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All School of Science International Students at Tohoku University are required to join the following types of insurance, etc. The students should purchase insurance, etc., to ensure safe conditions of their school life at the School of Science.
On this page, the most general example of insurance types is shown as follows:

1. Gakkensai: Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research

"Gakkensai" is insurance that covers expenses for physical injuries caused by accidents while students are engaged in educational and research activities and commute to university.

●2025 Gakkensai Brochure (Japanese)
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【Insurace Fees: A type】（Additional fees for commuting accidents included）
・1 Year: 1,000 yen
・2 Years: 1,750 yen
・3 Years: 2,600 yen
・4 Years: 3,300 yen

【How to join】
Fill in the necessary information to the designated payment form and pay the fees at JP Banks.

2. Inbound Futai Gakuso: Comprehensive Personal Liability and Accident Insurance for International Students

"Inbound Futai Gakuso" is a comprehensive type of insurance assuring international students of their lives and covers liability, injury, and illness when a student causes some damage to others and gets injured in some accidents.

As a general rule, the new Science students who live alone in the university dormitories should join the insurance of E type.
* Those who live in private apartments and have joined the Comprehensive Renter's Insurance could join the insurance of F type.

2024 October Inbound Futai Gakuso Brochure
Disclosure Statement　
Insurance Fee List（E type & F type）

【Insurace Fees: E type】
・1 Year: 13,060 yen
・2 Years: 22,850 yen
・3 Years: 32,660 yen

【How to join】
There are two methods of payment; pay at JP bank or a convenience store.
■ Pay at JP Bank
Fill in the necessary information on the designated payment form and pay the fees at JP Bank by using the slip.
How to fill in the payment slip

■ Pay at Convenience Store
Visit the website and register the necessary information to pay the fees at a convenience store.
How to make online registration

3. Emergency Secure Plan (ESP)

It is a plan designed for the School of Science International Students at Tohoku University and all international students who belong to the School of Science are obligated to join the ESP regardless of their student status*.
(*All regular and non-regular students, excluding short-term visiting trainees.)

The ESP is the plan combined with Medical Assistance Service (language assistance service) and Emergency Expense Insurance.

【Service Fees】
・1,650 yen (incl. tax)/year*
*The total amount depends on the course you are enrolled in. Please click here for details.
*Credit card payment is preferable.
*Handling fee: 210 JPY

[NEW] Enroll in the ESP via "NEXUS-OSSMA・IMA Service" App.
Download the App.

Click here for instructions, including registration and payment.
*Enter 0010 to the School/Organization password.

4. National Health Insurance (NHI)

National Health Insurance is a nationwide mutual aid program funded by policyholder premiums to reduce medical expenses. All residents of Japan (staying longer than three months) are required to enroll in the program unless they are non-students and are enrolled in another social insurance program at their workplace.

National Health Insurance Guidebook for Foreign Residents in Sendai City

【How to join】
・Usually, the enrollment procedure is made at the ward office when you visit to register your living address.
・A monthly fee payment is required; usually, the annual payment invoice, from April to March, is sent to you in June.
・The premium amount is determined based on the income of the previous year. If you declare that you had no income in Japan during the previous year, your premiums will be reduced by about 70 percent.
・When you visit hospitals or clinics, you must bring and show your health insurance card (=Eligibility Verification Card) or My Number Card*, which can be used as a national health insurance card.

*Please check here to learn how to activate your My Number Card as a national health insurance card.

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【Inquiry about Insurance, etc. for International Students】
Student Support Section, School of Science
TEL 022-795-6403 Email sci-sien[at]grp.tohoku.ac.jp

DiRECT, School of Science
TEL 022-795-5829 Email direct[at]mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp

Updated on April 24, 2025