ICU Recruitment Brochure

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The student recruitment brochure for International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan.

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International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo, Japan was

founded in 1949 as a four-year liberal arts university.

For nearly 60 years, ICU has provided students with a

unique opportunity to acquire a global perspective, critical

thinking skills, and fluency in Japanese and English.

ICU was established at a time in Japan when political and

economic leaders sought more democratic and humanis-

tic approaches to addressing domestic and international

issues. With an emphasis on reconciliation and peace,

ICU was envisaged as a “University of Tomorrow,” a place

where Japanese and international students could learn

together to serve the needs of an emerging, more inter-

connected world. Since its founding, it has been a tradi-

tion at ICU for newly enrolled students to sign the United

Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to help

bring about social justice and world peace during their

student years and beyond.

The educational experience at ICU encourages students

to carry with them a pioneering spirit of openness to

constructive change and alternative points of view. This

is why a large number of the nearly 24,000 graduates,

since its founding, can be found in all corners of the globe.

Bringing people together, serving the world.

ICU is the thing that made me

what I am today.

— L. Mark Weeks, Esq. (‘84)

Managing Partner Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Tokyo, Japan

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The campus is beautiful, in so many ways.

ICU is blessed with modern facilities and a

wooded campus environment unrivaled in the

greater Tokyo area. ICU is home to a state-

of-the-art library, technologically-equipped

classrooms, and computer and wireless inter-

net access is available throughout campus. An

architecturally innovative dining hall and three

new dormitories have also been constructed

in the past two years.

The 153-acre wooded campus is rich in histo-

ry and nature. Students can get a glimpse of

ancient pre-Jomon life by visiting the Hachiro

Yuasa Memorial Museum, which displays

remnants found from on-campus archaeologi-

cal sites. Students also gain hands-on experi-

ence by participating in excavations as part of

their coursework. After a few-minutes walk

from the center of the campus and through

a large thatched gate is the Taizanso Garden.

Built in the 1920’s, the garden includes a tradi-

tional Japanese tea house and the historically

significant One-Mat Room constructed out of

wood gathered from sacred and historic sites

throughout Japan. Students can enter this

garden all year round to enjoy the change of

colors during the four seasons.

The ICU Church is located in the heart of the

campus and is a center of worship for some,

and a center of spiritual reflection for others.

Whether religious or non-religious, it is a

tradition for students, faculty, staff members,

and graduates to gather and sing Handel’s

Messiah every December. The grassy area in

front of the main classroom building, called

Bakayama and Ahoyama, is one of the most

popular places for students to socialize on

campus. Still considered exceptional in Japan,

students can freely visit faculty members

during office hours to engage in one-on-one

discussions. Faculty advisors also help students

decide on their major and/or minor and advise

students on future career plans.

Despite the historically and naturally rich

environment, in half an hour via public trans-

portation, students can find themselves in the

busy streets of Tokyo. The quiet and peace-

ful ICU campus provides a balance to the

surrounding urban environment and students

take full advantage of both.

For details on campus facilities:

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/info/facilities.html

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After enrolling at ICU, four-year undergraduate students choose a major, double-major, or major and a minor from a total of 32 traditional and non-traditional fields.

ICU provides excellent Japanese and English language programs open to all degree-seeking students. The Japanese Language Programs is offered to students who enroll in September and the English for Liberal Arts is offered to students who enroll in April. Outside of the language programs, students study together in the same classroom and classes are offered in Japanese and in English.

ICU graduates find work in various fields in Japan as well as overseas. Every year, 80% of graduating students enter the work force while the remaining 20% proceed to graduate school in Japan or overseas. There is a network of nearly 24,000 graduates around the world, including many in the United States.

Four Years at ICU

2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH YEAR

MATRICULATION

Senior Thesis

GRADUATION

1ST YEAR

Japanese Language Programs*

*The duration of the Japanese Language Programs varies according to the students’ Japanese proficiency at the time of enrollment.

General Education Courses

MAJOR DECLARATION

Foundation Courses (from different areas)

Area Major Courses

Here are some of the reasons why you should study at ICU.

