How to Apply for Undergraduate (English)

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Important Notice

• • Admission to the FGL Undergraduate Program for the 2026 enrollment will be the last one. A new English-taught program, "Gateway College," will launch in 2027.  For further information, please visit the Admissions Center website.  (Nov 6, 2025)
• • Below is the main flow of the application process.\ Applicants are required to confirm the details in the FGL Application Guide in advance.\ The Stage Screening results will be announced on FGL website.
• • \ FGL Application Guide 2026 [5/9 Updated]\
• The online application system (TAO)\
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# Step 1. Confirmation of application qualifications and requirements

For details of the qualifications and eligibility for application, see under "4. Eligibility for FGL" in the FGL Application Guide.

### Basic Qualifications

You must fulfill, or expect to fulfill by September 30, 2026, (A) and (B) below, and any one of 1), 2), or 3) from (C). - | | | | --- | --- | | (A) | Your nationality is, in principle, other than Japanese. *If you are not a Japanese citizen but hold a Permanent Residence permit, you cannot apply. | | (B) | The total amount of education you received in a school conforming to the Japanese educational system, whether in Japan or overseas, is six years or less. | | (C) | - 1) You have completed a 12-year curriculum of school education outside Japan, or have an equivalent education as specified by the Minister of Education of Japan. 2) You have a qualification such as IB, GCE A-Levels, Abitur, etc.  3) Your academic abilities are judged to be equal or superior to those of a high school graduate upon individual screening of qualifications by Tohoku University and you are at least 18 years old. | - *Japanese citizens who wish to apply should contact us to confirm that they are eligible before applying. - For details, please see "2. Admissions" in the FAQ.

### Academic Requirements

* Please send the examination scores such as ACT, TOEFL iBT to Tohoku University via each system for your application.

* You will be able to take EJU and ACT on the following dates. They may/may not change. Please check the official websites for the official dates.

* "ACT International Subject Test" are NOT acceptable.

# Step 2. Apply via the online application system

The Application process is to be completed via the online application system (TAO).         *Click here for instructions

• * We recommend you not wait for the application submission until the last minute.
• * Those whose applications are accepted will be assigned an examinee number about one week after the application deadline.

• This number is necessary for checking screening results and the second stage screening.\

  Paying the Examination Fee

  The examination fee (JPY 5,000) must be paid during the above Application Period. Applicant must pay transfer/handling fees. Payment is made by credit card. See the following URL for detailed instructions.

Examination Fee Payment Instruction

### Submit Required Documents

Please upload all application documents as listed the application guide onto the online application system during the application period. Your application will only be accepted if you complete the application procedures through the system during the Application Period.

Please use the following form.

【2026】Statement of Reasons for Applying

(Expected) Graduate Certificate Sample  *You can use your own school's format

The University Format of English Proficiency *Please refer to p.8 on the Application Guide.

# Step 3. 1st Stage Screening

The 1st Stage Screening is conducted as follows, based on the documents you submit.

a. Academic transcript issued by your school etc.\  b. Score from academic qualification exam or national standardized exam for college entrance\  c. Score from English proficiency test, etc.

* The evaluation of the “statement of reasons for applying” submitted at the time of application will be included as part of the interview score for the 2nd Stage Screening. - # Step 4. 2nd Stage Screening

Sample Tests (only available for AMC)

# Step 5. Admission Procedures

The examination numbers of those who pass the 2nd Stage Screening will be announced on our website.

Failure to complete the admission procedures during this period will result in loss of permission to enroll.

## FAQ

1. About Tohoku University and FGL\
2. Admissions (Eligibility)\
3. Admissions (Application Documents, Selection Process)\
4. Educational Curriculum\

5. Scholarships & Housing

6. Other Information

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Other information on curriculum, financial aid, etc., is available here.