Directions to IC U

Musashi-Sakai

Kichijoji

Shinjuku

JR Chuo Line

Nippori

ICU
Shibuya
JR Yamanote LineTOKYO
Shinagawa

Keikyu Airport Line

HanedaAirportAbout 22 minutes
Tokyo Monorail
About 20 minutes

JR Yamanote Line

Shinagawa Sta.

Hamamatsucho Sta.

About 7 minutes

JR Chuo Line

Shinjuku Sta.

About 20 minutes
JR Yamanote Line

Hamamatsucho

About 20 minutes
JR Chuo Line

Tokyo Sta.

About 36 minutes

Airport Limousine Bus

Kichijoji Sta.

About 45 to 80 minutes

JR Chuo Line
About 7 minutes

MusashiBus

ICU

Sakai
JR Narita Express

NaritaAirportAbout 80 minutes
Keisei Skyliner
About 36 minutes

Nippori Sta.

JR Chuo Line

Shinjuku Sta.
JR Yamanote Line
About 22 minutes

About 20 minutes
JR Chuo Line

Shinjuku Sta.

Airport Limousine Bus
About 85 to 120 minutes

About 20 minutes

Kichijoji Sta.

JR Chuo Line
About 7 minutes

IC U Official Website

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/
10 - 2 , Osawa 3-chome, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181- 8585, Japan
Public Relations Office, International Christian University
Tel + 81- 422 - 33 - 3058 E-mail icu-admissions@icu.ac.jp

ICU was ranked highest among
private universities in Japa nSta.

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High Quality EducationJapanese universities uphold excellent academic standards and provide students with state-of-the-art technology andfacilities. Studying at ICU and learning to speak, read and write Japanese gives students a competitive advantage
when seeking a job in Japan and abroad.

Why Japan?
Japan is a place where tradition and technology intersect.

A Safe and Peaceful Environment
Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. With a reliable public transportation system, students can easily
navigate busy cities like Tokyo, and travel to the countryside to enjoy the peaceful, picturesque landscape.

Amazing Cultural Experiences
In Japan, old and new, East and West, and natural and artificial seamlessly blend together. Students are exposed to arich culture and history and to cutting-edge fashion and technology.

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Message from the Dean

Bringing People Together, Serving the World
Thank you for considering ICU for your college education. There
are several clear advantages to choosing ICU. First, we offer an
excellent liberal arts education with an international perspective.
ICU has been ranked as Japan's top private university for threeconsecutive years from 2019 to 2021 in the Times Higher Education's
Japan University rankings. Second, at ICU you will learn tocommunicate effectively in Japanese and in English. This skill
will allow you to serve as a competent bilingual person in boththe professional and academic world. Third, you will have theopportunity to explore a wide range of academic disciplines.
(ICU offers 31 majors in the humanities, social sciences, naturalsciences, and interdisciplinary studies). Fourth, ICU aims to instillleadership characteristics in our students by providing a creative,
rational, and ethical education. The COVID-19 pandemic has
reinforced our awareness that we live in a globally interconnectedsociety that needs solutions to its many problems. More than ever,
we need vigorous leaders who can develop and implement creative,
rational, and ethical solutions to address global challenges. Thus,by taking advantage of these opportunities at ICU, you will be able
to meet the challenges of this global era.
As an international university, ICU seeks excellent students from allover the world. Your unique educational and cultural backgroundwill contribute to our diverse campus community, and you will
benefit from interacting with students and faculty members who
are also unique and diverse.

Why ICU?

An ICU education opens doors to a variety of international careers
and advanced educational opportunities. Furthermore, your time at
ICU will spark a desire and curiosity to be a lifelong learner. Thus
ICU will help you prepare not simply for a career but also for ameaningful life of learning. I hope that you will consider applyingto ICU.

At ICU, you will learn how to be a global citizen who is prepared to serve the world.
Yoshito Ishio, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

Japan's Premier Liberal Arts College and Graduate School
ICU has been a pioneer in liberal arts education in Japan since
its founding in 1953.

Bilingual Education
Japanese and English are the official languages of ICU. Thisbilingual commitment reflects ICU's internationalism and thepromotion of mutual understanding and exchange. Japaneseand English courses are offered.

Japanese Language Education
ICU's Japanese Language Program is one of the world's best, andhelps students, from beginners to advanced learners, acquire theskills needed to succeed academically and professionally in Japan.

Engaging Learning Environment
The ICU campus includes modern facilities and a 150-acre
wooded campus unrivaled in the greater Tokyo area.

