Scholarships Before Enrollment | APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Scholarships Before Enrollment
If you want to change the world,
APU wants to help.
At Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), 94% of international students have received scholarships, including a tuition reduction of up to 100% and a waiver of the AP House rent. Through the support of these scholarships, more than 20,000 students from 166 countries and regions have completed their studies at APU. You can apply for both scholarships during the online application process.
APU Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarships are offered in percentages of 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% and 100%, and cover the standard period of time until graduation. These scholarships are made available by the financial contributions of domestic and international companies and individuals, together with the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), to support the ideals of APU, with the purpose of helping to reduce the financial burden for outstanding international students of lesser financial means.
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How to get this scholarship
- Eligibility
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International applicants are eligible to apply for and receive the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship as long as they will obtain a Japanese Student Residence Status (a "Student" visa) before enrolling at APU. This scholarship can be applied for at the time of application to APU.
- How to Apply
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You can apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship within the online application system. Applicants who apply earlier may have a greater chance at receiving the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.
- Evaluation
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An overall evaluation of all submitted documents, video-recorded interview performance, and the online assessment will be conducted for both the undergraduate application and scholarship application. The scholarship results will be released together with the final application results.
- Tips
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We advise that you keep the mission of APU in mind. Our mission is to contribute to freedom, peace, humanity, international mutual understanding, and the future shape of the Asia Pacific region. With this as our base, we are working towards our 2030 vision to provide an education to those who want to change the world.
- Other Information
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A review of academic performance will be conducted each semester to determine whether or not recipients qualify 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 a scholarship recipient became subject to punishment or in case inappropriate behavior was found, reception of the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship may be revoked.
Tuition Reduction Scholarship for First Year Students
Tuition Reduction | Annual Scholarship Amount | Annual Tuition Borne by Student |
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30% | Annual Scholarship Amount:390,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:910,000 JPY |
50% | Annual Scholarship Amount:650,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:650,000 JPY |
65% | Annual Scholarship Amount:845,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:455,000 JPY |
80% | Annual Scholarship Amount:1,040,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:260,000 JPY |
100% | Annual Scholarship Amount:1,300,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:0 JPY |
Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Transfer Students
Tuition Reduction | Annual Scholarship Amount | Annual Tuition Borne by Student |
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30% | Annual Scholarship Amount:450,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:1,050,000 JPY |
50% | Annual Scholarship Amount:750,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:750,000 JPY |
65% | Annual Scholarship Amount:975,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:525,000 JPY |
80% | Annual Scholarship Amount:1,200,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student:300,000 JPY |
100% | Annual Scholarship Amount:1,500,000 JPY | Annual Tuition Borne by Student: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.
AP House Global Community Scholarship
The AP House Global Community Scholarship exempts recipients from the full AP House Fees for a total of 11 months. APU would like to support applicants who have a strong will to enter APU, but face difficulties in pursuing their university education due to the economic impacts of COVID 19, by providing a temporary AP House Global Community Scholarship. One of the main points of consideration for the selection process is whether recipients will become exemplary house residents and take advantage of the multicultural environment at AP House.
APU will continue to support those students who understand and embody the APU 2030 Vision and Challenge Design well. You can check here for detailed information about our on-campus housing, AP House.
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How to get this scholarship
- Eligibility
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First year international applicants
- How to Apply
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Applicants who wish to apply for the AP House Global Community Scholarship must complete the relevant fields within the online application system by the application deadline. Questions regarding information such as household income and expenditures will be displayed for those who indicate their desire to apply for this scholarship, and each fields must be completed and your application submitted by the deadline below. If you are unable to complete your application by the following deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship.
- Tips
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You have to be careful of the deadline for this scholarship.
- Deadline
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【April 2025 Enrollment】September 18, 2024*
【September 2025 Enrollment】December 4, 2024
*If you reside in a country where the final application deadline is before this date, you will need to submit your application by your country's deadline - Evaluation
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Evaluation for the AP House Global Community Scholarship is conducted based on application information, submitted documents (including questions regarding your family’s annual income), video-recorded interview performance, and the online assessment. The results will be released together with the final application results.
- Other Information
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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.
AP House Entrance Fee (Expenses Other than AP House Rent)
Regular Fees (Both April and September Enrollment) | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients |
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Moving-in Fee | Regular Fees (Both April and September Enrollment):32,000 JPY | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:32,000 JPY |
Security Deposit | Regular Fees (Both April and September Enrollment):98,000 JPY | AAmount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:98,000 JPY |
Rent*(2 months) | Regular Fees (Both April and September Enrollment):104,000 JPY | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:0 JPY |
Total | Regular Fees (Both April and September Enrollment):234,000 JPY | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:130,000 JPY |
AP House Fees After Enrollment (April Enrollment)
Regular Fees (April Enrollment) | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients |
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Rent* | Regular Fees (April Enrollment):AP House 5: 52,000 JPY x 9 months AP House 1 & 2: 50,000 JPY x 9 months |
Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:0 JPY |
Total (for 9 months)** | Regular Fees (April Enrollment):AP House 5: 468,000 JPY AP House 1 & 2: 450,000 JPY |
Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:0 JPY |
*Rent includes common service fees, utilities, internet connection, bedding rental, etc.
**The payment will be for 9 months as the rent for 2 months would have been already paid previously.
AP House Fees After Enrollment (September Enrollment)
Regular Fees (September Enrollment) | Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients |
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Rent* | Regular Fees (September Enrollment):AP House 5: 52,000 JPY x 9.5 months AP House 1 & 2: 50,000 JPY x 9.5 months |
Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:0 JPY |
Total (for 9.5 months)** | Regular Fees (September Enrollment):AP House 5: 494,000 JPY AP House 1 & 2: 475,000 JPY |
Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients:0 JPY |
*Rent includes common service fees, utilities, internet connection, bedding rental, etc.
**The payment will be for 9.5 months as the rent for 2 months would have been already paid previously.
FAQ
This scholarship is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, past academic performance, language ability, extracurricular activities, personal achievements, economic factors, application documents, the online assessment, and video-recorded interview. A review of academic performance and other criteria will be conducted each semester to determine whether or not recipients qualify for the renewal of the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.
To cover on-campus housing costs, applicants may apply for the AP House Global Community Scholarship by submitting their application by the deadline listed in the application handbook for their country or region.
APU does not have a loan or grant program, but you may apply for a number of different scholarships after enrollment. You are also encouraged to apply for private scholarships in your home country or region.