2024 Application for Transfer Students Residing Outside Japan | APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Transfer Students from Non-Bachelor’s Degree Programs

This refers to students who plan to transfer to APU from an educational program other than a bachelor’s degree program.

Second and third year transfer applicants must fulfill one of the following requirements:

• 1.Have graduated from a junior college by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU.
• 2.Have graduated from a technical college in Japan by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU.
• 3.Have graduated from a special training school approved by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU. Note that application eligibility will be restricted to the terms stated in Article 90 of the School Education Act.

Transfer Students from Bachelor’s Degree Programs

This refers to students who plan to transfer to APU from a bachelor’s degree program at another university or students who plan to transfer to APU after already receiving a bachelor’s degree from another university.

Second year transfer applicants must satisfy one of the two requirements below:

• 1.Applicants who meet all of the following requirements by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU:
  • ・Have completed at least one year of study in a university bachelor’s degree program outside Japan.
  • ・Have completed 13 years of formal education based on a standard course curriculum^*2.
  • ・Have acquired at least one fourth of the credits needed to graduate from their current university’s bachelor’s degree program.
• 2.Applicants who have completed at least one year of study in a university bachelor’s degree program within Japan and acquired at least 30 course credits by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU.

Third year transfer applicants must satisfy one of the two requirements below:

• 1.Applicants who meet all of the following requirements by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU:
  • ・Have completed at least two years of study in a university bachelor’s degree program outside Japan.
  • ・Have completed 14 years of formal education based on a standard course curriculum^*2.
  • ・Have acquired at least half of the credits needed to graduate from their current university’s bachelor’s degree program.
• 2.Applicants who have completed at least two years of study in a university bachelor’s degree program within Japan and acquired at least 60 course credits by the time of enrollment^*1 to APU.

At the time of application, you must submit documents online proving that you will meet one of the above educational criteria by the time of enrollment to APU. After receiving your final results, you must submit further documentation by post proving that you have successfully met the required educational criteria in order to enroll at APU. Failure to submit such documentation in a timely manner may result in your acceptance to APU being revoked. If you possess an academic background other than those listed above, you may confirm further details via the Inquiry Form before applying.

^*1The date of enrollment is April 1 for spring enrollment and September 21 for fall enrollment.
^*2If you have completed an 11-year standard education curriculum at an educational institution in a country designated by MEXT (Belarus, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan) as of April 1, 2023 and are currently enrolled in an educational institution for your 12th or 13th year of formal education, you may confirm further details via the Inquiry Form before applying.

You must meet one of the following English or Japanese language proficiency requirements. Applicants who have received a set period of formal education in the language for which they wish to apply may be exempt from having to submit a language proficiency test score. Refer to D. Language Requirements in 5. Online Application and Required Documents for more details.

Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS	IELTS Indicator	TOEFL iBT® Test	TOEFL iBT® Home Edition	TOEIC® L&R Test	Duolingo	Cambridge English Language Assessment	Linguaskill	PTE Academic	EIKEN
6.5*		85		800	120	176		58	Grade 1

^*A minimum of 6.0 is required for each section


Minimum Japanese Proficiency Requirements
JLPT N1	JLPT N2	EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language*
110	140	Reading Comprehension/Listening and Listening-Reading Comprehension: total score of 280 Writing: 35

^*Both minimum scores must be met




Note


Only scores of examinations taken on or after June 1, 2021 (for April 2024 enrollment) and September 1, 2021 (for September 2024 enrollment) will be accepted. Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be accepted. If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the Stage 1 result date, you will be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original document, your score will not be accepted.

Your application process will be divided into two stages. You must first pass stage 1 in order to proceed to stage 2.

Stage 1: Online Application and Online Assessment

The results of stage 1 will be based on your online application and the results of the assessment tests you take during the online assessment.

Online Application

For further details about the required documents, refer to 5. Online Application and Required Documents.

Online Assessment

An online assessment will be administered to ensure the fair evaluation of the academic ability of all international applicants. After you pay the application fee and submit your online application, you will see instructions on how to complete the online assessment within the APU Online Application System. You must use a computer to complete the online assessment, and you must submit the online assessment by the application deadline.




English-Basis Applicants:

The online assessment consists of a video-recorded assessment, the Core Abilities Assessment test (CORE), and the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal III test (WG III). The entire online assessment will take approximately 60–70 minutes.

　Before You Start

You must have Safe Exam Browser (SEB) installed on your computer in order to take the CORE test and the WGIII test. This is necessary for reasons of fraud prevention. SEB is a locked-down browser that will restrict your access to other websites and applications while you take the assessment tests.

You can view the system requirements and technical details for SEB on their website. Refer to the video on the Application Status Page within the APU Online Application System for a detailed walkthrough of the assessment. You will be able to access the Online Assessment Guidelines from here.

Video-Recorded Assessment	Time required: 5 minutes For the video-recorded assessment, you will not be speaking with a person. Instead, through a video-recorded assessment platform you will see a number of questions on your screen, and you will record your answers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding.
Core Abilities Assessment (CORE)	Time required: 20 minutes The Core Abilities Assessment (CORE) consists of verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning items and measures an individual’s capacity to learn concepts and tasks, apply sound reasoning, and draw conclusions from information. Core Abilities Assessment Sample Questions
Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WG III)	Time required: 30 minutes The Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WG III) measures a person’s ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as seek and evaluate relevant information to reach an appropriate and logical conclusion. The assessment reports on three aspects of verbal critical reasoning, specifically the ability to 1) recognize assumptions, 2) evaluate arguments, and 3) draw conclusions, as well as providing an overall measure of critical thinking proficiency. Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal Demo Test and Explanation of the Appraisal document




Japanese-Basis Applicants:

The online assessment consists of two sections of a video-recorded assessment to measure your logical and critical thinking skills. The online assessment will be conducted through a video-recorded assessment platform, and you will not be speaking with a person. Instead, you will see a number of questions on your screen, and you will record your answers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding. The online assessment takes a total of 15 minutes for applicants who apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.




Stage 1 Results

If you pass stage 1, you will be contacted by email with more information regarding how to proceed to stage 2.

Stage 2: Online interview

The stage 2 interview will be conducted via Zoom at a date and time designated by the university for second year applicants who are applying for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship. Please be aware that APU may take longer to contact you regarding the interview when the university’s summer and winter breaks overlap with the application schedule. It is not necessary to travel to Japan for the interview. The interview will be conducted online using Zoom.



• Applicants Residing in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, or Viet Nam
  Details regarding the date and venue for the interview will be designated by APU and announced to applicants following the Stage 1 result notification date. Note that interview dates and locations may be subject to change. In addition, there may be cases where the interview is conducted online at a location designated by APU.
• All Other Applicants
  The online interview will take place after the announcement of your Stage 1 results. Applicants who pass Stage 1 will receive an email with information on how to schedule your online interview. Please schedule your interview before the deadline stated in that email.

Interview Questions
We do not share detailed information about the interview process. However, we advise that you keep the mission of APU in mind: 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. We at APU are looking for students who embody these ideas and can inspire those around them to grow as well.

Final Results

The final results will be based on your interview an application overall.The final results will be posted on the admissions website on the final result notification date listed here. Information regarding how to view the final results will be sent to you by email. Note that inquiries regarding final results will not be accepted.

Your application will be evaluated in two stages. You must first pass stage 1 in order to receive your final application results.

Stage 1: Online Application and Online Assessment

The results of stage 1 will be based on your online application and the results of the assessment tests you take during the online assessment.

Online Application

For further details about the required documents, refer to 5. Online Application and Required Documents.

Online Assessment

An online assessment will be administered to ensure the fair evaluation of the academic ability of all international applicants. After you pay the application fee and submit your online application, you will see instructions on how to complete the online assessment within the APU Online Application System. You must use a computer to complete the online assessment, and you must submit the online assessment by the application deadline.




English-Basis Applicants:

The online assessment consists of a video-recorded assessment, the Core Abilities Assessment test (CORE), and the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal III test (WG III). The entire online assessment will take approximately 60–70 minutes.

