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Aiming for “International Leading University” by excellence in 1.1. EEducationducation 2. Research 3. Contribution to Society 4. Campus Environment 5. Organization / Management TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
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Global Learning at Tohoku University
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Study Abroad Campus Internationalization ‘World-class’ learning/internship Attracting excellent opportunities for Tohoku international students University students International environment on campus
Acquisition of communication skills necessary in the international community
Fosterage of global leaders who can contribute to the human well-being TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
by “Support for Strategic International Collaboration” April 2005 – March 2009 in “Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education” TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Provide students with broad knowledge and international sense for their international future career through study and research in two different countries
Send bicultural/bilingual scientists and engineers to society
Strengthen and enhance Tohoku University’s international network and its presence TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Human resource development for leaders who will work in the international arena
Fosterage of students with a broad perspective through diverse education
Establishment of Joint Education Schemes with institutions in EU nations, China and other Asian countries TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Joint Education Program Partner: ▪ Tsinghua University, China
Double Degree Program Partners: ▪ Ecole Centrale Group, France ▪ INSA-Lyon, France
These programs were selected by MEXT for “Support for Strategic International Collaboration” in “Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education” in 2005. Executive Vice President for Research &International Affairs Director of Global Operations Centre Vice President for Education and International Exchange
Deputy Director of Global Operations Centre International Director of International Affairs Department Affairs Strategic Committee Global Operations ・Faculties for International Centre Exchanges in Each Dept. ▶International Exchange Division ▶Division for International ・Director of ● International Scientific Projects International Affairs Affairs Section ● Manager Department ● Section of International ● Assistant ・Staff in International Cooperation and Information Affairs Department ▶Student ▶Division for Exchange Division Training Personnel ● Student ● Manager Management Section ● Assistant ● Educational Exchange Section Associate ● Student Exchange Program Section ● International House Section TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
・Existence of general exchange agreement ・Active in collaborative research
Joint Education/Double Degree programs have been initiated by the partner institutions.
▪ October 2005：Signed MOU with INSA-Lyon ▪ March 2006: Signed MOU with Tsinghua University and Ecole Centrale Group TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Decisions on curriculum are made in each of the graduate schools which accept/receive program participants at Tohoku University.
Meetings are held annually within the framework of Steering Committees established between each partner institution and Tohoku University. TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Tuition ・ Charged by Home Institution ・ Waived at Host Institution
Languages adopted for the Programs ・ 2 institutions in France: Local languages (French and Japanese) ・ Tsinghua University：English TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Joint Education Practice for Fostering Next Generation Leaders in Europe, China and Japan
by “Support for Strategic International Collaboration” in “Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education” TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Students who satisfy the requirements of both Tohoku University and its partner institution are awarded with a master level degree from each.
Participating Graduate Schools and Departments: a) Tsinghua University ・ Department of Physics ・ Department of Materials Science and Engineering ・ Department of Precision Instruments and Mechanology ・ Department of Engineering Physics b) Tohoku University: ・ Graduate School of Science ・ Graduate School of Engineering
MOU was signed in 2005. TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
One of the world-leading institutions ・ Established in 1911 ・ 13 schools and 5 departments ・ 34 members of Chinese Academy of Science 30 members of Chinese Academy of Engineering ・ Number of Professors：1,300 ・ Number of students：Undergraduate：13,000 Master:13,000, PhD: 5,000
・ Ranked 40th in The Times Higher Education Supplement in 2007 ・ Comprehensive university always ranked top-class in China ・ A target university of students with extremely strong academic performance all over China TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Two master-level degrees will be Tsinghua University awarded to the participants who Period required for satisfy all requirements of the two Double Degree： institutions. 9 yrs. Tohoku University (Direct PhD course students) Period required for Year 9 Double Degree： Year 8 6.5 yrs. Year 7 Year 7 Year 6 Year 6 Year 5 Year 5 Year 4 Year 4 Year 3 Year 3 Year 2 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1 TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
1st Year (FY2006) ▪ October: First 3 participants from Tsinghua University
2nd Year (FY2007) ▪ October: 3 more students from Tsinghua University
* The first 3 students are expected to complete their studies at Tohoku University in March 2008. * To date, Tohoku University has not sent its students to Tsinghua University. TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Joint Education Practice for Fostering Next Generation Leaders in Europe, China and Japan
by “Support for Strategic International Collaboration” in “Program for Promoting Internationalization of University Education” TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
A student will receive a master-level degree from Tohoku University and a French partner institution respectively if s/he successfully completes all requirements on both sides.
