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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 (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/
undergraduate/) if any changes are made in response to COVID-19.CONTENTS
Ｉ. INTRODUCTION ························································································· 2
1. Admissions Policy: What ICU Looks For ··································································· 2
2. Universal Admissions ··························································································· 2
Ⅱ. 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. 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: 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. SUMMER COURSES IN JAPANESE ····························································· 23
Ⅶ. JAPAN ENTRY PROCEDURES ···································································· 24
For the Frequently Asked Questions, check the link below:
(https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/faq/)
-1-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. 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, 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.
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) (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/academics/undergraduate/jlp/) as part of their
graduation requirements at ICU.
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) (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/academics/undergraduate/ela/) as part of
their graduation requirements at ICU. Those who are interested in applying to ICU in Japanese should visit
https://www.icu.ac.jp/admissions/undergraduate/exam/ to learn more.
*EJU stands for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students conducted by JASSO
(Japan Student Services Organization).
-2-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.
(2) Completed 12 years or more of formal education outside of Japan.
(3) Have International Baccalaureate Full Diploma, French Baccalauréat, Abitur, or GCE Advanced Level.
(4) Graduated from an officially accredited international/foreign school in Japan.
(5) Passed an examination demonstrating academic ability equivalent to 12 years of formal education, such
as the GED (General Educational Development) test or the Upper Secondary School Equivalency
Examination, and is at least 18 years of age.
(6) Completed 11 years or more of formal education where the high school curriculum is based on the
system of Uzbekistan, Sudan, Belarus, Peru, Russia, or Myanmar. The applicant needs to contact the
Admissions Center (admissions-center@icu.ac.jp) in advance as specific conditions are required.
Transfer Students (matriculating as second-year students seeking a bachelor’s degree)
Must meet one of the criteria listed above for Regular Students and also meet one of the following criteria
at the time of enrollment to ICU:
(1) Completed at least one academic year of a bachelor’s degree program as a degree-seeking student.
(2) Completed an associate's degree at an institution of higher education (university/college).
Transfer credits will be granted only after accepted students complete the credit transfer procedures after
entering ICU. More details can be found from the following link:
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/credittransfer/index.html
・ If you are home-schooled or attending unaccredited schools, refer to our ”Policy for unaccredited schools
and homeschools” https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/categories/. You may be
required to submit alternative documents and be invited to an online interview depending on your school
curriculum and educational background.
・ If you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply, submit an Eligibility Check Form
(https://www.icu.ac.jp/
en/admissions/undergraduate/images/EligibilityCheckForm.xlsx) via email (admissions-center@icu.ac.jp).
Note: Regular and Transfer Students are not allowed to simultaneously register at other institutions while
studying at ICU. If transferring from other institutions, students must officially withdraw or graduate from
their previous institution by the time of enrollment to ICU.
For non-degree student categories, such as One-Year-Regular Students and Kenkyusei (Special Students),
please refer to the Admissions Guide for Non-Degree Students, which can be downloaded from the following
website: https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/.
3. Admissions Process - Documentary Screening
The admissions process is subject to ICU admissions policies and regulations, which are based on Japanese
national educational requirements. All application documents enable the Admissions Decision Committee to
screen applicants in a fair and accurate manner. The omission of any one of the required documents may
adversely affect the chances of admission. In particular, official high school transcripts and certified standardized
test results are necessary for the screening process. Since the admissions process is conducted by
documentary screening, applicants do not need to come to ICU for an examination or an interview.
-3-4. Application Schedule
AY2022 April Entry
All times are in Japan Standard Time
First Application Period Second Application Period
Online Application Opens 10:00 on August 24, 2021 10:00 on October 14, 2021
Online Application Due 23:59 on September 2, 2021 23:59 on October 22, 2021
Document Submission Due 23:59 on September 14, 2021 23:59 on October 29, 2021
Announcement of Decisions 11:00 on October 15, 2021 11:00 on November 29, 2021
Matriculation Fee Due October 29, 2021 February 3, 2022
Spring Term Tuition and Facilities Fee Due October 29, 2021 February 3, 2022
AY2022 September Entry
All times are in Japan Standard Time
First Application Period Second Application Period
Online Application Opens 10:00 on January 6, 2022 10:00 on February 14, 2022
Online Application Due 23:59 on January 18, 2022 23:59 on March 1, 2022
Document Submission Due 23:59 on January 25, 2022 23:59 on March 10, 2022
Announcement of Decisions 11:00 on February 25, 2022 11:00 on April 22, 2022
Matriculation Fee Due June 1, 2022 June 1, 2022
Autumn Term Tuition and Facilities Fee Due August 10, 2022 August 10, 2022
⚫ There is no advantage or disadvantage in applying to either First or Second Application Period.
