)
  • 3rd Ryojiro Hukuhara (福原 鐐二郎)
  • 4th Masataka Ogawa (小川 正孝)
  • 5th Nikichi Inoue (井上 仁吉)
  • 6th Kotaro Honda (本多 光太郎)
  • 7th Taizo Kumagai (熊谷 岱蔵)
  • 8th Yasutaro Satake (佐武 安太郎)
  • 9th Satomi Takahashi (高橋 里美)
  • 10th Toshio Kurokawa (黒川 利雄)
  • 11th Teruji Ishizu (石津 照璽)
  • 12th Koichi Motokawa (本川 弘一)
  • 13th Mutsuo Kato (加藤 陸奥雄)
  • 14th Shiro Maeda (前田 四郎)
  • 15th Nakao Ishida (石田 名香雄)
  • 16th Shigemori Ohtani (大谷 茂盛)
  • 17th Jun-ichi Nishizawa (西澤 潤一)
  • 18th Hiroyuki Abe (阿部 博之)
  • 19th Takashi Yoshimoto (吉本 高志)
  • 20th Akihisa Inoue (井上 明久)
  • 21st Susumu Satomi (里見進)
  • 22nd Hideo Ohno (大野 英男)

Notable people associated with Tohoku University

Many world-class celebrities have attended or served at Tohoku University.

Sciences

Engineering

Literature and art

Mathematic, economics and business

Politics

See also

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