2025 Undergraduate Handbook

2025

UNDERGRADUATEAPPLICATIONHANDBOOKAPRIL / SEPTEMBER 2025 ENROLLMENTFOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSRESIDING OUTSIDE JAPANhttps://admissions.apu.ac.jp/

2025 Personal Information Policy

Personal information collected from individuals during the admissions process will be handled in accordancewith the following:
1. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

1) To support the application process2) To carry out the admissions process, such as screening, etc.
3) To notify results4) To send enrollment-related documents
5) To complete the procedures to attain the Certificate of Eligibility to issue a visa
6) To send the orientation guide for international students
7) To send information on pre-enrollment education
8) To send information on post-enrollment living matters (accommodation services, personal injury insurance,
university co-op, etc.)
9) To send various questionnaires after admission

2. Management of Personal Information
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University will manage the personal information of applicants in compliance with therelevant law as well as the Ritsumeikan Trust Personal Information Protection Regulations. Information will be
managed securely to prevent loss, destruction or divulgence.
3. Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties
The Ritsumeikan Trust does not provide personal data to third parties, without prior consent from the subject
except where provision is required by law.
4. Outsourcing services associated with the provision of personal data
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University may outsource certain work that includes the handling of personal data toa third-party entity having executed an agreement on the proper handling of personal information.
5. Statistical Use of Personal Information
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University may use data extracted from applicants’ personal information to conductvarious statistical analysis to be used for surveys and research relating to the admissions process. This data
may also be provided to students interested in applying to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. However, theuniversity shall ensure that any information made public cannot be used to identify specific individuals.

Refer to the admissions website for detailed information about APU’s GDPR policy (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/
regulations/).

Admission Policy

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) welcomes students who will uphold the university’s basic ideals ofFreedom, Peace, and Humanity, International Mutual Understanding, and the Future Shape of the Asia PacificRegion. These students should also, while using both English and Japanese, be ready to acknowledge andunderstand differences in cultures and values, engage actively in an international campus community, andcontribute to mutual learning.
New undergraduate students must possess the following attributes and abilities in order to engage in this kind oflearning:
1. Knowledge and Skills
Basic knowledge required for studying at university
English or Japanese language proficiency required to pursue university-level studies
2. Reasoning, Judgment, and Expression
Critical thinking, analytical ability, and creativity needed to identify problems and proactively work
towards their resolution
Ability to interpret information, as well as express one’s own ideas clearly and logically using
facts and data
3. Initiative and Capacity to Collaborate with Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds
Ability to pursue goals and follow them throughReadiness to engage with and support others on the basis of mutual understandingDesire to make full use of a multicultural learning environment and participate in multicultural
collaborative learning

College of Asia Pacific Studies

1. Interest in one of the fields of “Culture, Society, and Media”, “International Relations”, and “Global
Economy” in global society with a focus on the Asia Pacific region
2. Basic ability to study the field of social science with a focus on society, politics, and economics
3. Ability to read and write basic texts that will lead to reading and writing specialized texts at College of Asia
Pacific Studies
4. Ability to pursue one’s own interests and to express them clearly
5. Ability to integrate large amounts of information and think from multiple angles when framing opinions

College of International Management

1. Interest in global management and business fields including Strategic Management and Leadership,
Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurship and Operations Management
2. Ability and desire to develop creativity, leadership skills and problem-solving skills
3. Desire to make positive change through business and take action toward inclusion and sustainability in
the Asia Pacific region and the world

College of Sustainability and Tourism

1. Interest in tourism and hospitality and sustainable society
2. Interest in various regions both within Japan and abroad, as well as willingness to work toward solving
problems for region sustainability
3. Willingness to learn across disciplines in collaboration with various social actors on and off campus

In order to admit undergraduate students compatible with APU’s learning environment, applicants will be
evaluated through a comprehensive assessment of the aforementioned knowledge, skills, reasoning, judgement,
expression, initiative, and capacity to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds using a variety ofmethods.

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Who this Application Handbook is for
1. International Applicants Residing Outside Japan

You are currently living outside of Japan and will continue to live outside of Japan during the entirety of theapplication process.

Note: If you are a US armed forces personnel, family member, or civilian under the US-Japan Status of Forces
Agreement (SOFA), please confirm your status via the Inquiry Form before applying (https://r.apu.jp/contact_en).

Other applicant categories

1. Japanese/Domestic ApplicantsY ou possess Japanese citizenship, including Japanese dual citizenship, or you have permanent residency
status in Japan.

If you are a Japanese/domestic applicant, do not use the information in this handbook. Contact the Office ofDomestic Admissions (apumate@apu.ac.jp) to find out how to apply. If you are admitted as an international
applicant even though you possess Japanese citizenship, your application will be voided and you need to startover your application as a Japanese/Domestic applicant. If you have any concerns, you may confirm further
details via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed below before applying.
If you are in the process of renouncing your Japanese citizenship, please let us know before applying. If one ofyour parents possesses Japanese citizenship, you may also possess Japanese citizenship. APU may ask you fora proof that you do not possess Japanese citizenship.

2. International Applicants Residing in Japan

You currently possess a Student status of residence or another status of residence (excluding short-term or
permanent residency) which is valid until your prospective enrollment date. (The date of enrollment for thespring semester is April 1 and the date of enrollment for the fall semester is September 21.)
You will be able to renew your Student status of residence before your prospective enrollment date.

If you are an international applicant residing in Japan based on the above definitions, refer to our Undergraduate
Application Handbook for International Applicants Residing in Japan, available to download on the APU
Admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/).
If you are still unclear about your admissions category, contact the Office of International Admissions using theInquiry Form URL or QR code listed below.

CONTACT US

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Office of International Admissions
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita, 874-8577 Japan
Tel: +81-977-78-1119 (English)

Contact us via our Inquiry Form:+81-977-78-1200 (Japanese)

Contact us!

http://r.apu.jp/contact_en

https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/
Ritsumeikan.APU

APUAdmissionsOfficeritsumeikanapu

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Contents
General Process from Application to Results ............................ 4
Online Application Checklist .............................................................. 5First Year Application Overview
1. Number of Students Accepted ................................................................ 6
2. Application Eligibility ................................................................................ 6
3. Application Schedule ............................................................................... 8

Second and Third Year Transfer Application Overview
1. Number of Students Accepted .............................................................. 12
2. Application Eligibility .............................................................................. 12
3. Second Year Transfer Application Schedule .......................................... 14
4. Third Year Transfer Application Schedule .............................................. 15
5. Special Considerations for Transferring as a Third Year Student ........... 15

How to Apply ............................................................................................ 16
1. Required Information and Documents When Applying ........................... 17
2. Documents and Information for Transfer Applicants .............................. 24
3. Application Fee ...................................................................................... 25
4. Recorded Video Interview and Online Assessment ............................... 26
5. Evaluation Method ................................................................................. 27
6. Admissions Support for Prospective Applicants with Medical
		Conditions or Disabilities ....................................................................... 27
7. Information on Local Medical Services .................................................. 28
8.	Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Guidelines on Support Services forStudents with Disabilities ....................................................................... 29
9. Policy Statement on Sexual and Gender Diversity ................................ 29

Scholarships
1. APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students ............. 30
2. AP House Global Community Scholarship ............................................ 31
3. External Scholarships (Determined After Enrollment)...............................32

How to Enroll ............................................................................................ 33
1. Submitting Required Application Documents ........................................ 34
2. Enrollment Procedure Deadlines ............................................................ 35
3. Enrollment Procedure Fees .................................................................... 38
4. Procedures Necessary for Entering Japan ............................................ 39

APU Admissions website:
https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/

3General Process from Application to Results
The following is the general application process. Note that this process might be different for each applicant. It
takes approximately three and a half months from the time you start your application to the time you receive yourresults.

Step 1Create an account within the APU Online Application System.
https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/apply_online/

Step 2Enter your application information and upload your documents.
Find a list of the required documents and information on how to apply startingfrom page 16.

Step 3
Pay your application fee and submit your online application.

Step 4Complete your recorded video-interview and online assessment to finalize yourapplication.
Refer to page 26 for more information.

Step 5
Receive your application results, APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship results*, AP
House Global Community Scholarship results*.
*If applicable.

After Being Admitted
Note that there are additional enrollment procedures that need to be completed if you are admitted. For
more details on the enrollment process, including your student visa application, refer to pages 33–39.

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ONLINE APPLICATION CHECKLISTApply online through the APU Online Application System at (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/apply_online/).
A digital copy of all required application documents should be submitted through the online application.
There is no need to print out the documents submitted online and send them to APU at the time of
application. All documents submitted online will be treated as an authentic copy.
Upload an official English or Japanese translation for documents not written in English or Japanese (refer topage 34 for more details).

1. Sections to be Completed by All ApplicantsA. General Information
B. Academic History
C. Academic Documents
D. Language Requirements
E. Test Scores, Test Information, and Documents
F. Application Essays
G. Letter of Recommendation (only if applying for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship)
H. Extracurricular Activities
I . APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship and AP House Global Community Scholarship*
J. Other Expected Scholarships
K. Housing Selection (AP House)
L. Previous Entry to Japan
M. Other Required Documents
N. Digital Signature, External Scholarships, and Overall Application Survey
O. Application Fee*For first year applicants only.

2. Sections to be Completed by Transfer ApplicantsA. Transfer Student Educational Background Information
B. Transfer Eligibility Documents
C. Application to Transfer Credits (Only Third Year Transfer Applicants)
D. Syllabus (Only Third Year Transfer Applicants)

Keep Your Documents
Enrolling students must submit original documents or certified copies of uploaded application
documents to APU by post. Therefore, please make sure to hold on to any documents you submit
during the application process. Your acceptance to APU will be revoked if your documents submitted
after acceptance differ from those uploaded with your online application, or if you are not able to submit thenecessary documents.
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First Year Application Overview
This section is for first year applicants residing outside Japan who do not possess Japanese citizenship (including
dual citizenship) or Japanese Permanent Resident status.

