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1 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSAL ADMISSIONS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE BASED ADMISSIONS (APRIL/SEPTEMBER ENTRY) 2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE for Degree-Seeking Students Please note that it will be announced on our website ( undergraduate/) if any changes are made in response to COVID-19. - 1 - CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION 2 1. Admissions Policy: What ICU Looks For 2 2. Universal Admissions 2 II.

2 APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES 3 1. The Number of Students to Be Admitted 3 2. Student Categories and Their Eligibility Criteria 3 3. Admissions Process - Documentary Screening 3 4. Application Schedule 4 5. Application Fee 4 6.

3 Steps to Apply 5 Check your eligibility 6 STEP 1: Check the application schedule 6 STEP 2: Prepare application documents 6 Regular Students 6 Transfer Students 9 STEP 3: Enter your data and pay the application fee via the Online Application System 11 STEP 4.

4 Submit all required application documents 12 Announcement of Decisions 13 7. Educational Certification Requirements 14 III. EXPENSES 18 IV. FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 20 V. ACCOMMODATIONS 22 VI.

5 SUMMER COURSES IN JAPANESE 23 VII. JAPAN ENTRY PROCEDURES 24 For the Frequently Asked Questions, check the link below: ( ) - 2 - I. INTRODUCTION 1. Admissions Policy: What ICU Looks For Founded on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Christian University aims to cultivate responsible global citizens who will contribute to world peace and help people from diverse backgrounds to live together harmoniously. ICU has been a pioneer in liberal arts education in Japan since its founding in 1953.

6 As its name suggests, the University's international, Christian, and academic missions have been central to its vision of liberal arts. In order to pursue this vision and to meet the challenges posed by the rapidly changing global society we live in, ICU seeks students not only from Japan but from all over the world who possess the following qualities: Intellectual curiosity and creativity that transcend disciplinary boundaries Sound judgment based on the powers of logical, critical thinking Global communication skills necessary for dialogue with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds Self-motivated individuals who identify, solve, and engage real world problems Our goal is to admit, irrespective of nationality.

7 Students who have studied a wide range of subjects and who possess the core competencies to integrate basic knowledge and foreign language skills to actively engage in a liberal arts education. 2. Universal Admissions Through our Universal Admissions procedures, ICU seeks applicants who have diverse educational and language backgrounds. ICU does not require successful applicants to be proficient in both Japanese and English at the time of admission. Our Universal Admissions procedures give students educated outside the Japanese education system the flexibility to select an application method that is most appropriate for them.

8 Applying to ICU in English -English Language Based Admissions (April/September Entry) Applicants for the English Language Based Admissions undergo a documentary screening process in English. Admission decisions are made holistically based on standardized test scores, academic transcript, application essays, and letters of recommendation. Those who apply for the English Language Based Admissions must be proficient in the English language at the time of application. In other words, they must be prepared to take college level courses taught in English. Students who enter ICU through the English Language Based Admissions must complete the Japanese Language Programs (JLP) ( ) as part of their graduation requirements at ICU.

9 Universal Admissions conducted in Japanese -April Admissions for Returnees -EJU Based Admissions (April/September Entry) Applicants who choose either of these two admissions procedures must be proficient in the Japanese language at the time of application. In other words they must be prepared to take college-level courses taught in Japanese. Students who enter ICU through these two admission procedures must complete the English for Liberal Arts Program (ELA) ( ) as part of their graduation requirements at ICU. Those who are interested in applying to ICU in Japanese should visit to learn more.

10 *EJU stands for the examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students conducted by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization). - 3 - II. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES 1. The Number of Students to Be Admitted Approximately 120 Students (Regular and Transfer) are admitted through the Universal Admissions procedures every year. These procedures include English Language Based Admissions (April/September Entry), April Admissions for Returnees, and EJU Based Admissions (April/September Entry). 2. Student Categories and Their Eligibility Criteria Regular Students (matriculating as first-year-students seeking a bachelor s degree) Must meet one of the following criteria at the time of enrollment to ICU: (1) Completed 12 years of formal education in Japanese schools accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.