International Christian University

About

International Christian University (ICU) is renowned for its unique bilingual liberal arts education, fostering critical thinking and global citizenship. All undergraduate students are part of the College of Liberal Arts, offering a wide array of 31 majors across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary fields, with particular strengths in International Studies and Peace Studies. For international students, ICU offers an exceptionally welcoming and integrated experience, as all courses are taught in both English and Japanese, allowing students to pursue their degrees entirely in English while also providing robust Japanese language acquisition programs. The university boasts a diverse student body and faculty, dedicated international student support services, and a strong emphasis on cross-cultural understanding. Its most distinctive characteristic is its commitment to a truly bilingual and bicultural learning environment, where students are encouraged to achieve proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Background

International Christian University (国際基督教大学, Kokusai Kirisutokyō Daigaku; ICU) is a non-denominational private university located in Mitaka, Tokyo. With the efforts of Prince Takamatsu, General Douglas MacArthur, and BOJ Governor Hisato Ichimada, ICU was established in 1949 as the first liberal arts college in Japan. Currently the university offers 31 undergraduate majors and a graduate school. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology selected ICU as one of the 37 schools for The Top Global University Project in 2014. ICU is known for being a fully bilingual campus, the classes are held in either English or Japanese, with all faculty required to have strong command in both languages. ICU is a member of the Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities.

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