Yes. You can apply to ICU regardless of your beliefs or religion. ICU is not an institution that proselytizes Christianity, nor does it have as its primary purpose the nurturing of Christians. Rather, ICU's mission lies in establishing an academic tradition of freedom and reverence based on Christian ideals. Further details about the mission statement can be found at https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/about/.

Yes. In English Language Based Admissions, the entire process is conducted in English. Having sufficient English language proficiency to take university-level courses in English is a prerequisite (minimum requirements: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79).

No Japanese language proficiency is required at the time of application. However, you must complete the Japanese Language Program (JLP) as part of your graduation requirements once admitted. This is a part of ICU's commitment to Japanese-English bilingual education.
*You cannot graduate by only taking courses offered in English.

Yes. Those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a Japanese high school are eligible to apply, too, if they meet the English proficiency requirements. They are subject to the Type A track and must submit SAT, ACT Plus Writing, IB Diploma, or GCE A Level scores. Please be aware that they may not proceed to Type B even if they fail to prepare valid SAT or ACT Plus Writing scores in Type A.

Minimum score requirements are set only for the English language proficiency tests (IELTS 6.5 and TOEFL iBT 79). There are no such requirements for the other standardized test scores required for Type A applicants (i.e. SAT, ACT Plus Writing, IB Diploma, and GCE A Level. Please refer to the following webpage for the average scores of successful applicants in previous years:
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/data/#block4

Since some countries and regions have not adopted the GPA system, we do not set a minimum GPA requirement. Not only your cumulative GPA but also your grades and progress through high school and each course matter.

Admission decisions are made holistically: all 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).

No. The postmark is not valid. All mailed documents must arrive by the application deadline.

While the Online Application System (OAS) allows you to submit the required documents by upload, you should observe the deadline and complete all the processes, from data entry and application fee payment to uploading the necessary documents, within the application period.

The only difference lies in the timing of your application. There is no advantage or disadvantage in applying to either. However, Type B applicants may not apply for the first application period and must choose the second period.

No. Multiple applications in one year are not allowed. You must wait at least one year to reapply. For example, if you applied to ICU for September 2025 entry, you may not reapply for April 2026 entry but must wait until the application period for September 2026 entry opens at the earliest.

No. You must wait one year to reapply.

No. Submitting IB Diploma scores (or your predicted score report) will suffice. You don't need to submit SAT or ACT Plus Writing scores unless you want these scores to be considered instead of IB grades.

No. Admission decisions will be notified as either "ADMITTED" or "NOT ADMITTED." There is no conditional offer, even if IB Diploma or GCE A Level candidates are applying with predicted grades. However, please note that, as part of your entrance procedures, you must submit the final grades (IB Full Diploma or GCE A Level) once you obtain them. Otherwise, your admission will be rescinded.

Yes. Even if your final exam results are unavailable at the time of application, you can apply as long as you meet all the other requirements. You do not have to wait for the final exam result to apply to ICU.

The same goes for other Type B applicants whose final marks/certificate for "Admissions Requirements By Country/Region/Educational System" have not yet come out at the time of application.

However, make sure to submit the final exam results once they become available. You must also submit other documents/certificates which prove your eligibility for university entrance in your country, region, or educational system.

Also, please note that those who are taking IB Diploma or GCE A Level must submit predicted grades as part of their application documents.

Up to one additional letter of recommendation may be accepted in addition to the required two if you wish.

If your diploma (or certificate, national exam result, etc.) is the only copy and cannot be reissued, please ask your school to make a certified true copy. If, for some reason, this cannot be arranged, contact the Admissions Center before the start of the application period.

Japanese and English. About 36.4% of all courses offered at ICU (excluding language learning courses such as ELA and JLP) are taught in English. The rest of the courses are offered in Japanese or both English and Japanese.

No. You cannot graduate by only taking courses offered in English or only in Japanese. Degree-seeking students admitted through the English Language Based Admissions must take some Japanese-taught courses (besides JLPcourses) to graduate. Click here for more details about ICU's concept of bilingual education.

No. The English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA) is mainly for those who enter through the Japanese-based admissions. However, some elective courses are available to those accepted via the English Language Based Admissions, such as "English College Composition for JLP Track Students" and "Advanced English Studies" courses. Please check the Courses and Syllabi for more details.

All students admitted through the English Language Based Admissions must take a placement test for the Japanese Language Program (JLP). The test is to place them into the most appropriate courses by their levels of Japanese proficiency. Many returnee students who regard Japanese as their first or heritage language are placed in the "Special Japanese Track" (see Japanese Language Program) to improve the skills they are lacking.

The Japanese Language Program is also open to non-degree students at ICU: One-Year-Regular Students and Kenkyusei (Special Students). Please check the respective student categories.

At the time of application, we recognize AP as advanced-level courses but we do not give any university credits for them.

Credits may be granted recognition only after students are officially enrolled at ICU. Click here for more details.

Yes. Click here for details.

Unfortunately, not at this point. Please contact FAFSA directly regarding any related issues.

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee on-campus accommodation for all students. Click here for information about our dormitories. If you do not get a room in one of our dormitories, ICU Service Co., Ltd. will assist you in finding off-campus housing.

Yes. The academic programs of the College of Liberal Arts and the Graduate School are individually chartered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan. Also, ICU is a member institution of the Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA). Credits earned at ICU are fully recognized by graduate schools of major universities in Japan, the United States, and elsewhere; they are also usually accepted for transfer purposes as long as they fit into the student's overall program at their home institution.

In total, we have about 3,000 undergraduate students. This is small compared to other Japanese universities, which have tens of thousands of students. On the other hand, we have students from over 50 countries and approximately 120 Academic Exchange Students with a wide range of backgrounds, enriching our student diversity. Click here for more details.

Click hereregarding a campus visit. Also, Open Campus events are held every year in Summer (July and August) and Spring (March). The event dates are announced on the linked webpage.

Please visit the links below, which will help you learn more about ICU.
-  ICU in Numbers
-  Messages from ICU students, faculty, and alumni
-  Why ICU...?
-  CAMPUS LIFE & CAREER
-  ICU VR Campus Tour
-  Visiting Campus (Open Campus)