2024 Application for International Students Residing Inside Japan | APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

If after reading through the criteria list, you are still unsure if you are eligible to apply to APU, please click here and answer the questions in our YES/NO chart for more clarity.

You must have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from a high school (or secondary school) designated by the Japanese School Education Act or have an academic background equivalent to one of the educational criteria listed below by the time of enrollment^* to APU.

For most applicants, this means you must have:

• 1.Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum at an educational institution.If this applies to you, proceed to Requirement 2: Language Proficiency.

If you will not complete a 12-year standard education curriculum, you must have an academic background equivalent to one of the following educational criteria by the time of enrollment^* to APU:

• 2.Completed a standard overseas education curriculum at an educational institution in Japan designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
• 3.Completed an upper secondary course at a special training college designated by MEXT.
• 4.Completed a standard education curriculum in less than 12 years at an overseas institution and have completed a curriculum at a preparatory educational institution designated by MEXT or at an educational center designated by MEXT.
• 5.Received an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Abitur, Baccalaureate Diploma, or GCE A Level results.
• 6.Completed a 12-year standard education curriculum accredited by an international evaluation group (WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC).
• 7.Be at least 18 years of age and have passed an official examination that shows academic background equivalent or superior to that obtained from a 12-year standard education curriculum.
• 8.Be at least 18 years of age and have been recognized through an individual screening by APU as having an academic background equivalent to or higher than a high school graduate (having received a GED).
• 9.Completed a standard education curriculum equivalent to at least 11 years at an educational institution designated by MEXT or be expected to do so by the date of enrollment* should the standard education curriculum of your country or region not exceed 11 years (applicable as of April 1, 2023: standard education curricula in Belarus, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sudan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan).

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 our Inquiry Form before applying.

　Other Educational Qualifications
If you left high school before graduating, or completed a 12-year standard elementary and secondary school education curriculum in less than 12 years as a result of grade skipping or early graduation and will be younger than 18 years of age by the time of enrollment*, you may confirm further details via our Inquiry Form before applying.

^*The date of enrollment is April 1 for spring enrollment and September 21 for fall enrollment.

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
6.0*		75		750	110	169		50	Grade Pre-1

^*A minimum of 5.5 is required for each section


Minimum Japanese Proficiency Requirements
JLPT N1	JLPT N2	EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language*
100	120	Reading Comprehension/Listening and Listening-Reading Comprehension: total score of 250 Writing: 30

^*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 first 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.

^*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

• If you have already graduated from high school, upload the last three years of your most recent academic transcripts. If you have been enrolled in university or another higher education institution for over one year at the time of application, also upload the academic transcripts from your study at that institution. If you have already graduated from university, upload your university transcript only.
• If you have not yet graduated from high school, upload your most recent academic transcripts covering a period of at least two years. The transcripts must be issued within two months of the date of your application submission.

Graduation Certificate or Expected Graduation Certificate

• If you have graduated from high school, upload a digital copy of your high school graduation certificate (required).
• If you have not yet graduated from high school, upload a document that states the details of your expected graduation date. (It is not required to upload this document, but APU may contact applicants regarding their education history in order to confirm that they will complete the equivalent of 12 years of standard education.)
• If you have graduated from a higher education institution other than a university, upload a digital copy of your graduation certificate from the institution in addition to your high school graduation certificate.
• If you have already graduated from a university at the time of application, upload a digital copy of your graduation certificate from the school. If you are submitting a university graduation certificate, you do not have to submit your high school graduation certificate.

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.

Attendance Report from Language Programs and Technical Colleges in Japan

If you have attended a language program for any length of time:
Upload a digital copy of your attendance report for your entire period of study in the language program within the online application.

If you have attended a technical college in Japan for any length of time:
If possible, upload a digital copy of your attendance report for your entire period of study at the technical college within the online 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.

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.

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 First Year Students^*

Tuition Reduction	Annual Scholarship Amount	Annual Tuition
30％	390,000 JPY	910,000 JPY
50％	650,000 JPY	650,000 JPY
65％	845,000 JPY	455,000 JPY
80％	1,040,000 JPY	260,000 JPY
100％	1,300,000 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.




AP House Global Community Scholarship

Only first year students who have applied by the “AP House Scholarship Application Deadline” are eligible for the AP House Global Community Scholarship.

APU has temporarily introduced the AP House Global Community Scholarship to support applicants who have a strong will to enroll. One of the points of consideration during the selection process will be whether recipients will become exemplary residents and take advantage of the multicultural environment. APU aims to support students who endeavor to understand and embody the APU 2030 Vision and Challenge Design. Applicants who apply earlier have a greater chance at receiving the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship. Refer to here for more information about AP House.

Eligibility Requirement: First year international applicants for 2024 admissions
Number of Recipients: 70 students per year




A. Support Provided

The AP House Global Community Scholarship will cover the total amount of AP House rent for 11 months.




AP House Entrance Fee (Expenses Other than AP House Rent)

Fee	Regular Fees	Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients
Moving-in Fee	32,000 JPY	32,000 JPY
Security Deposit	98,000 JPY	98,000 JPY
Rent* (2 months)	104,000 JPY	0 JPY
Total	234,000 JPY	130,000 JPY




AP House Fees After Enrollment

Fee	Regular Fees	Amount to be Paid by AP House Global Community Scholarship Recipients
Rent*	New AP House: 52,000 JPY × 9 months AP House 1 & 2: 50,000 JPY × 9 months	0 JPY
Total(for 9 months)**	New AP House: 468,000 JPY AP House 1 & 2: 450,000 JPY	0 JPY

^*Rent includes common service fees, utilities, internet, bedding rental, etc.
^**The payment will be for 9 months as the rent for 2 months would have been already paid previously.




B. How to Apply and Application Deadline

Applicants who wish to apply for the AP House Global Community Scholarship must complete the relevant fields within the APU Online Application System by the application deadline. Questions regarding information such as household income and expenditures will be displayed for those who indicate their desire to apply for this scholarship, and each fields must be completed and your application submitted by the deadline below. If you are unable to complete your application by the following deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship.

Deadline:
September 20, 2023 for April 2024 enrollment
December 20, 2023 for September 2024 enrollment




C. Evaluation

Evaluation for the AP House Global Community Scholarship is conducted based on application information, submitted documents (including questions regarding your family’s annual income), interview performance, and the online assessment. The results will be released together with the final application results.




D. Other Information

Recipients of the scholarship are required to reside in AP House for 11 months and must agree to the pledge. Details on this will be provided to successful applicants.
In addition, students awarded the AP House Global Community Scholarship are required to act as model students during their time at AP House. The scholarship will be terminated in cases of inappropriate behavior unbefitting of an exemplary student.

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.

There is a limited number of rooms in AP House 5. Refer to here to see the application deadlines and the housing selection deadline to submit your preference of housing. You can only select to live in the new building if you are a first year applicant and apply before the housing selection deadline. Please note that you cannot change your preference of housing once you have submitted your application. If you apply after this date, you will not be able to select your housing but instead will be assigned to AP House 1 or 2 by the university. You will be notified of your housing with the final application results.

Monthly Rent

Building	Rent	Further Information
AP House 5 (new AP House)	52,000 JPY/month	http://r.apu.jp/2024APHouse_5JPN
AP House 1 & 2	50,000 JPY/month	http://r.apu.jp/2024APHouse_12JPN

Be aware that the monthly rent differs for each building.
For information on additional housing fees (moving-in fee, security deposit, and advance payment of monthly rent), housing selection, and declining residence at AP House, please refer to here.

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.