ICU’s undergraduate curriculum is designed so that students can acquire bilingual

proficiency, extend their knowledge across a range of subjects, and develop a

depth of understanding in a selected academic area. ICU utilizes a GPA system

and, as part of the graduation requirements, students write a senior thesis applying

the academic research skills they have obtained during their four years of study.

ICU has pioneered liberal arts education in

Japan for 60 years. The flexible curricu-

lum, creative and driven student body and

faculty, and the green campus environment

are reflections of ICU’s commitment to the

liberal arts.

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ICU is widely admired for its excellent Japanese Language Programs (JLP). Unlike

many Japanese universities, ICU does not require students to have prior knowl-

edge of the Japanese language before enrollment. Classes are offered from the

introductory level to the most advanced levels, and the small-class size provides

for ample interaction with classmates from around the world.

Students enrolled in the Japanese Language Programs may be seeking a degree

or studying abroad at ICU, and may be ethnic Japanese who grew up outside of

Japan. Students are placed into an appropriate course level based on placement

tests taken during orientation. At the introductory and intermediate levels of the

JLP, students may opt for either the “intensive” (20 periods per week) or the “reg-

ular” (10 periods per week) track. Short-term students from abroad typically take

the “regular” course load and use the other half to take courses taught in English.

As ICU has emphasized bilingual proficiency since its founding, completion of the

JLP is part of the graduation requirements for degree-seeking students who are

not yet fluent in Japanese. Students who have completed the JLP are able to take

courses taught in Japanese across the curriculum, and by graduation they will be

equipped with a high degree of Japanese proficiency.

ICU offers a comprehensive Japan Studies major. An interdisciplinary approach

explores all factors of life in Japan; encompassing the study of people, language,

culture, politics, economics, international relations, religion and other interdisciplin-

ary areas. Faculty members, many of whom have been educated outside of Japan,

can offer unique and multicultural perspectives for students to employ critical

thinking in integrating knowledge about the complex and ever-changing Japanese

landscape. The courses aim to help students develop a thorough knowledge

of Japan and enable them to apply their understanding of Japan in their academic

and professional careers.

Excellence in Japanese Language Education

Japan Studies

Japanese Language Programs:

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/liberalarts/

collegewide/jlp/index.html

Summer Courses in Japanese:

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/scj/index.html

Every summer, 100 to 120 students from

over 20 countries participate in a six-week

intensive Japanese language program

from early July to mid-August. To apply,

students must be at least 18 years old

and enrolled at or have graduated from a

college or university. Housing is offered

both on and off campus. For the summer

2012 program, please apply by mid-March

of 2012.

Japan Studies

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/liberalarts/

major/major_25.html

Check out what other majors are available at

ICU on page 6.

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ICU welcomes students from around the world, regardless of their ethnic back-

ground, gender, nationality or religion. In order to accommodate a diverse student

body, the university runs on a trimester schedule. Incoming students who come

from a Japanese educational background begin their academic year in April,

while students from a non-Japanese educational background start in September.

Students who enroll in either April or September all study on the same campus

under the same curriculum, with the exception of the English and Japanese

language programs. ICU holds matriculation and commencement ceremonies

two times a year to meet the needs of incoming students from and outgoing stu-

dents to institutions overseas.

The Academic Schedule

ICU’s Trimester Schedule

Spring

April - June

Autumn

September - November

Winter

December - March

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Find your passion,then pursue it.

Students have the opportunity to explore various topics in general

education and foundation courses before deciding on a major,

double major and a minor by the end of their second year. The fol-

lowing is a list of majors offered at ICU.

American Studies

Anthropology

Art and Cultural Heritage

Asian Studies

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Development Studies

Economics

Education

Environmental Studies

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Global Studies

History

International Relations

Japan Studies

Language Education

Law

Linguistics

Literature

Mathematics

Media, Communication and Culture

Music

Peace Studies

Philosophy and Religion

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Public Policy

Sociology

Majors

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Reach out to the world through ICU.

