International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA)

The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University is a four-year, American style liberal arts college where the primary language of instruction is English. Students can choose from a wide array of courses as part of an innovative curriculum which leads to a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Arts. We offer majors in Data Science, Global Business and Economics, Interdisciplinary Arts, Japan Studies, Political Science, and Psychology.
Just 90 minutes west of Tokyo, iCLA combines a multi-cultural learning environment with a beautifully traditional Japanese setting in the shadow of Mt Fuji. With over 60% of the students coming from 55+ nationalities, and faculty and staff members from around the world, iCLA offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture while acquiring a contemporary and globally relevant education at our state-of-the-art facilities.