Tohoku University Engineering Summer Program (TESP) is a 16-days international summer program designed to inspire engineering students from all over the world! TESP provides a series of lectures and hands-on activities on advanced topics. All courses are offered entirely in English for students in engineering fields. In addition, the program includes the cultural activities that expose participants to Japanese culture and allow them to enrich their academic experience.100 participants from around the world gather in Aobayama campus to share amazing moments every summer!
| Date | July 10 – July 25 2025 |
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| Program Structure | Lectures, Laboratory Hands-on Activities, Japanese Culture (Kimono dressing, Tea ceremony), Field Trip, etc. Please refer to the page of each field for details. |
| Accommodation | Accommodation arrangements will be your responsibility. Please make your own reservation, ensuring your check-in date is no later than July 9th and your check-out date is on or after July 26th. |
| Fees | 30,000 JPY - 50,000 JPY |
| Fees vary depending on the course. Please refer to each course page course page for details. | |
| The fee covers cultural & social activities, and field trips. | |
| Participants are responsible for accommodation, daily meals, local transportation, airfare, and insurance. | |
| The tuition, experimental materials are supported by Tohoku University. | |
| Language | English |
| Evaluation | The coursework and the laboratory activities with oral presentation should be equivalent to 4 ECTS credits. The certificate of completion will be awarded to all successful participants. |
| Scholarship | JASSO Scholarship (80,000 JPY) is available for selected students |
| Application Deadline | April 19 2025 |
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge lectures and hands-on lab experiences taught by top professors from Tohoku University's Graduate School of Engineering, Information Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering. Collaborate with engineering students and young professionals from around the globe as you explore exciting topics such as Field and Space Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, and more.
Explore the intricacies of microwave and optic wave engineering, with a focus on modeling, design, and measurement of wireless power transfer devices. Delve into topics such as solar-to-microwave power conversion, microwave-to-DC rectification, and wireless power transfer antennas. Engage in hands-on activities to develop a prototype system capable of generating solar power and wirelessly transmitting it via microwaves.
A journey delving into materials engineering, led by expert professors at Tohoku University. Participants choose from one lab from Structural Materials, Bio-materials and Green Materials. Participate in hands-on labs, explore industry visits to research facilities or manufacturing sites of private companies in the Sendai area. Engineering students from Tohoku University will assist throughout.