⚫ Applicants can apply only once during one academic year. Regardless of the initial admissions results,
applicants need to wait one year to reapply. Therefore, those who have applied for September 2021 entry
are not allowed to reapply for April 2022 entry. Those who apply for April 2022 entry are not allowed to
reapply for September 2022 entry.
・ Applicants taking the national examination in which the final results will not be available by the Document
Submission Due date of the second application period such as Abitur, French Baccalauréat, etc., should
nonetheless apply during the second application period.
・ Applicants who apply with predicted grades of IB full Diploma, GCE A level and HKDSE can apply during
either one of the two application periods even if the final grades are not available by the respective
submission deadline.
5. Application Fee
30,000 yen
In addition to the application fee, applicants have to pay an 880 yen System Operation Charge.
Payment must be made with a credit card as a part of the online entry process. The application fee and the
System Operation Charge are nonrefundable.
-4-6. Steps to Apply
Check your eligibility (p.3)
STEP 1: Check the application schedule (p.4)
STEP 2: Prepare application documents (p.6)
・ Regular Students (p.6)
・ Transfer Students (p.9)
Start arranging documents from your school and testing institutions well in advance.
STEP 3: Enter your data and pay the application fee via the Online Application System (p.11)
Must be completed by Online Application Due date.
・ Create your account
・ Complete data entry
・ Pay your application fee online
STEP 4: Submit all required application documents (p.12)
Must be submitted by Document Submission Due date.
・ Upload required application documents
・ Letters of recommendation attached to designated FORMs must be sent to ICU by postal
mail.
Announcement of Decisions (p.13)
-5-Check your eligibility
Check that you meet the eligibility criteria as noted in "Student Categories and Their Eligibility Criteria" (p.3).
If you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply, submit an Eligibility Check Form (https://www.icu.ac.jp/
en/admissions/undergraduate/images/EligibilityCheckForm.xlsx) via email (admissions-center@icu.ac.jp).
STEP 1: Check the application schedule (p.4)
Be sure to check each deadline carefully.
STEP 2: Prepare application documents
Prepare your application documents by following the instructions below and the pages relevant to your desired
student category.
⚫ Start arranging/obtaining documents from your school such as transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.
⚫ Request testing institutions to send your official score report directly to ICU if you take standardized tests
such as TOEFL, SAT and/or ACT.
⚫ Convert documents (except recommendation FORMs and letters) to a PDF format using a computer
software or smartphone application for uploading to the Online Application System.
⚫ If you are 23 years old or older and have a high school diploma, or if you left university more than five years
before applying to ICU, you may need to submit additional documentation such as SAT or ACT Plus Writing
(taken within 5 years). Submit an Eligibility Check Form (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/
images/EligibilityCheckForm.xlsx) to the Admissions Center.
Regular Students
Application Documents
① Online Application Form Complete online
② Official Transcript/Term Reports
③ School Profile Upload to the Online
④ Educational Certification Application System
⑤ Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
⑥ Two Letters of Recommendation Send by post to ICU
・ Uploaded/submitted documents must be original or certified documents with school stamp or signature.
Student copies are not acceptable. If you have only the original certificate or diploma that cannot be reissued,
ask your school to produce a certified copy. Keep the original/certified documents with you since you will be
required to send them to ICU if you are accepted.
・ All documents must be prepared in English. Documents in languages other than English must be
accompanied with an official translation in English prepared by a school official or an official agency such
as an embassy.
・ If your name that appears in documents such as transcripts and test scores is different from your official
name on the application form, ask your school to prepare a letter of clarification and submit it with a copy of
your passport.
① Online Application Form
⚫ See STEP 3 (p.11) for the details.
⚫ As part of the Online Application Form, you are required to submit Personal Statement and Short
Essay.
Personal Statement
State your motivation and purpose for studying at ICU in 500 to 600 words. Include the following points:
(1) Study and career plans
(2) How you will be able to integrate both Japanese and English in your studies
(3) Contributions you can make to ICU
-6-Short Essay
Write an essay on one of the topics listed below. The essay needs a title at the beginning and must be 400
to 500 words long. Include your personal point of view on the issue and/or how the issue has affected or
impacted you.