1. Number of Students Accepted

Expected yearly intake of international undergraduate students residing outside Japan:
April 2025 Enrollment

September 2025 Enrollment

College of Asia Pacific Studies

70

140

College of International Management

100

255

College of Sustainability and Tourism

32

95

2. Application Eligibility

You must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2:

A. Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications
1. Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum at an educational institution by the time ofenrollment* to APU. If this applies to you, proceed to Requirement 2: Language Proficiency on page 7.
If you do not fulfill the above condition, please check whether you fulfill one of the below conditions 2. – 9. If
you fulfill one of the following educational criteria by the time of enrollment* to APU, you fulfill Requirement 1(Education Qualifications).
2. Completed a standard overseas education curriculum at an educational institution in Japan designated by
the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
3. Completed an upper secondary course at a special training college designated by MEXT.
4. Completed a standard education curriculum in less than 12 years at an overseas institution and havecompleted a curriculum at a preparatory educational institution designated by MEXT or at an educational
center designated by MEXT.
5. Received an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur, Baccalaureate Diploma, or GCE A Level results.
6. Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum accredited by an international evaluation group(WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia, NCA CASI, NWAC, SACS CASI).
7. Be at least 18 years of age and have passed an official examination that shows academic backgroundequivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year standard education curriculum (e.g. having received
a GED certificate).
8. Be at least 18 years of age and have been recognized through an individual screening by APU as having
an academic background equivalent to or higher than a high school graduate.
9. Completed a standard education curriculum equivalent to at least 11 years at an educational institution
designated by MEXT or be expected to do so by the date of enrollment* should the standard education
curriculum of your country or region not exceed 11 years (applicable as of August 21, 2023: standard
education curricula in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan).
If this condition applies to you, please contact us before applying via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code
listed on the back cover, as individual conditions need to be confirmed.
Please refer to the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/) if you
would like to confirm if you meet the educational qualifications necessary to apply. At the time of application,
you must submit documents online proving that you will meet one of the above educational criteria by the timeof enrollment to APU. After receiving your results, you must submit further documentation by post proving thatyou have successfully met the required educational criteria in order to enroll at APU. Failure to submit such
documentation in a timely manner may result in your acceptance to APU being revoked. If you possess anacademic background other than those listed above, you may confirm further details via the Inquiry Form URL or
QR code listed on the back cover before applying.

Other Educational Qualifications
If you left high school before graduating, or completed a 12-year standard elementary and secondary
school education curriculum in less than 12 years as a result of grade skipping or early graduation and will
be younger than 18 years of age by the time of enrollment*, you may confirm further details via the Inquiry
Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover before applying.
*The date of enrollment is April 1, 2025 for spring enrollment and September 21, 2025 for fall enrollment.

6You must meet one of the following English or Japanese language proficiency requirements. Applicants who
fulfill certain conditions may be exempted from submitting a language proficiency test. Refer to the details statedbelow.

IELTS
Online

IELTS
6.0*

75

750

110

Linguaskill

PTE
Academic

EIKEN

50

Grade
Pre-1

169

*A minimum of 5.5 is required for each section
JLPT N1JLPT N2

100

120

Minimum Japanese Proficiency Requirements
EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language*
Reading Comprehension/Listening and Listening-Reading Comprehension: total score of 250
Writing: 30*Both minimum scores must be met

Exemption Conditions for Submitting a Language Proficiency Score
English-Basis Applicants

How to Apply

Only scores of examinations taken on or after June 6, 2022 (for April 2025 enrollment) and August 29, 2022
(for September 2025 enrollment) will be accepted. Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be
accepted. If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the application period deadline date, youwill be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original
document, your score will not be evaluated.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
Cambridge
EnglishTOEFL iBTTOEIC® L&R
Duolingo
Language
Test
Test
Assessment®

First Year Application
Overview

B. Requirement 2: Language Proficiency

English-basis applicants are not required to submit an English proficiency test score if:

You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU
in the English language in a country other than these listed above and submit either academic transcripts
stating the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating thelanguage of instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in
English for the past three years.

You have graduated from a bachelor’s degree program or master’s degree program that was conductedentirely in English.
You have received one of the following standardized test scores:
Old SAT (Critical Reading and Writing): 1,100 or above

New SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing): 590 or above

ACT: 25 or above (the average of English and Reading must be 25 or above) Best Scores for eachsubject will also be accepted separately.

Japanese-Basis ApplicantsJapanese-basis applicants are not required to submit a Japanese proficiency test score if:

You have undertaken your formal education in the Japanese language within Japan for the most recent
three years.

You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU
in the Japanese language in a country other than Japan and submit either academic transcripts stating
the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating the language of
instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in Japanese for the
past three years.
If you are exempt from submitting a proficiency test score, make sure to select the option that best applies toyour situation on the “Language Requirements” page within your online application.
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How to Enroll

You have received or will receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma with English as the language of
instruction.

ScholarshipYou have completed or will complete your 12th year of formal education using English as the medium
of instruction in Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (excluding
Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore,
St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, or USA.

3. Application Schedule

In the following application schedules, “No.” corresponds to the numbers for the Enrollment Procedure Deadlines
on pages 35–37. Note that for the final application period for each enrollment semester (No. 4 and No. 13), thedeadline to complete the enrollment procedures after being admitted is shorter than other periods. Be sure tocheck these deadlines before applying. Deadlines can not be extended.
The results will be posted on the admissions website on the result notification date. Information regarding how toview the results will be sent to you by email. Note that inquiries regarding results via email or phone call will not
be accepted.

A. General Application Schedule

These schedules are for applicants residing outside Japan. If you reside in China, India, Indonesia, Korea,
Thailand, or Viet Nam, please refer to B. Country-Specific Application Schedules on pages 9–11.

April 2025 Enrollment
Online Application Period
No.

Code

1

GSP1

Jun 6, 2024 (Thu)

2

GSP2

Jun 27, 2024 (Thu)

3

GSP3

4

GSP4

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

Result Notification Date

Jun 26, 2024 (Wed)Aug 5, 2024 (Mon)

Aug 21, 2024 (Wed)Oct 7, 2024 (Mon)

Aug 22, 2024 (Thu)

Sep 18, 2024 (Wed)Nov 4, 2024 (Mon)Sep 19, 2024 (Thu)Oct 9, 2024 (Wed)Dec 2, 2024 (Mon)Sep 18, 2024 (Wed)

September 2025 Enrollment
Online Application Period
No.

Code

9

GFA1

Aug 29, 2024 (Thu)

10

GFA2

Oct 3, 2024 (Thu)

11

GFA3

12
13

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

Result Notification Date

Oct 2, 2024 (Wed)Nov 18, 2024 (Mon)Oct 30, 2024 (Wed)Jan 20, 2025 (Mon)Oct 31, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 4, 2024 (Wed)Feb 10, 2025 (Mon)GFA4

Dec 5, 2024 (Thu)Jan 22, 2025 (Wed)Mar 17, 2025 (Mon)

GFA5

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)Mar 5, 2025 (Wed)May 12, 2025 (Mon)Dec 4, 2024 (Wed)*You must complete your application by this date if you would like to apply for the AP House Global Community
Scholarship.

Additional Application Periods
At APU, we aim to provide students with learning opportunities that make full use of our multicultural,multinational environment. To further strengthen the diversity of our enrolling student bodies and enhance
our global learning community, additional application periods may be offered. In such cases, we will make anannouncement by email as well as on the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/) according to theschedule below.
Enrollment Semester

Announcement

September 2025

By early April 20258

First Year Application
Overview

B. Country-Specific Application Schedules
China

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in section A. General Application Schedule. on page 8.

September 2025 Enrollment

Online Application Period
Code

14

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

CHNFA1

Oct 24, 2024 (Thu)Nov 13, 2024 (Wed)Nov 13, 2024 (Wed)Jan 20, 2025 (Mon)

15

CHNFA2

Dec 12, 2024 (Thu)Jan 8, 2025 (Wed)Mar 3, 2025 (Mon)

16

CHNFA3

Feb 20, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 12, 2025 (Wed)May 5, 2025 (Mon)

India

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

No.

April 2025 Enrollment

September 2025 Enrollment

Online Application Period
Code

17
18

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

INDFA1

Sep 12, 2024 (Thu)Nov 13, 2024 (Wed)Nov 13, 2024 (Wed)Jan 20, 2025 (Mon)

INDFA2

Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 19, 2025 (Wed)May 12, 2025 (Mon)*You must complete your application by this date if you would like to apply for the AP House Global Community
Scholarship.

ScholarshipNo.

How to Apply

Please use the schedule listed in section A. General Application Schedule. on page 8.

How to Enroll

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Indonesia

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in section A. General Application Schedule. on page 8.

September 2025 Enrollment

Online Application Period
No.

Code

19

IDNFA1

Oct 10, 2024 (Thu)20

IDNFA2

Nov 14, 2024 (Thu)21

IDNFA322

IDNFA4

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

Result Notification Date

Oct 30, 2024 (Wed)Dec 16, 2024 (Mon)

Dec 18, 2024 (Wed)Feb 17, 2025 (Mon)Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)Feb 5, 2025 (Wed)Mar 24, 2025 (Mon)

Mar 13, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 2, 2025 (Wed)Jun 2, 2025 (Mon)Dec 4, 2024 (Wed)

Korea

April 2025 Enrollment
Online Application Period
No.

Code

5
6

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

KORSP2

Jul 18, 2024 (Thu)

Sep 11, 2024 (Wed)Sep 11, 2024 (Wed)Nov 4, 2024 (Mon)

KORSP3

Oct 31, 2024 (Thu)Nov 20, 2024 (Wed)Jan 13, 2025 (Mon)

September 2025 Enrollment
Online Application Period
No.

Code

23

KORFA1

Application Period
Start Date

Application Period Deadline

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 12, 2025 (Wed)

Result Notification Date

May 5, 2025 (Mon)*You must complete your application by this date if you would like to apply for the AP House Global Community
Scholarship.

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Online Application Period
Code

7

THASP1Jun 6, 2024 (Thu)8

THASP2Aug 22, 2024 (Thu)Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*
Sep 18, 2024 (Wed)Application Period
Deadline

Result Notification Date

Jul 17, 2024 (Wed)Sep 16, 2024 (Mon)Nov 6, 2024 (Wed)Dec 23, 2024 (Mon)

September 2025 Enrollment
Online Application Period
No.

Code

24
25

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

THAFA1

Oct 31, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 4, 2024 (Wed)Jan 22, 2025 (Wed)Mar 10, 2025 (Mon)

THAFA2

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)Mar 5, 2025 (Wed)Apr 21, 2025 (Mon)

Viet Nam

How to Apply

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in section A. General Application Schedule. on page 8.

September 2025 Enrollment

Online Application Period
Code

26

VNMFA1

Sep 19, 2024 (Thu)27

VNMFA2

Oct 24, 2024 (Thu)28

VNMFA329

VNMFA4

Application Period
Start Date

AP House Scholarship
Application Deadline*

Application Period
Deadline

Result Notification Date

Oct 16, 2024 (Wed)Dec 2, 2024 (Mon)Nov 20, 2024 (Wed)Jan 27, 2025 (Mon)Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)Feb 12, 2025 (Wed)Apr 7, 2025 (Mon)Feb 27, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 19, 2025 (Wed)May 12, 2025 (Mon)Nov 20, 2024 (Wed)Scholarship

No.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

No.

First Year Application
Overview

ThailandApril 2025 Enrollment*You must complete your application by this date if you would like to apply for the AP House Global Community
Scholarship.
How to Enroll

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Second and Third Year Transfer Application Overview
This section is for second and third year transfer applicants residing outside Japan who do not possess
Japanese citizenship (including dual citizenship) or Japanese Permanent Resident status.

