Seeking Applications for Non-Degree-Seeking Students and Auditors
Graduate School for 2024 Admissions
The Graduate School of Global Communication and Language at Akita International University(AIU) is now accepting applications from non-degree-seeking students and auditors 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 not degree-seeking students, but take a few courses for which they do not receivecredits.
1.

Courses, Class Schedule, and Academic Calendar
For courses open to non-degree-seeking students and auditors, please see the Course Offerings.
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Teaching

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non-degree-seeking students and auditors.
※ If the number of students registered for a course is below the minimum class size, the course
will be cancelled.
※ The Class Schedule is subject to change. Please check the latest version.
※ 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 9) and both 10) and 11).
1) Have graduated from an undergraduate university/college.
2) Have attained a bachelor’s degree from an independent university organization.
3) Have completed 16 years of education in a foreign country.
4) Have completed 16 years of education in Japan through correspondence education based in aforeign country.
5) Have graduated from a foreign-based university within Japan (after completing 16 years ofeducation in that foreign country), which is specifically designated by the Minister ofEducation, Culture, Sports and Technology.
6) Have completed a vocational education program (of 4 years in length or specially designatedby the Minister of Education), which is specifically recognized by the Minister of Education,
after the date on which the program was recognized.

7) Be officially designated by the Minister of Education (in accordance with Announcement
Article 5 of the year 1953)a) Have graduated from an educational institution designated under the former University
edict, or under a Ministry Act of Incorporation.
b) Hold a special teaching license for Elementary, Junior High, or High School or Pre-schoolor Kindergarten, in accordance with Bill, Article 117 of the year 1949.
8) Have matriculated to a graduate school, as defined by the Education Law (Bill 26 of the year1947) Article 102, paragraph 2, and be determined to possess the necessary academic skills totake courses at AIU’s graduate school.
9) Submit personal documents for review to AIU so as to be determined to possess academic
ability equal to a university graduate.
10) Have sufficient English ability to complete courses.
［English Language Teaching Practices］
TOEFL iBT® 88, TOEFL®PBT 570, TOEIC®L&R 820, IELTSTM 6.5, Cambridge English
Qualifications C2 Proficiency, or STEP EIKEN 1st level［Global Communication Practices］
TOEFL iBT® 79, TOEFL®PBT 550, TOEIC®L&R 800, IELTSTM 6.5, Cambridge English
Qualifications C1 Advanced, or STEP EIKEN 1st level11) Be able to attend all classes for the courses.
【Auditors】
Must be 22 years old or older by April 1, 2024, and possess both of the following:
1) Have sufficient English ability to complete courses.
［English Language Teaching Practices］
TOEFL iBT® 88, TOEFL®PBT 570, TOEIC®L&R 820, IELTSTM 6.5, Cambridge English
Qualifications C2 Proficiency, or STEP EIKEN 1st level［Global Communication Practices］
TOEFL iBT® 79, TOEFL®PBT 550, TOEIC®L&R 800, IELTSTM 6.5, Cambridge English
Qualifications C1 Advanced, or STEP EIKEN 1st level2)
4.

Be able to attend all classes for the courses.

Documents to be Submitted
1)

Verification of Qualificationsa) Diploma of last school/educational program completed *Photocopy accepted.
b) 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 twoyears from the last day of each application period. *Photocopy accepted.

3)Completed Application Form
Fill out the application form and affix your photo. Photo must be taken within three monthsof applying, 3 x 4 cm in size, full-face, and of the upper half of your body. Do not wear ahat.

【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 Head of Department

6.

Tuition and Fees
Application Fee:

None

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
Fal l sem est er： 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
an extensive 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 tostudy in this style should apply. If it is judged that a student’s absences or failure to complete
out-of-class work makes it difficult for him/her to complete the class, or that it is negatively
affecting other students, the student may be removed from the class.

10. Contact information
Akita International University
Admissions OfficeTel: 018-886-5931 (open on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
Email: grad@gl.aiu.ac.jp