Creating ESQUISSES for the Future

The Tohoku Institute of Technology will nurture advanced technicians and engineers who will become industry leaders, particularly in the Tohoku region.

The Tohoku Institute of Technology will contribute to the development of a sustainable society through education and research activities.

The Tohoku Institute of Technology will cultivate human resources who will become specialists in their field, who will possess a harmonious personality, and who can demonstrate superior creativity and the ability to get things done.

The following skills and abilities obtained in an honest and motivated manner are expected:

1.Knowledge and comprehension
Scientific knowledge and technical skills which are associated with culture, humanity and sociality.

2.Logical thinking and analyzing skills
Ability to find, analyze and solve problems based on phenomena and results.

3.Cooperativeness and adaptability
Ability to address problems spontaneously as a member of a group.

4.Communication skill
Ability to develop greater self-expression and mutual understanding.

5.Ability to define problems and develop management skills
Eagerness to discover new phenomena and deal with problems.

6.Ability to develop global understanding and language skills
Ability to see things from different perspectives and develop skills to operate in an international market place.

In addition to the following policies (A/E/G1), Tohoku Institute of Technology values are also based on a teaching policy (G2) to aid in developing a zest for living and respect in both the university and the wider society.

Admission Policy

To meet our education goals, we offer admission to students with the following abilities:

• 1.Students with basic academic knowledge and the ability to facilitate general judgment
• 2.Students with special abilities in special subjects
• 3.Students with enthusiastic and clear goals
• 4.Students with remarkable achievements and special skills

Educational Policy (Composition and Enforcement Policy)

• 1.Establishment of GPA (grade point average) goals for each department
• 2.Correlation of each subject and students’ required competence
• 3.Integration of major and general subjects to develop a social point of view and to enhance character formation
• 4.Small-class education
• 5.Creation of curriculum models for each department and course

Graduation Policy (Conferment Policy)

We evaluate the above mentioned expected skills and abilities on each subject. We also evaluate graduation project or work in a systematic and objective manner as part of the total evaluation.

Guidance Policy

Guide students in building their future plan while promoting respect for other members of society.

• 1.Create awareness of each student being a part of society through non-curricular activities
• 2.Deepen professional awareness through professional career programs.