A Global Gateway to Excellence in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Welcome to the website of our department. We are proud to offer unique academic programs for students seeking higher education opportunities in Japan. Since founding in 1907 as one of Japan’s first national universities, Tohoku University has upheld three core principles: Open-Door Policy, Research First, and Practice-Oriented Learning. Guided by these values, we have pioneered progressive reforms in Japanese higher education.

Tohoku University was the first national university in Japan to admit female students and international students. This tradition of openness and inclusivity remains central to our mission, shaping a dynamic and supportive academic environment for students from all backgrounds.

We established the International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC) in 2010 as the first English-taught degree program in mechanical engineering at a Japanese university. Initially designed for international students, IMAC enables learners to earn a full engineering degree without requiring prior knowledge of Japanese.

This pioneering initiative marked a bold step toward internationalization. Offering all lectures and research supervision in English allowed us to foster a truly global academic environment—where both international and Japanese students study the same curriculum and are evaluated by the same academic standards.

In 2017, we introduced a special entrance examination to welcome Japanese students who wish to pursue their studies in English within the IMAC program. We are proud to offer this globally oriented platform for engineering education, made possible through the dedication and collaboration of our faculty and students.

At IMAC, students receive advanced instruction and engage in cutting-edge research under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty members. Our research covers a broad spectrum of fields, from fundamentals to applications, including mechanical system design, fine mechanics, robotics, aerospace engineering, information science and AI, biomedical engineering, and environmental and energy sciences.

We warmly invite you to join our global academic community and pursue your aspirations through IMAC. We are confident that this program will provide you with exceptional opportunities for both personal and academic growth.

Prof. Takahito Ono, Chairman,
Division of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering