Study Abroad

APU offers various educational programs that focus on active experience and practical learning, ranging from cultural study trips to domestic and international field work and internships. The University also makes use of its vast global network to provide regional and international study exchange programs.

You can find information about study abroad programs on Academic Offices website.

Field Study

During the semesters and summer/winter sessions, you can participate in a field study program in which students will be led by an instructor to carry out research and analysis outside the campus. These programs will lead you to various Japanese and international locations and help you deepen your knowledge of the local area as well as of the topic and research techniques.

Freshman Intercultural Relations Study Trip (FIRST) Program

The FIRST Program is available for both Japanese and international students in different study locations. While Japanese students go overseas, international students will be exploring the Kyushu island of Japan. In the program, participants will travel in groups with the support of a Teaching Assistant (TA), who is a selected senior student. During a four-day period, participants are expected to meet and interact with over 100 local people and conduct research on designated topics. Students who have joined this program have said that they have all grown tremendously through this experience. It is definitely a program that you should participate in.

Exchange Programs

Build your international portfolio by joining a study exchange program for a semester or a year at one of our international or Japanese partner universities. Thanks to APU Student Exchange Agreements, you will only need to pay APU tuition and be exempted from tuition at the host university. If you are awarded an APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, it will remain valid during your time on the exchange program.

LIST OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

AFRICA

Egypt

The American University of Cairo

Kenya

United States International University

Morocco

Universite Internationale de Rabat

ASIA

Azerbaijan

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Brunei

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

China

Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong
Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao
University of Macau

China (Hong Kong)

Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong
Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao
University of Macau

Indonesia

Gadjah Mada University

Japan

Ritsumeikan University

Korea

Dongseo University
Ewha Womans University
Hanyang University
Korea University
Kyung Hee University
Pusan National University
Sogang University
Sookmyung Women's University
University of Ulsan
Yonsei University

Kyrgyzstan

Dongbei University of Finance and Economics

Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Singapore

Singapore Management University

Taiwan

Feng Chia University
National Chengchi University
National Taiwan Normal University
Tamkang University
Tunghai University
Yuan Ze University

Thailand

Mahidol University International College
Thammasat University

The Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of the Philippines

EUROPE

Austria

Management Center Innsbruck
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna

Belgium

University of Liege
Vesalius College of Brussels

Croatia

Zagreb School of Economics and Management

Denmark

AARHUS BSS
The Copenhagen Business School

Finland

Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
University of Helsinki

France

Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales d'Angers - School of Management
EM Normandie
ESC AMIENS
Excelia Group
Groupe KEDGE Business School
IESEG School of Management
Institut Superieur du Commerce Paris
NEOMA Business School
Rennes School of Business

Germany

European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Heinrich Heine University
Karlshochschule International University
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitat Magdeburg
SRH University Heidelberg
University of Hohenheim
Zeppelin University

Greece

The American College of Greece

Iceland

University of Iceland

Italy

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

Lithuania

Vilnius University

Norway

BI Norwegian Business School
Norwegian University for Science and Technology
University of Agder
University of Bergen

Poland

Kozminski University
Warsaw School of Economics

Portugal

ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute
LISBON School of Economics and Management

Romania

Romanian-American University

Slovak Republic

University of Economics in Bratislava

Spain

IE University
The University Rovira i Virgili
University of Alicante

Sweden

Halmstad University
Linnaeus University
Lund University
Sodertorn University

Switzerland

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

UK

Oxford University
The University of Hertfordshire
University of Kent
University of Leicester
Westminster Business School, University of Westminster

LATIN AMERICA

Argentina

Universidad Argentina de la Empresa

Mexico

Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Universidad de Monterrey

Peru

Universidad del Pacifico
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola S.A.

NORTH AMERICA

Canada

HEC Montreal
Saint Mary's University
York University
The University of British Columbia
Universite de Quebec a Montreal
University of Lethbridge
University of Ottawa, Telfer School of Management
University of Waterloo

USA

American University
Caroll College
College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grand Valley State University
Jame sMdison University
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Nazareth College of Rochester
Old Dominion University
San Diego State University
St. Edward's University
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
The University of New Mexico
University of North Florida
The University of Oklahoma
University of Wyoming

OCEANIA

Australia

Charles Sturt University
James Cook University
La Trobe University
Victoria University

Double Degree Programs

The only thing better than getting a degree from one international university is getting two degrees from two international universities at the same time. This option is available for both APS and APM students by signing up for one of APU’s double degree programs. Double degree programs are available for APS students with Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria and St. Edward’s University in the United States. A double degree is available for APM students with the NEOMA Business School in France. For more details on Double Degree Programs, see our APU main website.