International Christian University

City: Mitaka, Tokyo Country: Japan

International Christian University Website

Overview

What International Christian University (ICU) has to offer:

Approximately 35% of the courses are taught in English. ICU's bilingual environment extends beyond classrooms to services, facilities, and dormitory life. Therefore, students can thrive in an English-friendly environment even without Japanese language proficiency.
The first liberal arts college founded in Japan.
A welcoming international environment comprised of students from 50 different countries.
Enjoy the best of both worlds! Located in a wooded campus of 153-acres, just 30 minutes outside of Central Tokyo.
Emphasizes the importance of "dialogue" in learning - ICU's student to full-time faculty ratio is 20:1.
Offers a variety of on-campus extracurricular activities like the Karate Club, the ICU Football Club, the Debating Society, the Idol Culture Group, and the Calligraphy Club.
Offers strong Japanese Language Programs (JLP) with a wide range of levels; you can start learning Japanese at ICU. A special Japanese program for heritage/native speakers is also available.
Offers a "Japan Studies One-Year Certificate Program".
Yuichi Kurimoto Award for Japan Business Students: Bachelor of Commerce students may be eligible for a fully funded experience. Award value will be dependent on the length of the program and program costs.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year

Term Dates:

Fall term equivalent: September - November

Winter term equivalent: April - June

Full Year: September - June (includes ICU's Winter term running from December to March)

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (MA)

This exchange requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students with a GPA in the range of 2.5 - 3.0 may still be considered but they would need to submit an additional letter of recommendation from a UAlberta professor with the ICU part of their exchange application.

See Eligibility.

Course Information

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

Field of Study: All

International Christian University Course Information

International Christian University Credit Information

Students on a Spring Term exchange might be able to take a 3-credit, "JPS202 Community Service in Japanese Society" course. Class size is usually capped at 20 students so it is important to sign up for it as soon as possible.

Students on a Full-Year exchange (specifically during the Winter Term) might be able to take a 3-credit, "GES046 S2: Service Learning" course.

Housing

International Christian University Accommodation

Please note that the capacity for on-campus housing for students choosing only a 1-term exchange is limited. Off-campus housing might be the best option in this situation; a popular option is "Oak House", located 15 minutes by bicycle from campus. Usually, there are several exchange students living in Oak House with other Japanese students.