2026
Discover ICU - Open Campus in English
Join us on Saturday, July 4 for "ICU Open Campus in English", a special event designed mainly for students from international schools in Japan and schools overseas.
Experience the unique liberal arts education of ICU, all in English.
Learn about our academic programs, meet current students and faculty, attend model lectures, and explore our beautiful campus in Mitaka, Tokyo. Whether you're considering applying or simply curious about studying at ICU, this is a great opportunity to see what makes our university distinctive with full of diversity.
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Date and Time: 10:00-15:00, Saturday, July 4 (Reception opens at 9:30)
Venue: Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall (T-kan), Mitaka Campus, ICU
- Please use public transportation to come to the campus.
- There are no parking space for Open Campus guests. Also, please refrain from picking up or dropping off at the roundabout in front of the main gate.
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For those who are unable to join us on campus, selected sessions from ICU Open Campus in English will be live-streamed via Zoom webinar.
Please note:- Advance registration is required to view the live stream.
- The sessions will NOT be archived for later viewing.
- The program schedule is subject to change without notice.
Programs
Learn what makes ICU unique through its commitment to Liberal Arts education. In this keynote address, you will learn what makes ICU unique as a university. Professor Ishio will introduce ICU's academic philosophy, its system of majors, and its diverse community, providing you with insights into how students are empowered to think critically, engage globally, and grow as individuals.
Discover how ICU supports students from diverse linguistic backgrounds through its Japanese Language Program (JLP). This session introduces the program's structure, levels, and goals--designed to help both beginners and advanced learners build strong language skills and thrive in a bilingual academic environment.
Experience ICU's liberal arts education through interactive model lectures. These sessions offer a glimpse into the university's interdisciplinary approach, small-class environment, and emphasis on critical thinking--helping you imagine what it's like to learn at ICU.
"Kirishitan, Sempuku Kirishitan, and Kakure Kirishitan"
Lecturer: Professor ESKILDSEN, Stephen E.
(Major: Philosophy and Religion, Asian Studies)
This will lecture will discuss how Christianity was introduced to Japan examine the faith and lives of Japan's earliest Christians. It will discuss how they lived under 300 years of persecution, and how they developed a unique form of faith that they passed down to their descendents.
"Introduction to game theory and the importance of incentives"
Lecturer: Associate Professor MARSZALEC, Daniel J.
(Major: Economics, Global Studies, Environmental Studies)
Summary: If so many people care about the environment - why is relatively little done about it on a global scale? Though there is evidence that study-groups improve student learning, why do so few students form successful study-groups?
By evaluating strategic interactions between individuals, game theory can offer explanations for why incentives are important, and how they may lead to unexpected outcomes. Often, when individual incentives and collectively-best outcomes diverge, game theory can help us evaluate which outcomes are likely to prevail.
Hear directly from current ICU students as they share their real experiences--inside and outside the classroom. In this session, students from diverse backgrounds will talk about academics, campus life, and why they chose ICU. Bring your questions and get honest answers from those who know ICU best.
Chat one-on-one with ICU students and/or staff about campus life and academics.
* For admissions-related questions, please contact the Admissions Center at <admissions-center@icu.ac.jp>
Join student-led tours of ICU's beautiful, 620,000 m², over 150 acres in size, campus- an expansive, green oasis in Tokyo that offers a peaceful and inspiring learning environment.
Take a break and enjoy lunch or snacks at the University Cafeteria or Café Ilion--both open during the event for all visitors.
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ICU Guidebook
*We will distribute the latest ICU Guidebook to all visitors attending the open campus event.