Akita International University - Exchange Programme

Akita International University (AIU) 's approach to international liberal arts gives students the opportunity to develop an international mindset and the flexibility and adaptability to succeed in the global economy. In addition to a curriculum focused on developing international expertise, AIU offers all undergraduate content courses entirely in English and to require all students to study abroad for a full year. AIU also offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop close relationships across cultural barriers and establish an international network. Approximately 20% of the student body comprises international students from over 200 exchange partner universities in 50 countries and regions. Local and international students participate in all the same small classes, clubs, and activities, and over 80% of students live on campus, allowing for daily, personal interaction.

The mission of AIU is to produce world-class leaders. To take AIU's International Liberal Arts education a step further, AIU has established the educational method called Applied International Liberal Arts (AILA). In addition to two curriculums of Global Business (GB) and Global Studies (GS), AIU will offer the field of sustainability to the GS Program and establish a new program called Global Connectivity (GC).