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    Program facts

    International College of Liberal Arts
    Kofu, Japan
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      1,796,000 JPY

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      April, September

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    Program Overview

    What International College of Liberal Arts says about their program:
    "Political Science addresses some of the fundamental problems facing human society. Questions concerning government policies aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, the gap between the rich and poor, the role of NGOs to affect social and political change, the relations between countries, the crisis of our democratic institutions, and the path to world peace are all on the research agenda of contemporary political scientists.


    We address these and other similarly important issues in a multidisciplinary way, and, simultaneously, train you to think critically and reason analytically about the constantly evolving political landscape in Asia as compared to the rest of the world.


    In addition to the knowledge you gain from the major, iCLA can also prepare you for graduate studies, and for a rich and rewarding career. iCLA’s Political Science graduates are well equipped for professions both in Asia and globally in the fields of international relations and diplomacy, public administration and government service, non-government organizations and community building, and research and business."

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

    English requirements

    • TOEFL iBT: 76
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • Duolingo: 95
    • PTE: 50
    • TOEIC: 750 (Placement test may be required on entry)
    • Trinity ISE Exams: ISE level II

    An equivalent alternative English language qualification

    English proficiency waivers

    An equivalent alternative English language qualification:

    • Student is native English speaker
    • ACT: Writing component 6 out of 12 overall
    • SAT: Reading and Writing at 520 or above
    • IB Certificate (English): 4 points
    • Cambridge O Level: English C
    • Advanced Placement: English 3

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Application fee
    • A copy of your passport or official photo ID
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Two reference letters
    • Statement of purpose
    • Interview
    • Miscellaneous achievements. Digitally scanned copies of any certificates proving your achievements (if applicable)

    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 iCLA Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who are accepted to the International College of Liberal Arts (Bachelor’s program). Applicants are required to be strongly committed to study at iCLA as full-time, degreeseeking students.

    • Amount: Covering from 25% to 100% of tuition and fees

    • Requirements: Based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities achievement and/or financial need. Renewable every year based on overall performance. Maximum of 4 years 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 Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is awarded to privately-financed international students with excellent academic and character records who have received pre-arrival admission in a graduate school, undergraduate school, junior college, college of technology (3rd grade or upper) or specialized course in a specialized training college in Japan and are facing financial difficulties. The objectives of the reservation program are to contribute to ease their financial concerns about arrival and studies in Japan, promote pre-arrival admission and improve the level of learning.

    • Amount: The monthly stipend specified for the academic year for which the candidate is to receive the scholarship.
    • Requirements: Students with excellent academic and character records , who have received pre-arrival admission to a university in Japan and are facing financial difficulties

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: ¥1,796,000 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.