Why does ICU seek students from throughout the world who possess the following qualities?

- Intellectual curiosity and creativity that transcend disciplinary boundaries
- Sound judgment and the ability to think logically and critically
- Global communication skills necessary for dialogue with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- The initiative and motivation needed to identify, solve, and engage with real world problems

Founded on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ICU aims to cultivate "responsible global citizens" who will contribute to world peace and to help people from diverse backgrounds live together harmoniously. ICU has been a pioneer in liberal arts education in Japan since its founding in 1953, pursuing, as its name suggests, international, Christian, and academic missions. The university seeks students with above qualities in order to realize this vision and meet challenges in the rapidly changing global community.　ICU offers a variety of admission and assessment procedures in order to enroll students who seek to change both themselves and the world.