Applying to ICU in English
(English Language Based Admissions)

Proceed to either Type A or B Application

In the English Language Based Admissions, you will proceed to either the Type A or Type B track based on your educational background. If you graduate from a US, Japanese, IB, or UK school, you should apply via Type A by submitting SAT, ACT Plus Science and Writing, IB Diploma, or GCE A Level scores. From other countries, regions, or educational systems, you should apply via Type B with an online interview in addition to documentary screening (unless you have valid SAT or ACT Plus Science and Writing scores, in which case you may apply via Type A) .

■ Criteria for Type A and Type B Applications:        You may not apply via both types simultaneously. Choose either even if you meet both types' criteria.        In either type, meeting the eligibility criteria and admissions requirements by country/region/educational system is a prerequisite for applying.
Type A: (Documentary screening only;   no interview) *Submit SAT, ACT Plus Science and Writing, IB Diploma, or GCE A Level scores	If you meet any of the following criteria, you must proceed via Type A. (1) You will have obtained a Japanese or US High School Diploma* from an officially accredited school by the time of enrollment to ICU or (2) You will have an IB Full Diploma or UK GCE A Level by the time of enrollment to ICU or (3) You do not meet either of the above (1) and (2) but will have completed secondary education with qualifications for university entrance in your country/region/educational system AND are able to submit SAT or ACT Plus Science and Writing test scores at the time of application.
Type B: (Documentary screening   AND Online Interview)	Type B is only available if you DO NOT meet the Type A conditions but have completed secondary education with qualifications for university entrance in your country/region/educational system.

Admission decisions are made holistically, and all the components are equally important, from academic transcripts, application essays, and letters of recommendation to the standardized test scores (for Type A applicants) or the online interview (for Type B applicants).

Process Overview (from Application to Results)

1. Check your eligibility and detailed requirements.
Visit the following links to see if you are eligible to apply. Details differ by country/region/educational system.      Eligibility Criteria   Admissions Requirements By Country/Region/Educational System
2. Know your application schedule and deadline
There are three application periods per year: One for April entry and two for September entry. Applicants must choose one of the three as they are not allowed to apply for more than one application period per year. Whoever wishes to reapply must wait at least one year. Type B applicants may not apply in the first application period for September entry.      Application Schedule
3. Prepare required application documents
Start arranging documents with your school and testing institutions well in advance.      Application Documents
4. Complete the online data entry once the application period starts
Register your information in the Online Application System (OAS) once the application period starts.      ICU Online Application System (OAS)
5. Pay the application fee
- 30,000 yen for Regular (first-year)     *An 880 yen System Operation Fee will be charged in addition to the application fee.
6. Upload all required application documents in PDF format
Once you complete the data entry and application fee payment, you may upload the necessary files on your application portal (OAS MyPage). Be sure to upload the required items by the application period deadline. Some documents must be uploaded by your school counselor and recommenders. To do this, it is necessary that you register the teachers in OAS in advance to send them a request for uploading the required items.      For Counselors and Recommenders      Forms to Download
7. Have the submitted documents reviewed (Type A and Type B applicants) Have an online interview on a designated date and time (Type B applicants only)
Type B applicants must be interviewed online in addition to the documentary screening. Since interviews are conducted remotely via Zoom, applicants do not need to come to the campus. Prior to the online interview, a connection test must be done on a separate date between the applicant and the University. Detailed instructions about the online interview and necessary connection test (including a meeting time, ID, and passcode) will be notified through OAS.
8. Notification of the admission decisions
Admissions results will be notified through OAS on the given notification date. *NOTE: An additional online interview may be required at the discretion of the university; details, including an invitation to Zoom, will be provided at the time of notification.

At what degree level have you been enrolled in the current/former institution and for how long?

