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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University International Undergraduate Admissions
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APU Online Application System

Welcome to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's online application system for international undergraduate applicants.

Ritsumeikan APU is located in Beppu, southern Japan. We offer classes in Japanese and English on a campus where students come from over 100 countries and regions.

By registering with the APU Online Application System, you can complete the entire admission process including submitting an application, applying for scholarships, and interview without coming to Japan.

What is APU?

Steps to APU Admissions

  • Step 1

    Create an account within the APU Online Application System.

    English-Basis Applicant
    日本語基準の志願者

    *This application system is for international undergraduate applicants. If you want to check your application type, use the diagnosis chart at the bottom of this page.

  • Step 2
    Enter your application information and upload your documents.
    For more information, visit our Admissions page or view our Application Handbook.
  • Step 3
    Pay your application fee and submit your online application.
  • Step 4
    Complete your online assessment to finalize your application.
  • Step 5
    Receive your Stage 1 results.
  • Step 6
    Attend an online interview (applicants not applying for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship and third year transfer applicants are exempt).
  • Step 7
    Receive your application results*, APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship results, AP House Global Community Scholarship results*, and Housing Selection* results.
    *If applicable.

Application Types

Answer a few questions to determine your application types.

Which school are you interested in?

Sign up here for APU's Graduate School Online Application System.

Do you possess Japanese nationality, including Japanese dual nationality, at the time of your application?

You are considered a Japanese/domestic applicant, regardless of your place of residence or standard language.

Contact the Office of Domestic Admissions ([email protected]) to find out how to apply or for further information. However, if you are in the process of renouncing your Japanese nationality, consult with the Office of Domestic Admissions before submitting your application. If one of your parents has Japanese nationality, there is a possibility that you also have Japanese nationality. Be sure to confirm this in advance.

Do you have permanent residency status in Japan at the time of your application?

You are considered a Japanese/domestic applicant. You are eligible for the Domestic Student Entrance Examination regardless of your place of residence or standard language.

Contact the Office of Domestic Admissions ([email protected]) to find out how to apply or further information.

You are considered as an international applicant. Do you wish to enroll as a Japanese-basis or English-basis student?

Sign up here for the APU Online Application System for undergraduate English-basis international applicants.

日本語基準国際学生対象の学部(学士課程)のオンライン出願システムはこちら

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