International Christian University Summer Program

City: Mitaka, Tokyo Country: Japan

International Christian University Summer Program Website

Overview

Earn 5 credits by taking the Japanese Language Module (Japanese 1 or 2) and Japan Studies Module.
2027 Program theme: Let Us Raise Our Eyes to the Sky.
Enhance your Japanese skills while immersing yourself in Japan’s culture, history, and traditions.
Participate in lectures, discussions, cultural activities, and excursions while staying in an on-campus dorm.

BROCHURE 2027

When Can I Go?

Term Offered: Summer

Program Dates: July 5 - 30, 2027

U of A Application Status: Will open in September for 2027
Deadline: TBD for 2027

Partner Application Status: Opening December 1, 2026
Deadline: March 1, 2027 local time

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: Those from all faculties who are currently enrolled as degree-seeking students in, or have graduated from, a college or university as of the first day of the program, and have an academic interest in Japan.

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

GPA: 3.0

Program Criteria:

Those who have graduated from high school and are 18 years old or over on the first day of the program.
Those who are currently enrolled as degree-seeking students in, or have graduated from, a college or university as of the first day of the program, and have an academic interest in Japan.
A minimum Japanese language level of upper beginner is required by the time the program starts; (completed CEFR A2.1; equivalent to ICU J2 level）
**This is equivalent to those students who have finished:
'初級日本語げんき 1 GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I',
'みんなの日本語初級1 'Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I', or
'NAKAMA なかま 1'
*Complete beginners with no prior study are not eligible.
A minimum English language level is required; (TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.0 is recommended)

See Eligibility.

Ideal for Students In:

East Asian Studies
Linguistics
International Studies
Business

Fees & Costs

Nomination Fee: $250 CAD

Program Fee: LINK to program TBD
May include:

tuition (5 units)
on-campus dormitory fees
administrative costs
textbooks
Admission fees for extracirricular activities

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

Key Features:

Learn from ICU professors across diverse fields, including culture, history, economics, psychology, art, and the environment.
Participate in hands-on cultural activities and field trips to deepen your understanding of Japanese traditions.
Gain unique insights into Japan through engaging lectures and discussions.
Optional “にほんご文法” classes to improve Japanese grammar skills.

Program Checklist

ICU Checklist

Please note that checklists are updated as information is received and are in draft copy until that point.

International Christian University Credit Information

Housing

Participants stay in the ICU on-campus dormitory:

Two students per room (beds, desks, air conditioning).
Shared restrooms, kitchen, and showers.
Students may opt for off-campus housing at the time of application (reduced housing fee applies).

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