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Contents
Admissions Guidelines
1. Educational Objectives ……… 2
2. Admissions Policy ……… 3
3. Application Category ……… 3
Master’s Programs
1. Number of Students Accepted ……… 42. Application Eligibility ……… 4
3. Screening Schedule ……… 5
4. Scholarships ……… 6
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program
1. Number of Students Accepted ……… 102. Application Eligibility ……… 10
3. Prescreening Process ……… 11
4. Screening Schedule ……… 11
Application Process
1. Application Documents ……… 122. Application Fee ……… 16
3. Application Submission ……… 17
4. Screening Method ……… 17
5. Application and Scholarship Screening Results ……… 17
6. Admissions Support for Prospective Applicants with Medical Conditions or Disabilities ……… 18
7. Information on Local Medical Services ……… 19
From Acceptance to Enrollment
1. Enrollment Process Overview ……… 202. Explanation of Enrollment Procedures Fees ……… 21
3. Final Pre-Enrollment Procedures ……… 22
Application Document Checklist
Graduate School Application Form
External Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Guidelines on Support Services
for Students with Disabilities
Admissions Guidelines
Based on the education beliefs of “Freedom, Peace and Humanity”, “International Mutual Understanding” and “The future shape of the Asia Pacific Region”, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) gathers diversified students from many countries and regions, and hopes to fulfill the mission of fostering future elites by the exchange of language and cultures. After completion of their studies, APU graduates should be equipped with intercultural communication abilities and have an international horizon to adapt to changing values.
To fulfill this mission, APU has set its target to recruit domestic and international students who are aiming to be active leaders of the 21st century international society in the Asia Pacific region, and the following graduate schools were
established with the purpose of developing future talents.
The educational objectives of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) are established on the premise of 1 to 3 below.
1. To cultivate Japanese citizens with global perspectives and worldviews who can cooperate with peoples of various countries and regions in the spirit of mutual international understanding.
2. To cultivate international students who, by learning at a Japanese institute of higher education, develop a proper understanding of Japan and become active in the global arena.
3. To cultivate talented individuals who can build amicable and trustworthy relationships between Japan and the countries of the world and contribute to developing the future economies and societies in their respective countries and regions.
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies
The Master’s Program in Asia Pacific Studies aims to cultivate human resources who will possess a keen interest in research pertaining to and specialized knowledge and skills necessary for development of the Asia Pacific region in such areas as international relations and social and cultural studies, will achieve practical resolutions for issues in the region, and will contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the region.
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
The Master’s Program in International Cooperation Policy aims to cultivate human resources who will possess a keen interest in research pertaining to and specialized knowledge and skills necessary for development of the Asia Pacific region in such areas as public administration, environment, development, health and tourism, will achieve practical resolutions for issues in the region, and will contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the region.
Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies
The Doctoral Program in Asia Pacific Studies aims to foster the advanced capacity for pioneering a new academic discipline (area) necessary for development of the Asia Pacific region and cultivate advanced researchers and highly qualified professionals with doctorate degrees who will contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the region.
Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration
The Mission of the Graduate School of Management is to cultivate well-rounded professionals and leaders who will play a central role in resolving management issues at globalizing enterprises and other organizations by imparting advanced management skills, a good understanding of business ethics and a deep insight into globalization.
2 Admissions Policy
3 Application Category
The admissions policy for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is established as follows.
While enrolled at APU, graduate students are expected to take advantage of every opportunity presented by the university’s multicultural campus, in addition to taking classes, in order to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to contribute to the world once they graduate from one of the graduate schools. Graduate students are also expected to contribute to the learning of the entire university community by actively engaging in exchange on the multicultural campus. As such, new graduate students must possess the following skills in order to engage in this kind of learning:
1. English skills to engage in advanced studies in one’s graduate school and division;
2. Specialized knowledge required to engage in advanced studies in one’s graduate school and division; 3. Analytical skills, perceptiveness and aptitude to solve real world problems;
4. Aptitude for coexistence in a multicultural environment.
Before applying, it is advisable to first determine which category you fall under as the requirements and deadlines differ. The categories are as follows:
Overseas Applicants
All applicants residing outside Japan, excluding Japanese nationals.
