Eligibility

All applicants who wish to study at Akita International University for one or two semesters as exchange (non degree-seeking students) must meet all of the following requirements:

Enrollment Status

Applicants must be enrolled at their home institution both at the time of application and during their stay at Akita International University, and have at least two semesters of grades from that institution on their transcript at the time of application.

*Students in a 3-year degree program, graduate students, and/or transfer students who do not meet the two semester requirement above must ask their home universities to consult with AIU in advance about their eligibility.

GPA

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.50 or higher (4.00 scale).

English Proficiency

Applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency that meets one of the minimum standards below:
Exemptions: The requirement to submit proof of English language proficiency is waived for Native speakers of English and students enrolled in an English-taught degree program in a country where English is the primary language of higher education.

Acceptable Certificates

If it is impossible to obtain one of the certificates above by the application deadline or you have other questions about English language proficiency requirements or whether you are qualified for exemption, please contact your home university study abroad office.

Please go on to “How to Apply”