　Before You Start

You must have Safe Exam Browser (SEB) installed on your computer in order to take the CORE test and the WGIII test. This is necessary for reasons of fraud prevention. SEB is a locked-down browser that will restrict your access to other websites and applications while you take the assessment tests.

You can view the system requirements and technical details for SEB on their website. Refer to the video on the Application Status Page within the APU Online Application System for a detailed walkthrough of the assessment. You will be able to access the Online Assessment Guidelines from here.

Video-Recorded Assessment	Time required: 20 minutes For the video-recorded assessment, you will not be speaking with a person. Instead, through a video-recorded assessment platform you will see a number of questions on your screen, and you will record your answers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding.
Core Abilities Assessment (CORE)	Time required: 20 minutes The Core Abilities Assessment (CORE) consists of verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning items and measures an individual’s capacity to learn concepts and tasks, apply sound reasoning, and draw conclusions from information. Core Abilities Assessment Sample Questions
Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WG III)	Time required: 30 minutes The Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal (WG III) measures a person’s ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as seek and evaluate relevant information to reach an appropriate and logical conclusion. The assessment reports on three aspects of verbal critical reasoning, specifically the ability to 1) recognize assumptions, 2) evaluate arguments, and 3) draw conclusions, as well as providing an overall measure of critical thinking proficiency. Watson-Glaser III Critical Thinking Appraisal Demo Test and Explanation of the Appraisal document




Japanese-Basis Applicants:

The online assessment consists of two sections of a video-recorded assessment to measure your logical and critical thinking skills. The online assessment will be conducted through a video-recorded assessment platform, and you will not be speaking with a person. Instead, you will see a number of questions on your screen, and you will record your answers to them. Each question will have a set time limit for responding. The online assessment takes a total of 30 minutes for applicants who do not apply for the APU Tuition Scholarship.




Stage 1 Results

Your stage 1 results will be sent by email.

Video-recorded assessment

Evaluation of your video-recorded assessment

Final Results

The final results will be based on the video-recorded assessment you take with the online assessment and application overall. The final results will be posted on the admissions website on the final result notification date listed here. Information regarding how to view the final results will be sent to you by email. Note that inquiries regarding final results will not be accepted.

Complete the information as designated in the application system. Make sure that the country or region and city that you input is where you will be residing up until the time of your desired enrollment at APU.

Input your personal information (name, date of birth, sex^*, citizenship, etc.) as shown on your passport.

If you are applying through an APU representative or agent, confirm the office name, staff member, and contact information with them beforehand.

^*In order for the university to operate in accordance with Japanese laws and regulations, applicants must input their sex as registered on legal documents. Information regarding sex will be used for university registration but will not affect the results of the admission screening or selection process in any way. For information about APU’s response to sexual and gender diversity, refer to the Policy Statement on Sexual and Gender Diversity.
As the university application system only provides two options (male or female) at this time, choose one of the two as shown on or will be shown on your passport. If your passport indicates a third option or if you would like to share more about your gender identity, contact the Office of International Admissions.

Complete the details of all educational institutions you have attended from elementary school to the last or current school you are attending by clicking “Add New.” Make sure to include undergraduate programs, language schools in Japan, and any other level of study.
For further details about the educational qualifications required to apply, refer to 2. Application Eligibility.
If you are currently employed (excluding part-time work), provide information about your current occupation.

If you have Academic Transcripts and Standardized Test results, submit both. When you submit an academic transcript, be sure to include information about the grading scale (maximum grade) and method of evaluation. Transcripts should be marked as being equivalent to the original with a signature, stamp, or seal by the issuing institution. You do not need to submit academic transcripts from language schools.

Academic Transcripts

Second Year Transfer Applicants

• Upload your high school academic transcripts and your academic transcripts from the higher education institutions you enrolled in after graduating from high school. It is not required to submit your high school academic transcript if you can submit one and a half years or more of academic transcripts from your time enrolled in a higher education institution. However, we still recommend you to submit a high school academic transcript.

Third Year Transfer Applicants

• Upload your academic transcripts from the higher education institutions you enrolled in after graduating from high school. If you have not yet completed your current program, upload academic transcripts covering a period of at least one and a half years.