Domestic Applicants
All foreign nationals residing in Japan from the time of application to the date of the interview and all Japanese nationals whether living in Japan or abroad.
Internal Applicants
Applicants currently enrolled in Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) or Ritsumeikan University.
To comprehensively assess the aforementioned knowledge, skills and motivation at the time of admission, APU will use multifaceted screening methods and admit those graduate students deemed compatible with the APU style of learning. Furthermore, students in each graduate school must possess the following skills:
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies
1. A keen interest in research pertaining to fields including international relations and social and cultural studies required for the development of the Asia Pacific;
2. A strong intention to contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the Asia Pacific region.
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
1. A keen interest in research pertaining to fields including administration, environmental studies, development, health science and tourism required for the development of the Asia Pacific;
2. A strong intention to contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the Asia Pacific region.
Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies
1. A keen interest for pioneering new academic disciplines required for the development of the Asia Pacific; 2. Aptitude and skills for mastering new academic theories and applications as an independent researcher; 3. A strong intention to contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the Asia Pacific region.
Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration
1. A keen interest in companies in the Asia Pacific region and solving the management issues they face;
2. The ability to contribute to the sustainable development of the Asia Pacific region as an all-around manager or leader who possesses a highly ethical outlook.
Master's Programs
1 Number of Students Accepted
2 Application Eligibility
Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications
Standard Period of Completion
The standard period of completion for the master’s programs in the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies and the MBA program in the Graduate School of Management is two years. This standard period allows for in-depth study and research, and provides greater freedom to create a structured course plan. However, if you fulfill certain requirements after enrollment, it may be possible to complete your master’s program in less than two years.
The total tuition fees for the programs will not change even if you complete your degree before the standard period of completion. Please refer to our website for more information.
Graduate School of Management (GSM)
Master of Business Administration Intake Period
Intake per Year
Standard Period of Completion
Business Administration (MBA)
• Accounting and Finance (AF) • Marketing and Management (MM)
• Innovation and Operations Management (IOM) • Japanese Management (JM)
40 2 years
April/ September
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements.
Applicants must fulfill one of the following conditions at the time of application:
• Applicants who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a university.
• Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete a 16-year standard education curriculum outside Japan. • Applicants who have completed a 15-year standard education curriculum outside Japan and academic achievements are
determined to be oustanding by the university.
• Applicants who are at least 22 years of age and have been individually screened by the graduate school to have the academic ability of a university graduate or higher.
If you have other educational qualifications, please send your inquiries to the Admissions Office before applying.
Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA)
Master of Science Intake Period
• International Relations (IR) • Society and Culture (SC)
April/
September 15
2 years
International Cooperation Policy (ICP) • International Public Administration (IPA) • Public Health Management (PHM) • Sustainability Science (SS) • Tourism and Hospitality (TH) • Development Economics (DE)
April/
September 45
• International Material Flow Management (IMAT) Program*
Intake per Year Standard Period of Completion Total Tuition September Only 2,800,000 JPY Total Tuition 3,600,000 JPY * In addition to tuition, IMAT students must pay a program fee of 200,000 JPY per year. They must also pay administration fees of approximately 172 euros per
semester during the third and fourth semester to Trier University of Applied Sciences, Environmental Campus Birkenfeld.
Tuition varies according to the awarded APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship percentage. Refer to p.6 for more information.
Interview Schedule
Requirement 2: Language Proficiency
As English is the language of instruction in all graduate classes at APU, applicants must possess the ability to comprehend lectures, undertake independent research and produce well written reports in English. Please refer to p.13 “Documents
Proving English Proficiency” for the required English language certifications.
