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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 | 140 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 347 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 347 (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 | The amounts may change in the future. [Entrance Examination Fee] For international students residing in Japan: Credit card payment: 36,500 JPY Bank transfer (overseas remittance, domestic remittance within Japan): 35,000 JPY For international students residing outside Japan: Credit card payment: 5,500 JPY Bank transfer (overseas remittance, domestic remittance within Japan): 7,000 JPY [Tuition Fees] For second to fourth-year students: 1,500,000 JPY per year [Advance Payment for Dormitory] 234,000 JPY All new international students are required to pay this advance payment for the AP House student dormitory. The breakdown is as follows: Dormitory entrance fee: 32,000 JPY Security deposit: 98,000 JPY Two months’ rent (monthly rent of 52,000 JPY) |
| Department(s) | Sustainability and Tourism |
| 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 | Enrollment for International Students Residing in Outside of Japan (English Basis and Japanese Basis) |
| 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. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | [For those whose admission requirement language is "Japanese"] You must submit one of the following: Only scores from exams taken on or after June 1, 2023 and before the application deadline are valid. ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): "Certificate of Results and Scores" N1: 100 points or higher N2: 120 points or higher ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): "Certificate of Results" Japanese: 250 points or higher Writing: 30 points or higher For transfer and admission into later years, the requirements may differ. Please refer to the link below for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ 〔For applicants whose admission criteria language is English,〕 you must submit one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・ELTS / IELTS Online: Minimum overall score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5 ・TOEFL iBT Test: Minimum score of 75 ・TOEIC (L&R)/(S&W) Test: Minimum combined score of 1600 ・Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110 ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: Minimum score of 169 ・PTE Academic: Minimum score of 60 ・Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency: Minimum score of 2304 Transfer and admission for continuing students may have different requirements. Please refer to the following link for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■April 2026 Admission■ Application Period 1 ・Application Period: June 9, 2025 – August 27, 2025 ・Selection Result Announcement: October 13, 2025 Application Period 2 ・Application Period: August 28, 2025 – October 15, 2025 ・Selection Result Announcement: December 1, 2025 Application Period 3 ・Application Period: October 16, 2025 – January 7, 2026 ・Selection Result Announcement: February 23, 2026 Notice: The AP House Global Community Scholarship requires applicants to complete their application by August 27, 2025. For more details, please visit the following website. 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 those whose admission requirement language is "Japanese"] You must submit one of the following: Only scores from exams taken on or after June 1, 2023 and before the application deadline are valid. ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): "Certificate of Results and Scores" N1: 100 points or higher N2: 120 points or higher ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): "Certificate of Results" Japanese: 250 points or higher Writing: 30 points or higher For transfer and admission into later years, the requirements may differ. Please refer to the link below for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ 〔For applicants whose admission criteria language is English,〕 you must submit one of the following test scores. Only scores from tests taken on or after June 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・ELTS / IELTS Online: Minimum overall score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5 ・TOEFL iBT Test: Minimum score of 75 ・TOEIC (L&R)/(S&W) Test: Minimum combined score of 1600 ・Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110 ・Cambridge English Qualifications / Linguaskill: Minimum score of 169 ・PTE Academic: Minimum score of 60 ・Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency: Minimum score of 2304 Transfer and admission for continuing students may have different requirements. Please refer to the following link for more details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■April 2026 Enrollment R[Global Standard (Excluding residents of Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India)] Applicable for both English-based and Japanese-based admission. Applicants residing in these countries/regions should refer to the entrance examination guidelines. <Application Period 1> Application Period: June 9, 2025 – July 16, 2025 Announcement of Selection Results: September 1, 2025 <Application Period 2> Application Period: July 17, 2025 – August 27, 2025 Announcement of Selection Results: October 13, 2025 <Application Period 3> Application Period: August 28, 2025 – September 17, 2025 Announcement of Selection Results: November 3, 2025 <Application Period 4> Application Period: September 18, 2025 – October 15, 2025 Notification of Selection Results: December 1, 2025 Notice: The AP House Global Community Scholarship requires the completion of the application by August 27, 2025. For more details, please refer to the following website https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2026 entry |
| 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 | 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 those whose admission criteria language is "Japanese"] Please submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): "Certificate of Result and Scores" (N1 100 points or higher / N2 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): "Certificate of Results" -Japanese Language: 250 points or higher -Writing Section: 30 points or higher ※For transfer admissions or re-enrollment, requirements may differ. Please refer to the following link for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For those whose admission criteria language is "English"] Applicants must submit one of the following valid test scores taken between September 1, 2023, and the application deadline: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with at least 5.5 in each section ・TOEFL iBT Test: Score of 75 or higher ・TOEIC (L&R) / (S&W) Test: Combined score of 1600 or higher ・Duolingo: Score of 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Exam / Linguaskill: Score of 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: Score of 60 or higher ・Eiken: Grade 2304 or higher ※For transfer and admission into upper-year programs, requirements may differ. Please refer to the following link for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■September 2026 Enrollment■ Application Period 1: ・Application Period: September 1, 2025 – January 7, 2026 ・Selection Results Announcement Date: February 23, 2025 Application Period 2: ・Application Period: January 8, 2026 – April 1, 2026 ・Selection Results Announcement Date: May 18, 2026 Note: The AP House Global Community Scholarship requires application completion by January 7, 2026. For more details, please refer to the following website. 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 those whose admission criteria language is "Japanese"] Please submit one of the following documents. Only test scores obtained on or after September 1, 2023, and before the application deadline are valid: ・JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test): "Certificate of Result and Scores" (N1 100 points or higher / N2 120 points or higher) ・EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students): "Certificate of Results" -Japanese Language: 250 points or higher -Writing Section: 30 points or higher ※For transfer admissions or re-enrollment, requirements may differ. Please refer to the following link for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ [For those whose admission criteria language is "English"] Applicants must submit one of the following valid test scores taken between September 1, 2023, and the application deadline: ・IELTS / IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 or higher, with at least 5.5 in each section ・TOEFL iBT Test: Score of 75 or higher ・TOEIC (L&R) / (S&W) Test: Combined score of 1600 or higher ・Duolingo: Score of 110 or higher ・Cambridge English Exam / Linguaskill: Score of 169 or higher ・PTE Academic: Score of 60 or higher ・Eiken: Grade 2304 or higher ※For transfer and admission into upper-year programs, requirements may differ. Please refer to the following link for details. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/admissions/application_eligibility/ ■September 2026 Admission (Global Standard) (Applicants residing in Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and India are excluded.) English-Based / Japanese-Based Standard Applicants from countries or regions other than those list. Please refer to the following: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/ Application Period 1： ・Application Period: September 1, 2025 – October 29, 2025 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: December 15, 2025 Application Period 2： ・Application Period: October 30, 2025 – December 17, 2025 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: February 23, 2026 Application Period 3： ・Application Period: December 18, 2025 – January 21, 2026 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: March 9, 2026 Application Period 4： ・Application Period: January 22, 2026 – March 4, 2026 ・Selection Result Announcement Date: April 27, 2026 (Notice) The AP House Global Community Scholarship requires applicants to complete their application by December 17, 2025. For more details, please refer to the website below. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/costs_scholarships/before_enrollment/ |
Last update: Jun. 09, 2025
