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English Language Based Admissions (April / September Entry)

ICU seeks to admit students irrespective of nationality who can strive academically and personally at ICU, in line with its goal to cultivate responsible global citizens. Applicants for English Language Based Admissions (April / September Entry) undergo a documentary screening process in English, which requires the submission of standardized test scores, such as SAT, ACT, or IB. Admission decisions are made holistically, based on standardized test scores, academic transcripts, application essays, and letters of recommendation. The goal of this admissions is to identify students who are able to perform at a superior level in a liberal arts environment. Moreover, coming from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, students are expected to enrich the ICU student body with different and innovative ways in which to meet the challenges of the new global age.

  • 本選考は、大学の講義を受けるのに十分な英語力を有する方を対象とし、英語による選考となります。
  • この選考により入学した本科学生(Regular)および転編入本科学生(Transfer)の卒業要件上の必修語学教育科目は「日本語教育プログラム」(JLP: Japanese Language Programs)となります。
  • 選考の詳細は、本学英語版Webサイトで必ずご確認ください(英語のみ)。
1. 出願資格

See "Student Categories & Their Eligibility Criteria" in English Website

2. 募集人員

College of Liberal Arts, Division of Arts and Sciences:
Approximately 120 Students (Regular and Transfer) are accepted through the Universal Admissions* every year.

*NOTE: Universal Admissions for AY 2024: April Admissions for Returnees, English Language Based Admissions (April / September Entry), EJU Based Admissions (April / September Entry).
  • 日本国籍を保持していない者が本学に入学するには、日本での適法な在留資格が必要となります。合格通知書受領後に行う入学手続きが完了していても、適法な在留資格を取得できなかった場合は本学への入学は許可されません。なお 本学が出入国在留管理庁に対して在留資格認定証明書を代理申請した場合、申請の結果について本学は一切の責任を負いません。
    Those who do not hold Japanese nationality must have or obtain valid residence status in Japan to enroll in ICU. Even if you complete the required entrance procedure after receiving a notification of acceptance from ICU, if you fail to obtain valid residence status in Japan, you will not be allowed to enroll in ICU. Even if ICU applies to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan for the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) on your behalf, ICU assumes no responsibility for the results of the CoE application.