For International Researchers (IAC)

FAQ

This section summarizes, by category, the important information for working at Tohoku University, information on living in Sendai, and other frequently asked questions by international researchers at Tohoku University.

Pre arrival / Pre departure

• Visa and status of residence
• Overseas travel insurance
• Housing arrangements
• Before returning to the home country

Living in Japan

• Procedures after arriving in Japan
• Life in general (driving, transportation, medical institutions, emergencies, other matters)
• Childcare, education (schools, admission procedures, etc.)
• Matters related to status of residence (renewing or changing the status of residence, bringing family members to Japan, reentry into Japan)

University-related matters

• University information systems (Tohoku-Dai ID, TU Mail, eduroam, personal identification card)
• The Fundamental Matters for Working (regulations, leave, side jobs, salary, taxes, etc.)
• University facilities (library, Co-op, cafeteria, gym, etc.)
• Learning the Japanese language