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Oita / Private
Postal code | 874-8577 |
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Address | 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu-shi, Oita |
Department to contact | Admissions Office (International) |
Phone | 0977-78-1119 |
Fax | 0977-78-1121 |
Notable aspects of the school | You can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
Admission capacity | 245 (for the 2023 school year) |
Number of international students | 920 (for the 2023 school year) |
Number of privately financed international students | 920 (for the 2023 school year) |
Application fee | 5,500 yen (for the 2023 school year) |
Admission fee | 200,000 yen (for the 2023 school year) |
Tuition per year | 1,300,000 yen (for the 2023 school year) |
Other expenses | 17,540 yen (for the 2023 school year) |
Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available for consultation. |
Remarks | Application Fee For international students currently residing in Japan Amount if paying by credit card: 36,500 yen Amount if paying by domestic or international money transfer: 35,000 yen Enrollment screening fees for international students residing abroad Amount if paying be credit card: 5,500 yen Amount if paying by domestic or international money transfer: 7,000 Tuition fees for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students is 1,500,000 yen per year. This amount is subject to change. Dormitory Fees (to be paid in advance): 234,000 yen All international first year students enter the student dormitory 'AP House'. Students are required to pay these fees prior to entering. The breakdown is: move-in fee (32,000 yen), security deposit (98,000 yen), and 2 months' rent (52,000 yen/month). |
Department(s) | Asia Pacific Studies |
Distribution of application forms | Beginning of June |
Availability of previous exams | Not available. |
Entry (Spring) | April, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Japan (Japanese Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | June 29, 2023 |
Deadline of application | January 10, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
Date of examination | September 8, 2023 - February 11, 2024 |
Notification of examination result | September 25, 2023 - February 26, 2024 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | Not necessary. |
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
Remarks | Japanese-Basis Applicants Applicants must submit results from one of the following tests, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • JLPT Japanese Language Proficiency Test – exam results or other paperwork that verifies your score. • N1 score of 100 or higher / N2 score of 120 or higher • EJU Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students certification showing a "Japanese as a Foreign Language" score of 250 or higher, with at least 30 points in the writing section. *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja Admission for April 2024 <Application Period 1> Application Period: June 29 - August 23, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: September 25, 2023 <Application Period 2> Application Period: September 21 - October 18, 2023 Interview dates: November 18, November 19, 2023 Announcement of Selection Results: December 11, 2023 <Application Period 3> Application Period: November 23, 2023 - January 10, 2024 Interview dates: February 10, February 11, 2024 Announcement of Selection Results: February 26, 2024 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by September 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
Entry (Spring) | April, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Japan (English Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | June 29, 2023 |
Deadline of application | January 10, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
Date of examination | September 8, 2023 - February 11, 2024 |
Notification of examination result | September 25, 2023 - February 26, 2024 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | See Remarks, |
Minimum score for TOEFL-iBT | Score of over 75 |
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
Remarks | English Basis Applicants Applicants must submit one of the following, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • TOEFL Official Score Report iBT of 75 points or higher • IELTS (Academic) Test Report Form of 6.0 or more, 5.5 or more for all subjects • TOEIC Official Score Certificate of 750 points or higher • Eiken English Proficiency Test Level Pre-1 or higher • PTE Academic score of 50 or higher • Cambridge English Language Assessment of 169 points or higher *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja Admission for April 2024 <Application Period 1> Application Period: June 29 - August 23, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: September 25, 2023 <Application Period 2> Application Period: September 21 - October 18, 2023 Interview dates: November 18, November 19, 2023 Announcement of Selection Results: December 11, 2023 <Application Period 3> Application Period: November 23, 2023 - January 10, 2024 Interview dates: February 10, February 11, 2024 Announcement of Selection Results: February 26, 2024 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by September 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
Entry (Spring) | April, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing Outside of Japan (English and Japanese Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | June 1, 2023 |
Deadline of application | September 20, 2023 (must be postmarked by this date) |
Date of examination | July 7, 2023 - November 22, 2023 |
Notification of examination result | July 31, 2023 - December 4, 2023 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | See Remarks. |
Minimum score for TOEFL-iBT | Score of over 75 |
Remarks | 【Japanese-Basis Applicants】 Applicants must submit results from one of the following tests, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • JLPT Japanese Language Proficiency Test – exam results or other paperwork that verifies your score. • N1 score of 100 or higher / N2 score of 120 or higher • EJU Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students certification showing a "Japanese as a Foreign Language" score of 250 or higher, with at least 30 points in the writing section. *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja 【English Basis Applicants】 Applicants must submit one of the following, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • TOEFL Official Score Report iBT of 75 points or higher • IELTS (Academic) Test Report Form of 6.0 or more, 5.5 or more for all subjects • TOEIC Official Score Certificate of 750 points or higher • Eiken English Proficiency Test Level Pre-1 or higher • PTE Academic score of 50 or higher • Cambridge English Language Assessment of 169 points or higher *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja ■April 2024 Entrance [Worldwide (except for residents in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand*)] Common English language standard/Japanese language standard *Residents of these countries/regions should refer to the Admission Guidelines (http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/). <Application Period 1> Application period: June 1 - 21, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Announcement of selection results: July 31, 2023 <Application Period 2> Application Period: June 22 - August 23, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Announcement of Selection Results: October 9, 2023 <Application Period 3> Application Period: August 24 - September 20, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Announcement of selection results: November 6, 2023 <Application Period 4> Application Period: September 21 - October 11, 2023 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Mailing date of selection result: December 4, 2023 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by September 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
