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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    1,596,000 JPY

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September, April

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Program Overview

What International College of Liberal Arts says about their program:
"For many observers and visitors Japan is one of the most intriguing countries on earth. For them Japan offers a vast variety of exhilarating and sometimes puzzling experiences that often give rise to many questions. Japan Studies endeavors to answer most, if not all, of them. Japanologists understand their field as an interdisciplinary project that engages with all aspects of Japanese culture, history, and society. Many students and scholars investigate these topics in relation to historical and present-day events in East-Asia and the West. Such an approach relates their study and research not only to other disciplines but also to other nations, civilizations, and geographic areas."

Admissions requirements

iCLA welcomes applicants from all around the world to join our diverse, global community. With students from over 40 different countries our campus is a truly international environment in which to live, learn and develop your future potential.

Applying to iCLA as an international student is an easy process through our online application system.

Undergraduate academic requirements

All applicants must hold, or be expected to hold upon entry to iCLA, a high school diploma equivalent to a Japanese senior high school graduation, having completed 12 years of education.

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT: 76
  • TOEFL PBT: 550
  • IELTS: 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
  • Duolingo English Test: 95
  • Pearson Test of English Academic PTE: Overall 50
  • TOEIC: 750 (Placement test may be required on entry)

English proficiency waivers

An equivalent alternative English language qualification:

  • The English proficiency test requirement is waived for native English speaking students
  • ACT: Writing component 6 out of 12 overall
  • SAT: Reading and Writing at 520 or above
  • Australia: English ATAR at 70.00 or above
  • Canada: High School Diploma Pass in English
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE English 4
  • India: 70% in Year 10 or 65% in Year 12 English
  • Kenya: A certificate of results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). A score of C+ in English is required.
  • Malaysia: SPM O level English (1119) C
  • New Zealand: National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 minimum 10 credits at A (Achieved) in English
  • The Philippines: High School Diploma Pass in English
  • United Kingdom: Pass in at least one A level essay based subject (The following subjects cannot be accepted

    Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Foreign language subjects)

  • West African Nations: West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate English C6

Entry requirements

It is optional to submit a standardized test or university entrance qualification exam, such as the SAT test.

Documents required

  • Online application form
  • Application fee payment
  • A copy of your passport or official photo ID
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma, graduation certificate, or expected graduation certificate
  • Miscellaneous achievements

    Digitally scanned copies of any certificates proving your achievement(s)

  • Certificate of the results of university entrance qualification examinations or other standardized tests (if available)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Two reference letters
  • English proficiency test score
  • Interview (conducted in English, approx 20 minutes) There is no requirement for Japanese language proficiency to enter iCLA

Fees and funding

The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) offers merit-based full and partial tuition-waiver scholarships to a select number of students each year. Yamanashi Gakuin University financial aid may be combined with outside funding sources.

Funding

Performance-Based Scholarships

  • Duration: Renewable every year based on overall performance. Maximum of 4 years.
  • Selection Criteria: Based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities achievement and/or financial need
  • Selection Process: Scholarship recipients are chosen based on the quality of their application materials and interview results.

Performance-Based - Full Scholarship: 100% tuition, facility and equipment fees

Performance-Based - 3/4 Scholarship: 75% tuition, facility and equipment fees

Performance-Based - Half Scholarship: 50% tuition, facility and equipment fees

Performance-Based - 1/4 Scholarship: 25% tuition, facility and equipment fees

JASSO Scholarship

Amount: The monthly stipend specified for the academic year for which the candidate is to receive the scholarship.

Requirements:

  • Excellent academic and character records
  • Students who have received pre-arrival admission to a university in Japan
  • Facing financial difficulties

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: ¥1,596,000 per year

Visa requirements for International College of Liberal Arts

Many international students will require a visa to study in Japan, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.