Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
Yamanashi Gakuin University
Undergraduate Programs Information
Programs
| Programs | Class Commence |
|---|---|
| International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) | April and September |
College of International Liberal Arts, Department of International Liberal Arts
International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA)
The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) is a four- year, American style liberal arts college where the primary language of instruction is English. International students study Japanese language alongside their degree studies, starting from any level, even complete beginner. Students can choose from a wide array of courses as part of an innovative curriculum which leads to a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Arts. Over 50% of our students and 60% of our faculty members are from overseas, creating a truly multi-cultural environment
Just 90 minutes west of Tokyo, iCLA combines a multi-cultural learning environment with a beautifully traditional Japanese setting in the shadow of Mt Fuji. iCLA offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the very essence of Japanese culture, whilst acquiring a contemporary and globally relevant education at our state of the art facilities.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs - Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics - History - Japanese Language and Literature/Letters - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities - Mathematics and Statistics - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology - Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, etc.) - Visual and Performing Arts |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of International Liberal Arts |
| Major | ・Global Business & Economics ・Interdisciplinary Art ・Japan Studies ・Political Science ・Psychology |
| Classes Commence | April and September |
| Entrance Fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition Fees | 1,596,000 yen |
| Other Expenses | Room and Utilities 564,000 yen/year Meal Plan ~350,000 yen/year (approx.) [3 meals/day (weekdays only)] |
| Location | 2-4-5 Sakaori, Kofu-city, Yamanashi-ken 400-8575 Japan |
| Area | Chubu Region (Nagoya, etc.) |
| Program Started | April, 2015 |
| No. of Students | 300 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 40 |
| Additional Information | iCLA's Japan Studies Program is composed of the Japan Area Studies Program (JAS) and the Japanese Language Program (JLP). A unique feature of JAS is the many experiential workshops taught by masters in Noh theater, Koto and Shakuhachi, Zen and Shinto, Shodo, Sado, and Kado, and the martial arts - Aikido, Judo, Karate, and Shugendo. The JLP includes not only a full range of Japanese language training from introductory to advanced courses, but also courses in Professional Writing in Japanese, Reading Japanese Newspapers, and Public Speech in Japanese. Our Language Acquisition Center (LAC) includes a Japanese Writing Desk to help Japanese and international students improve their Japanese writing skills. |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Admission Capacity | Several for each application period |
| Application Period | Spring 2024 enrollment April 1, 2023 - November 20 2023 (applicants requiring a student visa) April 1, 2023 - February 17, 2024 (applicants with a valid Japanese residential status) Fall 2024 enrollment September 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024 (applicants requiring a student visa) September 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024 (applicants with a valid Japanese residential status) |
| Examination Date | Online interviews held within a month of application |
| Results Announced | Results usually announced in a maximum of 40 days from date of application |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | Enrollment procedures to be completed within a month of receiving offer |
| Eligibility | Please see our Application Guide: https://www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en/application-guide |
| Application Process | 1. Register using the online application system. 2. Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents. 3. Pay the application fee online. |
| Screening Process | Applications are evaluated based on a comprehensive review of all documents and an online interview. For more information please see our Application Guide: https://www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en/application-guide |
| Admission Fee | 7,000 yen |
| Contact | Addressee: iCLA Admissions Phone: +81-55-224-1234 Email: i.admission@ygu.ac.jp URL: www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en |
As of October 19, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
