Recent Updates

Update: Apr 30, 2024

2025 Undergraduate Application Handbooks for International Students

Check out our downloads page for the 2025 application handbooks for international students residing both outside and in Japan.

Update: Apr 16, 2024

ACE Program Application is now open!

The application for 2024 Online Academic and Cultural Experience (ACE) Program is now open until May 13th and can be accessed here. We look forward to receiving your application.

Update: Feb 28, 2024

Final Application Deadline for 2024 Intake

The 2024 final application deadline for applicants not residing in Japan is on March 19, 2024 (11:59 JST). Note that we will not have any additional application period this year.
*If you are applying as a third-year transfer or currently reside in Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, or Thailand, check the application handbook for additional information.

Update: Jan 24, 2024

Temporary office closure

Due to the heavy snow, the Office of International Admissions will be closed on Jan. 24th (Wed.) 2024. We are taking care of your inquires, in order, by email only today. Please check this link for our contact information. If it is deemed that the Office will be closed tomorrow, the announcement will be made in Recent Updates.

Update: Jan 22, 2024

Server Maintenance Complete

The urgent server maintenance has been completed successfully as of 10:30 am, January 23, 2024 (Japan time). The APU Online Application System, Webinar Registration, and Inquiry Form should now be available as usual. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Update: Jan 22, 2024

Notice for Urgent Server Maintenance

Currently the online application system, event pages, and inquiry forms are inaccessible due to urgent maintenance as of 9am on January 23(Japan time). We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Further updates will be provided here on the Admissions Website.
^*If you are an applicant trying to submit your application, please await instructions from the office of International Admissions.

Update: June 1, 2023

2024 Undergraduate Application Handbooks for International Students

Check out our downloads page for the 2024 application handbooks for international students residing both outside and in Japan.

Update: Sept 1, 2022

Apply for Our New College of Sustainability and Tourism!

Our new College of Sustainability and Tourism has been approved and ready for new applicants from September 8th, 2022! If you're interested in applying, check out the Apply Now page. If you want to learn more before starting your application, then check out our ST Page or the main website !

Update: June 12, 2022

1,000 International Students Welcomed to Japan After Relaxed Border Restrictions

APU has brought in over 1,000 international students from over 72 different countries in just 3 months after the Japanese governments relaxation on border restrictions. In order to welcome the new arrivals, we held a "We've Been Waiting" entrance ceremony on June 8th. Check the video here!

Update: May 12, 2022

Notice for Scheduled Maintenance

Due to a scheduled server maintenance from May 16 (Mon) 10:00a.m. - 17 (Tue) 10:00a.m., 2022 (Japan Time), you may experience difficulties viewing the website or certain services going offline for short periods of time.
We kindly ask for your understanding on the matter. For urgent matters, please contact the following:
・for queries related to undergraduate admissions [email protected]
・for queries related to graduate school admissions [email protected]

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