Doshisha University The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA)

Earn a world-class, English-taught degree while immersing yourself in Japan.
We are delighted that you are considering studying for your B.A. degree in Liberal Arts here at The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) at Doshisha University.
Our international faculty works with students from over 42 different countries, who share classes with Japanese students from across Doshisha and exchange students from our worldwide network of partner universities.
Studying in a small, close-knit Institute within a large, established University offers the advantages of both settings. Students benefit from seminar-style classes, but still have access to a diversity of academic disciplines across the University as a whole. We aim to break down traditional barriers between the disciplines and foster a heterogeneous form of education, suitable for the dynamic globalized society we now inhabit.
We offer degrees taught exclusively in English in a curriculum that you can customize giving you the chance for both breadth and depth of study.
We have no Japanese language requirement, but for international students who choose to study Japanese, there are classes at all levels.
The Institute’s collegial team of academics, administrators, and students look forward to welcoming you. We draw on our own experiences of living and researching across the world, and all understand the importance of both local and global contexts.
In the contemporary world, a broad international education, work experience, global networks, and language skills will give you the competitive edge.

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Student Support

Doshisha University offers an International Peer Support Program to help international students adjust smoothly to life in Japan. The Student Supports Services Center provides general information on campus life and studies, and offers counseling and self-development activities. Students can consult with a doctor at the Heath Center and obtain mental health support from the Counseling Center. The Career Center provides a variety of careers services and programs to help international students explore their career after graduation. Doshisha University guarantees accommodation to all international students for their first year.