Entry (Autumn) | September, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Japan (Japanese Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | November 2, 2023 |
Deadline of application | May 15, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
Date of examination | February 2, 2024 - June 19, 2024 |
Notification of examination result | February 26, 2024 - July 8, 2024 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | Not necessary. |
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
Remarks | Japanese-Basis Applicants Applicants must submit results from one of the following tests, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. •JLPT Japanese Language Proficiency Test – exam results or other paperwork that verifies your score. •N1 score of 100 or higher / N2 score of 120 or higher •EJU Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students certification showing a "Japanese as a Foreign Language" score of 250 or higher, with at least 30 points in the writing section. *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja ■September 2024 Admission <Application Period 1> Application Period: November 2, 2023 - January 17, 2024 Interviews: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of Selection Results: February 26, 2024 <Application Period 2> Application Period: February 29, 2024 - April 24, 2024 Interview schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: June 17, 2024 <Application Period 3> Application Period: April 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: July 8, 2024 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by December 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
Entry (Autumn) | September, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Japan (English Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | November 2, 2023 |
Deadline of application | May 15, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
Date of examination | February 2, 2024 - June 19, 2024 |
Notification of examination result | February 26, 2024 - July 8, 2024 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | See Remarks. |
Minimum score for TOEFL-iBT | Score of over 75 |
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
Remarks | English Basis Applicants Applicants must submit one of the following, taken on or after June 1st , 2021. • TOEFL Official Score Report iBT of 75 points or higher • IELTS (Academic) Test Report Form of 6.0 or more, 5.5 or more for all subjects • TOEIC Official Score Certificate of 750 points or higher • Eiken English Proficiency Test Level Pre-1 or higher • PTE Academic score of 50 or higher • Cambridge English Language Assessment of 169 points or higher *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja ■September 2024 Admission <Application Period 1> Application Period: November 2, 2023 - January 17, 2024 Interviews: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of Selection Results: February 26, 2024 <Application Period 2> Application Period: February 29, 2024 - April 24, 2024 Interview schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: June 17, 2024 <Application Period 3> Application Period: April 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024 Interview Schedule: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Announcement of selection results: July 8, 2024 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by December 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
Entry (Autumn) | September, 2024 entry |
Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing Outside of Japan (English Basis and Japanese Basis) |
Starting date for application submission | August 31, 2023 |
Deadline of application | March 20, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
Date of examination | October 20, 2023 - May 8, 2024 |
Notification of examination result | November 20, 2023 - May 20, 2024 |
Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, There is independent academic achievement test (online assessment). |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Japanese as a Foreign Language, Japan and the World, Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 2 |
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Language in the exam | Either English or Japanese is available. |
English examination | See Remarks. |
Minimum score for TOEFL-iBT | Score of over 75 |
Remarks | 【Japanese-Basis Applicants】 Applicants must submit results from one of the following tests, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • JLPT Japanese Language Proficiency Test – exam results or other paperwork that verifies your score. • N1 score of 100 or higher / N2 score of 120 or higher • EJU Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students certification showing a "Japanese as a Foreign Language" score of 250 or higher, with at least 30 points in the writing section. *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja 【English Basis Applicants】 Applicants must submit one of the following, taken on or after June 1st, 2021. • TOEFL Official Score Report iBT of 75 points or higher • IELTS (Academic) Test Report Form of 6.0 or more, 5.5 or more for all subjects • TOEIC Official Score Certificate of 750 points or higher • Eiken English Proficiency Test Level Pre-1 or higher • PTE Academic score of 50 or higher • Cambridge English Language Assessment of 169 points or higher *Language requirements differ for transfer students. Please visit the following site for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/2024/main?&lang=ja ■April 2024 Entrance [Worldwide (except for residents in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India*)] English basis/Japanese basis *Residents of these countries/regions should refer to the Admission Guidelines (http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/). Application Period 1 Application period: August 31 – October 4, 2023 Interview date: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Final results: November 20, 2023 Application Period 2 Application period: October 5 – November 29, 2023 Interview date: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Final results: January 29, 2024 Application Period 3 Application period: November 30, 2023 – December 20, 2023 Interview date: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Final results: February 26, 2024 Application Period 4 Application period: January 11 – February 7, 2024 Interview date: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Final results: April 1, 2024 Application Period 5 Application period: February 8 – March 20, 2024 Interview date: Notified at the time of the announcement of the 1st round selection results. Online Interview Final results: May 20, 2024 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by December 20. For more information, please refer to the following Web site http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/tuition_reduction_scholarship/ |
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