Akita International University (AIU), located in Akita prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, is a leading liberal arts university. AIU has been recognized as one of the top universities in Japan for its humanities education and innovative approach, offering a unique academic experience. At AIU, all courses are taught in English and in small class sizes, encouraging students to work closely with teacher and high engagement in class. On top of that, the Akita prefecture is known for its natural beauty of mountains and the sea, hotsprings and the town of Kakunodate, which preserves one of Japan’s most interesting samurai (warriors of premodern Japan) districts.
You can find more information on the AIU website and the campus tour video.
Credit equivalency: 30 credits = 5.0 U of T FCE
Available Courses: Check here.
Restricted programs: EAP (Preparatory English Language) programs
Housing: Housing is guaranteed for nominated exchange students from U of T who submit their housing application by the deadline stipulated by the host institution. Students must follow instructions from the host institution, and specific room types and/or locations may not be guaranteed. Please find more information here.
