| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of International Liberal Arts | On-Campus | Full-time | 4 years | September, April | ¥1696000 per year | ¥1696000 per year |
Course overview
Japan- once a self-isolated island nation cut off from the rest of the world, has been fascinating andintriguing people across the globe for centuries. Japan has risen to become one of the world’s biggest sources of economic activity and technological advancement. It is more open to the world than ever before in this age of information sharing. Yet the fascination with and interest in Japan is only growing. It is still a land of thrilling and sometimes perplexing experiences that give rise to many questions. Questions that the Japan Studies major at iCLA endeavors to answer.
In this major, you will be encouraged to unravel and understand the fundamental elements that constitutes Japan and develop a sound comprehension of how Japan became the country as it is today and its global position in future. Through Japanese language courses and cultural workshops, it will prepare you to explore what Japan is all about.
Japanology is an interdisciplinary field studying the intricate relationships between Japanese culture, history, economy, society and politics. In our Japan Studies major you will explore these areas in the context of historical and current events in East-Asia and the West. This approach connects your study and research to other disciplines, as well as to other nations, civilizations and geographic areas.
iCLA’s location, with its easy access to Tokyo and proximity to Mt. Fuji, the spiritual heart of Japan, make it an ideal place to study Japan Studies.
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must hold, or be expected to hold upon entry to iCLA, a high school diploma equivalent to a Japanese senior high school graduation, having completed 12 years of education.
It is optional to submit a standardized test or university entrance qualification exam such as the SAT test.
Language Requirements
Non-native English speaking students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a TOEFL iBT score of 76, an IELTS score of 6.0, a Duolingo score of 95 or by providing an equivalent accepted English language qualification as shown in “Appendix A” of the Application Guidelines. In principle, this requirement is waived for native English speaking students.
There is no requirement for Japanese language proficiency to enter iCLA.
Why study at International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University
9:1 Student to Faculty ratio
55+ Nationalities
88% of Full Time Faculty Members Educated Overseas
Over 80% International Students
60+ Partner Universities
90min from Central Tokyo
On-site Student Accommodation