Graduation Certificate or Expected Graduation Certificate

Transfer Applicants

• If you have graduated from a higher education institution, upload a digital copy of your graduation certificate and proof of the degree earned.
• If you will transfer to APU from a non-bachelor’s degree program and have yet to graduate, upload a document that states the details of your expected graduation date. In addition, if you are not currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, upload proof from your current institution that, upon completing the program, you will be able to transfer as a second year or third year student into a bachelor’s degree program. This could be documents issued by the institution or a screenshot of the corresponding explanation on the institution’s website.

Home School Curriculum

We strongly recommend submitting an SAT, ACT, or GED score report if you are undergoing a home school curriculum. You may be required to submit one of these score reports if deemed necessary during the evaluation of your application.

Provide proof of language proficiency by selecting how you will meet the language proficiency requirement as listed below in E. Test Scores, Test Information, and Documents.

Period of Validity:

• ・April 2024 enrollment: Only scores of examinations taken on or after June 1, 2021 will be accepted. Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be accepted.
• ・September 2024 enrollment: Only scores of examinations taken on or after September 1, 2021 will be accepted Examinations taken after the application deadline will not be accepted.

English-Basis Applicants

　Before You Submit

English-basis applicants are not required to submit an English proficiency test score if:

• You have completed or will complete your 12th year of formal education using English as the medium of instruction in Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (excluding　Quebec), Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, or USA.
• You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU in the English language in a country other than these listed above and submit either academic transcripts stating the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating the language of instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in English for the past three years.
• You have received or will receive an International Baccalaureate Diploma with English as the language of instruction.
• You have graduated from a bachelor’s degree program or master’s degree program that was conducted entirely in English.
• You have received one of the following standardized test scores:
  • Old SAT（Critical Reading and Writing）：1,100 or above
  • New SAT（Evidence-Based Reading and Writing）： 590 and above
  • ACT：25 and above (the average of English and Reading must be 25 or above.)

If you are exempt from submitting a proficiency test score, make sure to select the option that best applies to your situation on the “Language Requirements” page. If you do not meet any of the above exemptions, you will have to submit results from one of the official English proficiency tests listed in E. Test Scores, Test Information, and Documents or submit the APU Japanese Proficiency Evaluation form.

Japanese-Basis Applicants

　Before You Submit

Japanese-basis applicants are not required to submit a Japanese proficiency test score if:

• You have undertaken your formal education in the Japanese language within Japan for the most recent three years.
• You have taken or will have taken your most recent three years of formal education before enrolling at APU in the Japanese language in a country other than these listed above and submit either academic transcripts stating the language of instruction, a link and screenshot of your school’s official website stating the language of instruction, or a letter from your school stating that you have taken all of your subjects in Japanese for the past three years.

If you are exempt from submitting a proficiency test score, make sure to select the option that best applies to your situation on the “Language Requirements” page. If you do not meet any of the above exemptions, you will have to submit results from one of the official English proficiency tests listed in E. Test Scores, Test Information, and Documents or submit the APU Japanese Proficiency Evaluation form.

APU’s English/Japanese Proficiency Evaluation Forms

If you cannot submit language proficiency test scores, submit the APU English Proficiency Evaluation form (http://r.apu.jp/EnglishPE) or the APU Japanese Proficiency Evaluation form (http://r.apu.jp/JapanesePE).Provide the direct link to this form and your online application reference number to your language instructor. The form must be completed online in either English or Japanese. By completing the necessary information online and including their digital signature, your instructor will be able to submit their completed form directly to APU.

Note: You will not be able to see the form your instructor submits. In addition, we will not be able to accept this form completed in any language other than English or Japanese.

Click “Add Test” within the Online Application System on the Test Information and Certified Documents page to select the language proficiency test or standardized test scores you would like to submit, then upload a digital copy of the original results. The accepted tests are listed below.