1. Number of Students Accepted

Expected yearly intake of all the international transfer students (residing both in and outside Japan):

College of Asia Pacific Studies
College of International Management
College of Sustainability and Tourism**Second Year Transfer
Third Year Transfer
From aFrom a NonFrom a
From a NonBachelor’s
Bachelor’s
Bachelor’s
Bachelor’s
Degree Program Degree Program Degree Program Degree Program
5*
5*
5*
5*
5*
5*
5*
5*

*This number also includes other types of applications. Accepted numbers may be less than indicated dependingon the numbers of applicants and their results.
**Please note that applicants who are considering transferring as a second year or a third year student may not
apply to the College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST). Transfer applicants may only apply to the College of Asia
Pacific Studies (APS) and the College of International Management (APM).

2. Application Eligibility

Applicants must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2:

A. Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications

Transfer Students from Non-Bachelor’s Degree Programs

This refers to students who plan to transfer to APU from an educational program other than a bachelor’s degree
program.
Second and third year transfer applicants must fulfill one of the following requirements:
1. Have graduated from a junior college by the time of enrollment*1 to APU.
2. Have graduated from a technical college in Japan by the time of enrollment*1 to APU.
3. Have graduated from a special training school approved by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) by the time of enrollment*1 to APU. Note that application eligibility
will be restricted to the terms stated in Article 90 of the School Education Act.

Transfer Students from Bachelor’s Degree Programs

This refers to students who plan to transfer to APU from a bachelor’s degree program at another university
or students who plan to transfer to APU after already receiving a bachelor’s degree from another university.
Students cannot apply if they have withdrawn from their university.
Second year transfer applicants must satisfy one of the two requirements below:
1. Applicants who meet all of the following requirements by the time of enrollment*1 to APU:
Have completed at least one year of study in a university bachelor’s degree program outside Japan.
Have completed 13 years of formal education based on a standard course curriculum*2.
Have acquired at least one fourth of the credits needed to graduate from their current university’sbachelor’s degree program.
2. Applicants who have completed at least one year of study in a university bachelor’s degree program within
Japan and acquired at least 30 course credits by the time of enrollment*1 to APU.
Third year transfer applicants must satisfy one of the two requirements below:
1. Applicants who meet all of the following requirements by the time of enrollment*1 to APU:
Have completed at least two years of study in a university bachelor’s degree program outside Japan.
Have completed 14 years of formal education based on a standard course curriculum*2.
Have acquired at least half of the credits needed to graduate from their current university’s bachelor’s
degree program.
2. Applicants who have completed at least two years of study in a university bachelor’s degree program
within Japan and acquired at least 60 course credits by the time of enrollment*1 to APU.
At the time of application, you must submit documents online proving that you will meet one of the above
educational criteria by the time of enrollment to APU. After receiving your results, you must submit further
documentation by post proving that you have successfully met the required educational criteria in order to enroll
at APU. Failure to submit such documentation in a timely manner may result in your acceptance to APU being
revoked. If you possess an academic background other than those listed above, you may confirm further details
via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover before applying.
*1 The date of enrollment is April 1, 2025 for spring enrollment and September 21, 2025 for fall enrollment.
*2 If you have completed an 11-year standard education curriculum at an educational institution in a country designatedby MEXT (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan) as of August 21, 2023 and are
currently enrolled in an educational institution for your 12th or 13th year of formal education, you may confirm further
details via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover.
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You must meet one of the following English or Japanese language proficiency requirements. Applicants who
fulfill certain conditions may be exempted from submitting a result of a language proficiency test. Refer to thedetails stated below.

IELTS
Online

IELTS
6.5*

85

800

120

Linguaskill

PTE
Academic

EIKEN

58

Grade 1176

*A minimum of 6.0 is required for each section
JLPT N1JLPT N2110

140

Minimum Japanese Proficiency Requirements
EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language*
Reading Comprehension/Listening and Listening-Reading Comprehension: total score of 280
Writing: 35*Both minimum scores must be met

Exemption Conditions for Submitting a Language Proficiency Score
English-Basis Applicants

How to Apply

Only scores of examinations taken on or after June 6, 2022 (for April 2025 enrollment) and August 29, 2022
(for September 2024 enrollment) will be accepted. Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be
accepted. If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the application period deadline date, youwill be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original
document, your score will not be evaluated.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
Cambridge
TOEIC® L&R
TOEFL iBT®
EnglishDuolingo
Test
Test
Language
Assessment

First Year Application
Overview

B. Requirement 2: Language Proficiency

English-basis applicants are not required to submit an English proficiency test score if:

You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU
in the English language in a country other than these listed above and submit either academic transcripts
stating the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating thelanguage of instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in
English for the past three years.

You have graduated from a bachelor’s degree program or master’s degree program that was conductedentirely in English.
You have received one of the following standardized test scores:
Old SAT (Critical Reading and Writing): 1,100 or above

New SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing): 590 or above

ACT: 25 or above (the average of English and Reading must be 25 or above). Best Scores for eachsubject will also be accepted separately.

Japanese-Basis ApplicantsJapanese-basis applicants are not required to submit a Japanese proficiency test score if:

You have undertaken your formal education in the Japanese language within Japan for the most recent
three years.

You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU
in the Japanese language in a country other than Japan and submit either academic transcripts stating
the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating the language of
instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in Japanese for the
past three years.
If you are exempt from submitting a proficiency test score, make sure to select the option that best applies toyour situation on the “Language Requirements” page within your application.
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How to Enroll

You have received or will receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma with English as the language of
instruction.

ScholarshipYou have completed or will complete your 12th year of formal education using English as the medium
of instruction in Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (excluding
Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore,
St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, or USA.

3. Second Year Transfer Application Schedule

In the following application schedules, “No.” corresponds to the numbers for the Enrollment Procedure Deadlines
on pages 35–37. Note that for the final application period for each enrollment semester (No. 4 and No. 13), thedeadline to complete the enrollment procedures after being admitted is shorter than other periods. Be sure tocheck these deadlines before applying. Deadlines can not be extended.
The results will be posted on the admissions website on the result notification date. Information regarding how toview the results will be sent to you by email. Note that inquiries regarding results via email or phone call will not
be accepted.

A. General Application Schedule
These schedules are for second year transfer applicants residing outside Japan. If you are a second year
transfer applicant and reside in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, or Viet Nam, please follow thesame schedules as first year applicants in section B. Country-Specific Application Schedules on pages
9–11.

April 2025 Enrollment
No.

Code

1

Online Application Period

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

Application Period
Deadline

GSP1

Jun 6, 2024 (Thu)Jun 26, 2024 (Wed)Aug 5, 2024 (Mon)

2

GSP2

Jun 27, 2024 (Thu)Aug 21, 2024 (Wed)Oct 7, 2024 (Mon)

3

GSP3

Aug 22, 2024 (Thu)

Sep 18, 2024 (Wed)Nov 4, 2024 (Mon)

4

GSP4

Sep 19, 2024 (Thu)Oct 9, 2024 (Wed)Dec 2, 2024 (Mon)

September 2025 Enrollment
No.

Code

9

Online Application Period

Result Notification Date

Application Period
Start Date

Application Period
Deadline

GFA1

Aug 29, 2024 (Thu)Oct 2, 2024 (Wed)Nov 18, 2024 (Mon)

10

GFA2

Oct 3, 2024 (Thu)

Oct 30, 2024 (Wed)Jan 20, 2025 (Mon)

11

GFA3

Oct 31, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 4, 2024 (Wed)Feb 10, 2025 (Mon)

12

GFA4

Dec 5, 2024 (Thu)Jan 22, 2025 (Wed)Mar 17, 2025 (Mon)

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GFA5

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)Mar 5, 2025 (Wed)May 12, 2025 (Mon)14

A. General Application Schedule

These schedules are for all third year transfer applicants residing outside Japan, even those residing in China,
India, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, or Viet Nam.

April 2025 Enrollment
Code

30 T3GSP1

Online Application Period
Application Period
Start Date

Application Period
Deadline

Aug 22, 2024 (Thu)

Sep 25, 2024 (Wed)

Result Notification Date
Dec 2, 2024 (Mon)

September 2025 Enrollment
No.

Code

31

T3GFA1

Online Application Period
Application Period
Start Date

Application Period
Deadline

Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)Feb 26, 2025 (Wed)

Result Notification Date
Apr 21, 2025 (Mon)In general, third year transfer students should be able to transfer at least 10 credits as major subjectequivalent credits. However, considering the limited time available to spend on student clubs, part-time
work, job hunting, and other non-study activities, many may still find it challenging to acquire the necessary
number of credits to graduate within two years.

While Japanese (for English-basis students) or English (for Japanese-basis students) language study is notmandatory for third year transfer students, you will have the freedom to enroll in these classes. However,as language subjects require a considerable amount of study time, taking these subjects alongside yourmajor courses and graduating within two years is extremely demanding. We advise those who wish to study
Japanese from beginner level to apply as second year students.

How to Enroll

Job hunting is done while students are in the second half of their third year and may continue until students
are in their fourth year. If you wish to seek employment in Japan, you will need to devote a certain amount oftime to job hunting activities and may therefore be unable to take as many credits as necessary to graduate
within two years. Additionally, Japanese-language study is highly recommended for those who intend towork in Japan after graduation. Considering the above, we advise those who wish to job hunt in Japan to
apply as second year students.

Scholarship

Because of the unique education and job-seeking system in Japan, there are times when we recommend thatstudents apply as a second year transfer student even if they will complete two years of study at a higher
education institution before enrolling at APU. Read the following points before applying and take into consideration
your plans for study and job-seeking after enrollment.

How to Apply

5. Special Considerations for Transferring as a Third Year Student

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Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

No.

First Year Application
Overview

4. Third Year Transfer Application ScheduleHOW TO APPLY
Step 1Create an account within the APU Online Application System on the APU
admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/apply_online/).

Step 2
Input your information and submit digital versions of all required application
documents listed on the following pages into the APU Online Application
System.
You must complete all the steps within the application by yourself. Englishbasis applicants should write in English, while Japanese-basis applicantsshould write in Japanese.
If a document is not written in English or Japanese, it must be submitted
together with an official translation. Refer to page 34 for details on translated
documents.

Step 3
Pay the application fee and submit your online application.
Submit your recorded video interview and online assessment by 23:59 (Japantime) on the day of the application deadline.

Please Be Aware
Your application may be rejected if it or any accompanying documents contain forgery, false
information, and/or plagiarism, or you were found to be cheating in the online assessment orrecorded video interview of the application process. Additionally, your admission to APU will be
revoked even if evidence of such acts is found after your acceptance or enrollment. You may also
be prevented from reapplying to APU in the future. Further information about our forgery policy can befound on the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/forgery_policy).
In principle, admitted applicants will not be allowed to reapply for the same enrollment period(April 2025 / September 2025). If an admitted applicant does reapply, new results will not be given. The
application fee will also not be returned.
If accepted, you must submit original documents or certified documents* (http://r.apu.jp/certifiedcopy24E)
for your uploaded application documents to APU by post. Your acceptance to APU will be revoked if youroriginal or certified documents* submitted after acceptance differ from those uploaded with the online
application, or if you are not able to submit original or certified documents*. Be sure to keep the original
versions of the documents you upload with your online application.
*A certified document is one that has been marked as being equivalent to the original with a stamp or sealby the issuing institution (preferred) or a notary public. Detailed information about how to get a document
certified can be found on the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/).