Minimum English Proficiency Requirement
80 550 6.0 780 50
TOEFL® iBT Test TOEFL® PBT Test IELTS TOEIC® L&R Test PTE Academic
Requirement 3: GSM (MBA) Applicants Only
Applicants must have at least one of the following:• Full time work experience of at least three years, preferably related to your desired major. • A satisfactory GMAT® score or GRE® score.
3 Screening Schedule
Students who are scheduled to graduate from APU or Ritsumeikan University directly before enrolling into the Graduate School (including those who graduated early or skipped grades) must satisfy a specific cumulative GPA requirement.
Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
Requirement 4: Internal Applicants Only
April 2018 Enrollment
Application Period Interview Schedule Result Notification No.*Aug 1, 2017
(Tue)-Sep 27, 2017 (Wed) Nov 6, 2017 (Mon) 1
General
Overseas Applicants Domestic/Internal Applicants
General
Domestic/Internal Applicants
Sep 28, 2017
(Thu)-Oct 25, 2017 (Wed) Dec 11, 2017 (Mon)
Nov 20, 2017 (Mon)-Nov 24, 2017 (Fri)
Oct 26, 2017
(Thu)-Nov 29, 2017 (Wed) Jan 22, 2018 (Mon)
Dec 18, 2017 (Mon)-Dec 22, 2017 (Fri) Oct 16, 2017
(Mon)-Oct 20, 2017 (Fri)
2
3
September 2018 Enrollment
* No. corresponds to the numbers shown in the Deadlines for Enrollment Procedures section on p.20. Please make sure to check these deadlines before
applying. Deadlines will not be extended under any circumstances.
APU will decide the details (date and venue) of the interviews and notify applicants at a later date. Overseas applicants are
evaluated solely on the information provided in their application documents. In some cases, an online interview may be required.
Domestic/internal applicants who pass the initial document screening must attend an interview as part of the application process. Please refer to page 17 for details.
MEXT Scholarship
(Top Global University Project)
Overseas Applicants
Application Period Interview Schedule Result Notification No.*
Oct 26, 2017
(Thu)-Nov 29, 2017 (Wed) Jan 22, 2018 (Mon) 4
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) Overseas Applicants
Nov 30, 2017
(Thu)-Feb 28, 2018 (Wed) Mar 19, 2018 (Mon)-Mar 23, 2018 (Fri) Apr 9, 2018 (Mon)
Mar 1, 2018
(Thu)-Apr 4, 2018 (Wed) Apr 23, 2018
(Mon)-Apr 27, 2018 (Fri)
Apr 19, 2018
(Thu)-May 23, 2018 (Wed) Jun 11, 2018 (Mon)-Jun 15, 2018 (Fri) Jul 2, 2018 (Mon) Mar 1, 2018
(Thu)-Apr 18, 2018 (Wed)
May 21, 2018 (Mon) Dec 18, 2017
(Mon)-Dec 22, 2017 (Fri)
5
6
7 MEXT Scholarship
(Top Global University Project)
(2) External Scholarships with APU Recommendation (for overseas applicants only)
List of Scholarships and Eligible Academic Programs at APU
4 Scholarships
(1) APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship
The APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship covers 30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, or 100% of tuition until graduation. All applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship. It can be applied for through our regular application form at the time of application to APU’s graduate programs. Scholarship results will be notified together with screening results. Please note that the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship will be cancelled if an applicant receives any of the external scholaships from categories (2) or (4) listed below. After enrolling at APU, students will also have opportunities to apply for additional scholarships.
In addition to completing the APU Graduate School Application Form, other documents are necessary to apply for the these scholarships.
Overseas applicants to APU Graduate Schools who meet certain criteria can apply for the scholarships listed below. Details on Eligibility Criteria for each scholarship are provided in the “Eligibility Criteria Checklist”. Please check it carefully and apply for the appropriate scholarship(s).
