Transfer Students are those who have completed one or more years of college work elsewhere and enter ICU as degree-seekers. As part of its international educational objectives, ICU has reciprocal student exchange agreements with 42 colleges and universities in 14 countries and to study abroad programs. Students are screened and nominated by their home institutions. Academic units acquired at host institutions are transferable to and acceptable at home institutions so that returning students may resume their work at home without loss of credits. Qualified students from designated universities abroad who have specific study aims, e.g., Japanese language or Japan Studies, are admitted to ICU for one year after having been carefully screened and nominated by their home university.
Rooms accommodate from one to four students.
The dormitories provide a space for Japanese and non-Japanese students live and work together. Off-campus apartment houses and homestay options can also be arranged through the Student Affairs Office. There are a variety of chartered and unofficial clubs, in which all students are encouraged to participate. Currently, there are approximately 40 chartered clubs recognized by the Conference of Club Representatives and the University. New clubs, particularly unchartered ones, are constantly being formed and enjoy the enthusiastics participation of students from every background.