Eligibility for Admissions

KIU operates on a trimester system and allows students to be admitted for classes starting in April and September.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from high school (if entering as freshmen) or from other institutions of higher learning if transferring more than 60 credits. Acceptance will be based on transcripts and interview or an essay.

Application Process

1. Completion of application documents
2. Interview or Essay

Application Deadlines

Application Procedure

For an application form and other materials, please click on "How to Apply" which is available on the top of every webpage on this site.

Transfer Admissions / Credit 

KIU accepts transfer students from universities around the world. Applicants must submit official transcripts in either English or Japanese. High school transcripts must also be submitted by applicants transferring less than 60 university credits. 

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted. Evaluations will be based upon an equivalent level of study at an American university. Those transferring from a regionally-accredited American university do not have to furnish course descriptions or the academic policy of the institution from which they wish to transfer; however, other applicants may be required to do so.