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The whole application will be processed through our online application system.

The information required to input into the online application system at the time applying as well as the
documents required to submit are as outlined in the below sections.

Sections A-O listed below correspond to the Online Application System. Please input the required information
and/or submit the required documents in each section.

Note that the documents required are different for first year applicants and transfer applicants. Transfer
applicants should also refer to page 24 for additional information.

A. General Information

Input your personal information (name, date of birth, sex*, citizenship, etc.) as shown on your passport. Make
sure that the contry of region and city that you input is where you will be residing up until the time of your desired
enrollment at APU.
If you are applying through an APU representative or agent, confirm the office name, staff member, and contact
information with them beforehand. Our representatives’ information is listed on the last page of this handbook.

As the university application system only provides two options (male or female) at this time, choose one of thetwo as shown on or will be shown on your passport. If your passport indicates a third option, contact the Officeof International Admissions.

B. Academic History

How to Apply*In order for the university to operate in accordance with Japanese laws and regulations, applicants must input their sex asregistered on legal documents. Information regarding sex will be used for university registration but will not affect the results of
the admission screening or selection process in any way. For information about APU’s response to sexual and gender diversity,refer to the Policy Statement on Sexual and Gender Diversity (https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content57/).

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Within section A. General Information, the following pages of the application are explained: Application
Information, Personal Background, Emergency Contact and Financial Sponsor.

First Year Application
Overview

1. Required Information and Documents When Applying

Complete the details of all educational institutions you have attended from elementary school to the last or
current school you are attending. By clicking “Add New”, you can add further columns. Make sure to include
undergraduate programs, language schools in Japan, and any other level of study.

If you are currently employed (excluding part-time work), provide information about your current occupation.

C. Academic Documents

Scholarship

Refer to page 6 or 12 under A Requirement: Educational Qualification 1 for details about the educational
qualifications required to apply.

Please submit transcripts and results of standardized tests. If you possess more than one document, pleasesubmit all of them.
Be sure to include information about the grading scale (maximum grade) and method of evaluation.

If your transcripts or results of standardized tests are created in a language other than English or Japanese, anEnglish or Japanese translation will be required.

The translation needs to be issued by the document’s issuing institution or a translation company or a qualified
translator and the name, address, contact details and signature (or stamp) will be required for the translation
document.
For details about standardized tests, please refer to page 19 and 20.
You do not need to submit academic transcripts from language schools.

Academic Transcripts

First Year ApplicantsIf you have already graduated from high school, submit the last three years of your most recent academictranscripts. If you have been enrolled in university or another higher education institution for over one year
at the time of application, also submit the academic transcripts from your study at that institution. If you
have already graduated from university, submit your university transcript only.
If you have not yet graduated from high school, upload your most recent academic transcripts coveringa period of at least two years. The transcripts must be issued within two months of the date of yourapplication submission.

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If no information about the grading scale is included, please also submit a separate document that indicates
information about the grading scale. Note that only original transcripts or certified copies will be valid. For
details, please refer to page 34.

Second Year Transfer Applicants ubmit your high school academic transcripts and your academic transcripts from the higher education
S
institutions you enrolled in after graduating from high school.

Third Year Transfer Applicants ubmit your academic transcripts from the higher education institutions you enrolled in after graduating
S
from high school. If you have not yet completed your current program, upload academic transcripts
covering a period of at least one and a half years.

Graduation Certificate or Expected Graduation Certificate

First Year ApplicantsIf you have graduated from high school, submitting a digital copy of your high school graduation certificate will
be required.
If you have not yet graduated from high school, please submit an expected graduation certificate,including the month and year of expected graduation (if your academic transcript states your expectedgraduation date, you may submit the transcript.)If you have graduated from a higher education institution other than a university, submit a digital copy ofyour graduation certificate from the institution in addition to your high school graduation certificate.
If you have already graduated from a university at the time of application, submit a digital copy of yourgraduation certificate from the school. If you are submitting a university graduation certificate, you do nothave to submit your high school graduation certificate.

Transfer ApplicantsIf you have graduated from a higher education institution, submit a digital copy of your graduation certificate
and proof of the degree earned.
If you will transfer to APU from a non-bachelor’s degree program and have yet to graduate, upload a documentthat states the details of your expected graduation date. In addition, if you are not currently enrolled in abachelor’s degree program, submit proof from your current institution that, upon completing the program, youwill be able to transfer as a second year or third year student into a bachelor’s degree program. This could
be documents issued by the institution or a screenshot of the corresponding explanation on the institution’s
website.

Home School Curriculum
We strongly recommend submitting an SAT, ACT, or GED score report if you are undergoing a home school
curriculum. You may be required to submit one of these score reports if deemed necessary during the evaluationof your application.

D. Language Requirements
Submit a language proficiency test score listed on page 7 or page 13 as proof of your language proficiency.
However, in case you fulfill certain conditions, you may be exempted from submitting a language proficiency
score. Please see page 7, or page 13 for more details.
Period of Validity:
April 2025 enrollment: Scores of examinations taken on or after June 6, 2022.
S eptember 2025 enrollment: Scores of examinations taken on or after August 29, 2022.
Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be screened.

APU’s English/Japanese Proficiency Evaluation Forms
If you cannot provide one of the designated language proficiency test scores, you can submit an English
Proficiency Evaluation or a Japanese Proficiency Certificate instead. Please provide the below URL to the
instructor (evaluator) who has taught you in your selected language. Furthermore, it is required that the instructor
has taught your for at least half a year. By completing the necessary information online and including their digital
signature, your instructor will be able to submit their completed form directly to APU.
Note: You will not be able to see the form your instructor submits. In addition, we will not be able to accept thisform completed in any language other than English or Japanese.
Japanese Proficiency Certificate:http://r.apu.jp/JapanesePE
English Proficiency Evaluation:http://r.apu.jp/EnglishPE

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Click “Add Test” within the Online Application System on the Test Information and Certified Documents page toselect the language proficiency test or standardized test scores you would like to submit, then submit a digital
copy of the original results. The accepted tests are listed below.

Accepted English Language Proficiency Test ScoresStandardized Test

Documents to be Submitted

Duolingo English Test

Result Statement
Input the ID number and Secret Number
Request to have your score sent directly to APU from the test provider.

EIKEN

Digital copy of the original test result

IELTS*IELTS Online*

Digital copy of the Test Report Form

PTE Academic

Digital copy of the score report

TOEFL iBT® Test*

Digital copy of the score report. MyBest scores are accepted.

®

Digital copy of the original score report®

TOEFL ITP Test, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, IELTS (General Training Module), TOEIC® L&R Test (IP), and PTE
General are not accepted. However, IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted.
*If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the application period deadline date, you will
be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original
document, your score will not be evaluated.

Standardized Test

Documents to be Submitted

EJU Japanese

Digital copy of the original test result

Japanese Language
Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Digital copy of the original test result

Please submit scores of the standardized tests listed below if you possess a test score (if you possess multiple
test scores, please submit all of them). These test scores will be used in order to screen your academic ability.
Furthermore, some of the stancardized tests can also be used for the application eligibility Requirement 1:
Educational Qualification (please refer to page 6 or page 12 for the application eligibility).
Standardized Test

Submission Method

AbiturUpload your final result sheet (Abiturzeugnis).

ACT

Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution
code 5475 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online
application. Results of an ACT Superscore will also be accepted.

Baccalaureate

Upload your transcript. Note that your enrollment eligibility may be revoked if
you are not able to successfully receive a Diploma.

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How to Enroll

Accepted Standardized Tests

Scholarship

Accepted Japanese Language Proficiency Test Scores

How to Apply

TOEIC® L&R Test

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Cambridge English Language
Assessment/Linguaskill

First Year Application
Overview

E. Test Scores, Test Information, and Documents

Standardized Test
BTEC

Examination for Japanese
University Admission forInternational Students (EJU)
GCE A Level*

Submission Method
Upload your scores from the following tests:
Level 3 Diploma/National Diploma
Level 3 Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma
Tests of Level 4 and above.
Upload scores from one or more of the following subjects:
Japan & the World, Mathematics (Course 1), Mathematics (Course 2).
Upload results from at least two subjects, or at least four subjects for AS
Level.

GCE A Level (Singapore)

Upload results from three subjects.

GCE A Level (Sri Lanka)

Upload a digital copy of the score report with results from three subjects andenter your reference number.

Pearson/Edexcel
International A Levels (IAL)**

Upload results from at least two subjects, or at least four subjects for AS
Level.

General Educational
Development (GED)

Upload your Official GED Transcript.

Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education
Examination (HKDSE)

Upload your results from 4 core subjects and at least 1 elective subject.
Predicted scores are accepted.

International Baccalaureate(IB) Diploma

Upload your results. Predicted grades are accepted. Note that your enrollment
eligibility may be revoked if you are not able to successfully receive an IB
Diploma.

SAT (New)(Reading & Writing +Mathematics)

Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution
code 2791 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online
application. Results of an SAT (New) Superscore will also be accepted.

SAT (Old)(Critical Reading +Mathematics + Writing)

Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution
code 2791 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online
application. Results of an SAT (Old) Superscore will also be accepted.

*Submitting AS Level results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the required educational qualifications. We
strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.
**Submitting these results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the minimum educational qualifications. We
strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Provide information on the exam subject and score and upload a digital copy of your results. This information will
be used in the screening process. No credits will be awarded after enrollment.

Other Standardized Tests

Upload the results of up to two other standardized tests not listed on the “Test Scores” page on the following“Test Information and Documents” page. We will only accept standardized test score reports that are within theirperiod of validity.

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G. Letter of Recommendation
Applicants who wish to apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are required to submit a Letter ofRecommendation by an instructor from the educational institution you attended most recently. The recommendermust have known you for at least half a year. If you are currently enrolled at an educational institution, ask an
instructor from that institution. If you have already graduated, you may ask a language school instructor or asupervisor at a place of employment or internship (not including part-time jobs).
Input the necessary information about your recommender into the related sections in the online application
system. The Letter of Recommendation form will be automatically sent to your recommender by email. Make
sure to confirm with your recommender that it has been delivered successfully. Upon completing the necessary
information online in English or Japanese and including a digital signature, your recommender will be able tosubmit the completed form directly to APU. You will not be able to see the content in the submitted form, but
you will be able to check the submission status of the form within the APU Online Application System.
We will not accept the form if it is completed in any language other than English or Japanese.