ICU’s study abroad opportunities bring students to and from

all corners of the globe. As of January 2011, ICU had relation-

ships with over 80 universities in more than 30 countries/

geographical areas. Over the years, thousands of international

students have attended ICU. In turn, ICU students have ex-

panded their horizons by studying in colleges and universities

throughout the world. Currently in the U.S., ICU has formal

exchange partnerships with such institutions as Duke Univer-

sity, Georgetown University, Pomona College, the University

of California system, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Studying abroad not only gives students a chance to hone

their foreign language communication skills, it also exposes

them to new perspectives, and allows them to deepen their

practical knowledge of the diverse world.

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/liberalarts/ieep

with ICU’s global partnersthe global community on campus

Connect Experience

Since its inception, ICU has aimed to educate students in an

international setting in order to nurture stewards of a just and

peaceful world. As a result, the student body and faculty are

multi-cultural and multi-national. As of October 2010, 35.9%

of the full-time faculty members and 10% of the student body

were non-Japanese. Regardless of their nationality, students

who matriculate in September with non-Japanese educational

backgrounds comprise 14.5% of the student body. Further-

more, many of ICU’s Japanese faculty members have received

their doctoral degrees from institutions outside of Japan.

With such a diverse student body and faculty, and a campus

culture that promotes classroom discussions and one-on-one

dialogue, there are many opportunities at ICU to get a better

understanding of the global community.

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/message

Tokyo

ICU is committed to fostering an inter-

national exchange of ideas, persons,

and educational opportunities in order

to provide greater cross-cultural under-

standing, respect, and cooperation.

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In Europe:

Austria

Belgium

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Lithuania

Netherlands

Russian Federation

Spain

Sweden

United Kingdom

As of January 2011, ICU had relationships with over 80 universities

in more than 30 countries/geographical areas

Peace-related programs, at both the undergraduate and

graduate levels, are emphasized at ICU as a part of the found-

ing philosophy to nurture global citizens who can contribute to

peace and reconciliation in the modern world.

ICU was designated as one of seven Rotary Centers for Inter-

national Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution throughout

the world. Each year, ICU welcomes up to ten Rotary World

Peace Fellows from various countries who pursue a two-year

masters degree in peace studies and conflict resolution in

the Public Policy and Social Research Program. Other partner

Centers include Chulalongkorn University, Duke University,

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Universidad del

Salvador, University of Bradford, University of Queensland,

and Uppsala University, Sweden.

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/rotary/

Participate Reconcilethrough the Rotary Peace Centerin Service Learning

In North and South America:

Canada

Chile

United States

In Asia:

China

Hong Kong (SAR)

Indonesia

Philippines

South Korea

Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

In Oceania:

Australia

New Zealand

In Africa:

Ghana

South Africa

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The Service Learning Center at ICU is a resource that helps

students to apply their classroom experiences to real-life situ-

ations. With the guidance of faculty members, students can

earn course credit by combining at least 30 days of unpaid

service at an approved site with both pre-service academic

training and post-service reflection. The academic component

distinguishes the experience from mere volunteer work and

helps the student to better understand the impact of their

contribution to society.

Currently, the Service Learning Center has partnerships with

universities, non-govermental and nonprofit organizations, and

local government institutions in Japan as well as in various

countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

http://web.icu.ac.jp/slc/index_e.html

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Get involved, take the lead.

Cheerleading

Christian Faith

Creative Writing and Manga

Cycling

Dancesport

Debate

Economics Seminar

Environmental Awareness

Event Planning

Fair Trade

Farming

Film Making

Flying Disk

Alumni Open Lecture Series (AOLS)

Aikido

American Football

Archery

Badminton

Ballroom Dance

Baseball

Basketball

Braille

Camping

Campus Conservation

Campus Festival Committees

Chamber Music Orchestra

Student Organizations:

There are more than 100 student organizations in the arts, sports, academic, and social fields at ICU. Many organizations welcome beginners and most students belong to more than one club.

