Akita International University

In English: 1 programme
City: Akita
Apply via: AIU online application site, binding commitment
Founded: 2004

Deadlines

26 October 2026

Application documents must arrive at AIU

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28 November 2026

Online interview

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8 January 2027

Enrolment procedure period ends

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All dates for this school (1 more)

9 December 2026

Successful applicants announced

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Every date in Japan

What you could study here

EU/EEA tuition: ¥896,000 a year (from April 2027).

International Liberal Arts

Bachelor's degree · 4 yrs

Interdisciplinary

What it asks of IB students

Applicants with the IB must have completed the curriculum and passed the six final exams, shown by certificates before enrolment. TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0 or similar, or three years of English-medium schooling.

Where it says so

Worth knowing

This exam is a binding commitment: if you are accepted you agree to cancel all other applications and enrol at AIU.

All 3 notes

This exam is a binding commitment: if you are accepted you agree to cancel all other applications and enrol at AIU.
First-year fees also include a one-off matriculation fee of ¥423,000 (¥282,000 for Akita residents) and a residence-hall fee; students are expected to live in the dormitory for the first year.
AIU's April entry is a separate exam in a different cycle; the dates here are for the September 2027 International Examination.

Sources

AIU — International Students Exam II (September entry) — checked 2026-10-07
AIU — International Admissions Examination Guide 2027 (September 2027 enrollment, PDF) — checked 2026-10-07
AIU — Undergraduate admissions features (all classes taught in English) — checked 2026-10-07
AIU — Notice: tuition fee revision for students enrolling from April 2027 — checked 2026-10-07