A) Discuss a current issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance
to you.
B) Describe a work of art (painting, literature, music, etc.), a historical episode, or a scientific
achievement that has impressed you and explain how it has affected your outlook on life.
C) Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you
have faced and its impact on you.
D) Any topic of your choice.
② Official Transcript/Term Reports
Submit transcript/term reports that show all course works taken and grades/evaluations received during
the last three years of secondary school at minimum. This transcript should include the most recent
semester grades received and the list of courses to be taken during your last semester/year in high school.
⚫ Student copies are NOT acceptable.
⚫ If you are submitting your transcript before receiving the mid-year report or the first semester/term grades
of the final year, you must submit the updated transcript to ICU as soon as it is available.
⚫ If you have attended more than one secondary school, make sure that information for all three years is
included on the most recent transcript or submit a separate transcript of each school you attended.
⚫ Your school can send the transcript directly to ICU. Please ask your school to send it by registered
express mail.
・ If you are graduating early or have skipped a grade, submit an official document or letter issued by
the school indicating this fact.
・ If you have already graduated from high school, submit a certified copy of your diploma or an official
letter from the school certifying the date of graduation. A transcript indicating your date of graduation
is also acceptable.
・ If you have already been attending a university, an official university transcript may also be submitted
when applying.
③ School Profile
Submit a school profile and transcript legend. This information helps explain your school’s grading system.
・ If you have attended more than one secondary school, submit the school profile from each school you
attended.
・ If your school does not have a school profile, download the School Profile Form (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/
admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/forms/) and ask a school official to fill it out in English and sign it.
・ The school profile is not required if your school is a Japanese high school accredited by the Ministry
of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
④ Educational Certification
Applicants are required to submit evidence of educational certification and/or national examination results,
which typically certifies students' preparedness for university entrance in respective countries. Alternatively,
applicants may use the SAT, ACT, etc. The types of required educational certification vary according to
the educational background of the applicant. Refer to the section “Educational Certification Requirements”
(pp.14-17).
⑤ Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
Your IELTS/TOEFL score must be:
IELTS: 6.5 or above
TOEFL iBT: 79 or above (TOEFL iBT test from a single test date)
-7-⚫ Upload your Test Report Form (IELTS) or Test Taker Score Report (TOEFL) in a PDF format to the
Online Application System.
⚫ The test(s) must be taken no more than two years before the application period.
⚫ ICU will check your uploaded score report against its official score report. If ICU cannot confirm your
official score, your application will be considered incomplete.
⚫ Contact the testing institution, not ICU, for any test-related issues including test score reporting.
IELTS
・ Enter your Test Report Form number in the Online Application System so that ICU can confirm your
score online. You do not need to have the testing institution send your score report.
TOEFL
・ In addition to uploading a PDF version of your Test Taker Score Report, you must have the ETS
(Educational Testing Service) send your Official Score Report directly to ICU by the Document
Submission Due date.
・ The institution code number for ICU is 0860 (select “undergraduate”).
・ Make sure to keep a copy of the score request order form/email.
IELTS/TOEFL is optional if you:
・ Have spent both junior and senior high school years – the last continuous six school years – at
institutions in which English is the language of instruction.
・ Are IB Diploma candidates and are taking or have taken IB English A (“Literature” or “Language and
Literature”).
＊Those who have been home-schooled should contact the Admissions Center in advance.
⑥ Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted with designated FORMs. Give your recommenders the
appropriate FORM and ask them to submit it with their letter of recommendation. The designated FORMs
are available at the following site.
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/forms/
1) One letter from your high school principal, guidance counselor, tutor or IB coordinator
・ For applicants from Japanese high schools, a letter from the homeroom teacher is acceptable.
・ If you have attended more than one high school, obtain the letter and FORM I from the school you
have graduated/are expected to graduate from.
.
2) One letter from an instructor in your high school who has taught you a core academic subject
(e.g. English, social studies, mathematics, science, or foreign language)
・ A letter by an instructor may not be written by a foreign language instructor who taught you a language
that is your native language or a language spoken in your home.
・ A subject of ESL (English as a Second Language) is not regarded as a core academic subject.
・ The letter and FORM must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and stamped across the flap by a school
official or the recommender, which may be sent by the applicant or by the recommender.