Applicants who have participated in the A-M categories of extracurricular activities listed below may submit
documents regarding the content of these activities. If no related documents will be submitted, the activities will
not be evaluated, except for extracurricular activities in category A. Only activities from high school grade 10 (orequivalent) and above will be considered.

If the documents stating about your extracurricular activities is written in another language than English or
Japanese, an English or Japanese translation will be required.
The translation needs to be issued by the document’s issuing institution or a translation company or a qualified
translator and the name, address, contact details and signature (or stamp) will be required for the translation
document.
Activities

Standard for Proving Participation / Achievements

AStudent Council Participation

Participation for one school year or more

B

Volunteer and Community
Exchange Activities

Volunteer or other related activity that has received public recognition
through the media (publication in a newspaper, etc.)

C

Arts, Culture, Academic, andSports Competitions

Award from a regional or national level competition or achievementthat has received public recognition through the media (publication ina newspaper, etc.)

D

Model United Nations
Participation―

E

Scholarship Awards

No requirement for the length of time or amount of the scholarship21

How to Enroll

For each category, you can provide the details for one activity in which you participated within the online
application. If you have participated in more than one activity that falls under the same category, provide theinformation of the activity in which you put in the most time and effort. You can add information regarding
activities that are not included on this page on the “Other Extracurricular Activities” page.

Scholarship

H. Extracurricular Activities

How to Apply

How to submit the Letter of Recommendation:

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Follow the application essay guidelines within the online application. You must complete the essays by yourself.
Note the strict word limit for each essay (200 words).
Strong emphasis is placed on academic honesty at APU, and acts of academic dishonesty are treated very
severely. As one measure to review for academic dishonesty, we will compare the essays you submit in thisapplication with past essays submitted to APU. Any evidence of copied work will be considered academic
dishonesty and result in the failure of your application. If it is discovered that copied work was submitted withyour application after you have been accepted to APU, your acceptance will be revoked.
For applicants who are reapplying to APU, you will need to submit a Reapplication Statement, which can befound within this section of the APU Online Application System. If applicants had enrolled at APU previously,
APU will also use the maintained information of those applicants for the screening process.
The information of applicants that will be used are about the overall student life, specifically the transcripts atthe time being enrolled, information about rewards and punishments while enrolled and whether applicants hadobeyed properly to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act while enrolled, etc.

First Year Application
Overview

F. Application Essays

Activities

Standard for Proving Participation / Achievements

F

Educational Program
Participation

National-scale educational or exchange projects conducted by publicorganizations

G

Internship Experience

Employment experience as a trainee at a company

H

Japanese Language
Proficiency

No minimum score required. JLPT, EJU, etc.

I

Other Language Proficiency

J

Experience Living or Studying Study at a school overseas (including long-term study abroad),Abroad (or in Japan)
language-study program, or overseas summer school programNo minimum score required. Proficiency tests for languages as
Chinese, French, German, Korean, Spanish, etc. (We recommend
submitting results from a test that uses CEFR proficiency levels.)

K

Other Qualifications andCertifications

Kumon High School Foundation Course Test results, Kumon Final
Course Completion Test results, other academic qualifications,Technical skills qualifications etc.

L

APU-Related Activities

Participation in the Academic and Cultural Experience (ACE) Programor the Virtual Mini University Program (VMUP)M

National Team―I. APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship and AP House Global
Community ScholarshipEnter the required information within the online application system if you wish to receive the APU Tuition
Reduction Scholarship and/or AP House Global Community Scholarship. For information about thesescholarships, refer to pages 30 and 31.

J. Other Expected Scholarships
If you will receive scholarship awards from organizations other than APU before or after enrollment, submit proofof the scholarship award in the Other Expected Scholarships page.

K. Housing Selection (AP House)
There are 5 dormitories at APU (AP House). First year students are moving into AP House 1 and 2 or AP House 5.
Please input your preferred AP House within the online application system. Please note that you cannot change
your preference of housing once you have submitted your application. Your housing will be assigned by theuniversity and will be notified by enrollment.
Monthly Rent
Building

Rent

AP House 1 & 2

50,000 JPY/month

AP House 5

52,000 JPY/month

Be aware that the monthly rent differs for each building.
For information on each AP House building, please refer to the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.
ac.jp/student_life/housing/).

L. Previous Entry to Japan (if applicable)
If applicable, provide information on whether you have previously entered Japan and/or applied for a Certificate
of Eligibility for Status of Residence (COE). If you have previously applied for a COE and your application has
been denied, or if you have previously submitted an Application for Extension of Period of Stay in Japan andwere denied the extension, also explain when and why it occurred.

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PhotographSubmit a photograph of yourself taken within the past three months, showing a front view above chest level witha plain background. Caps and hats are not allowed. Photographs may be in color or black and white.

Passport

Residence Card (Only for applicants who already have a valid Japanese
status of residence)

Submit a digital copy of both sides of your Residence Card.

Letter of Intent to Change to Student Residence Status

It is required to possess a Student status of residence in order to receive the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.
Applicants that are possessing a status of residence other than Student at the time of applying to APU, will
be required to change their status of residence to Student if they wish to receive the APU Tuition Reduction
Scholarship.

Your APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship will be revoked if you do not change your status of residence to Student
by the day before enrollment to APU (the date of enrollment for the spring semester is April 1 and the date ofenrollment for the fall semester is September 21).

Before submitting your application, you will be asked to agree with the Application and Admissions Agreement.
In addition, you will be provided with information about external scholarships and will need to complete the Overall
Application Survey.

Scholarship

N. Digital Signature, External Scholarships, and Overall Application
SurveyHow to Apply

If this applies in your case, please submit the “Letter of Intent to Change to Student Residence Status” to the
Other Required Documents page. Download this letter from the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.
ac.jp/material_download/), sign it, and upload a digital copy within the online application.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

If you have a valid passport, submit a digital copy of the information page showing your name, photograph, andpassport number. If you have previously entered Japan, also submit a copy of your passport pages with theimmigration stamps showing your most recent arrival to and departure from Japan.

First Year Application
Overview

M. Other Required Documents

O. Application Fee
Payment by Credit Card

Complete the payment online through the APU Online Application System before submitting your application.
You do not need to submit a digital copy of the payment receipt.

Payment by Bank Transfer

Submit a digital copy of your payment receipt.

After the Application Fee Payment
After completing the application fee payment, make sure to submit your application from the “Review andSubmit Online Application” page within the Online Application System. After submitting your application,
you will also have to complete the recorded video interview and the online assessment (refer to page 26).

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Please complete the application fee payment after having referred to page 25.

2. Documents and Information for Transfer Applicants

Sections A-D refer to the Application Information page within the Online Application System. Provide the following
information within the the “Transfer Student Academic Status” page.

A. Transfer Student Educational Background Information
Provide the required information within the online application.
Second year transfer students may transfer up to 30 credits and third year transfer students may transfer up to
62 credits. However, the number of transfer credits awarded will be determined after a review of final academictranscripts and syllabi submitted by admitted transfer applicants. You will be notified of the expected numberof transfer credits awarded with your application results. If you are still taking classes at the time of application,
the final results (official transcript) for these classes must be submitted to the Office of International Admissions
once they have been released. Your eligibility to enroll at APU may be revoked if you do not submit the final
results. Note that students must complete a total of 124 credits to graduate from APU.

B. Required Documents for Transfer Applicants
Submit documents showing the classes and number of credits you are currently taking and documents thatshow the graduation requirements for your current program, such as PDF copies of student handbooks or school
websites that provide the relevant information.
If you have already graduated from a higher education institution, submission of just your graduation certificate
is acceptable.

C. Application to Transfer Major Credits (Only Third Year Transfer Applicants)
Download the Application to Transfer Credit as an APU Major Subject form from the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/) and input the required information. Contact the institution you aretransferring from for confirmation if you are unsure of any of the required information. Submit the completed
form.

D. Syllabus (Only Third Year Transfer Applicants)
Submit a syllabus for each course you have taken or are currently taking that you wish to have approved for
credit transfer as an APU major subject equivalent. A course will not be eligible for transfer without a syllabus.
Refer to the APU Major subject list on the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/course/) for moredetails regarding the courses APU offers as major subjects.
A syllabus is a document that outlines the goals and content students will be studying in a specific course. A
syllabus includes information such as the subject name, course overview, evaluation criteria used for the course,
goals for each class, length of each class, and the number of classes. Submit documents that include thisinformation separately if it is not included in the syllabus you received for the course.
If the syllabus is written in a language other than English or Japanese, you must submit an English or Japanesetranslation together with the original syllabus. Only translations from the organization issuing the syllabus, atranslation company, or a qualified individual translator will be accepted.
A syllabus is not required if you wish to transfer to the College of International Management (APM) from an
institution accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB), EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System), AMBA (Association of MBAs), or EPAS (EFMD
Programme Accreditation System). Instead, provide a document showing that the institution has received
accreditation (a screenshot of the relevant section of the institution’s website is sufficient).

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Pay the application fee by credit card before you submit the online application. We will accept payment by banktransfer (international or domestic) only if you cannot pay by credit card. Applications are considered complete
only when the application fee has been paid and the online application has been submitted.

Regarding Payments

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

 pplications will not be processed until the application fee is paid. Be sure to complete the payment
A
before the application deadline. Note that credit card payments will not be possible after 23:59 (Japantime) on the day of the deadline.
The payment must be made in Japanese yen (JPY). Submit a copy of the payment receipt with yourapplication if you pay by bank transfer (international or domestic).
Cash or postal money orders will not be accepted.
Domestic use-only credit cards and prepaid credit cards cannot be used.
In general, the application fee is not refundable. However, a partial refund (after administrative fees are
deducted) or a full refund may be possible in the following cases.
-When the application fee has been paid multiple times, or in cases in when it is clear that the amount paid
exceeds the amount for the application fee and administrative fees set by APU.
-When your application is deemed inadmissible and is not screened.
Further information about our refund policy for the application fee can be found on the admissions website(https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/refund_policy). The application fee cannot be waived.

First Year Application
Overview

3. Application Fee

How to Apply

A. Payment by Credit Card
Fee Amount

5,500 JPY (The fee consists of 5,000 JPY for evaluation and 500 JPY for administrative purposes.)

Payment Method

You will be able to pay within the APU Online Application System.

Fee Amount

7,000 JPY (The fee consists of 5,000 JPY for evaluation and 2,000 JPY for administrative purposes.)
Note: Bank transfer fees vary from bank to bank. All bank transfer fees must be covered by the payer. We will bill
you for the remaining amount if you pay the application fee by bank transfer and the amount we receive does notcover the entire application fee.

Payment Purpose

Application Fee

Contact Details

Applicant’s Name, Phone Number

Bank Name

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Oita Branch

Branch Address

1-3-22 Chuo-machi, Oita-city, Oita-prefecture, 870-0035 JAPAN Tel: +81-97-532-5161

Account Number

1001673 (Ordinary Deposit Account)

Account NameRITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Swift CodeSMBCJPJTIBAN Code(if necessary)

JP28 SMBC 0721 XXX2 4029 0868

Bank Transfer Fee

Borne by remitter

If the application fee is paid in Japan, even if it is paid by a friend or relative in Japan, write the applicant’s nameand phone number in the contact details when the payment is made and submit a digital copy of the payment
receipt within the online application.

