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Oita / Private
| Postal code | 874-8577 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 225 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 878 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 878 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 5,500 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 1,300,000 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Other expenses | 12,740 yen (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available for consultation. |
| Remarks | Fees are subject to change in the future. [Application Fee] For international students residing in Japan: ・Credit card payment: ¥36,500 ・Bank transfer (overseas remittance or domestic transfer in Japan): ¥35,000 For international students residing outside Japan: ・Credit card payment: ¥5,500 ・Bank transfer (overseas remittance or domestic transfer in Japan): ¥7,000 [Tuition Fee] For second to fourth-year students: ¥1,500,000 per year. [Advance Payment for Dormitory] ¥234,000 All new international students are required to pay this amount in advance for the AP House student dormitory. Breakdown: ・Admission fee: ¥32,000 ・Security deposit: ¥98,000 ・Two months' rent (¥52,000 per month): ¥104,000 |
| Department(s) | Asia Pacific Studies |
| Distribution of application forms | Beginning of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Not available. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admissions for Residents in Japan [English-based or Japanese-based] |
| Starting date for application submission | June 9, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 7, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 9, 2025 - January 7, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 13, 2025 - February 23, 2026 |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| 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, |
| Remarks | [For applicants whose required language of admission is Japanese] You must submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are considered valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): Certificate of Results and Scores (N1: 100 points or higher, or N2: 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): Certificate of Results for "Japanese" (250 points or higher) and "Writing" (30 points or higher) Note: The requirements for transfer and second-year admission may differ. Please refer to the following link for more details: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For Applicants Whose Primary Language for Admission is English] You must submit at least one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections ・TOEFL iBT Test: 75 or higher ・TOEIC (Listening & Reading / Speaking & Writing) Test: 1600 or higher ・Duolingo English Test: 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: 60 or higher ・EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: 2304 or higher Note: Requirements differ for transfer and second-year admission applicants. For details, please refer to the following link: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■April 2026 Enrollment■ Application Period 1： ・Application period: June 9, 2025 – August 27, 2025 ・Announcement of results: October 13, 2025 Application Period 2： ・Application period: August 28, 2025 – October 15, 2025 ・Announcement of results: December 1, 2025 Application Period 3： ・Application period: October 16, 2025 – January 7, 2026 ・Announcement of results: February 23, 2026 Note: The AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that the application be completed by August 27, 2025. The details can be found on the website below. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Outside of Japan (English and Japanese Basis) |
| Starting date for application submission | June 9, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 15, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | June 9, 2025 - October 15, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Remarks | [For applicants whose required language of admission is Japanese] You must submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are considered valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): Certificate of Results and Scores (N1: 100 points or higher, or N2: 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): Certificate of Results for "Japanese" (250 points or higher) and "Writing" (30 points or higher) Note: The requirements for transfer and second-year admission may differ. Please refer to the following link for more details: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For Applicants Whose Primary Language for Admission is English] You must submit at least one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections ・TOEFL iBT Test: 75 or higher ・TOEIC (Listening & Reading / Speaking & Writing) Test: 1600 or higher ・Duolingo English Test: 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: 60 or higher ・EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: 2304 or higher Note: Requirements differ for transfer and second-year admission applicants. For details, please refer to the following link: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■April 2026 Entrance [Worldwide (except for residents in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India*)] Common English language standard/Japanese language standard *Residents of these countries/regions should refer to the Admission Guidelines ( https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/ ). Application Period 1： ・Application period: June 9, 2025 – July 16, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: September 1, 2025 Application Period 2： ・Application period: July 17, 2025 – August 27, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: October 13, 2025 Application Period 3： ・Application period: August 28, 2025 – September 17, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: November 3, 2025 Application Period 4： ・Application period: September 18, 2025 – October 15, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: December 1, 2025 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by August 27, 2025. For more information, please refer to the following Web site. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| Application category | International Student Admissions for Residents in Japan [English-based or Japanese-based] |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | April 1, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 23, 2026 - May 18, 2026 |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview |
| 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. |
| Remarks | [For applicants whose required language of admission is Japanese] You must submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are considered valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): Certificate of Results and Scores (N1: 100 points or higher, or N2: 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): Certificate of Results for "Japanese" (250 points or higher) and "Writing" (30 points or higher) Note: The requirements for transfer and second-year admission may differ. Please refer to the following link for more details: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For Applicants Whose Primary Language for Admission is English] You must submit at least one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections ・TOEFL iBT Test: 75 or higher ・TOEIC (Listening & Reading / Speaking & Writing) Test: 1600 or higher ・Duolingo English Test: 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: 60 or higher ・EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: 2304 or higher Note: Requirements differ for transfer and second-year admission applicants. For details, please refer to the following link: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■September 2026 Enrollment■ Application Period 1： ・Application Period: September 1, 2025 – January 7, 2026 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: February 23, 2025 Application Period 2： ・Application Period: January 8, 2026 – April 1, 2026 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: May 18, 2026 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by January 7, 2026. For more information, please refer to the following Web site. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Outside of Japan (English Basis and Japanese Basis) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | March 4, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 1, 2025 - March 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 15, 2025 - April 27, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Remarks | [For applicants whose required language of admission is Japanese] You must submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are considered valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): Certificate of Results and Scores (N1: 100 points or higher, or N2: 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): Certificate of Results for "Japanese" (250 points or higher) and "Writing" (30 points or higher) Note: The requirements for transfer and second-year admission may differ. Please refer to the following link for more details: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For Applicants Whose Primary Language for Admission is English] You must submit at least one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections ・TOEFL iBT Test: 75 or higher ・TOEIC (Listening & Reading / Speaking & Writing) Test: 1600 or higher ・Duolingo English Test: 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: 60 or higher ・EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: 2304 or higher Note: Requirements differ for transfer and second-year admission applicants. For details, please refer to the following link: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■September 2026 Entrance [Worldwide (except for residents in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India*)] Common English language standard/Japanese language standard *Residents of these countries/regions should refer to the Admission Guidelines ( https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/ ). Application Period 1： ・Application period: September 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: December 15, 2025 Application Period 2： ・Application period: October 30, 2025 – December 17, 2025 ・Selection result announcement: February 23, 2026 Application Period 3： ・Application period: December 18, 2025 – January 21, 2026 ・Selection result announcement: March 9, 2026 Application Period 4： ・Application period: January 22, 2026 – March 4, 2026 ・Selection result announcement: April 27, 2026 (Note) AP House Global Community Scholarship requires that applications be completed by December 17, 2025. For more information, please refer to the following Web site. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
Last update: Jun. 12, 2025