1. Submit the following documents and complete the application fee payment:
In addition to completing the APU Graduate School Application Form through the APU Online Application System, applicants should submit the external scholarship application documents listed below and post them directly to APU.
a. APU Graduate Schools Online Application
b. Required documents listed in the Application Handbook c. Eligibility Criteria Checklist
d. Additional required documents listed for each scholarship
e. For the JJ/WBGSP scholarship: Additional online application form for this scholarship
MEXT= Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology JJ/WBGSP= Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program ADB-JSP= Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
Program Division/Specialization JJ/WBGSP ADB-JSP
MEXT (Top Global
University Project)
Screening Results
Screening and scholarship results will be sent out by post on the dates listed on the previous page and should arrive within several days. We will also send an email with the necessary login information to check these results on the Admissions website a day after the results are sent. If the day after is a holiday, the email will be sent two days after the results notification date.
Please be aware that phone, fax or email inquiries regarding application results will not be accepted.
Admitted applicants will not be allowed to reapply to the same graduate school for the same enrollment period (April 2018 or September 2018 enrollment period).
GSA (Doctoral Program) GSA (Master) APS × × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ICP GSM
Asia Pacific Studies
International Relations (IR)
Society and Culture (SC)
International Public Administration (IPA)
Public Health Management (PHM)
Tourism and Hospitality (TH) Sustainability Science (SS)
Development Economics (DE)
Dual Master’s Degree Program in
International Material Flow Management (IMAT)
Japanese Management(JM)/ Marketing and Management(MM)/ Accounting and Finance (AF) /
Innovation and Operations Management (IOM)
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
2. After submitting:(1) Applicants selected by APU will be recommended to the appropriate scholarship organizations. (2) Final decisions regarding scholarship awards will be made by the scholarship organizations.
* Applicants who are not awarded an external scholarship will be considered for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship instead if they submit the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Essay at the time of application.
MEXT Scholarship (Top Global University Project)
Eligibility Award Additional Required Documents About the Scholarship
This scholarship was established at APU after it was selected for MEXT’s Top Global University Project (SGU). Universities selected for this project can provide this scholarship to outstanding international students with excellent academic performance. It also aims to enhance the international competitiveness of Japanese universities.
Outstanding applicants for this scholarship will be selected by APU and recommended to MEXT. At that time, applicants will be required to submit additional documents to APU.
• Those intending to study abroad in Japan from overseas
• Do not have Japanese nationality and is a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
• Born on or after April 2, 1983
Notes:
1. Those who are serving on active military duty or civilians employed by the military at the time of application are not eligible.
2. Those applying for this scholarship at APU cannot apply for it at other universities.
3. Scholarship recipients must have ‘student’ as their visa resident status. • 100% of tuition (covered by the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship) • 144,000 JPY per month for living expenses (amount subject to change)
Notes:
1. April 2018 Enrollment: MEXT Scholarship will be provided for one year from April 2018 to March 2019. 2. September 2018 Enrollment: MEXT Scholarship will be provided for six months from October 2018 to
March 2019.
3. Continuation of the MEXT Scholarship is possible upon reapplication.
Eligible Countries Award Additional Required Documents About the Scholarship
This scholarship targets individuals from World Bank (WB) member countries who wish to undertake
graduate studies at universities renowned for their development research and teaching. The aim of this
scholarship is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the
fields of economic and social development. The recipients will be expected to actively participate in capacity-building efforts in their home countries and regions upon graduation.
1. A copy of the submitted WB Online Application
If the online application system of WB is opened after APU’s deadline, please submit this as soon as it
becomes available.
2. Certificate(s) of employment showing at least three years of work experience acquired after receiving a
bachelor’s degree
3. Abstract of a previously written thesis or an example of previous written work and/or list of research
achievements to date
Please see the World Bank’s website for the latest country list. Applicants who have been residing in an
industrialized country for a period longer than one year will not be considered.
• Full admission fee • Full tuition
• 144,000 JPY/month for living expenses (amount subject to change for 2018).
• Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the study program
• 500 USD allowance for travel expenses (the first trip’s allowance will be included with the first living
expense payment)
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Notes
1. Due to the time required to create a bank account and arrival procedures, the first installment of living expenses will not be received until at least one month after arriving in Japan. Therefore, recipients are advised to bring at least 100,000 JPY along with them to Japan to cover initial expenses.
2. If the applicant cannot arrive in Japan during the set period, travel expenses to Japan will not be paid. Furthermore, if the arrival is delayed for a considerable period of time, the scholarship may be revoked.
3. Those who have or will receive scholarships from other institutions, including their own government, will not be selected. 4. Any false statements made in the application documents could be grounds for revoking a grantee’s scholarship later. 5. The 2018 application guidelines for this scholarship have not yet been announced so there may be changes to the eligibility
requirements and/or scholarship award.
6. Applicants can apply for the JJ/WBGSP and the ADB-JSP during the same application period. In all other cases, applicants are not be allowed to apply for multiple external scholarships in the same enrollment period.
Eligible Countries
Award
Additional Required Documents About the Scholarship
The ADB-JSP Scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) developing member countries to pursue graduate studies in
development-related fields of the Asia Pacific region. APU was selected as a designated institution by ADB in 2010, and will provide this scholarship each year to a few eligible GSA applicants (excluding IMAT program applicants).
1. Certificate(s) of employment showing at least two years of work experience acquired after receiving a bachelor’s degree
2. Abstract of a previously written thesis or an example of previous written work and/or list of research achievements to date
3. The applicant’s latest income tax return or proof of annual/monthly salary
4. Certification of family income (including the income of applicant’s parents or spouse) 5. ADB-JSP Information Sheet Form downloadable from:
http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/procedures-applying
Please refer to the Asian Development Bank website for the latest country list. Applicants living or working in a country other than their home country are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Full admission fee • Full tuition
• 144,000 JPY/month for living expenses (amount subject to change for 2018).
• Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the study
program
(3) The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff)
All eligible admitted applicants will be automatically recommended for this scholarship. No additional application documents are required to apply.
Eligibility
Award
Selection Process About the Scholarship
This scholarship is for master’s applicants admitted to APU whose research relates to the following theme: “Issues and Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region: Rapid Transformation amid Accelerating Globalization”. The research must also be related to the Sylff policy of taking a cross-disciplinary approach to tackle global issues and overcoming differences of nationality, language, religion and political systems.
APU will select outstanding eligible candidates and recommend them to Sylff for this scholarship. Admitted master’s applicants
• 1,000,000 JPY annually from October 2018 to September 2020 (100,000 JPY/month for April and
October, and 80,000 JPY/month for the remaining 10 months)
Note:
(4) Other External Scholarships
APU also accepts graduate students on scholarships from various other organizations. For these scholarships, applicants must apply directly to the organizations. Please refer to their websites for details.
MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/1369743.htm
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) http://jds-scholarship.org/
African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) http://education-japan.org/africa/
Pacific Leaders’ Educational Assistance for Development of State (Pacific-LEADS) http://www.jica.go.jp/english/countries/oceania/Pacific-LEADS.html
The Project for the Promotion and Enhancement of the Afghan Capacity for Effective Development (PEACE) http://www.education-japan.org/peace/
JICA Scholarship for Japanese Immigrants and Their Descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean http://www.jadesas.or.jp/en/
The Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholarship “Dreams Come True Project” http://www.jadesas.or.jp/en/
Professional Human Resources Development Project IV (PHRDPIV)
http://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/social_environmental/id/asia/southeast/indonesia_c03.html
Japanese Initiative for the Future of Syrian Refugees (JISR) https://www.jica.go.jp/syria/english/office/others/jisr.html
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program
1 Number of Students Accepted
Standard Period of Completion
The standard period of completion for the doctoral program in the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies is three years.This standard period allows for in-depth study and research and provides greater freedom to create a structured course plan. However, if you fulfill certain requirements after enrollment, it may be possible to complete your doctoral program in less than three years.