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Payment Method

Applicants who pay by bank transfer must upload a copy of their bank transfer payment receipt together with therest of their application documents.

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B. Payment by Bank Transfer (Only if You Cannot Pay by Credit Card)

4. Recorded Video Interview and Online Assessment

An online assessment and a recorded video interview will be administered to ensure the fair evaluation of theacademic ability of all international applicants. After you pay the application fee and submit your online application,
you will see instructions on how to complete the recorded video interview and the online assessment within the
APU Online Application System. You must use a computer to complete the online assessment, and you mustcomplete both assessments by the application deadline.

A. English-Basis Applicants
The online assessment consists of a recorded video interview, the Core Abilities Assessment test, and the
Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal III test. The entire online assessment will take approximately 60–90
minutes.

Recorded Video Interview
You will see a number of questions on your recorded video interview platform screen, and you will record youranswers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding.
For the recorded video interview, we advise that you keep the APU2030 vision (https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/about/content7/) in mind: to contribute to freedom, peace, humanity, international mutual understanding, andthe future shape of the Asia Pacific region. With this as our base, we are working towards our 2030 vision toprovide an education to those who will change the world. We at APU are looking for students who embody
these ideas and can inspire those around them to grow as well.

Core Abilities Assessment (CORE)
Time required: 15 minutes
The Core Abilities Assessment (CORE) consists of verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning items andmeasures an individual’s capacity to learn concepts and tasks, apply sound reasoning, and draw conclusions
from information. Sample questions can be viewed from the following URL: https://r.apu.jp/ExCore.

Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGIII)
Time required: 30 minutes
The Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGIII) measures a person’s ability to identify and analyze
problems, as well as seek and evaluate relevant information to reach an appropriate and logical conclusion.
The assessment reports on three aspects of verbal critical reasoning, specifically the ability to 1) recognize
assumptions, 2) evaluate arguments, and 3) draw conclusions, as well as providing an overall measure of
critical thinking proficiency.

B. Japanese-Basis Applicants
The online assessment measures your logical and critical thinking skills. It will be conducted within therecorded video interview platform. You will see a number of questions on your screen, and you will record youranswers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding. It will take 60-90 minutes to complete
the whole assessment.
For the recorded video interview, we advise that you keep the APU2030 vision (https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/about/content7/) in mind: to contribute to freedom, peace, humanity, international mutual understanding, andthe future shape of the Asia Pacific region. With this as our base, we are working towards our 2030 vision toprovide an education to those who will change the world. We at APU are looking for students who embody
these ideas and can inspire those around them to grow as well.

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Application evaluation is conducted based on all documents and information submitted with your online
application, the online assessment, and the interview. If required, your school or the author of your Letter ofRecommendation may be contacted for further information. APU may also contact you for more details regarding
the information and documents submitted within the online application.

In accordance with the “Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Guidelines on Support Services for Students
with Disabilities” (refer to page 29), APU offers special support during the admissions process to prospective
applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions when necessary. For those who would like to request this
support, read the following information carefully and submit the necessary documents.
For prospective applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions who would like to request support during
the admissions process, submit the Admissions Support Request Form provided by APU before applying foradmission. If possible, also submit a medical certificate or patient referral document issued by a physician.

The mail address is mentioned within the necessary information. Please
understand that we may be unable to accept your provided circumstances
depending on the content.

Step 3
Notification of Support Request Results
APU will send the Support Request Results in an email within three weeks after
sending out the Support Request Arrival Receipt.

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Step 2
Receiving the Support Request Arrival Receipt
APU will send an email upon receiving the support request documents from theapplicant. Submit a copy of the email to the Other Required Documents page in
the Online Application System.

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If you are unable to submit a medical certificate or patient referral document atleast four weeks prior to the deadline due to various reasons, please send us
an email containing an explanation about your circumstances after you havereceived the necessary information via the Inquiry Form.

How to Apply

Step 1
Making the Request
Before applying, you may confirm details via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code
listed on the back cover at least four weeks prior to the deadline of yourintended application period.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

6. Admissions Support for Prospective Applicants with Medical
Conditions or Disabilities

First Year Application
Overview

5. Evaluation Method

7. Information on Local Medical Services

The following describes medical information in Japan, as well as the availability of medical care in and aroundour university. By providing this information, we hope to ensure a smooth transition for our students to Japan’sand APU’s medical system.

A. APU Health Clinic

The APU Health Clinic is not a full-service medical institution and therefore cannot perform medical procedures
such as prescribing medication or giving injections and infusions (IV). Students who will require medical care ortreatment will need to use off-campus medical institutions.

B. Applicants Currently Receiving Medical Treatment

For those currently receiving medical treatment, please consult with a physician about whether or not continued
treatment will be necessary after enrolling. If you wish to continue treatment at a medical institution in Japanafter enrollment, you will need to submit a treatment plan or a patient referral document*1.

C. Restrictions on Bringing Medication into Japan

There are heavy restrictions on bringing medication into Japan from abroad. Prospective applicants must checkwith their local Japanese embassy or the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare regarding whether or
not it will be possible to bring their currently prescribed medicine*2 into Japan. Before coming to Japan, please
make sure to complete the legal procedures to bring medication into Japan.

For further information, please refer to the following page on the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare’s website:
English:https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html
Japanese:https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iyakuhin/kojinyunyu/topics/tp010401-1.html

D. Psychiatric Disorders/Disabilities(Mental Illnesses, Developmental Disorders, Sleeping Disorders, etc.)

There are no medical institutions in Oita that can treat psychiatric disorders or disabilities in languages otherthan Japanese. As mentioned above, there are many restrictions for bringing medication into Japan. If you are
currently receiving psychiatric treatment and will require treatment after coming to Japan, you may confirm
further details via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover. Please also consult with yourprimary care provider about your treatment plan before deciding to enroll.

E. Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible public transportation within Beppu City is limited. There are currently only a few
wheelchair-accessible buses available on the routes used to commute to APU. Accordingly, it is difficult tocommute to APU by bus. Students must also contact the bus company in advance to use a wheelchairaccessible bus. It is advisable for wheelchair users considering APU to inquire with the university about
accessibility accommodations before applying.

F. Additional Support

You may confirm further details via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover if you will require
further assistance in your daily life at APU. This will be confidential and will have no bearing on your application’s
evaluation. You may also contact us after being accepted to APU.
Please note:
There have been situations in which students were unable to continue receiving prescriptions for the same
medicine, or were unable to continue administering self-injections, in Japan. We strongly advise that you makeyour enrollment decision after consultation with your primary care provider and careful consideration of your
medical situation and the circumstances in Japan.
You may contact us via the Inquiry Form URL or QR code listed on the back cover if you would like to consult
with APU.

*1 The patient referral document (which must include the name of the condition, symptoms, test results, andcourse of treatment/treatment plan) must be written in English or Japanese.
*2 Injectable medicine that cannot be self-administered must be administered at a medical institution under thesupervision of a doctor. However, depending on the facilities of the medical institution, there is a possibility
that you will be unable to have the medicine administered. Please also be aware that the APU Health Clinic
will be unable to administer injections.

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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (hereinafter referred to as “APU”) will provide support based on the following guidelines tostudents with physical, developmental, psychological, and other psychosomatic disabilities (hereinafter referred to as “students
with disabilities”).
However, these guidelines serve to establish the university’s support service standards and core foundation. Support provisions
will be finalized through a thorough discussion between the students with disabilities and the relevant parties after reviewing
reasonable accommodation for the individual student in line with the student’s disability.

3. Support Objectives
The primary objective of APU support for students with disabilities is to ensure that their right to an education and learning is
not wrongfully harmed because of their disabilities. At the same time, it is our hope that the provision of appropriate learning
support when necessary, in addition to other varieties of support activities, will result in the cultivation of improved personal
relationships and will provide opportunities for support persons to better their understanding of disabilities.
An additional objective of support is to help students with disabilities understand the characteristics of their disability anddevelop self-advocacy skills to advocate for the types of support and resources they need.

6. Disclosure of Information
Mediums like APU website will be used to spread information on university support policies for students with disabilities,
the support system, consultation process, and support provisions. APU will notify students and prospective applicants via
appropriate means as seen fit.
7. The Student Office will be in charge of all administrative matters concerning these guidelines.
8. The President of the university will make the final decision with regards to revision or abolition of these guidelines after
deliberation by the Student Affairs Committee and Academic Affairs Committee.
Supplementary Provision
These guidelines are in effect as of April 1, 2024.
For more information regarding the support services available to students at APU, please visit(http://en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content39/).

9. Policy Statement on Sexual and Gender Diversity
APU respects sexual and gender diversity as part of its commitment to human rights. APU aims to create an environment inwhich people of any sexual orientation and gender identity are able to study and live with the security of knowing that their
human rights are fully protected, that they will be treated fairly, and that they need not suffer any discomfort or pain as aconsequence of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
For more information regarding Policies and Resources Regarding Sexual and Gender Diversity at APU, please visit (http://
en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content57/).
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5. Protection of Personal Information and Confidentiality
1) Support persons who possess knowledge of a personal information of students with disabilities (this includes information
concerning the disability and consultation records) as a result of their support activities must strictly manage the informationin their possession, and obtain consent directly from the student in the case that it is necessary to submit or disclose thisinformation to a third party.
2) Support persons may share personal information concerning the students with disabilities while respecting the boundaries
of collective confidentiality in cases where APU determines collaborative support provisions to be necessary.

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4. Support Framework
Individuals involved in support for students with disabilities will consist of APU faculty and staff in addition to enrolled
students. APU will cooperate closely with an external specialist regarding support for persons with disabilities.
A “Consultation Desk for Students with Disabilities” will be set up in the Student Office in order to provide universitywide support to students with disabilities. Support Coordinators for Students with Disabilities will be placed in the Student
Office, Academic Office, Office of International Admissions, and Career Office. Information concerning the placement ofStudent Coordinators in these offices will be made public to the student body. Students will not only have the option of theConsultation Desk available to them but will also be able to directly consult with Support Coordinators.
Staff at the Consultation Desk for Students with Disabilities will connect students with disabilities who come in for a
consultation with the appropriate Support Coordinator in the above offices according to the nature of the issue. Support
Coordinators will be in charge of making the necessary learning support adjustments for students with disabilities, in addition
to monitoring collaborative support efforts between support staff and the relevant departments to ensure that efforts areappropriately carried out.

