Akita International University offers a four-year undergraduate program for Bachelor’s Degree in International Liberal Arts. We refer to it as the Degree-seeking Program. AIU seeks students with diverse backgrounds with many different abilities and qualities in addition to basic academic skills. To identify individuals with passion and potential not only from Japan but also abroad, we offer admissions for International Students.
The screening of successful applicants will be carried out based on documents submitted to AIU. Applicants must submit the necessary application form, and mail them together with the other required documents, such as the statement of purpose. We have two admission intakes a year, in April and September.
With its innovative international liberal arts educational philosophy, AIU aspires to prepare students to be leaders in global society. If you desire to make the world your stage and to be a global leader, we strongly encourage you to apply for a place at Akita International University.
For the details, see the guide for 2024 International Students Admissions down below.
The application form is available from the link below:
We also welcome some degree-seeking students from other universities around the world in our Transfer Program. For more information, please see the guide for the 2024 Transfer Program below.
The application form is available from the link below:
Degree-seeking Program
Schedule for Admissions
Application Period
For 2024 April Enrollment
- Period for online application and payment of the application fee
Friday, October 20, 2023 – Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 5:00 p.m., JST. - Deadline for submission of required documents after online application
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (*must arrive)
For 2024 September Enrollment
- Period for online application and payment of the application fee
Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m., JST. - Deadline for submission of required documents after online application
Thursday, February 22, 2024 (*must arrive)
Announcement of Successful Applicants
The application numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the AIU website (https://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/) at 2:00 p.m. Please be sure to officially confirm your result by the acceptance letter which will be sent to you.
*AIU will not respond to any inquiries regarding the results of the examination.
Date of Announcement
For 2024 April Enrollment
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
For 2024 September Enrollment
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Enrollment Procedure Period
For 2024 April Enrollment
Thursday, December 7, 2023, to Friday, January 5, 2024
For 2024 September Enrollment
Friday, March 22, 2024, to Friday, April 12, 2024
*Successful applicants must pay the matriculation, tuition, and residence hall fees listed on the invoice enclosed with the acceptance letter. Please be sure to submit the required documents by the enrollment procedure period, otherwise, you may not be able to enter Japan by the matriculation date due to the time required for visa application.
Enrollment
April / September
Number of Students Accepted
Variable
Requirements for Application
Applicants should not possess Japanese nationality, permanent residence status, or special permanent residence status. They should also meet all the following criteria:
- Applicants who meet English Proficiency Requirements (see Appendix 1)
- An applicant who meets the criteria for admission to a university in their own country (See Appendix 2)
- An applicant who can acquire residency qualification by the designated date*
*For Spring 2024 Enrollment: March 31, 2024
*For Fall 2024 Enrollment: August 31, 2024
For detailed information regarding requirements for application, please refer to the Admissions Guide:
Application Procedure
After registering your application information on the online application website and paying the application fee, please print out the downloadable documents, such as the application form, and mail them together with the other required documents, such as the statement of purpose.
The completed documents must arrive at AIU by the close of the last day of the application period. Please write on the envelope in red: “Applicant Materials for International Student Enclosed.” Be sure to send the documents to AIU by registered, special delivery mail. Overseas post must also be registered and sent by air. Regarding the application procedure, please follow the instructions for “Online Application Procedure” (pages 6 to 9) on the Admission Guide:
The application form is available from the link below:
Screening Process
Screening is carried out based on documents submitted to AIU, and if necessary, AIU may contact the applicant’s educational institution, person who has written a Letter of Recommendation, request the applicant to submit additional documents or information, and may also ask for an online interview with the applicant in order to further assess the applicant’s abilities.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and Japanese Language Course
All degree-related classes are taught in English at AIU, and in principle, students for whom English is not their mother tongue must complete the EAP program, which begins at matriculation. Native speakers of English can be exempt from EAP, if judged appropriate by the head of EAP. These students may be required to take alternative courses such as “Bridging Learning Communities” and Japanese Courses, etc. For more information, please visit the following page:
One Year Study Abroad
In principle, students must spend at least one year studying abroad at a partner university. Partner universities for the study abroad program over 200 universities in more than 50 countries and regions. Please note that some universities may require additional tuition fees. For more information, please visit the following page:
Contact
Akita International University
Tel. +81-(0)18-886-5931
Fax. +81-(0)18-886-5910
E-mail：info@aiu.ac.jp