Accepted English Language Proficiency Test Scores

Standardized Test	Submission Method
Cambridge English Language Assessment Linguaskill	・Input the ID Number and Secret Number within the online application. ・Upload a digital copy of the result statement within the online application.
Duolingo English Test	Enter your score within the online application and request to have your score sent directly to APU from the test provider.
EIKEN	Upload a digital copy of the original test result within the online application.
IELTS* IELTS Indicator*	Upload a digital copy of the Test Report Form within the online application.
PTE Academic	Upload a digital copy of the score report within the online application.
TOEFL iBT® Test* TOEFL iBT® Home Edition*	Upload a digital copy of the score report within the online application. MyBest scores are accepted.
TOEIC® L&R Test	Upload a digital copy of the original score report within the online application.

TOEFL ITP^® Test, IELTS(General Training Module), TOEIC^® L&R Test (IP), and PTE General are not accepted.
^*If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the Stage 1 result date, you will be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original document, your score will not be accepted.




Accepted Japanese Language Proficiency Test Scores

Standardized Test	Submission Method
EJU Japanese	Upload a digital copy of the original test result within the online application.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)	Upload a digital copy of the original test result within the online application.




Accepted Standardized Tests

If you possess one or more of the standardized tests listed up below, you should submit all of them, because the results of these tests may have an impact on the screening of your academic ability and thus can raise your chances of receiving a higher percentage amount of the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, in case you consider to apply for it.
Please note that only some of the below standardized tests proof your educational qualification in order to be eligible for applying to APU. Those standardized tests that meet the application eligibility are marked as “Yes” within the below list. For further details regarding the education qualification to meet for being eligible to apply to APU, please refer to 2.APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY.

Standardized Test	Submission Method	Application Eligibility (Educational Qualification)
Abitur	Upload your final result sheet (Abiturzeugnis).	Yes
ACT	Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution code 5475 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online application.	No
Baccalaureate	Upload your transcript. Note that your enrollment eligibility may be revoked if you are not able to successfully receive a Diploma.	Yes
BTEC	Upload your scores from the following tests: ・Level 3 Diploma/National Diploma ・Level 3 Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma ・Tests of Level 4 and above	No
Examination for Japanes University Admission for International Students (EJU)	Upload scores from one or ore of the following subjects: Japan & the World, Mathematics (Course 1), Mathematics (Course 2).	No
GCE A Level*	Upload results from at least two subjects, or at least four subjects for AS Level.	Yes
GCE A Level（Singapore）	Upload results from three subjects.	Yes
GCE A Level（Sri Lanka）	Upload a digital copy of the score report with results from three subjects and enter your reference number.	Yes
Pearson/Edexcel International A Levels (IAL)**	Upload results from at least two subjects, or at least four subjects for AS Level.	No
General Educational Development (GED)	Upload your Official GED Transcript.	Yes
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)	Upload your results from 4 core subjects and at least 1 elective subject. Predicted scores are accepted.	Yes
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Upload your results. Predicted scores are accepted. Note that your enrollment eligibility may be revoked if you are not able to successfully receive an IB Diploma.	Yes
SAT (New) (Reading & Writing + Mathematics)	Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution code 2791 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online application.	No
SAT (Old) (Critical Reading + Mathematics + Writing)	Request to send your score report to APU directly using the institution code 2791 and upload a digital copy of the score report within the online application.	No
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Results	Upload your test results.	Yes

^*Submitting AS Level results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the required educational qualifications. We strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.

^**Submitting these results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the minimum educational qualifications. We strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Provide information on the exam subject and score and upload a digital copy of your results. This information will be used in the screening process. No credits will be awarded after enrollment.

Other Standardized Tests

Upload the results of up to two other standardized tests not listed on the “Test Scores” page on the following “Test Information and Documents” page. We will only accept standardized test score reports that are within their period of validity.

Follow the application essay guidelines within the online application. You must complete the essays by yourself. Note the strict word limit for each essay (200 words).

Strong emphasis is placed on academic honesty at APU, and acts of academic dishonesty are treated very severely. As one measure to review for academic dishonesty, we will compare the essays you submit in this application with past essays submitted to APU. Any evidence of copied work will be considered academic dishonesty and result in the failure of your application. If it is discovered that copied work was submitted with your application after you have been accepted to APU, your acceptance will be revoked.

