Accepting Applications for Non-Degree-Seeking Students and Auditorsfor 2024 Admissions
Akita International University is now accepting applications from non-degree-seeking students andauditors for 2024 Admissions. These students will take courses at AIU along with degree-seeking
students.

【Non-Degree-Seeking Students】
These students are not degree-seeking students, but take a few courses and receive credits for them.

【Auditors】
These students are non degree-seeking students, but take a few courses for which they do not receivecredits.
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Availability of Courses
For courses open to non-degree-seeking students and auditors, please see the Course Offerings.
※ Non-degree-seeking students and auditors may not register for courses with the following
codes: EAP (English for Academic Purposes), JPL (Japanese Language),TLP(Teacher’s
License Program),courses noted as “Degree - Seeking Students only” on Course Schedule.
※ Some courses have limited capacity (Cap). Degree-seeking students are given priority, so nondegree-seeking students and auditors may not take courses which have reached their capacity.
※ If the number of students who register for a course is below five, the course may be cancelled.
※ Applicants will be required to pay the application fee even if the course they wish to enroll inreaches its capacity, or if the course is not offered.
※ For more information on each course, please see the syllabus.
※ For information on important dates, please see the academic calendar.

2.

Number of Seats Available
A few students per course

3.

Application Requirements【Non-Degree-Seeking Students】
Applicants must meet one of the requirements 1) to 7) and both 8) and 9).
1) Have completed a high school or equivalent secondary education.
2) Have completed 12 years of regular pre-college education.
3) Have completed 12 years of regular pre-college education abroad or the equivalent as
designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
4) Have completed education at a designated secondary education-equivalent institution as
accredited by the Minister of Education.
15) Be officially designated by the Ministry of Education.
6) Have passed the University Entrance Qualification Examination administered by the Ministerof Education as designated in the University Entrance Examination Regulations or have passed
the High School Equivalency Examination administered by the Minister of Education as
designated in the High School Equivalency Regulations.
7) Be considered by the AIU President to possess equal or higher academic ability of the highschool graduates studying at AIU and to have sufficient ability to complete the courses forwhich they intend to register.
8) Have sufficient English ability to complete courses.
English ability equivalent to TOEFL® iBT 61, TOEIC® (L&R+S&W)1100 or EIKEN Pre-1
level is necessary.
9) Be able to attend all classes for the course.
【Auditors】
Must be 18 years old or older by April 1, 2024 and possess both of the following:
1) Have sufficient English ability to complete courses.
English ability equivalent to TOEFL® iBT 61, TOEIC® (L&R+S&W)1100 or EIKEN Pre-1
level is necessary.
2) Be able to attend all classes for the course.
4.

Documents to be submitted
1) Verification of Qualificationsa) Diploma of last school/educational program completed *Photocopy acceptedb) A photocopy of one of the following: health insurance card, driver’s license, or passport.
2) The scores/certificates for English language proficiency test(s) must be dated within two years
from the last day of each application period. *Photocopy accepted3) Completed Application Form (PDF)
Fill out the application form and affix your photo. Photo must be taken within three months ofapplying, 3 x 4 cm in size, full-face, and of the upper half of your body. Do not wear a hat.
【Mailing Address】
Akita International University
Admissions OfficeYuwa, Akita-city, 010-1292 Japan

5.

Screening Procedures
Applicants are assessed on their motivation to learn and their English ability. The assessment will
be based on the following:
1) Review of the Application Materials2) Online Interview(Zoom) by a Director／Head of Department
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Tuition and Fees
Application Fee: JPY 9,800
Matriculation Fee: JPY 28,200
Tuition: JPY 14,800 per credit for Non-Degree-Seeking Students
JPY 7,400 per credit for Auditors

7.

Application Period
Application documents must be received at AIU during the following periods:
Spring semester： Monday, March 18, 2024 – Friday, March 22,2024
Fall Semester：

Monday, July 29, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024

Winter program： Monday, December 2, 2024 – Friday, December 6, 2024
8.

Interview Schedule
Applicants will be informed of the specific date and time at a later date.

9.

Notes
AIU’s classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio and in most courses students are expected tocontribute significantly to the class. Most courses have an assignment for every class, requiring anextensive out-of-class time commitment. The conditions of study for non-degree-seeking students
and auditors are the same as degree-seeking students and only those who are willing to study inthis style should apply. If it is judged that a student’s absences or failure to complete out-of-classwork makes it difficult for him/her to complete the class, or that it is negatively affecting otherstudents, the student may be removed from the class.

10. Contact Information
Akita International University
Admissions OfficeTel: 018-886-5931 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Email: ugrad@gl.aiu.ac.jp

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