ICU holds as its mission the establishment of an academic tradition of freedom and reverence based on Christian ideals, and the education of individuals of conscience, internationally cultured and with a strong sense of citizenship in a democratic society. As demonstrated in its name, International Christian University, ICU has followed three principal commitments as its mission: Academic, Christian and International Commitments.ICU was founded with a mission to pursue truth, defend academic freedom and enrich inner freedom. In order to attain the best results in the pursuit and conveyance of truth, it is essential to maintain the highest academic standards and the highest levels of academic freedom. We have that responsibility to defend our academic community from external constraint and coercion so that we can reach our lofty goal.The communication of knowledge is of special concern to all institutions of higher education. We are committed to educating and nurturing individuals who will integrate knowledge.We expect our students to acquire the ability to think, critique and make reasonable judgments as individuals serving truth and freedom, against any external restraint and coercion. It is our mission to send forth graduates who will fulfill their responsibilities based upon their newfound knowledge and skills.

　　ICU的使命在于建立基于基督教理想的自由与敬畏的学术传统，培养具有良知、国际视野和强烈公民意识的民主社会人才。正如其校名“国际基督教大学”所示，ICU始终秉持三大核心承诺：学术承诺、基督教承诺与国际承诺。ICU创立之初便以追求真理、捍卫学术自由、丰富心灵自由为使命。为在真理探索与传播中取得最佳成果，必须恪守最高学术标准与学术自由准则。我们肩负着守护学术共同体免受外部约束与胁迫的责任，方能实现崇高目标。知识传播是所有高等教育机构的共同使命。我们致力于培养能够融会贯通知识的个体。期待学生掌握独立思考、批判分析与理性判断的能力，成为捍卫真理与自由的践行者，不受任何外部桎梏。我们的使命是培养毕业生运用新获知识与技能，肩负起社会责任。