For applicants who are reapplying to APU, you will need to submit a Reapplication Statement, which can be found within this section of the APU Online Application System.

Ask an instructor from the education institution you attended most recently to complete the Letter of Recommendation form. The recommender must have known you for at least half a year. If you are currently enrolled at an educational institution, ask an instructor from that institution. If you have already graduated, you may ask a language school instructor or a supervisor at a place of employment or internship (not including parttime jobs).
Input the necessary information about your recommender into the related sections in the online application. The Letter of Recommendation form will be automatically sent to your recommender by email. Make sure to confirm with your recommender that it has been delivered successfully. Upon completing the necessary information online in English or Japanese and including a digital signature, your recommender will be able to submit the completed form directly to APU. You will not be able to see the submitted form, but you will be able to check the submission status of the form within the APU Online Application System.
We will not accept the form if it is completed in any language other than English or Japanese.

Applicants will be evaluated on their participation in the A-M categories of extracurricular activities listed below. Only activities from high school grade 10 (or equivalent) and above will be considered.
For each category, you can provide the details for one activity in which you participated within the online application. If you have participated in more than one activity that falls under the same category, provide the information of the activity in which you put in the most time and effort. You can add information regarding activities that are not included on this page on the “Other Extracurricular Activities” page.

Please upload both original document and a translation (if in a language other than English or Japanese).
Extracurricular activities that are inputted without accompanying proof/evidence will not be evaluated, except for extracurricular activities in category A. All accompanying proof/evidence must be in English or Japanese or be translated into English or Japanese. Anything uploaded in another language without a translation will not be evaluated. The translation must include the name, address, contact details, and signature or an official seal of the translator. APU will only accept translations created by the original document’s issuing institution, a translation company, or a licensed translator. Translations alone will not be evaluated.




List of Extracurricular Activities

Activities		Standard for Proving Participation / Achievements
A	Student Council Participation	Participation for one school year or more
B	Volunteer and Community Exchange Activities	Volunteer or other related activity that has received public recognition through the media (publication in a newspaper, etc.)
C	Arts, Culture, Academic, and Sports Competitions	Award from a regional or national level competition or achievement that has received public recognition through the media (publication in a newspaper, etc.)
D	Model United Nations Participation	―
E	Scholarship Awards	No requirement for the length of time or amount of the scholarship
F	Educational Program Participation	National-scale educational or exchange projects conducted by public organizations
G	Internship Experience	Employment experience as a trainee at a company
H	Japanese Language Proficiency	No minimum score required. JLPT, EJU, etc
I	Other Language Proficiency	No minimum score required. Proficiency tests for languages as Chinese, French, German, Korean, French, Spanish, etc. (We recommend submitting results from a test that uses CEFR proficiency levels.)
J	Experience Living or Studying Abroad	Study at a school overseas (including long-term study abroad), language-study program, or overseas summer school program
K	Other Qualifications and Certifications	Kumon High School Foundation Course Test results, Kumon Final Course Completion Test results, CU-TEP scores, Other academic qualifications, Technical skills qualifications etc.
L	APU-Related Activities	Participation in the Academic and Cultural Experience (ACE) Program or the Virtual Mini University Program (VMUP)
M	National Team	―

APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship

You can apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship within the APU Online Application System. Applicants who apply earlier have a greater chance at receiving the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.

Applicants who will obtain a Japanese Student Residence Status before enrolling at APU are eligible to apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship at the time of application to APU. The APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship will be revoked if you are not able to receive a Student status of residence by the time of enrollment to APU. The scholarship will also be revoked if you change to a status of residence other than Student while studying at APU.

This scholarship is made possible by the financial contributions of domestic and international companies and individuals, together with the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology that support the ideals of APU. Its purpose is to help reduce the financial burden for outstanding international students. Students awarded this scholarship are expected to maintain a good academic record and serve as role models for other students.