How to Apply

2. Basic Policies
1) APU faculty and staff will provide support to students with disabilities, in a way that will avoid making distinctions between
students with and without disabilities, so that all are able to lead fulfilling student lives with a mutual appreciation andrespect for human character and individuality.
2) Initiatives implemented as support for students with disabilities will aim to contribute to the overall growth and learning of
all students.
3) In principle, support provisions for students with disabilities will be implemented based on requests for support by thestudents with disabilities.
4) In the case of difficult decisions concerning support provisions, APU will refer to the principle of reasonable accommodationin the Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities, as well as the standards and treatment set out in MEXT’s Investigative Reporton Learning Support for Students with Disabilities (Preliminary and Secondary Summary). Both the disabled student’s own
individual situation and the university’s environment will be taken into consideration in these decisions.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

1. Core Support Principles
All APU faculty and staff will aid in the process of enabling students with disabilities who request support, to have accessto the appropriate support needed in order to use their learning experiences at our university to grow and fully connect withsociety. APU expects that all enrolled students and relevant parties understand these guidelines and will work together torealize our objectives.

First Year Application
Overview

8. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Guidelines on Support
Services for Students with Disabilities

scholarshipS
1. APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students

You can apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship within the APU Online Application System. Applicants
who apply earlier have a greater chance at receiving the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.
About the APU Tuition Reduction ScholarshipThis scholarship guarantees equal opportunities for education by decreasing the financial burden of international
students through exempting their tuition reduction either partially or completely. It has been created with the
purpose to support the continuance of studying and at the same time to support the student’s extension of their
many-sided proficiency. The application procedure will be conducted based on the documents submitted at thetime of applying, the interview, the assessment results and the financial situation.
Applicants who will be eligible to receive this scholarship must obtain a Japanese Student residence statusconstituted by Japanese law (Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act) before enrolling at APU.
Applicants who will obtain a Japanese Student Residence Status before enrolling at APU are eligible to apply
for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship at the time of application to APU. The APU Tuition Reduction
Scholarship will be revoked if you are not able to receive a Student status of residence by the time ofenrollment to APU. The scholarship will also be revoked if you change to a status of residence other thanStudent while studying at APU.
A review of academic performance will be conducted each semester to determine whether or not recipientsqualify for the renewal of receiving the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship. Reception of the scholarship can be
maintained up to four years of studying if the review of each semester was passed successfully. However, if ascholarship recipient became subject to punishment or in case inappropriate behavior was found, reception of
the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship may be revoked.
Refer to page 38 for information about standard tuition fees at APU.

A. 2025 Tuition Reduction Scholarship for First Year Students
Tuition Reduction

Annual Scholarship Amount

Annual Tuition Fee

30%

390,000 JPY

910,000 JPY

50%

650,000 JPY

650,000 JPY

65%845,000 JPY

455,000 JPY

80%

1,040,000 JPY

260,000 JPY

100%

1,300,000 JPY

0 JPY

B. 2025 Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Transfer Students
Tuition Reduction

Annual Scholarship Amount

Annual Tuition Fee

30%

450,000 JPY

1,050,000 JPY

50%

750,000 JPY

750,000 JPY

65%975,000 JPY

525,000 JPY

80%

1,200,000 JPY

300,000 JPY

100%

1,500,000 JPY

0 JPY

Note that tuition amount may be subject to change. In addition, the tuition for the first year of study is different
from the tuition for the second through fourth years of study.

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This scholarship aims to support the monthly dormitory (AP House) fees to students in financial need. Recipients ofthis scholarship are expected to be active members of AP House, APU, and local community events. Applicants
who apply earlier have a greater chance at receiving the AP House Global Community Scholarship. Referto the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/student_life/housing) for more information about AP
House.

Eligibility Requirement: First year international applicants for 2025 admissions
Number of Recipients: Up to 70 students per year

AP House Entrance Fee (Expenses Other than AP House Rent)
Fee
Moving-in Fee
Security Deposit
Rent* (2 months)
Total

Regular Fees
(Both April and September Enrollment)
32,000 JPY
98,000 JPY
104,000 JPY
234,000 JPY

Amount to be paid by AP House Global
Community Scholarship Recipients
32,000 JPY
98,000 JPY  0 JPY
130,000 JPY

Fee
Rent*
Total
(for 9 months)**

Regular Fees (April Enrollment)
AP House 1 & 2: 50,000 JPY × 9 months
AP House 5: 52,000 JPY × 9 months
AP House 1 & 2: 450,000 JPY
AP House 5: 468,000 JPY

Amount to be paid by AP House Global
Community Scholarship Recipients
0 JPY
0 JPY

AP House Fees After Enrollment (September Enrollment)
Regular Fees (September Enrollment)

Rent*

0 JPY
0 JPY

*Rent includes common service fees, utilities, internet, bedding rental, etc.
**The payment will be for 9.5 months as the rent for 2 months would have been already paid previously.

B. How to Apply and Application Deadline

Applicants who wish to apply for the AP House Global Community Scholarship must complete the relevant fields
within the APU Online Application System by the application deadline. Questions regarding information suchas household income and expenditures will be displayed for those who indicate their desire to apply for thisscholarship, and each fields must be completed and your application submitted by the deadline below. If you areunable to complete your application by the following deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship.
Deadline:

September 18, 2024 for April 2025 enrollment,
December 4, 2024 for September 2025 enrollment.

C. Evaluation

Note: Applicants residing in China, India, Indonesia,
Korea, or Viet Nam have separate application periods.
See pages 9-11 for more details.

Evaluation for the AP House Global Community Scholarship is conducted based on application information,
submitted documents (including questions regarding your family’s annual income), interview performance, andthe online assessment. The results will be released together with the application results.

D. Other Information

Recipients of the scholarship are required to reside in AP House for 11 months and must agree to the pledge.
Details on this will be provided to successful applicants.
In addition, students awarded the AP House Global Community Scholarship are required to act as model
students during their time at AP House. The scholarship will be terminated in cases of inappropriate behavior
unbefitting of an exemplary student.
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AP House 1 & 2: 50,000 JPY × 9.5 months
AP House 5: 52,000 JPY × 9.5 months
AP House 1 & 2: 475,000JPY
Total(for 9.5 months)**
AP House 5: 494,000JPY

Amount to be paid by AP House Global
Community Scholarship Recipients

Scholarship*Rent includes common service fees, utilities, internet, bedding rental, etc.
**The payment will be for 9 months as the rent for 2 months would have been already paid previously.

Fee

How to Apply

AP House Fees After Enrollment (April Enrollment)

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

A. Support Provided

The AP House Global Community Scholarship will cover the total amount of AP House rent (11 months for April
Enrollment and 11.5 months for September Enrollment).

First Year Application
Overview

2. AP House Global Community Scholarship3. External Scholarships (Determined After Enrollment)
A. JASSO Scholarships
After enrollment, you may be eligible for one of the following JASSO scholarships. (Students who have received
the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are still eligible.)
Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
by Pre-arrival Admission (JASSO Scholarship A)
Study in Japan Global Network Project Special Consideration (JASSO Scholarship B)
These scholarships are awarded to privately financed international students enrolling at APU with excellent
academic and personal backgrounds with financial assistance needs. The purpose of these scholarships is toalleviate financial concerns for students coming to study in Japan, to encourage students to enroll in Japaneseinstitutions from overseas, and to further enhance their learning experience. Students who meet the eligibility
requirements and are selected will receive 48,000 JPY per month (as of FY 2023) from the Japanese government
for living expenses. Students can receive the scholarship for up to one year for those who enroll in the spring
and up to six months for those who enroll in the fall. Refer to the admissions website (https://admissions.apu.
ac.jp/costs_scholarships/jasso/main/) for more information.

B. Other External Scholarships
Scholarships available after becoming APU students can be found on the Student Office website.
Students Officehttps://en.apu.ac.jp/studentsupport/scholarship_tuition/international/
Refer to the link below to find information about other scholarships you may receive while studying in Japan, andspecifically at APU. Make sure to carefully read the details and conditions listed on the website (this website andthe information on it are not directly affiliated or maintained by APU).
Japan Study Support: https://www.jpss.jp/en/scholarship/

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Admitted applicants who wish to enroll at APU must pay all required enrollment procedure payments and submit
all required documents within the specified deadlines. Refer to the Enrollment Procedures Handbook, available
in the APU Online Enrollment Procedures System. Note that the required enrollment payments and documents
will not be accepted beyond the specified deadline.

Step 2
APU will apply for a COE on your behalf at the Japanese Immigration Bureau.

Step 6
Become an APU student.
April 1 for April enrollees
September 21 for September enrollees
The entrance ceremony may be held on a different date.

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Step 5
Arrive in Japan.
Plan your arrival to APU:
For the middle of March for April enrollees
For the middle of September for September enrollees
The exact dates of the arrival period will be announced to enrolling students.

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Step 4
Apply for your student visa at the nearest Japanese Embassy/Consulate.

How to Apply

Step 3
Receive your COE once it has been issued:
For April enrollment, APU will send out the COE starting from February.
For September enrollment, APU will send out the COE starting from July.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Step 1
Complete the enrollment procedures:
Enrollment Fee 1 payment
Document submissions
Enrollment Fee 2 payment

First Year Application
Overview

HOW TO ENROLL

1. Submitting Required Application Documents

Enrolling students must submit certified copies of uploaded application documents to APU by post (allaccompanying translations must be the original versions). Original documents will also be accepted, but all
submitted documents will not be returned. Submit certified documents for original documents that cannot bereissued.
All documents sent must arrive by the deadline specified on pages 35–37. Refer to the back of this handbook fordetails regarding where to send documents. Enrolling students living in a country with an APU Overseas Officecan either bring their documents directly to the office or send them to the office by registered airmail (documents
sent must reach the office by the date of the submission deadline).

A. Original Documents to be Submitted after Acceptance
Documents

Submission Method

Academic transcripts

Certified document*

Certificate of graduation/expected graduation (if submitted withyour application)

Certified document*

Language proficiency test results for the language you are applyingin (if you submitted results for the TOEIC® L&R Test, EIKEN, or
JLPT)

Certified document*

Standardized test results (if submitted with your application andnot sent to APU directly from the test provider)

Certified document*

Translation documents

Original only

English or Japanese translations are required for documents written in languages other than English or Japanese.
Submit an official translation that includes the translator’s name, address, contact details, and signature or
official seal. APU will only accept translations created by the original document’s issuing institution, a translationcompany, or a licensed translator. Translations alone will not be accepted. Make sure to submit the original
document with the translation.
*A certified document is one that has been marked as being equivalent to the original with a stamp or seal by theissuing institution (preferred) or a notary public. Detailed information regarding how to get a document certified
can be found on the admissions website (http://r.apu.jp/certifiedcopy24E).

Please Be Aware
 here may be cases where you will be asked to submit a certified document or the original version ofT
documents other than those listed above.
APU will not return any of the submitted documents, regardless of the certificate type. Make sure to
submit certified documents for original documents that cannot be reissued. Submitted certificates will bediscarded under APU’s Document Preservation Regulation.
Your acceptance to APU will be revoked if the original or certified documents submitted after acceptancediffer from those uploaded with the online application, or if any false information or forgeries are foundwithin the submitted documents even if evidence of such acts is found during or after enrollment.