・ The letters must reach ICU by the Document Submission Due date. ICU strongly recommends that
registered express mail is used for this purpose.
-8-Transfer Students
Application Documents
① Online Application Form Complete online
② Official Transcript
Upload to the Online
③ Educational Certification
Application System
④ Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
⑤ Two Letters of Recommendation Send by post to ICU
・ Uploaded/submitted documents must be original or certified documents with school stamp or signature. If
you have only the original certificate or diploma that cannot be reissued, ask your school to produce a
certified copy. Keep the original/certified documents with you since you will be required to send them to ICU
if you are accepted.
・ All documents must be prepared in English. Documents in languages other than English must be
accompanied with an official translation in English prepared by a school official or an official agency such
as an embassy.
・ If your name that appears in documents such as transcripts and test scores is different from your official
name on the application form, ask your school to prepare a letter of clarification and submit it with a copy of
your passport.
① Online Application Form
⚫ See STEP 3 (p.11) for the details.
⚫ As part of the Online Application Form, you are required to submit Personal Statement and Short Essay.
Personal Statement
State your motivation and purpose for studying at ICU in 500 to 600 words. Include the following points:
(1) Study and career plans
(2) Reason for transferring to ICU
(3) How you will be able to integrate both Japanese and English in your studies
(4) Contributions you can make to ICU
Short Essay
Write an essay on one of the topics listed below. The essay needs a title at the beginning and must be 400
to 500 words long. Include your personal point of view on the issue and/or how the issue has affected or
impacted you.
A) Discuss a current issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to
you.
B) Describe a work of art (painting, literature, music, etc.), a historical episode, or a scientific
achievement that has impressed you and explain how it has affected your outlook on life.
C) Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have
faced and its impact on you.
D) Any topic of your choice.
② Official Transcript
Submit an official transcript from your university/college that shows all course works taken and
grades/evaluations received. This transcript should include the most recent semester grades.
⚫ Student copies are NOT acceptable.
⚫ If the grading system is not explained on the transcript, submit an official document or letter issued by
the university/college explaining its grading system.
⚫ If you have attended more than one university/college, submit a transcript from each institution you
attended.
-9-・ Applicants who have not yet completed one full year of university/college work at the time of application
must submit both their high school and university/college transcripts including a school profile to ICU.
・ Those who will have obtained an associate’s degree by the time of enrollment at ICU need to submit
a certificate of (prospective) graduation. A transcript with date of degree conferred is acceptable.
Those who are expected to graduate by the time of enrollment at ICU are required to submit an official
letter from their university/college certifying the expected date of graduation.
③ Educational Certification
Submit an evidence of educational certification and/or national examination results, which typically certifies
students' preparedness for university entrance in respective countries. Alternatively, applicants may apply
with the SAT/ACT etc. The types of required educational certification vary according to the educational
background of the applicant. Refer to the section “Educational Certification Requirements” (pp.14-17). If
you are attending a university/college where the curriculum differs from that of your high school (e.g. a
French high school graduate studying at an American university), please contact the Admissions Center in
advance.
Those who already hold a bachelor’s degree, when completing 16 years or more of formal education,
are exempted from submitting Educational Certification. Those who expect to earn a bachelor’s degree
by the time of enrollment at ICU are also exempted from this requirement. In these cases, applicants are
required to submit a certified copy of diploma (university transcript with date of degree conferred is
acceptable) or an official letter from their university certifying the expected date of graduation.
④ Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
Your IELTS/TOEFL score must be:
IELTS: 6.5 or above
TOEFL iBT: 79 or above (TOEFL iBT test from a single test date)
⚫ Upload your Test Report Form (IELTS) or Test Taker Score Report (TOEFL) in a PDF format to the
Online Application System.
⚫ The test(s) must be taken no more than two years before the application period.
⚫ ICU will check your uploaded score report against its official score report. If ICU cannot confirm your
official score, your application will be considered incomplete.
⚫ Contact the testing institution, not ICU, for any test-related issues including test score reporting.
IELTS
・ Enter your Test Report Form number in the Online Application System so that ICU can confirm your
score online. You do not need to have the testing institution send your score report.
TOEFL
・ In addition to uploading a PDF version of your Test Taker Score Report, you must have the ETS
(Educational Testing Service) send your Official Score Report directly to ICU by the Document
Submission Due date.
