International Christian University

International Christian University (ICU) is a private liberal arts university in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1953 with a Christian educational mission, it welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds and is widely known for its bilingual English–Japanese curriculum, international orientation, and small-class liberal arts model—unusual among Japanese universities. ICU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and related fields, with strong emphasis on interdisciplinary study, critical thinking, and global citizenship. The university maintains a residential campus community in western Tokyo and extensive exchange partnerships with institutions worldwide. ICU consistently ranks among Japan’s leading private universities for international education, with a significant share of students coming from outside Japan. Its suburban, park-like campus combines academic buildings, dormitories, and green space while remaining accessible to central Tokyo by train.