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International Christian University · Japan

Liberal Arts

A four-year interdisciplinary degree in Mitaka, Tokyo.

Where
Mitaka, TokyoJapan
Degree
BA
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
25 February 2027Last of two September periods; the first closes sooner. · First period by 14 Jan
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 100 places
EU/EEA fee
¥1,521,000 a yearAY2026 entry
More facts
Degree
BA
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

  1. 6 January 2027

    Application opens, 10:00 JST (first period)
    DetailsSource
  2. 14 January 2027

    First application period closes, 23:59 JST
    DetailsSource
  3. 25 February 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (2 more)
  1. 26 February 2027

    First period results announced, 11:00 JST
    DetailsSource
  2. 16 April 2027

    Second period results announced, 11:00 JST
    DetailsSource

Every date in Japan

What it is

One bachelor's in liberal arts with 31 majors across humanities, social sciences and natural sciences; you declare a major before third year. You enter through English but must also complete the Japanese Language Program to graduate.

What you need

  • Bilingual degree: you cannot graduate studying only in English; the Japanese Language Program is a graduation requirement.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at International Christian University

IB Full Diploma only (no course certificates or IBCP); predicted grades are accepted, with final results due as soon as released. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 minimum. Assessed on documents, no interview for IB applicants.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on icu.ac.jp

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    Transcripts, essay and recommendation letters weigh equally. About 100 places on the English route; September 2026 admitted 234 of 683 first-year applicants.
Sources (2)
  1. Liberal Arts at ICU — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements

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