Graduate School Admissions
APU Online Application System
APPLYING TO APU
Welcome to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's online application system.
2025 Applications
We are currently accepting graduate school applications for 2025 enrollment. Click the blue button below to start your graduate school application online (or to log in to continue an existing application).
Important
Start of the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) for Nationals of the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, China
From June 2025, those who are nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and China will be required to undergo the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to enter Japan. (The start time of this requirement varies by nationality.)
Please check here for more information.
Important
Start of the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) for Nationals of the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, China
From June 2025, those who are nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and China will be required to undergo the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to enter Japan. (The start time of this requirement varies by nationality.)
Please check here for more information.
*Those applying for ABE Initiative or other JICA scholarships, must use a different application to apply to APU. Please contact the Office of International Admissions using the Inquiry Form on our Contact page to receive the correct application.
By registering with our online application system, you can:
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Submit your application online
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Get useful information for applications and events
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Pay your application fee by credit card