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Footsall

Glee

Golf

Gospel Choir

Handball

Hand Bell

Hip-Hop Dance

Italian Language

Japan Middle East Student Conference

Japanese Archery

Japanese Dance

Japanese Drum

Japanese Flower Arrangement

Japanese Folk Dance

Japanese Music

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese Vocal Music

Jazz

Judo

Juggling

Karate

Kendo

Lacrosse

Latin Music

LGBIT

Mah-jong

Medieval and Renaissance Music

Model United Nations

Modern Dance

Modern Music

Mountain Climbing

Musicals

Photography

Puppetry

Rock Music

Rugby

Running

Ski

Skin & Scuba Diving

Soccer

Softball

Spanish Language

Stage Lighting

Standup Comedy

Student Newspaper

Student YMCA

Swimming

Table Tennis

Tai-chi

Tennis

Theater

UNESCO Club

Volleyball

Wind and Brass Music

Yearbook

Yoga

(As of February 2011)

Getting involved in student organizations is a great way to make friends outside of the classroom, and provides an op-portunity to develop teamwork and leadership skills.

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“I am from Ogden, Utah, but grew up in Sapporo, Japan and Beijing, China. I currently live

and study in Paris, learning French in hopes of finding a job in human rights work to aid under-

represented women and children. ICU has the capacity and ability to teach innovative and crucial

subjects to students poised to enter the global community. Furthermore, ICU is a wonderful

place for students such as myself, who identify with many cultures, and has the unequivocal

ability to guide students in a direction they may not have thought possible. There were so many

inspiring courses at ICU and simply not enough semesters to take them. I would gladly take a

second bachelor’s degree if time allowed. ICU has shaped who I am, and I am very proud to be

an ICU alumna.”

— Céline Carol Browning

(Graduated from ICU in June 2009, studied at Nanjing University as an exchange student)

Paris, France

“As a high school senior, it was too early for me to make a decision about my future. It sounded

incredibly unreasonable that Japanese colleges wanted me to decide on an area of study even

before I had a chance to learn what they were about. ICU’s liberal arts curriculum made my

choice to go to ICU very simple. I obtained a better idea of myself; what I am, what I want to do,

and what I do not want to do. Years later I became a neuroscientist. Ironically, I don’t think

I ever made a ‘decision’ to become a neuroscientist. Rather, I just kept doing what interested

me through the four years of liberal arts at ICU. My neuroscience research, however, is prob-

ably not something I could have done if I had been forced to limit my studies to a particular field.

Neuroscience is inherently interdisciplinary and is based on biology, psychology, computer

science, and physics. This would have been impossible, or rather unthinkable, without ICU.”

— Toshikazu Ikuta

(Graduated from ICU in March 2001)

Port Washington, New York

“Information for September Applicants”

is a booklet that contains detailed informa-

tion about application procedures and

deadlines. It can be downloaded from:

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm

“Information for September Applicants”

is a booklet that contains detailed informa-

tion about application procedures and

deadlines. It can be downloaded from:

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm

“I went to ICU looking for a challenge, inspiration, a new experience, and of course, an awesome

junior year. What I found was a challenge, inspiration, a new experience, and the best year of my

life. At ICU I found confidence. At ICU I found friends I refuse to call anything but “family”.

I developed my love for the people, the country and the culture of Japan, and I learned to view

it, the world, and myself, with different eyes. But in addition to that, and most valuably, what

I found was a place to call home. The “Clumsy Chorus” I joined, the “Global House” that I

lived in, my Japanese teachers and the ICU campus as a whole became my second family.

No matter where I traveled, how deep in the maze of Tokyo I found myself, or how tangled up in

the language I became, I knew I had something waiting for me in the end. I knew that I had

a place to come home to. And I know I still do.”

— Jonathan Wagner

(Graduated from University of California, Irvine in 2010, studied at ICU as an exchange student)

Los Angeles, California

Graduate Voices

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“Long before the term “globalization” was even coined, ICU had identified the direction toward

which the world was headed. My decision to attend ICU was based on the idea that I wanted to

be a bridge between U.S. and Japanese businesses. Since graduating in 1979, I have had a chal-

lenging and fulfilling career as a Certified Public Accountant with ties to both the U.S. and Japan.

ICU helped set me on that course.”

— Colin Teraoka

(Graduated from ICU in March 1979, transferred from University of Hawaii)

Honolulu, Hawaii

“ICU is renowned for its international campus and high academic standards, but its truly diverse

and inclusive student body left the most remarkable and enduring impression on me. Never

before had I encountered so many individuals from all corners of the world, and even students

very much like myself, who straddled a mix of Japanese and western cultures. All of us had

unique perspectives, but we shared a strong appreciation for learning about the world from each

other, both in and out of the classroom. ICU’s commitment to openness and interconnection

fostered a dynamic learning environment that enabled all of us to thrive and succeed. This les-

son has stayed with me throughout my career.”