・ The institution code number for ICU is 0860 (select “undergraduate”).
・ Make sure to keep a copy of the score request order form/email.
IELTS/TOEFL is optional if you:
・ Have spent the last continuous six years at institutions in which English is the language of instruction.
・ Have IB Diploma and took IB English A (“Literature” or “Language and Literature”).
＊Those who were home-schooled should contact the Admissions Center in advance.
⑤ Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted with FORM III. Give your recommenders FORM III and
ask them to submit it with their letter of recommendation. FORM III is available at the following site:
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/forms/
- 10 -1) One letter from an instructor at your current university/college who has taught you an academic
subject
2) One letter from your academic advisor or a second instructor at your current university/college
who has taught you an academic subject
・ A letter by an instructor may not be written by a foreign language instructor who taught you a language
that is your native language or a language spoken in your home.
・ A subject of ESL (English as a Second Language) is not regarded as a core academic subject.
・ If you have not completed one full year of college work at the time of application, a letter from a high
school guidance counselor or principal may be submitted instead of a letter from the university/college
academic advisor. Use FORM I (for High School Principal/Guidance Counselor) in this case.
・ The letter and FORM must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and stamped across the flap by the
university/college or the recommender, which may be sent by the applicant or by the recommender.
・ The letters must reach ICU by the Document Submission Due date. ICU strongly recommends that
registered express mail is used for this purpose.
STEP 3: Enter your data and pay the application fee via the Online Application System
1. Check the Online Application System requirements
System requirements (recommended)
OS：Windows: 8.1/10, Mac OS: 10.14 or higher, The latest versions of Android, iOS
Browser：Latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari
PDF Viewer：Latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
2. Prepare email address
To apply through the Online Application System, you will need to register your email address. An
authentication email will be sent from the Online Application System. ICU may also send important
announcements by email, so make sure to register an email which you frequently use and that will be valid
until the end of March (for April Entry)/August (for September Entry). Make sure to set your email address
so that you can receive emails from the "@eraku-p.jp" domain.
3. Create "MyPage" (User Registration)
Register an account on the Online Application System.
Access to the Online Application System from the ICU official website (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/
undergraduate/engdoc/). In case you cannot access to the ICU website, please access to the links below:
Online Application System for April 2022 Entry
https://www.eraku-p.jp/erp/icu-uads4/
Online Application System for September 2022 Entry
https://www.eraku-p.jp/erp/icu-uads9/
4. Complete data entry and application fee payment on "MyPage" (During the Online Application Period)
Online entry, including payment of the application fee, must be completed by 23:59 (JST) on Online
Application Due date.
(1) Enter the following information
・ Contact Information
・ Educational history
・ Educational Certification and Test Results
・ Additional Information (Extracurricular Activities/Special Recognitions etc.)
・ Personal statement
・ Short essay
- 11 -(2) Upload your portrait photo
・ Upload your photo taken within three months of the date you submit your application (front view above
chest level with a plain background).
・ File size of the photograph should be 20MB or less.
・ The photograph should be approximately 2 million pixels or less.
(How to find the number of pixels in a photo: Vertical pixels x Horizontal pixels = Number of pixels in a
photo)
・ The file formats that can be registered are JPEG (.jpg and .jpeg) and PNG (.png).
・ The height/width ratio should be 4:3.
(3) Pay the application fee
Pay your application fee (30,000 yen) online with a credit card.
・ VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, and Diners are acceptable.
・ The name on the card does not have to be the name of the applicant.
・ In addition to the application fee, the System Operation Charge (880 yen) will be applied.
・ The application fee and the System Operation Charge are non-refundable.
After you have paid the application fee, you will receive an email notifying that your online application has
been completed.
Once you complete the application fee payment, you cannot change the contents of your application.
Please check all information carefully before submitting. ICU may correct and/or update your data on the
Online Application System if necessary.
STEP 4: Submit all required application documents
All documents must be submitted by 23:59 (JST) on the Document Submission Due date.
Official Transcript
School Profile Upload to the Online
Educational Certification* Application System
Proof of English Proficiency*
Two Letters of Recommendation Send by post to ICU
*For SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, the official score report must be sent from the testing institutions to ICU by the Document
Submission Due date as well.
Upload your documents from "MyPage" after completing your online entry.
・ Convert documents (except letters of recommendation and FORMs) to a PDF format using a computer
software or smartphone application for uploading to the Online Application System.