The total tuition for the program will not change even if you complete your degree before the standard period of completion. Please refer to our website for more information.
2 Application Eligibility
Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements.Applicants must fulfill one of the following conditions at the time of application.
• Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete a graduate (master’s) degree.
• Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete a graduate (master’s) degree outside Japan.
• Applicants who are at least 24 years of age and have been individually screened by the graduate school to have the academic ability of a postgraduate level or higher.
If you have other educational qualifications, please send your inquiries to the Admissions Office before applying.
Requirement 2: Language Proficiency
As English is the language of instruction in all graduate classes at APU, applicants must possess the ability to comprehend lectures, undertake independent research and produce well written reports in English. Please refer to p.13 “Documents Proving English Proficiency” for the required English language certifications.
Minimum English Proficiency Requirement
80 550 6.0 780 50
TOEFL® iBT Test TOEFL® PBT Test IELTS TOEIC® L&R Test PTE Academic
Asia Pacific Studies
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA)
Doctor of Philosophy Intake Period
April/
September 10 3 years
Intake per Year
Standard Period of Completion
Total Tuition
4,200,000 JPY
3 Prescreening Process
Applicants to the doctoral (Ph.D.) program must submit the following for prescreening before submission of their formal application:
1. Pages 1, 2 and 5 of the Application Form (at the back of this handbook)
* A fillable PDF version of the Application Form can be downloaded from the Admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/).
2. Personal statement 3. Research proposal
4. A list of previous research achievements and an abstract of the applicant's master's thesis 5. Proof of English language ability (see p.11 "Documents Proving English Proficiency") 6. Academic transcripts
These documents should be submitted by email according to the schedule below. The prescreening process is to ensure that the applicant has a sufficient academic background and that APU can provide proper supervision of the proposed research topic. Please contact the Admissions Office for more details about the prescreening process.
Prescreening results will be sent by email according to the schedule below.
Prescreening Schedule
4 Screening Schedule
Interview Schedule
Screening Results
APU will decide the details (date and venue) of the interviews and notify applicants at a later date. Overseas applicants are evaluated solely on the information provided in their application documents. In some cases, an online interview may be required. Domestic/internal applicants who pass the initial document screening must attend an interview as part of the application process. Please refer to page 17 for details.
Screening and scholarship results will be sent out by post on the dates listed above and should arrive within several days. We will also send an email with the necessary login information to check these results on the admissions website a day after the results are sent. If the day after is a holiday, the email will be sent two days after the result notification date.
Please be aware that phone, fax or email inquiries regarding application results will not be accepted.
Admitted applicants will not be allowed to reapply for the same enrollment period (April 2018 or September 2018 enrollment period).
April 2018 Enrollment
Application Period Interview Schedule Results Notification No.*Domestic/Internal Applicants
Sep 28, 2017
(Thu)-Oct 25, 2017 (Wed) Dec 11, 2017 (Mon) 2
Nov 20, 2017 (Mon)-Nov 24, 2017 (Fri)
Oct 26, 2017
(Thu)-Nov 29, 2017 (Wed) Jan 22, 2018 (Mon) 3
Dec 18, 2017 (Mon)-Dec 22, 2017 (Fri) Overseas Applicants
Domestic/Internal Applicants
September 2018 Enrollment
Application Period Interview Schedule Results Notification No.*Domestic/Internal Applicants
Mar 1, 2018
Apr 4, 2018 (Wed) May 21, 2018 (Mon) 6
Apr 23, 2018 (Mon)-Apr 27, 2018 (Fri)
Apr 19, 2018
(Thu)-May 23, 2018 (Wed) Jul 2, 2018 (Mon) 7
Jun 11, 2018 (Mon)-Jun 15, 2018 (Fri) Overseas Applicants
Domestic/Internal Applicants
Enrollment Prescreening Application Period Results Annnouncement
Domestic/Internal Applicants
April 2018
September 2018
Oct 9, 2017 (Mon) Aug 1, 2017
(Tue)-Sep 20, 2017 (Wed)
Nov 6, 2017 (Mon) Sep 21, 2017
(Thu)-Oct 18, 2017 (Wed)
Feb 5, 2018 (Mon) Nov 13, 2017
(Mon)-Jan 17, 2018 (Wed)
Apr 16, 2018 (Mon) Jan 18, 2018
(Thu)-Mar 28, 2018 (Wed) Overseas Applicants
Domestic/Internal Applicants
Overseas Applicants Domestic/Internal Applicants
Domestic/Internal Applicants
Applicants are not required to pay the application fee until they have successfully passed the prescreening process and have been informed to formally apply. We will not screen the formal application until we have received the application fee payment. This fee is not required for internal doctoral applicants who will continue directly from an APU master's
program.
