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A Semester or Year in Japan at iCLA (Liberal Arts Exchange) (Outgoing Program) Featured Print 
  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/09/2026 10/23/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 3 Class Eligibility: 1. Second Semester Sophomore
Housing: Dorm Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:
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Qualified Warren Wilson students will have the opportunity to spend a semester at iCLA in this highly immersive program. The International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University is a 4-year, residential, American-style liberal arts college, with all courses offered in English. Studies at iCLA lead to a Bachelor`s degree in International Liberal Arts. Students can choose from an array of courses in various disciplines including Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Language Arts (Literature, Linguistics), Philosophy and Religious Studies, Music, Arts, and Performing Arts.

Picturesquely located at the foot of Mt Fuji, in the heart of what was known in medieval times as Kai Country, the YGU Sakaori campus, home to the iCLA complex (Residential Halls and classroom building), iCLA is only 90 minutes West of Tokyo, and offers students unique opportunities to immerse themselves in the very essence of Japan and its culture.

In addition to Warren Wilson academic tuition, students studying abroad on exchange programs should expect to pay an additional $1,500 - $5,500 for travel, housing, and meals.  Students should also inquire about their eligibility to receive funding support from International Programs Office towards their travel and housing expenses on this program. Most student are eligible to receive $1000 to help subsidize their costs. There is a $75 non-refundable application fee and an international program fee of $450.