Eligibility
All applicants who wish to apply for the AIU Summer Program must meet all of the following requirements at the time of application:
Enrollment Status
- ? Applicants must be enrolled in a regular university degree program at their home institution BOTH at the time of application and throughout their stay.
- ? Applicants from AIU’s partner institutions must have at least ONE full-time semester of grades shown on their transcripts.
- ? Applicants from other institutions must have at least TWO semesters of grades shown on their transcripts.
GPA
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
English Proficiency
- Non-native speakers of English must submit proof of language ability that meets the minimum standards below:
Acceptable Certificates
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS?) | 5.5 or above |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL? Test) | 500 or above (iTP) 60 or above (iBT) |
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC? Test) | 600 or above |
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) | B1 or above |
If you wish to submit a certificate other than those listed above, please have your home institution contact AIU’s Center for International Affairs prior to application.
Please go on to “How to Apply”
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Center for International Affairs
Akita International University
Yuwa, Akita-City 010-1292 Japan
Tel. +81-(0)18-886-5927, +81-(0)18-886-5937
Fax. +81-(0)18-886-5853
Email:[mail specialprograms]
Office Hours (Mon – Fri) 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00
Tel. +81-(0)18-886-5927, +81-(0)18-886-5937
Fax. +81-(0)18-886-5853
Email:[mail specialprograms]
Office Hours (Mon – Fri) 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00