— Sakura Komiyama Amend

(Graduated from ICU in March 1994)

Brooklyn, New York

“I started studying Japanese language in high school. At Pomona College, I decided to study in

Japan as an exchange student because I felt that the only way to learn the language was to

experience the country first-hand. Prior to leaving, I heard stories about Japan’s universities sep-

arating non-Japanese students from the Japanese students. However, that wasn’t true at ICU.

Students from all over the globe took classes together, lived in dorms together, and participated

in events together. Non-Japanese professors spoke Japanese and vice versa. After graduation,

I moved back to Japan for work, and stayed until I came to Seattle for graduate school. I still

actively use Japanese today at home and at work. I guess to summarize – I started my Japan

adventure studying at ICU. I got so much more and over 10 years later it is still the best decision

I have ever made.”

— BJ Bell

(Graduated from Pomona College in 2000, studied at ICU as an exchange student)

Seattle, Washington

“Information for September Applicants”

is a booklet that contains detailed informa-

tion about application procedures and

deadlines. It can be downloaded from:

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm

“Information for September Applicants”

is a booklet that contains detailed informa-

tion about application procedures and

deadlines. It can be downloaded from:

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm

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Regardless of nationality, students who have the language proficiency to take courses in English

and who have attended school outside of the Japanese educational system for at least the last

two years prior to enrolling at ICU are considered eligible to apply through ICU’s September

admissions process. International students normally follow the September admissions process

and begin their studies in September. With regard to admission decisions, each document sub-

mitted for application will be carefully examined, and ICU will make a holistic evaluation.

Required application documents include a high school transcript, a personal statement, letters

of recommendation, and test scores, such as SAT Reasoning Test & Subject Tests, the ACT with

Writing, or the IB Full Diploma. Non-native English speakers may also be required to

submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

One-Time Fee at Enrollment

Matriculation Fee Regular / Transfer ¥ 300,000 $ 3,333*

Admission Fee One-Year-Regular / Kenkyusei ¥ 150,000 $ 1,667*

Annual Total (for all students)

Tuition** ¥1,017,000 $11.300*

Facilities Fee*** ¥ 342,000 $ 3,800*

Undergraduate Admissions

First Application Period Deadline Late January

Notification Early March

Second Application Period

Deadline Mid March

Notification Late April – May

Seek a degree at ICU after graduating from a high

school outside of the Japanese educational system

Transfer to ICU from a college or university outside of

the Japanese educational system after completing at

least one year of coursework

Study abroad at ICU for one year while maintaining

student status at a college or university outside of the

Japanese educational system

Study at ICU for one year as a non-degree seeking student

after earning a bachelor degree or higher from a college

or university outside of the Japanese educational system

Application Deadlines

Tuition and Fees (2012-2013)

If you want to ... Apply as a ...

* Exchange rate @ 1 US dollar = 90 Japanese yen.

Academic fees must be paid in yen, thus US dollar amount is subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

** ¥339,000/term X 3 Terms*** ¥114,000/term X 3 Terms

For details, refer to the “Information for

September Applicants” booklet available on

the September Admissions website.

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm/

Application deadlines are subject

to change. For details, please refer

to the “Information for September

Applicants” booklet.

Tuition and fees are also subject to

change each year. For details, please

refer to the “Information for September Ap-

plicants” booklet.

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Regular Student

Transfer Student

One-Year-Regular Student

Kenkyusei Student

Together with the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF), a partner organization based in New York

City, ICU offers extensive opportunities for financial aid, including a range of scholarships for

international students subject to their nationality, need, and merit. Similar to most scholarships

offered in Japan, the majority of ICU financial aid is awarded after enrollment. JICUF financial aid

is awarded either at the time of acceptance, or after acceptance — but before enrollment.

One example of financial aid is the Peace Bell Scholarship inaugurated in 2008. In 2010, 15

first-year students were awarded this scholarship, which provides significant financial support to

highly promising and productive students over the course of their four years at ICU.