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. The scholarship will remain valid until the standard number of credits required to graduate has been reached, provided that the recipient maintains a good academic record, completes tasks assigned to them on time, and avoid any misconduct unbefitting of a scholarship recipient. In the case of inappropriate behavior or conduct that tarnishes the reputation of APU, the scholarship will be revoked. Interested applicants should apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship within their online application upon understanding all of the above. An overall evaluation of all submitted documents, interview performance, and the online assessment will be conducted for both the undergraduate application and scholarship application. Scholarship results will be included with the final admissions results notification.

Refer to here for information about standard tuition fees for four years of study at APU.




2024 Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Transfer Students^*

Tuition Reduction	Annual Scholarship Amount	Annual Tuition
30％	450,000 JPY	1,050,000 JPY
50％	750,000 JPY	750,000 JPY
65％	975,000 JPY	525,000 JPY
80％	1,200,000 JPY	300,000 JPY
100％	1,500,000 JPY	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.

If you will receive scholarship awards from organizations other than APU before or after enrollment, upload proof of the scholarship award in the Other Expected Scholarships page.

Provide information on whether you have previously entered Japan and/or applied for a Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence (COE). If you have previously applied for a COE and your application has been denied, or if you have previously submitted an Application for Extension of Period of Stay in Japan and were denied the extension, also explain when and why it occurred.

Photograph

Upload a photograph of yourself taken within the past three months, showing a front view above chest level with a plain background. Caps and hats are not allowed. Photographs may be in color or black and white.

Passport

If you have a valid passport, upload a digital copy of the information page showing your name, photograph, and passport number. If you have previously entered Japan, also submit a copy of your passport pages with the immigration stamps showing your most recent arrival to and departure from Japan. You are still eligible to apply if you do not have a valid passport.

Residence Card (Only for applicants who already have a valid Japanese status of residence)

Upload a digital copy of both sides of your Residence Card.

Letter of Intent to Change to Student Residence Status

If you currently have a status of residence (visa status) in Japan other than Student and wish to apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, you will need to change your status of residence to Student before enrolling in APU.
If you choose to change your status of residence to Student, upload the Letter of Intent to Change to Student Residence Status to the Other Required Documents page. Download this letter from here, sign it, and upload a digital copy within the online application. You will not be eligible to apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship if you do not submit this confirmation letter. Your APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship will be revoked if you do not change your status of residence to Student by the day before enrollment to APU (The date of enrollment for the spring semester is April 1 and the date of enrollment for the fall semester is September 21).

Before submitting your application, you will be asked to agree with the Application and Admissions Agreement. In addition, you will be provided with information about external scholarships and will need to complete the Overall Application Survey.

JASSO Scholarships

After enrollment, you may be eligible for one of the following JASSO scholarships. (Students who have received the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are still eligible.)

• ・Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission (JASSO Scholarship A)
• ・Study in Japan Global Network Project Special Consideration (JASSO Scholarship B)

These scholarships are awarded to privately financed international students enrolling at APU with excellent academic and personal backgrounds with financial assistance needs. The purpose of these scholarships is to alleviate financial concerns for students coming to study in Japan, to encourage students to enroll in Japanese institutions from overseas, and to further enhance their learning experience. Students who meet the eligibility requirements and are selected will receive 48,000 JPY per month (as of FY 2022) from the Japanese government for living expenses. Students can receive the scholarship for up to one year for those who enroll in the spring and up to six months for those who enroll in the fall.
Refer to the JASSO Scholarship page for more information.

Other External Scholarships

Refer to the link below to find information about other scholarships you may receive while studying in Japan, and specifically at APU. Make sure to carefully read the details and conditions listed on the website. (This website and the information on it are not directly affiliated or maintained by APU.)
Japan Study Support：https://www.jpss.jp/en/scholarship/

See 6. Application Fee below for payment details.

Payment by Credit Card

Complete the payment online through the APU Online Application System before submitting your application. You do not need to submit a digital copy of the payment receipt.

Payment by Bank Transfer

Upload a digital copy of your payment receipt within the online application.

After the Application Fee Payment

After completing the application fee payment, make sure to submit your application from the “Review and Submit Online Application” page within the Online Application System. After submitting your application, you will also have to complete the online assessment.