Study Abroad

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Overview

Expand your world perspective with a study abroad experience. Through iCLA’s Study Abroad Program, you can develop leadership skills, versatility, and cultural awareness, all of which are indispensable in a global workplace.
We have partnerships with 60+ universities in over 25 countries and regions, so you can find an exchange destination that best fits your academic goals. The length of the study abroad is up to you, whether you would like to go abroad for 1 or 2 semesters.

Length of study abroad period 1 semester or 2 semesters.

(You can only select one university for Study Abroad.)
Period of study abroad Based on the Study Abroad university.
Generally, as follows:

  • Spring Semester: January-June
  • Fall Semester: August-December
Year of study From the third year (in principle)

Note: Year of study depends on the student’s level of English proficiency and the completion of required courses. Students who satisfy the requirements listed below for study abroad may be permitted to study abroad a semester earlier. Third-year students may not be permitted to study abroad if they do not satisfy the requirements.
GPA and Language Requirements Students must satisfy the language and GPA requirements specified by the Study Abroad university.

Regardless of the requirements of the Study Abroad university, it is required to meet the following criteria at the time of internal application.

  • English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (each subsection 6.0) or higher
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Course Completion Requirements 1) Earn credits in the following subjects (mandatory)

  • ‘Composition 1’, ‘Composition 2’*, ‘Academic Reading Across Disciplines’ [or in place earn credits in ‘Expository Research Writing’]
  • ‘Foundation for College Success’
  • One Pathway Course from declared major area

*Students taking EAE for 2 semesters may take ‘Composition 2’ the semester after internal application. A mid-semester progress check will be conducted.

To be eligible for iCLA’s internal screening, students must have taken and passed, or must be currently taking the above courses at the point of internal application.

2) Earn credits in the following subjects (Optional however, strongly recommended)

  • Other Pathway Courses

Application Overview

Attend the Study Abroad Information session, review information about partner universities, their requirements for study abroad, and the steps leading up to study abroad.

Consult with the academic advisor about short-listing Study Abroad universities and creating study plans. Submit the approved study plans with the designated study abroad internal application to the iCLA Administrative Office.

Study Abroad internal application submission deadline:
Study abroad from the Fall of the following year: By mid-December (last day of class of Fall Semester)

Study abroad from the Spring of the following year: By late July (last day of class of the Spring Semester)

The iCLA Study Abroad Screening Committee screens applicants and assigns each student to one Study Abroad destination.

iCLA will nominate you to the assigned Study Abroad university. You will then need to submit your external application with the required documents to the Study Abroad university.

Receive your Acceptance Letter and arrange accommodation at study abroad location.

Arrange the visa, plane tickets, and overseas health insurance*. Make final preparations for departure.

* Yamanashi Gakuin University requires all Study Abroad participants to purchase a designated insurance plan.

After Study Abroad

iCLA Study Abroad Program participants who complete their exchange studies will be eligible for credits to be transferred towards their degree at iCLA upon completion of credit transfer procedures.

Students also take part in the Post-Study Abroad evaluation.

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