・ You are required to upload the original or certified documents.
・ Make sure to upload the reverse side of the documents as well for double-sided documents.
・ For documents in languages other than English, upload the original document as well as the translation.
Send letters of recommendation by postal mail.
・ Letters of recommendation and FORMs must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and signed/stamped across
the flap by school officials or recommenders.
・ Letters of recommendation and FORMs and any required documents that cannot be converted to PDF must
be sent by post to reach ICU by the Document Submission Due date.
・ We strongly recommend that you send them by express registered mail or courier delivery (UPS, FedEx, DHL,
etc.).
Postal Address of Admissions Center:
English Language Based Admissions
(April/September Entry) 〒181-8585 東京都三鷹市大沢3-10-2
Admissions Center 国際基督教大学
International Christian University アドミッションズ・センター
3-10-2, Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, English Language Based Admissions
JAPAN (April/September Entry)
Tel：+81-422-33-3700 Tel：0422-33-3700
- 12 -⚫ ICU will use the Online Application System to notify applicants when application documents are received
and checked, so please refrain from asking about a status of your application. Note that it takes time to
check all the documents and the status to be reflected. Please check the Online Application System regularly
since you will be notified via this system when there are any questions regarding the submitted documents.
⚫ Documents which are not required for the application will not be used for screening. Please describe such
activities in the “Additional Information” section in the Online Application System.
⚫ Any application documents sent by postal mail will not be returned.
⚫ You must keep the original documents you uploaded to the Online Application System because you are
required to submit them to ICU by postal mail together with required documents for entrance procedures.
Announcement of Decisions
documents
⚫ Admission decisions will be announced through the Online Application System at 11:00 (JST) on the
notification date(s).
⚫ ICU will not respond to any inquiries concerning the results of your application.
Note for applicants who are not able to submit their Educational Certification by the Document Submission
Due date of the second application period:
You will receive detailed instructions through the Online Application System on the date of
Announcement of Decisions concerning how to submit your Educational Certification. Your admission
decision will be made after ICU receives the results of your Educational Certification. Examples of such
Educational Certification are NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance (New Zealand) and College
Scholastic Ability Test (Korea) for applicants for April entry and Abitur (Germany) and French
Baccalauréat (France) for applicants for September entry. This note does not apply to those who are
submitting SAT or ACT as their Educational Certification.
When you are accepted:
・ You will be able to download the following documents from the Online Application System:
The Notification of Acceptance
Statement from the Finance and Accounting Office
(The scholarship award letter if you have applied and been selected as a scholarship recipient)
・ Entrance procedure documents will be sent to you by registered mail to the address which you registered
in the Online Application System. If there is a change in your address, make sure to inform ICU of a new
address before the date of Announcement of Decisions via the Online Inquiry Form.
・ You CANNOT defer enrollment to a later term or year.
Important Notes:
If you are accepted to ICU, your original official documents or certified documents, except for the IELTS,
TOEFL, SAT and ACT test results, must be submitted to ICU by postal mail together with required
documents for entrance procedures by the submission deadline. Therefore, you must keep the original
documents you uploaded to the Online Application System. If the documents you mail differ from the
versions you uploaded to the Online Application System, your acceptance to ICU will be revoked. If ICU
does not receive the official mailed documents by the specified date, your admission will be revoked, even
if you have submitted other entrance procedure documents and have paid your academic fees.
Those who do not hold Japanese nationality must have or obtain valid residence status in Japan to enroll in
ICU. Even if you complete the required entrance procedure after receiving a notification of acceptance from
ICU, if you fail to obtain valid residence status in Japan, you will not be allowed to enroll in ICU. Even if ICU
applies to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan for the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) on your behalf, ICU
assumes no responsibility for the results of the CoE application.
- 13 -7. Educational Certification Requirements
Applicants are required to submit an Educational Certification (Standardized test or a national examination
certificate for university entrance).
As the types of required Educational Certification vary according to the educational background of the applicant,
please check the list below and the relevant section for more details.
If you are applying from countries that do not offer a national examination certificate, OR choosing not to
use the one on which your school curriculum is based*, submit examination or test results from one of the
following options:
1. SAT
2. ACT Plus Writing
3. General Certificate of Education in Advanced Level (GCE A Level)
*If your school curriculum is based on the IB Full Diploma, Abitur, French Baccalaureat, or GCE A Level
etc., and is accredited by accrediting institutions only for these respective curricula, you have to submit the
respective certificate/diploma to ICU. Otherwise, your acceptance may be cancelled.
