Students from Tohtech (Tohoku Institute of Technology) participated in the TNI Spring Program 2026 held at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology in Thailand, one of Tohtech’s partner universities.

The program was conducted from February 16 to February 24, 2026, and included various activities such as interaction with TNI students, introductory Thai language lessons, cultural experiences, and visits to temples.

Through these activities, the students experienced Thai culture firsthand and interacted with local students. The program provided a valuable opportunity to deepen their intercultural understanding and broaden their global perspectives.

Tohtech students participated in “ELL (English Language Learning) 2025,” held at Centennial College in Canada, one of the university’s academic partner institutions.

The program was conducted from Wednesday, August 27 to Friday, September 19, and was offered as a full-time English language training program for international students. Through 20 hours of classes per week, the participants worked on improving their conversation skills, communication abilities, and vocabulary.

In addition to intensive English study, the students had valuable opportunities to enhance their English proficiency and deepen their intercultural understanding through interaction with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Three students from Tohoku Institute of Technology participated in a three-week short-term study program at ELC (The English Language Centre), Brighton, a language school with which the university maintains a friendly partnership.

The participants were A.T., a fourth-year student from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; S.A., a third-year student from the Department of Industrial Design; and Y.N., a third-year student from the Department of Business Design.

From Monday, August 18 to Friday, September 5, the students attended intensive English classes while experiencing local culture and daily life through a homestay program. In addition to improving their English proficiency, they had valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of different cultures through interaction with local people.

T.H, a second-year student in the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Life Design, participated in the SOAS International Summer Program 2025 at SOAS, University of London in the United Kingdom.

The program was held from August 18 to September 5. Enrolled in the “Introduction to the Media” course, he studied contemporary media, including film, engaged in discussions and presentations in English, and conducted film-related interviews and video production projects.

Through collaboration with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, he strengthened his English communication skills and broadened his perspective on media and creative expression.

A Tohtech student, S.F., a first-year student in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, participated in the “TNI Summer Program 2025,” hosted by our academic partner institution, the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology.

The nine-day program was held from Monday, 18 August to Tuesday, 26 August. Through active interaction with local students and participation in various cultural activities, he gained a valuable opportunity to broaden his international perspective.

In an environment different from Japan, he challenged himself to communicate beyond language and cultural differences. By engaging with diverse values and ways of thinking, he gained meaningful insights and inspiration for his future studies.

From June 2 to June 13, 2025, five students from Xi’an Fanyi University in China participated in the “Tohtech Short Program 2025,” a short-term study program hosted by Tohoku Institute of Technology. During their approximately two-week stay, the students took part in various activities designed to deepen their understanding of Japan and our university.

●Laboratory Visits
The students visited the laboratories of Professor Eisuke Kudo, Professor Qiaowei Yuan, and Associate Professor Hajime Kita from the Department of Information and Communication Engineering. They were introduced to cutting-edge research and hands-on learning environments. Engaging actively with the faculty members, the students asked many questions and expanded their academic interests by comparing the research practices with those in their home country.

■ Off-Campus Fieldwork
To explore the culture and society of Miyagi Prefecture, the students undertook off-campus fieldwork, which included visiting Matsushima and the earthquake ruins at Arahama Elementary School. Visiting the disaster site gave them the chance to reflect on the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake and raised their awareness of disaster prevention. It also allowed them to learn about the local history and recovery efforts.

■ Cultural Exchange through Clubs and Circles
The students experienced traditional Japanese culture and student life by interacting with the Tea Ceremony Club and the Board Game Circle at our university. They showed a keen interest in the formal rituals of the tea ceremony, and during the board game exchange, smiles and laughter overcame language barriers, fostering natural international student interaction.

Additionally, active interaction between the visiting students and our university students provided a valuable opportunity for mutual understanding and cultural exchange.