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HKUST Winter Study Abroad: Tohoku University (Japan) (Partnership) (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Sendai, Japan
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
English Language Proficiency Proof: Not Required
Program Description:


About Tohoku University

Tohoku University, located in Sendai City, was founded in 1907 as Japan's third national university. It continues to be an innovative university committed to the principles of “Research First” and “Open Doors”. It has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most progressive universities in the country.


About Tohoku University Japanese Program

This winter program provides students of our partner institutions with an opportunity to discover Tohoku and Japan through diverse learning experiences. The program offers intensive Japanese language classes, interactive lessons on both traditional and modern Japanese culture and society and collaborative learning activities with local students.

HKUST-nominated students are required to take in-person courses only. Course information can be found HERE.


Program Date
HKUST-nominated students can only choose to attend Winter 2. 

Winter 2: 14 Dec 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 (2 weeks)

* Notes:
  • Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
  • You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).


Fees

This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee, accommodation fee and the costs for travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees. For details, please CLICK HERE.

Fees Amount
Program fee JPY 115,000  +  Payment Processing Fee


Eligibility

HKUST students should apply through the Office of Global Learning Experience. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:

You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Winter Study Abroad Program brochure page.

 


Visa Information

Students may be required to apply for a visa to attend the program. Please CLICK HERE for details.

Insurance

For insurance arrangement of the host institution, please CLICK HERE for details. All participants are required to purchase their own overseas travel insurance to cover medical treatment and emergencies during their stay in Japan.

HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. To apply for an insurance certificate, please CLICK HERE.


Accommodation

Students are required to arrange accommodation on your own. Please CLICK HERE for host institution's recommendation and their contact for accommodation inquiries. 


Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning Experience tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.

Last update: 3 October 2026




This program is currently not accepting applications.