A Diversity-Rich Campus
Japanese and non-Japanese students and faculty with a wide
range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds study, work andlive together and learn to serve the needs of an emerging andinterconnected world.

Top Private University in Japan
ICU was ranked as the leading private university in Japan inthe Times Higher Education's Japan University Rankings in2019, 2020 and 2021.

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04What Is ICU Like?
The 620 , 000 m2 (150 acre) campus is located in Mitaka, in West Tokyo.

University Hall
University Hall houses large and smallclassrooms, research centers and offices. Ever
since its founding, ICU maintains a focus on
student engagement and small discussionbased classes. The university believes that
instructing students in small groups isessential to a good liberal arts education.

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Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall
(open in 2023)
Avenue for learning among a good mix ofstudents with disparte interests and backgrounds
opens in 2023.
The new building will be open to all students
as a venue where the sciences and the arts
coverge,to enhance collaborative learning
across diverse disciplines.

LibraryUniversity Cafeteria

Physical Education Facilities

The ICU Library was ranked 1st in the 2023
University Ranking by Asahi Shimbun. The
collection of more than 760, 000 volumes inEnglish, Japanese and other languages covers
every discipline taught at ICU. A group lerning
area in the connected Mildred Topp Othmer
Library supports students' active learning.

L ocated on t he f irst f loor ofDialogue House, the dining hallis open to students, faculty andvisitors. Breakfast, lunch anddinner are available on a daily
basis, and vegetarian meals areoffered.

A state-of-the-art gymnasium,
pool and covered tennis pavilion
de sig ned by fa med a rch itec t
Kengo Kuma opened in 2018.
Outdoor facilities include soccer,
baseball and rugby fields, and anarchery range.

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Facts & Figures (as of 2020)

31

840

2,90050+Majors

Courses Offered

Undergraduate
enrollment

Countries & Regions

THEB.A.

Represented by StudentsM.A.

18 : 136 %Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Non-Japanese Faculty

Gateway to Knowledge
Expand your potential through liberal arts.

5 years
Complete B.A. and M.A.
in "5-year Program"#* 90 % of all ICU professors have earned
academic credentials from universities
outside of JapanMajors

1 Ranked

Private University
in 2019, 2020 and 2021
*Times Higher Education
Japan University Rankings

Students declare a major, a double major or a major and a minor at the end of their second year.

Art and Cultural Heritage
MusicLiterature
Philosophy and Religion
Economics
BusinessHistory
Law

Public PolicyPolitics
International Relations
Sociology
Anthropology
Biology
Physics
Chemistry

American Studies
Asian Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Development Studies
Global Studies
Peace Studies
Environmental Studies

Mathematics
Information Science
Language Education
Linguistics
Education
Psychology
Media, Communication and Culture
Japan Studies

Four years at ICU
Reflecting the policy of “later specialization,” students learn about various areas of study by taking General Education and Foundation
Courses during the 1st and 2nd year to identify their individual interest and capabilities. Students are also required to take the assigned
courses of the Japanese Language Programs during the first two years.
ICU encourages its students to nurture a broad view of the world, to cultivate flexible thinking by experiencing different areas ofknowledge, and to form a comprehensive, versatile academic foundation before beginning the process of selecting a major at the endof their 2nd year.
Even after their major declaration, students can take courses from any major to enhance interdisciplinary study. As a culmination of theirstudies, all fourth-year students write a senior thesis on a topic of their choosing either in Japanese or English.

1st year2nd year

3rd year5-year Program
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/academics/5 _year_program/

Japanese Language Programs [JLP]General Education
Health and Physical Education[Specialized Courses]

Foundation Courses

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MAJOR DECLARATION

Area Major Courses
Elective Courses

Senior Thesis

Graduate School
Graduation (Bachelor of Arts)[College-Wide Courses]

4th yearComplete
B.A. and M.A.
in 5 years.
Distinctive Study Program
Diplomatic and International
Public Service Program
Responsible Global Corporate
Executives and Financial
Professionals TrainingProgram
IB Teacher Certification Program

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Japanese Language Education
JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMSSUMMER COURSES IN JAPANESEICU is committed to being a bilingual university with Japanese and English as its official languages. Students entering ICU throughEnglish Language Based Admissions ( April / September Entry) will study Japanese in our Japanese Language Programs ( JLP) togain proficiency in Japanese and to enable them to pursue academic studies in Japanese and English.

Summer Courses in Japanese (SC J ) is an intensive six-week program with approximately 50 years of history. Starting in early July,it provides a stimulating environment in which students can increase their understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
In addition to the SCJ’s 15 weekly class periods of intensive Japanese language instruction, the SC J also offers cultural programs.
Students in the SC J stay in dormitories on campus or with Japanese families off campus to experience life in Japan. In 2021 and 2022,
in response to the COVID pandemic, the SCJ was conducted online.