For details on financial aid:

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/campuslife/financial_a.html

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm/finances-aid.html

As of May 2011, on-campus housing capacity was expanded to more than 600 beds with the

completion of three new dormitories. Currently, the majority of the students live off-campus at

home, in apartments, in off-campus student residences, or with Japanese home stays. Students

have a choice of living on or off campus. Either way, the Housing Office will assist students in

finding affordable housing.

For details on student housing

http://www.icu.ac.jp/english/campuslife/dormitories.html

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm/accommodation.html

The ICU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences takes a liberal arts education to the next level.

At the masters level there are 14 concentrations in four programs; Education and Psychology,

Public Policy and Social Research, Comparative Culture, and Natural Sciences. Doctoral students

design an integrated program from among these different disciplines. Graduate students also

have an opportunity to conduct research within the eight ICU research institutes, which receive

government and external funding on a regular basis. Amongst other academic centers, the

Graduate School houses the Rotary International Center for International Studies in Peace and

Conflict Resolution.

In 2010, the Graduate School launched a five-year program that enables students to acquire an

undergraduate and master’s degree at ICU in five years. Similarly to undergraduate admissions,

the graduate school offers financial aid and an option for matriculating in either September or April.

For details on the Graduate School:

http://www.icu.ac.jp/gs/e_top.html

Financial Aid

Student Housing

Graduate Admissions

The latest information on student housing

will be provided to admitted students along

with other documents that will be sent to

newly admitted students.

Both the ICU and JICUF scholarships are

administered by ICU. For other financial aid

opportunities, especially for those applying

from outside of Japan, please contact

[email protected].

For more information on the Graduate

School and the five-year program, please

contact: [email protected]

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ICU is a community where people from

different nations and culture live, study,

and work together. The multicultural and

bilingual environment presents unique

challenges and offers a richly rewarding

educational experience.

These facts and figures of ICU are relevant

as of May 2011 except for Student Body,

Student-Faculty Ratio, and Faculty, which

are relevant as of October 2010.

Establishment: Founded in 1949

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Degrees Offered: Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate

Campus: 153 wooded acres

Language of Instruction: Japanese and English

Student Body: 2837 undergraduates, 155 graduate students, Japanese 90.0%,

Non-Japanese 10% from 44 countries.

Top ten nationalities of international students include the United

States, Korea, China, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, The

Philippines, Thailand, and Australia.

Students who enroll in September with non-Japanese educational

backgrounds comprise 14.5% of the student body.

Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1

Faculty: 64.1% Japanese, 35.9% Non-Japanese

Student Organizations: More than 100 official and unofficial organizations

Graduates: 23,634 (undergraduate and graduate school combined)

After graduation: Nearly 100% job-placement rate for undergraduate alumni seeking employment; nearly 20% of undergraduate alumni continue education in Japan or in overseas.

Other Facts: Nearly 1 in 5 students have the opportunity to study abroad through an exchange program

The ICU library was ranked as Japan’s No.1 university library in a 2008 Asahi Shimbun university ranking

Benesse Educational Research & Development Center has ranked ICU as No. 1 in student satisfaction since 1997

Adjacent to the university property is the ICU High School, where most students are ethnic Japanese and yet, two-thirds have been educated outside of Japan. Many of these students proceed to ICU after graduation.

About the Japan ICU Founded in 1948, the Japan ICU Foundation, JICUF is a partner Foundation: organization located in New York City. The JICUF focuses on supporting ICU’s international work both monetarily and program- matically. The JICUF runs a student recruitment program in North America, holding information sessions, participating in college fairs and responding to individual inquiries from prospective students.

ICU at a Glance

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For more information

Please visit www.icu.ac.jp/index_e.html

or contact us at:

International Christian University:

Educational Affairs Division

September Admissions

3-10-2, Osawa, Mitaka

Tokyo, 181-8585, Japan

Phone: 81 (422) 33-3700

Email: [email protected]

http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/ieeo/SeptAdm

Contact in North America:

Japan ICU Foundation

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 439

New York, NY 10115

Tel: 1 (212) 870-3386

E-mail: [email protected]

www.jicuf.org

Published by the Japan ICU Foundation in September 2011