Graduate Schools Participating in Double Degree Program: a) Ecole Centrale Group & INSA-Lyon: All departments b) Tohoku University: ▪ Graduate School of Engineering ▪ Graduate School of Science
FY2005 MOU on Double Degree Programs concluded with: ▪ INSA-Lyon in November, 2005 ▪ Ecole Centrale Group in March, 2006 TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
Consists of 5 schools (Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Nantes and Paris) Students are admitted through severe competition, and graduate as “Generalist Engineers.” Their graduates play important roles in the world business.
Established in 1957 with its principles of developing cutting-edge science and technology, and providing advanced education to its students. One of the French higher educational institutions which focus on international exchanges most. * Both institutions are Grandes Écoles. TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
* Two master-level degrees will be awarded to the participant who satisfies all requirements for course completion of the two institutions. （“Diplôme d’ingenieur” will be conferred from an Ecole Centrale school. ） Tohoku University Period required for Ecole Centrale Double Degree ： Period required for 7 yrs. Double Degree ： 6.5 yrs Year 7 Year 3 Year 6 Year 5 Year 2 Year 4 Year 1 Year 3 Year 2 (Preparatory Class) Year 2 Year 1 (Preparatory Class) Year 1 TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
•Two master-level degrees will be awarded to the participants who satisfies all requirements for graduation of the two institutions. （“Diplôme d’ingenieur” will be conferred from INSA-Lyon. ）
INSA-Lyon Tohoku University Period required for Period required for Double Degree： Double Degree： 6.5 yrs. 7 yrs. Year 7 Year 6 Year 6 Year 5 Year 5 Year 4 Year 4 Year 3 Year 3 Year 2 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1 TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
◆ 1st year (FY2006) ・October: 2 students, one from Ecole Centrale Marseille and Ecole Centrale de Lyon respectively
2nd year (FY2007) ・July: 1 student sent to Ecole Centrale de Lyon (3rd-year undergraduate student, Dept. of Engineering, Tohoku University)
・October: 5 students from France 3 students from Ecole Centrale de Lyon 2 students from INSA-Lyon TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
◆ Tohoku University established special French Language Courses for those students who are interested in participating the Double Degree Programs. * Any students who wish to learn French can participate. Application for the Double Degree Programs is not mandatory. Course Title Periods & No. of Affiliation No. of Lectures Students 1 1st Language Course Nov. 25, 2006 - 9 (Beginning Level) Jan. 6, 2007 (10*) 2 2nd Language Course Jan. 20, 2007- 5 (Beginning Level) Feb. 10, 2007 (10) Graduate School of Engineering 3 3rd Language Course Mar. 13, 2007 - 5 (Beginning Level) Mar. 28, 2007 (10) 4 4th Language Course Apr. 21, 2007- 3 (Intermediate Level ) July 7, 2007 (10) 5 5th Language Course Nov. 10, 2007- 3 School of Engineering (Beginning Level Feb. 2, 2008 (10) 2 School of Science * 10 classes TOHOKUTOHOKU UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
1. Promotion of Tohoku university students to participation through: a) Improvement of our French Language Courses b) Establishment of a Chinese Language Course c) Enhancement of supports offered to potential candidates for the programs d) Offering of scholarships to participants e) Expansion of exchanges at faculty-levels
2. Introduction of internships and short-stay programs with the partner institutions
3. Program expansion in Europe and Asia
4. Review possibilities for Double PhD programs