Non-degree students
Application Guidelines for Non-Degree Students Taking University Courses in the 2026 Academic Year
This system expands learning opportunities for working adults and others who are not students of this university, and provides appropriate evaluation and credit for their learning achievements.
The study period is generally one year, and the maximum number of credits that can be earned during that period is 30.
Important Notes(Please be sure to read these)
- ① At our university, we encourage BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and therefore, classes are conducted using personal computers and smartphones. (Classes are managed using the university's student portal site "MYTG" for things like attendance, checking for class cancellations and make-up classes, submitting comments, viewing materials, and class announcements.) We also anticipate that students may take classes at home using their computers as needed. For these reasons, please be aware that those wishing to enroll as non-degree students at our university must meet the following conditions: ① possess a portable personal computer and smartphone and be able to perform basic operations, and ② have an internet connection at home.
- ② The start dates and times for courses offered in the 2026 academic year will be finalized in early March. Please note that we cannot answer questions before then.
1. Recruiting faculties/departments
| Faculty | Department |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Letters | Department of English |
| Department of General Humanities | |
| Department of History | |
| Department of Education | |
| Faculty of Economics | Department of Economics |
| Faculty of Business Administration | Department of Business Administration |
| Faculty of Law | Department of Law |
| Faculty of Engineering | Department of Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems |
| Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | |
| Faculty of Regional Studies | Department of Regional Community Studies |
| Department of Policy Design | |
| Faculty of Informatics | Department of Data Science |
| Faculty of Human Sciences | Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences |
| Faculty of International Studies | Department of International Studies |
2. Eligibility Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent.
However, if you wish to obtain a teaching license, or to become a curator, librarian, social education specialist, or teacher-librarian, you will need to meet the basic qualifications required for that qualification.
Please note that enrollment in the "Teaching Practice" course is limited to graduates of this university.
3. Application Procedures
- Application period
- First period: March 4th (Wednesday) to March 6th (Friday), 2026
*However, the application deadline for those eligible for a retake is March 12th (Thursday).
Second semester: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Reception hours are from 9:00 to 16:00. - Documents to submit
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Please bring the following documents with you during the application period.
From Wednesday, February 25, 2026 onwards, please either pick it up directly at the counter or download it from the link below.
*We do not send application guidelines, forms, etc. by mail.
- Tohoku Gakuin University Application Guidelines for Non-Degree Students (2026 Academic Year) (PDF: 1.1MB)
- Application Form for Non-Degree Students (Personal Information Form) (Photo and Seal Required) (PDF: 216KB)
- Qualification Acquisition Survey Form (Only for those wishing to acquire qualifications) (PDF: 127KB)
- Certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) and academic transcript from the last school attended.
- Health Status Survey Form (Submit only if applicable) (PDF: 110KB)
- Examination ticket (PDF: 84KB)
- Photo mount (Please attach a passport-style photograph taken in color within the last 3 months) (PDF: 83KB)
- Examination fee: 17,000 yen
- Foreign nationals will need to submit additional documents.
- A copy of your resident registration certificate, passport, or residence card.
- A letter of guarantee from a guarantor residing in Japan (prescribed form) (PDF: 92KB)
- Letter bag light (1 sheet)
*Please purchase at your nearest post office, convenience store, etc.
- Where to submit
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土樋キャンパス教務課資格・教職課程係（8号館2階）
〒980－8511
仙台市青葉区土樋一丁目3番1号（TEL.022-264-6451）
4. Selection Method
Selection process involves document screening and interviews.
5. Interview date, time, and location
- First Semester: March 16, 2026 (Monday), 3:00 PM, Tsuchitoi Campus
- Fall Semester: August 21, 2026 (Friday), 3:00 PM, Tsuchitoi Campus
6. Announcement of Results
- First term: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
We will mail the permit to the individual. - Second semester: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
We will mail the permit to the individual.
7. Procedures
- Date and place
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- First half: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:00-16:00
Tsuchitoi Campus, Academic Affairs Division, Qualifications and Teacher Training Program Section - Second semester: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 9:00-16:00
Tsuchitoi Campus, Academic Affairs Division, Qualifications and Teacher Training Program Section
*Please note that if you do not complete the procedure by the specified date, your application will be cancelled.
- First half: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:00-16:00
- Documents to submit
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- 1 resident card
- Copy of payment receipt
- Payment
- The amounts are as shown in the table below. Please use the "Bank Transfer Request Form" enclosed with your permit to make a lump-sum payment by the deadline for completing the procedures.
item Amount remarks Enrollment fee 68,000 yen - *Experiment and practical training fees may be charged as needed.
Course fees (per unit) Faculty of Letters (excluding Department of Education) 27,000 yen Department of Education 30,000 yen Faculty of Economics 27,000 yen Faculty of Business Administration 27,000 yen Faculty of Law 27,000 yen Faculty of Engineering 37,000 yen Faculty of Regional Studies 30,000 yen Faculty of Informatics 30,000 yen Faculty of Human Sciences 30,000 yen Faculty of International Studies 30,000 yen - *Graduates and postgraduate students of Graduate Schools are exempt from the entrance fee.
- *Please note that, according to university regulations, tuition fees are non-refundable for any reason.
お問い合わせは、土樋キャンパス教務課資格・教職課程係（TEL.022-264-6451）までご連絡ください。
Application Guidelines for Graduate Schools Students Taking Courses
For inquiries, please contact Graduate Schools Office (TEL: 022-354-8202 / E-mail: daigakuin@g.tohoku-gakuin.ac.jp).