* No. corresponds to the numbers shown in the Deadlines for Enrollment Procedures section on p.20. Please make sure to check these deadlines before applying. Deadlines will not be extended under any circumstances.
Application Process
• Documents marked with a ● must be submitted online through the Online Application System. • Documents that are not marked with a ● must be submitted by post.
• The Letter of Recommendation form can be downloaded from the Admissions website
(https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/). Please enter the required information, print out the forms, sign any forms that require a signature and submit them by post.
* To apply online, you must register for an account with the APU Online Application System through the Admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/).
1. Applicants are to complete the Application Form and related documents by themselves. All the application forms and documents must be submitted in English.
2. Unless otherwise noted, applicants must submit either original certificates or certified documents*. For
documents that are not written in English, please attach an official translation with the translator’s name, address, contact details and signature or official seal. Only translations by the document-issuing organization, translation companies and certified translators will be accepted.
3. APU will not return any of the submitted certificates regardless of the certificate type. Therfore, please submit certified documents for original certificates that cannot be reissued. Please note that submitted certificates will be discarded under APU’s Document Preservation Regulation.
4. Acceptance to APU will be revoked if any false information or forgery is found within the submitted documents, even after enrollment.
* A certified document is one that has been marked as being equivalent to the original with a stamp or seal by the issuing institution (preferred) or a notary public.
IMPORTANT
1 Application Documents
Required Documents for All Applicants
Graduate School Application Form
Personal Statement
Research Proposal/ Study Plan
Certificate of Eligibility/ Resident Status Questionnaire
Proof of Application Fee Payment
Refer to p.16 for details on the application fee payment.
University Graduation Certificate(s)/Certificate of Scheduled Graduation Submission of a certified document is recommended as submitted documents will not be returned.
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Applicants must complete this by themselves.
Please follow the instructions on p.3 of the application form.
Please follow the instructions on p.5 of the application form.
Please follow the instructions on p.6 of the application form.
All applicants must submit proof of graduation from every university attended. If you are currently attending a university for a bachelor’s or master’s program, you must submit proof that the program will be completed prior to your
intended date of enrollment at APU. High school graduation certificates are not required.
Payment by credit card is strongly preferred. You may pay by bank transfer
(international or domestic) only if you cannot pay by credit card.
Credit Card
Please complete the payment online by registering with the APU Online Application System through the Admissions website (https://admissions.apu. ac.jp). Please include your APU Online Application System Login ID on Section IV. Application Fee of your application form. You do not need to send a receipt by post.
Bank Transfer (international or domestic)
Please send a copy of your payment receipt.
Send by post (except for credit card payment) Send by post Academic Transcripts Original or certified document accepted. Send by
Documents Proving English Proficiency
Original only. Required from all applicants whose native language is not English or who do not meet the exemption requirements.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Original only.*
Passport Copy
Not applicable for Japanese nationals.
Two Identical Photographs (4 cm x 3 cm)
Original only. Send by post Send by post Send by post Send by post
Please submit the original results from one of the following English language proficiency examinations: TOEFL® iBT test, TOEFL® PBT test, IELTS, TOEIC®
L&R test or PTE Academic.