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Confirm the payment and submission deadlines below with the deadlines that appear on the Invoice for Required
Enrollment Fees and Procedures sent together with your results. “No.” corresponds to the “No.” column listed in
the application schedules.
First year students and second year transfer students: Use section A. General Enrollment Deadlines or B.
Country-Specific Enrollment Deadlines depending on your country of residence.
Third year transfer students: Use section C. Third Year Transfer Enrollment Deadlines.

These schedules are for “admitted applicants” residing outside Japan. If you reside in China, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, or Viet Nam, please refer to B. Country-Specific Enrollment Deadlines below.

April 2025 Enrollment
No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

1

Aug 22, 2024 (Thu)Nov 21, 2024 (Thu)

Sep 19, 2024 (Thu)2

Oct 24, 2024 (Thu)3

Nov 21, 2024 (Thu)Nov 28, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 19, 2024 (Thu)4

Dec 19, 2024 (Thu)Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)Jan 16, 2025 (Thu)

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

A. General Enrollment Deadlines

First Year Application
Overview

2. Enrollment Procedure Deadlines

Nov 21, 2024 (Thu)

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

9

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)Feb 20, 2025 (Thu)10

Feb 13, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 10, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 13, 2025 (Thu)11

Feb 27, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 24, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)12

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)May 8, 2025 (Thu)

May 1, 2025 (Thu)13

May 29, 2025 (Thu)

Jun 12, 2025 (Thu)

Jun 19, 2025 (Thu)

ScholarshipNo.

How to Apply

September 2025 Enrollment

How to Enroll

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B. Country-Specific Enrollment Deadlines
China

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in A. General Enrollment Deadlines.

September 2025 Enrollment

No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

14

Feb 6, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)Mar 6, 2025 (Thu)15

Mar 20, 2025 (Thu)16

May 22, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 17, 2025 (Thu)
Jun 12, 2025 (Thu)

Jun 19, 2025 (Thu)India

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in A. General Enrollment Deadlines.

September 2025 Enrollment

No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

17

Feb 6, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)18

May 29, 2025 (Thu)

Jun 19, 2025 (Thu)

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

Indonesia

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in A. General Enrollment Deadlines.

September 2025 Enrollment

No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

19

Feb 13, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 13, 2025 (Thu)20

Mar 6, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)21

Apr 10, 2025 (Thu)May 8, 2025 (Thu)22

June 19, 2025 (Thu)

June 26, 2025 (Thu)

Korea

April 2025 Enrollment
No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

5

Nov 21, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 12, 2024 (Thu)

Dec 19, 2024 (Thu)6

Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)

September 2025 Enrollment
No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

23

May 22, 2025 (Thu)Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

Jun 12, 2025 (Thu)36April 2025 Enrollment
No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

7

Oct 3, 2024 (Thu)Nov 22, 2024 (Fri)Oct 31, 2024 (Thu)8

Jan 16, 2025 (Thu)Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

24

Mar 27, 2025 (Thu)

May 15, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 24, 2025 (Thu)25

May 8, 2025 (Thu)Jun 5, 2025 (Thu)Viet Nam

April 2025 Enrollment

Please use the schedule listed in A. General Enrollment Deadlines.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

September 2025 Enrollment
No.

First Year Application
Overview

Thailand

September 2025 Enrollment
Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

26

Dec 19, 2024 (Thu)

Apr 3, 2025 (Thu)Jan 23, 2025 (Thu)27

Feb 20, 2025 (Thu)

Apr 10, 2025 (Thu)

Mar 13, 2025 (Thu)28

Apr 24, 2025 (Thu)

May 22, 2025 (Thu)29

May 29, 2025 (Thu)

Jun 19, 2025 (Thu)How to Apply

No.

Scholarship

C. Third Year Transfer Enrollment Deadlines
April 2025 Enrollment
Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline30

Dec 19, 2024 (Thu)Jan 9, 2025 (Thu)Jan 16, 2025 (Thu)Document Submission Deadline

Enrollment Fee 2 Payment Deadline

September 2025 Enrollment
No.

Enrollment Fee 1 Payment Deadline

31

May 8, 2025 (Thu)Jun 5, 2025 (Thu)37

How to Enroll

No.

3. Enrollment Procedure Fees

Please make sure to pay the fees listed below to complete your enrollment procedures. Admitted applicants canview the invoice for the enrollment procedure fees in the APU Online Enrollment Procedures System. You needto pay the fees stated in the invoice by the payment deadline to enroll. Your acceptance will be revoked if any
deadlines are missed. The admissions fee and AP House moving-in fee are non-refundable.
APU recommends the international payment service Convera for the payment of Enrollment Fee 1 and 2.
If you are paying enrollment fees via regular bank transfer, an additional fee of 10,000 JPY will be charged
separately to the amounts mentioned below. Further details can be found in the Enrollment Procedures
Handbook provided after acceptance.

A. Enrollment Fee 1

Admission Fee: 200,000 JPY
The admission fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

B. Enrollment Fee 2
Important

Enrollment Fee 2 is composed of three different fees. You must pay all three fees to complete yourEnrollment Fee 2 payment.

Tuition Fee

You must pay the entire first semester’s tuition before enrolling at APU.
First year students: 650,000 JPY
Transfer students: 750,000 JPY
If you applied for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, the tuition fee varies according to the awarded APU
Tuition Reduction Scholarship percentage.
APU Tuition Reduction
Scholarship Percentage
First Year Students:
Tuition Due Before
Enrollment
Transfer Students:
Tuition Due Before
Enrollment

0%

30%

50%

65%

80%

100%

650,000 JPY 455,000 JPY 325,000 JPY 227,500 JPY 130,000 JPY

0 JPY

750,000 JPY 525,000 JPY 375,000 JPY 262,500 JPY 150,000 JPY

0 JPY

Comprehensive Insurance for Students

First year students: 17,540 JPY
Second year students: 13,400 JPY
Third year students: 9,250 JPY

All international students must join the insurance programs designated by APU. All amounts are subject tochange. More information can be found through the APU Online Enrollment Procedures System for admitted
applicants.

AP House Entrance Fee

234,000 JPY
This fee is required for all enrollees, regardless of the scholarship amount. The fee includes a moving-in fee (32,000 JPY),
security deposit (98,000 JPY), and rent (52,000 JPY per month*) for two months. All amounts are subject to change.
*The rent amount before enrollment is a flat rate of 52,000 JPY per month, regardless of the AP House buildingin which you will live. If this amount differs from your actual rent, the difference will be used to cover subsequentmonthly rent payments or will be refunded when you move out of AP House.

C. Standard Tuition Fees for Four Years of Study

Generally, students need to earn a total of at least 124 credits over four years to graduate from APU. Below is
the standard tuition for each year.
First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth YearFirst Year Students

1,300,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

Second Year Transfer Students-

1,500,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

Third Year Transfer Students--

1,500,000 JPY

1,500,000 JPY

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In order to obtain a student visa, you will need to have a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued by the Japanese
Immigration Bureau.

1. You have requested only APU to apply for a COE on your behalf.
2. You have paid all the necessary enrollment procedure fees by the stipulated
deadlines.
3. You are able to prove that you possess sufficient financial means for theentire period of study and have submitted all the required documents.
4. APU considers it appropriate to apply for a COE on your behalf.

If You Already Hold a status of residence in Japan39

How to Enroll

Consult with the Immigration Bureau regarding changing/renewing your status of residence and also withyour local municipal authority (city hall) regarding changing/renewing registrations (such as moving-out/
moving-in notification). Once you have confirmed the correct procedures, complete these procedures on
your own.
Your APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship will be revoked if you do not change your status of residence toStudent by the day before enrollment to APU (the date of enrollment for the spring semester is April 1 andthe date of enrollment for the fall semester is September 21).

Scholarship

Step 2
Use your COE to apply for your student visa
The COE will be sent to you once it has been issued. You must use your COE toapply for a student visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate in your country or
region, before coming to Japan.

How to Apply

Once APU is able to confirm payment of necessary fees and your intent to enroll
at our university, and you agree to the conditions above, APU will proceed toapply for a COE on your behalf.

Second and Third Year
Transfer Application Overview

Step 1
Request APU to apply for your COE
APU will apply for a COE on your behalf as long as you meet all the criteria
below.

First Year Application
Overview

4. Procedures Necessary for Entering Japan

Organizations Providing Standardized Examinations
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
The Japan Foundation/Japanese Educational Exchange and Services
https://www.jlpt.jp
Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/eju/index.html
TOEFL® Test
Test of English as a Foreign Language by ETS: Educational Testing Service
http://www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS
International English Language Testing System by the British Council
https://www.ielts.org
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Cambridge English Language Assessment by Cambridge Assessment English
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org
TOEIC® Test
Test of English for International Communication by ETS: Educational Testing Service
https://www.ets.org/toeic
PTE Academic Pearson Test of English Academic by PEARSON
https://pearsonpte.com/
EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency（実用英語技能検定）
The Society for Testing English Proficiency
https://www.eiken.or.jp
Duolingo English Test
https://englishtest.duolingo.com/

TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT and TOEFL ITP are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). Thispublication is not endorsed or approved by ETS.
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Sudirman Kav. 28 Jakarta 12920 Indonesia
Tel: +62-21-5289-7328/7392
Email: apu-ina@apu.ac.jp

KOREA

APU Korea Office#608, Halla Classic Officetel 6th Floor, 23 Gangnam Daero
84 Gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06233 Korea
Tel: +82-2-564-3425/3426
Email: hello@ritsapu-kr.com

TAIWANAPU Taiwan Office
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Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-7718-8685
Email: taipei@apu.ac.jp

INDIA (CENTRAL, WEST, AND SOUTH)
Ms. Ishana Malkani & Mr. Deeptanshu
Sakina Mansion, 2nd Floor, 18 Oliver Road,
Colaba, Mumbai 400001, India
Tel: +91-98-2187-4565, +91-79-0363-4641
Email: m-india@apu.ac.jp

MALAYSIA
Mr. Alex Long
Tel: +60-111-068-0111
Email: alexlong@apu.ac.jp

SRI LANKAAPU Thailand Office
Room 1015, 10th Floor, Serm-Mit Tower 159/16 Soi Asoke,
Sukhumvit 21 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66-2-665-7145
Email: thailand@apu.ac.jp

VIET NAM

APU Viet Nam Office
145A Phao Dai Lang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Tel: +84-24-3203-2063
Hotline: +84-981-32-6432
Email: vietnam@apu.ac.jp

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Noida - 201304 U.P, India
Tel: + 91- 73037 86004/ 88827 52126
Email: d-india@apu.ac.jp

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Tel: +60-12-219-3312
Email: sookfan@apu.ac.jp

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HONG KONG & MACAU SAR
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Tel: +852-6858-5902
Email: smileyd@apu.ac.jp

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