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【4-University Joint Information Session】Online Zoom webinar [Saturday, May 16] *Japan time
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ICU will be participating in "DISCOVER 4 TOP UNIVERSITIES IN JAPAN", the 4-university online joint information session for prospective students on May 16th, 2026. This information session will include university information from each university, a joint Q&A session, and a Q&A session for each university. A current ICU student and a faculty member will be speaking this year in ICU's session.
You can learn more about opportunities for programs in English, admissions, and student life in Japan. Those who have registered to participate can watch a recording of the webinar at a later date.
Date and time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 - 13:30 (Japan time)
Format: Online Zoom webinar
Schedule: See flyer
Application: Please apply in advance using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917742524837/WN__ua-_kzwQUyLDlBDxK-Adw#/registration
After the presentations from the four universities, there will be a Q&A session for each university.
The link will be provided at the end of the general session, and each university will then hold its own Q&A session.
Contact
International Christian University, Public Relations Office: pro@icu.ac.jp
| Postal code | 181-8585 |
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| Address | 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 0422-33-3038 |
| Fax | 0422-33-3635 |
| International Students Examination | Please inquire for details. |
| Number of international students | 319 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Remarks | Fees vary according to the student status (Degree-seeking student / Non-degree-seeking student). Please refer to the application brochures for details. |
| Department(s) | Arts and Sciences (31 majors) |
| Distribution of application forms | Please inquire. |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection: April Enrollment for International Students by using EJU |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 8, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | "Japanese, 'Japan and the World', and Mathematics (course 1 or 2)" or "Japanese, Mathematics (course 2), and Science (2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)" |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Referred exam | Exams from June, 2025 onwards |
| English examination | Submit an official score report for either IELTS or TOEFL iBT (no minimum score required). Only scores from tests taken on or after January 1, 2025, will be accepted. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Please refer to the application guidelines for further details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/admissions/undergraduate/exam/eju/ |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection: English Language Based Admissions (April Entry) (Type A, B) |
| Starting date for application submission | October 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | November 21, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 1, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, There is online interview on Type B. |
| English examination | Minimum requirement: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (For test takers on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 or above) |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Document screening will be conducted in English. Application guidelines will be available for download from our university website starting in late June. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection: English Language Based Admissions (September Entry) -First Application Period (Type A) |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 14, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | June 1, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process |
| English examination | Minimum requirement: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (For test takers on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 or above) |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Document screening will be conducted in English. Application guidelines will be available for download from our university website starting in late June. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection: English Language Based Admissions (September Entry) -Second Application Period (Type A, B) |
| Starting date for application submission | February 15, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 25, 2027 |
| Date of examination | April 2, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | April 16, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | June 1, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, There is online interview on Type B. |
| English examination | Minimum requirement: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 (For test takers on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 or above) |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Document screening will be conducted in English. Application guidelines will be available for download from our university website starting in late June. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection: September Enrollment for International Students by using EJU |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 8, 2026 |
| Date of examination | February 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 26, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 8, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | "Japanese, 'Japan and the World', and Mathematics (course 1 or 2)" or "Japanese, Mathematics (course 2), and Science (2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)" |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Japanese language |
| English examination | Submit an official score report for either IELTS or TOEFL iBT (no minimum score required). Only scores from tests taken on or after January 1, 2025, will be accepted. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | Please refer to the application guidelines for further details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/admissions/undergraduate/exam/eju/ |
Last update: May. 27, 2026
| University | https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/ |
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| Faculty | https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/ |