The Structure of the Japanese Language Programs

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/academics/undergraduate/jlp/

Academic Advising and Planning
Academic Advisor

Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor upon
matriculation at ICU. In addition, students are granteda Major Advisor once they declare their major. Staff
at the Center for Teaching and Learning (C T L)
and specially-trained student advisors within C TL’s
Academic Planning Center also support students
in designing their program of study. The goal is tohelp students cultivate their independence and active
involvement in their studies at ICU.

Student
Student Advisors

Advising Staff
Major Advisors

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10International ProgramsSince its founding, ICU has offered opportunities for both outgoing and incoming international exchange. Currently, more than 450
ICU students study abroad every year through a variety of overseas study programs.

List of Exchange Partner Universities

Gateway to the World
Learn to embrace difference.

International Campus
The student population at ICU includes people from over 50 countries and one out of
every 10 students does not hold Japanese nationality. International students not only
speak different languages but also come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Given
this diversity, ICU is an environment where students can accept differences, respect eachother, and live without boundaries.
This sense of communality extends beyond the classroom walls, too: the relationshipsthat students have with friends in their dormitories and extracurricular activities stretch
across national and ethnic borders, making it possible for everyone in the diverse ICU
community to share the fruits of learning and growth together.

International Faculty
36% of the IC U faculty are non-Japanese nationals from nearly 20 different countries
and 90% of the faculty have pursued education or research outside of Japan.

Diversity on Campus
ICU has had a strong commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights since
its founding. As such, ICU is a community that upholds the dignity and rights of each
student and faculty.

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Countries & Regions
Represented by Students

1: 299Non-Japanese-to-Japanesefaculty ratio

Universities*

90%of the faculty
have education/researchexperience outside of Japan

International Programs

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/academics/global/

in37

Countriesand Regions*+36

Programs** Including all International Programs

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On-Campus Dormitories
Dormitories at ICU are where students foster respect for human rights and diversity,and learn to share responsibilities and duties inherent in communal living. All 10
on-campus dormitories are set in natural surroundings, and students can enjoy thechanging seasons. They are conveniently located near facilities such as the UniversityHall, the dining hall and the library.
Approximately 900 students (30% of the student body ) live in the dormitories.
Japanese and non-Japanese students live together and are able to share their diverse
social, linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds and ways of thinking.

10Dormitories
on campus

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/campuslife/dormitories/

Dormitory Fees (AY2022 )Gateway to Community

Admission Fee

Dormitor y Fee¥ 56 , 000 ( $ 406 ) (30%400 )¥ 313 ,500 ~ ¥ 569 , 500 /year( approx.$ 2 ,272 ~ $ 4 ,127 )( approx. 2 ,239 ~ 4 ,068 )Broaden your view through interactions with people from different backgrounds.

$ 1 = ¥ 13 8 ,

1 = ¥ 14 0of IC U students
live on campus

Extracurricular Activities
ICU students are engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities in the arts, sports, music and cultural fields. Events including theICU Festival, Christian and International Weeks and the Dormitory Festival are planned and carried out by students. Currently, there
are over 50 officially recognized clubs and various independent groups active at ICU.

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/campuslife/club/

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Graduate Careers
ICU believes that self-guided learning and experiences gleaned
through four-years of study shape the careers of IC U graduates.
ICU faculty, staff and alumni support ICU graduates as theyembark on their careers.
Most of the students who seek employment find jobs in a wide
range of industries, and many pursue careers with global
companies and international organizations. The success ofICU students can be attributed to their broad knowledge,
multilingual capabilities, sound judgment, creative thinking andinternational orientation.

Employment Rate and Data by Industry
Living-Related and Personal
Services and Amusement
Services 1.6%

Medical and Health Care andWelfare 1.6%

Civil Service 2.2%

Construction 0.9%

Accomodation, Eating andDrinking Services 2.5%

Gateway to the Future
Reach out to the world through ICU.

Public Utilities 0.7%
Compound Services 0.2%

Real Estate and Goods
Rental and Leasing 2.5%
Transport andPostal Services 2.5%

Information andCommunications
24.6%

Other Employment
3.1%
Services, N.E.C.
4.2%
Educational
Institutions 6.3%

Full-time
Employment*448

Scientific Research,
Professional andTechnical Services
18.3%

Banking andInsurance 8.0%
Wholesale and Retail
9.4%

Manufacturing Industries
11.6%*Employment data 2020 for graduates of the College of Liberal Arts

Companies Employing ICU Graduates
IBM Japan / Rakuten Group / PwC Consulting / Accenture
Japan / NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) / Amazon
Japan / Benesse Style Care / DAIKIN INDUSTRIES / Isuzu
Motors / Oracle Corporation / Panasonic Corporation etc.

