Study Abroad

Choose us as your study abroad destination! Below is a step-by-step guide to beginning your adventure at iCLA.

1) Eligibility:

Your home institution has a student exchange partnership with iCLA.
You have completed at least one academic year at your home institution by the time of entry to iCLA.
You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
You have a TOEFL score of 80 (iBT), 550 (iTP), Cambridge FCE, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.*

*The above English requirement is exempt for students of certain partner institutions (see this list). Japanese language skills are not a requirement to study at iCLA.

If you are NOT a student of a iCLA’s partner institution and wish to apply for study abroad for 1 or 2 semesters at iCLA, please contact our Admission Office at i.admission@ygu.ac.jp.

2) When to Join iCLA

Spring Semester : End of March to August
Fall Semester : End of August to December

*You have the option of studying at iCLA either for 1 semester or 2 semesters. Depending on the agreement, only 1 semester of study may be possible. Please confirm with your international office/exchange coordinator.

Scholarships

JASSO Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan

Incoming exchange students to iCLA may be eligible to apply for this scholarship. Selected Students will receive a monthly stipend of 80,000 yen per each full month of study at iCLA.

Amount : JPY 80,000 / month

Period : One-semester (Spring or Fall entry) – 4 months*

Two-semesters (Spring entry) – 9 months*

Two-semesters (Fall entry) – 11 months*

*This may change depending on the actual number of days of your stay at iCLA.

3) How to Apply

Have your international office/exchange coordinator nominate you to iCLA
Once your nomination is accepted, apply through the HEIapply online portal (an activation link will be sent to your e-mail address)

Required Items for Application

- - - An online account and a nomination from your home university
    - Personal Statement
    - iCLA courses you intend to register for
    - Full name and contact details of one referee
    - Copy of biodata page of your passport that is valid for at least one year from your intended entry to iCLA
    - Copy of a certificate of English language proficiency (if applicable)
    - Copy of the official academic transcript in English issued by home institution

4) Important Dates

Intake	Application Deadline*	Screening Period	Result Notification	Confirmation Deadline	CoE Deadline**
Fall 2021	April 15, 2021	April 16 – 21, 2021	April 22 – 23, 2021	To be announced	May 24, 2021
Spring 2022	Oct 15, 2021	Oct 18 – 21, 2021	Oct 22, 2021	Oct 28, 2021	Nov 22, 2021

*Nominations should be sent at least two weeks prior to the deadline.
** CoE or “Certificate of Eligibility” is a document required for the visa process.

5) After Being Accepted

Once you’ve been accepted into the iCLA Study Abroad Program, the next step is obtaining a student visa.
The overall process can be summarized in the chart below.