The Division of Research in Higher Education is composed of the Section of Admissions, the Section of Higher Education, the Section of International Education, and the Section of Student Career Support. It conducts surveys and research on all aspects of higher education including connections between high school and university, admission exams, education and learning activities, university faculty members, internationalization of education and career development. Based on these research results, each faculty member belongs to an operational organization covering the center of admission, institutional research, professional development, interdisciplinary studies and education, global learning, learning support, and career support. They develop a myriad of activities to improve the quality of education, and contribute to internationalization, in our university.

The Division of Developmental Research in Education Programs forms the basis of liberal arts and sciences education at Tohoku University, being composed of three sections: the Section of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, the Section of Natural Science, and the Section of Culture and Language. It does not only implement liberal education classes but also undertakes “development and practice of higher liberal arts and sciences education” including surveys, planning, and development of education programs and curricula, as well as developing the educational environment in cooperation with each section, division, center, and other concerned parties.

This division consists of the Section of Clinical Medicine and the Section of Clinical Education, and the affiliated faculty members are mainly in charge of duties at the Student Health Care Center and the Center for Counseling and Disability Services respectively. It does not only perform individual counseling for students with physical or psychological problems, or any other troubles in university life but also provides support and problem-solving for issues such as harassment, and offers support for students with physical and development disabilities. It also champions environmental improvements, and conducts education and research related to clinical medicine and pedagogy.