Who May Apply?
Christian students from any university are welcome to apply as visiting EAI students, and especially from universities in North America associated with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (the CCCU) and the International Affiliates of the CCCU.
In addition, however, Tokyo Christian University has partnership agreements with a select group of universities and colleges. These partnership agreements greatly simplify the application process for students from those universities as well as the acceptance of credit, payment of fees, etc. The partner universities at present are: Olivet Nazarene University, Judson University, Biola University, Wheaton College, Geneva College, Lee University, Spring Arbor University, and Waynesburg University (there is a special financial accord for Biola University).
In the application form, you will find references to partner universities and to students from partner universities. If you are from one of these universities, then the reference will apply to you, simplifying the admissions process and giving you preferred admission to the EAI program. Other students are, as stated, welcome to apply.
All applicants should be enrolled at an accredited college or university (both at the time of application and during their semester abroad) and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
EAI Application Submissions and Acceptance Decisions
Students may submit applications for the 2012/2013 academic year from November 1, 2011, until May 1, 2012. Final applications for fall semester 2012 should arrive at Tokyo Christian University by May 1, 2012.
The East Asia Institute admits applicants on a rolling admissions basis. The tentative dates for admissions decisions for the 2012/2013 academic year are as follows:
November 29, 2011
January 10, 2012
February 7, 2012
March 16, 2012
April 10, 2012
May 15, 2012
Under normal circumstances, applicants who submit their completed applications (including all supporting forms) to TCU two weeks prior to any of the above dates will receive notification of TCU's decision within two weeks following the admissions decision.
Please note that enrollment for the EAI program is capped. Applications received after the program is full will still be considered, but successful applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Application Forms
To apply, please download the file below and complete the Application for Admission; the Affidavit of Support* form (with bank statement attached); the Parent’s/Guardian’s Agreement form (for students age 20 and below); and the Health Record and Examination form.** Mail these forms, together with a photocopy of your valid passport and three passport photos (4cm x 3cm), to Tokyo Christian University. Additionally, please request that the Personal Reference form, the Academic Reference form, and your official college transcript be sent to Tokyo Christian University.
*Students at some partner schools need not complete the Affidavit of Support form (see the application form for more information). If you have any questions regarding the Affidavit of Support form, please contact our admissions office.
**Please have your doctor fill in the entire form. TCU is required to obtain all of the requested information.
Click on the link below to open and print your application. Note: Although the application forms are A4 size, you may print the forms on US Letter size. If necessary, please select "Scale to Fit" or similar setting when you print.