For Transfer applicants who have completed one or more academic years of a bachelor's degree program at the time of application:

You will proceed to documentary screening in English. You do not have to submit SAT or ACT Plus Science and Writing scores, or have an online interview* (either of which is required if you have not completed one or more academic years of a bachelor's degree program).
*NOTES:
-IB Diploma or GCE A Level results are still required as part of the "Admissions Requirements by Country/Region/Educational System" if applicable.
-An online interview may be required if deemed necessary by the university.

For Transfer applicants from an associate degree program OR who have not completed one academic year of a bachelor's degree program at the time of application :

You should follow the same process as Regular (first-year) applicants. Namely, you will proceed to either the Type A or Type B track based on your educational background. If you graduated from a US, Japanese, IB, or UK high school, you should apply via Type A by submitting SAT, ACT Plus Science and Writing, IB Diploma, or GCE A Level scores, along with your college/university transcript. From other countries, regions, or educational system, you should apply via Type B with an online interview in addition to documentary screening (unless you have valid SAT or ACT Plus Science and Writing scores, in which case you may apply via Type A) .

■ Criteria for Type A and Type B Applications:        You may not apply via both types simultaneously. Choose either even if you meet both types' criteria.        In either type, meeting the eligibility criteria and admissions requirements by country/region/educational system is a prerequisite for applying.
Type A: (Documentary screening only;   no interview) *Submit SAT, ACT Plus Science and Writing, IB Diploma, or GCE A Level scores	If you meet any of the following criteria, you must proceed via Type A. (1) You obtained a Japanese or US High School Diploma* from an officially accredited school or (2) You have an IB Full Diploma or UK GCE A Level or (3) You do not meet either of the above (1) and (2) but completed secondary education with qualifications for university entrance in your country/region/educational system AND are able to submit SAT or ACT Plus Science and Writing test scores at the time of application.
Type B: (Documentary screening   AND Online Interview)	Type B is only available if you DO NOT meet the Type A conditions but completed secondary education with qualifications for university entrance in your country/region/educational system.

Admission decisions are made holistically, and all the components are equally important, from academic transcripts, application essays, and letters of recommendation to the standardized test scores (for Type A applicants) or the online interview (for Type B applicants).

Process Overview (from Application to the Results)

1. Check your eligibility and detailed requirements.
Visit the following links to see if you are eligible to apply. Details differ by country/region/educational system.      Eligibility Criteria   Admissions Requirements By Country/Region/Educational System
2. Know your application schedule and deadline
There are three application periods per year: One for April entry and two for September entry. Applicants must choose one of the three as they are not allowed to apply or more than one application period per year. Whoever wishes to reapply must wait at least one year. Type B applicants may not apply in the first application period for September entry.      Application Schedule
3. Prepare required application documents
Start arranging documents with your school and testing institutions well in advance.      Application Documents
4. Complete the online data entry once the application period starts
Register your information in the Online Application System (OAS) once the application period starts.      ICU Online Application System (OAS)
5. Pay the application fee
- 30,000 yen for Transfer (second-year transfer)     *An 880 yen System Operation Fee will be charged in addition to the application fee.
6. Upload all required application documents in PDF format
Once you complete the data entry and application fee payment, you may upload the necessary files on your application portal (OAS MyPage). Be sure to upload the required items by the application period deadline. Letters of recommendation must be uploaded by your recommenders. To do this, it is necessary that you register the recommenders in OAS in advance to send them a request for uploading a letter.      For Recommenders      Forms to Download
7. Have the submitted documents reviewed (Type A and Type B applicants) Have an online interview on a designated date and time (Type B applicants only)
Type B applicants (and some other transfer applicants if deemed necessary by the university) must be interviewed online in addition to the documentary screening. Since interviews are conducted remotely via Zoom, applicants do not need to come to the campus. Prior to the online interview, a connection test must be done on a separate date between the applicant and the University. Detailed instructions about the online interview and necessary connection test (including a meeting time, ID, passcode) will be notified through OAS
8. Notification of the admission decisions
Admissions results will be notified through OAS on the given notification date. *NOTE: An additional online interview may be required at the discretion of the university; details, including an invitation to Zoom, will be provided at the time of notification.