Notes:
・ If your final result of the national examination is not available at the time of application, your application
is considered in the second application period and your admission result will be made after your final
result is released.
・ Applicants who apply with predicted grades of IB full Diploma, GCE A Level and HKDSE can apply during
either one of the two application periods even if the final grades are not available by the respective
Document Submission Due date.
・ All documents must be prepared in English. Documents in languages other than English must be
accompanied with an official translation in English prepared by a school official or an official agency
such as an embassy.
The following list of the requirements is subject to change without prior notice due to the educational reform of
its country/region.
Educational System Required Certificate and/or Examinations Page
USA SAT or ACT Plus Writing 15
Japan SAT, ACT Plus Writing, or GCE Advanced Level 15
International Baccalaureate IB Full Diploma 15
UK GCE Advanced Level & GCSE 15
Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 16
High school final transcript (showing the completion of
Canada required curriculum for university entrance) 16
France French Baccalauréat 16
Germany Abitur 16
Australia Higher School Certificate or equivalent 17
New Zealand NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance 17
Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 17
Ijazah SMA including DAFTAR NILAI & Sertifikat Hasil Ujian
Indonesia 17
Nasional
Singapore Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level & A-level 17
・ If the educational system which your high school curriculum is based on is not listed above, check the
Educational Certification website（https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/edcert/). If it's
not listed at this website and you do not have SAT/ACT/GCE A Level, contact the Admissions Center.
- 14 -USA SAT or ACT Plus Writing
Applicants educated in the American educational system are to submit a score report for one of the following
two tests.
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Mathematics) (https://www.collegeboard.org/)
⚫ ICU’s institution code number is 0860.
⚫ ICU looks at your highest scores of each section across all SAT tests that ICU can confirm with your
official score report.
ACT Plus Writing (https://www.act.org)
⚫ ICU's institution code number is 5279.
Important notes for both tests
⚫ Upload a PDF version of your test score report to the Online Application System.
⚫ ICU will check your uploaded score report against its official score report. Therefore, request the testing
institution to send your official score report ("College Report") directly to ICU. If ICU cannot confirm your
official score, your application will be considered incomplete. Keep a copy of your order invoice with the
application documents as proof.
⚫ SAT/ACT test(s) must be taken no more than five years before the application period.
⚫ Arrange for your score report to be delivered to ICU at least one month before the Document Submission
Due date.
⚫ Contact the testing institution, not ICU, for any test-related issues including test score reporting.
Japan SAT, ACT Plus Writing or GCE Advanced Level
Submit an official score report of SAT, ACT Plus Writing (see p.15 [USA]), or GCE Advanced Level (see p.15 [UK]).
IB International Baccalaureate Diploma
Submit your IB Diploma final grades. Arrange to have your IB final grades sent to ICU electronically through
the IB organization or have your school prepare a certified copy of your IB results.
・ Request that your school issue your IB predicated grades.
・ Use the Predicted IB Grades Report Form (https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/undergraduate/engdoc/forms/).
・ Admission decisions will be made based on your predicted IB grades and other appliacation documents.
However, acceptance may be conditional and, in such case, your admission decision will be finalized when
ICU confirms your final IB results.
・ Ask your IB coordinator or guidance counselor to send your final IB results to ICU electronically through the
IB organization.
UK GCE Advanced Level & GCSE
Submit an original or certified copy of the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Level (A2))
and the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). If you have GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
results, please also submit GCE AS statement of results or certificate(s).
・ Applicants must have passed at least five subjects, ideally one from each of the subject groups: Humanities,
Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Languages. Of the five passes, two must be at the
GCE A Level.
・ Applicants originally from non-English speaking countries are recommended to take English Language in
the Language subject group unless they have spent their junior and senior high school years - approximately
six years - in a British school system.
・ In order to fulfill the above requirement, foreign language courses cannot include language courses that
teach your native language or a language spoken in your home.
・ Request that your school issue your GCE A Level predicted grades.
・ Admission decisions will be made based on your predicted GCE A Level grades and other application
documents. However, acceptance will be conditional, and when ICU confirms your final GCE A Level results,
your admission decision will be finalized.
・ Ask your school or the testing institution to send your final GCE A Level results to ICU.
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