Approximately 20% of graduates opt to go to graduate schools
in Japan or overseas.

Graduate Schools Accepting ICU Graduates
in Japan :ICU / Univ. of Tokyo / Tokyo Institute of Tech / Univ. of Tsukuba ,etc.

Overseas:
Univ. of Melbourne / Univ. of Sussex / Univ. of East Anglia /Univ. of London / Univ. of Edinburgh ,etc.

The educational experience at I C U encourages students tocarry with them a pioneering spirit of openness to constructive
change and alternative points of view. This is why a large
number of graduates can be found in all corners of the globe.

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/campuslife/career/

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Tuition and Fees (AY2023 )Matriculation Fee: Regular / Transfer students:
One-Year-Regular/Kenkyusei :Annually
Undergraduate¥ 300 , 000¥ 150 , 000¥ 1, 455,000($ 10 , 543 ) ( 10,393 )$ 1 = ¥ 13 8 ,

1 = ¥ 14 0

The tuition fees only comprise 69% of the educational expenses IC U
spends per student, and the rest is covered by endowment revenues andother resources.

Financial Aid
Financing a college education is a major consideration for most students and families.
ICU offers extensive opportunities for financial aid, including a range of scholarships for international students subject to their needand merit.
For example, with good academic standing, nearly 100 % of international students who applied for tuition reduction scholarships weregranted up to a one-third reduction of the annual tuition and facilities fees.
The majority of ICU financial aid is awarded after enrollment, but the following two scholarships can be applied for together with theapplication for admissions to ICU.

Gateway to ICU

ICU Peace Bell Scholarship: One million yen per year for four years ( the standard length of time to graduate from ICU )ICU Torch Relay High Endeavor Scholarship: Covers matriculation fee, first term tuition and facilities fees ( approx. 785 , 000 yen )Also, there are other scholarships for international students, such as "Univeristy of Tomorrow Scholarship" which covers matriculation fees,tuition, facilities fees, housing, and living expenses for the four years of an undergraduate program. For details, please visit the website below.

ICU welcomes students with diverse cultural backgrounds, regardless of race,

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/finance/color, gender, sexuality or national origin.
JICUF Global Scholarships

Admissions
IC U admits students who can thrive academically and personally at IC U, in line with its goal to cultivate responsible global citizens.
Applicants for the English Language Based Admissions (April / September Entry) undergo a documentary screening process in English,
which requires the submission of standardized test scores, such as SAT, ACT, or IB. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required to apply to ICU.
Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of applicants with the goal of identifying students who are able to thrive in a liberal arts
environment.

Japan ICU Foundation ( JICUF) is an independent educational foundation based in New York City. JICUF provides ICU students
and faculty with scholarships and grants and manages a variety of international educational and research programs.

https://www.jicuf.org/scholarships/*Those who wish to study at ICU for one academic year but not from our exchange partner universities should apply for One-Year-Regular Student status through the English Language
Based Admissions (April / September Entry).

Please check our website for the details of the admissions

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc

IC U also provides support for students with different
needs.

Special website to find out more about learning at ICU

GLOBAL ICU

Stories; Students,Faculty, Alumni

Every Day is “Global” at ICU.
Explore ICU’s Global Learining
Environment.

A Supportive Campus

Counseling Center
Vegitarian dishes at the Dining Hall
Muslim Prayer Roomhttps://www.icu.ac.jp/en/about/interviews/

Please check our website

Twitter

Instagram

https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/

https://twitter.com/icu_jp?lang=en@icuofficialtokyo

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/ICUOfficialJPN/

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Establishment
Accreditation

Health Care OfficeMessage for
Prospective Students

https://www.icu.ac.jp/globalicu/en/

ICU at a Glance

Nursing RoomSpecial Needs Support Services (SNSS), etc.

Degrees Offered
Enrollment

1953
The Japan University
Accreditation
Association (JUAA)
Chartered by the Japanese
Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (MEXT)
BA, MA, Ph.D.
Approx. 2,900 Undergraduate,
210 Graduate

Language of Instruction

Japanese and English

Academic CalendarAutumn Term:
September-November
Winter Term:
December-MarchSpring Term:
April-June

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