Additional Notes for Submitting Results TOEFL® iBT Test/TOEFL® PBT Test
• Request for the test center to send the score reports to APU directly. The institution code of APU is 2791.
• Provide the registration number in Section V. Official Test Scores of the
application form.
IELTS
• Provide the test report form (TRF) number on Section V. Official Test Scores
of the application form.
• If you provide your TRF number on the application form, you do not need to
submit the original test form.
PTE Academic
• Register to send your score report to APU on the PEARSON website (http://pearsonpte.com/). Paper or PDF results will not be accepted. • Provide your registration ID on Section V. Official Test Scores of the
application form.
Examinations Not Accepted
TOEFL® ITP test, IELTS (General Training Module), TOEIC® IP test, and PTE
General are not accepted.
“Institutional” test results from institutions other than APU or Ritsumeikan University will not be accepted.
Period of Validity
April 2018 Enrollment: Only scores of examinations taken on or after June 1,
2015 are valid.
September 2018 Enrollment: Only scores of examinations taken on or after
September 1, 2015 are valid.
• One letter must be written by a university instructor who knows you well
enough to write the recommendation.
• The second letter can be written by another instructor, employer or someone who is a non-relative and knows you on a professional or academic level. • Both letters must be written in English. If the letters are written in another
language, please attach an English translation.
* Recommendation letters send by email will be accepted only if the referees themselves send them.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of their valid passport, showing their photo, name, passport number and date of expiration. Applicants who do not have a valid passport are still eligible for application. If you already have a valid Japanese visa, please also submit a photocopy of your visa.
• Submit two identical photographs taken within three months, showing a front view above chest level with a plain background. No cap or hat is allowed. • The photograph size must be 4 cm high by 3 cm wide (1.57 in x 1.18 in).
Photographs may be in color or black and white.
• Please write your name and nationality in English on the back of the
photographs and affix one directly to the application form. For online applications, submit both photographs by post.
Exemption Requirements
The following applicants are exempt from having to provide documents proving English proficiency:
• Applicants who can certify that they have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a bachelor’s program offered in English.
• Applicants who can certify that they have been educated exclusively in
English for at least six years of their formal education from high school level or above.
• Applicants with nationality from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom or the United States.
Clear documented proof must be included with the application. Proof may be in the form of an official letter from the institution or any other official document such as a transcript indicating the language of instruction.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. No exceptions will be made.
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30% Tuition Reduction 980,000 JPY 1,260,000 JPY
50% Tuition Reduction 700,000 JPY 900,000 JPY
65% Tuition Reduction 490,000 JPY 630,000 JPY
80% Tuition Reduction 280,000 JPY 360,000 JPY
100% Tuition Reduction None None
Applicants who wish to apply for the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are required to complete the application by themselves. Interested applicants are to submit their scholarship application upon understanding of the following information.
About the Scholarship
This scholarship is made available by the financial contributions of domestic and international companies and individuals, together with the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that support the ideals of APU, and its purpose is to help reduce the financial burden for outstanding students of lesser financial means. Students awarded with this scholarship are expected to maintain a good academic record, complete the tasks assigned to them, and serve as role models for their country or region.
Application and Selection Process
The scholarship will be decided based on an overall evaluation of the documents submitted for application. Major areas of the application to be evaluated when awarding scholarships are English language proficiency, previous academic records, research proposal/study plan and professional experience (especially for the MBA program).
An overall evaluation of all submitted documents will be conducted along with the application and scholarship screening, and the scholarship results will be notified together with the application results. The awarded scholarship percentage is final and will not be reconsidered under any circumstances.
Assessment for Continuation
A review of academic performance and other criteria will be conducted each semester to determine whether or not recipients qualify for renewal of the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship. Provided that the recipients maintain a good academic record, complete assigned tasks on time and avoid any misconduct unbefitting of a scholarship recipient, their scholarship will remain valid until the standard number of credits required to graduate has been reached. In the case of inappropriate behavior or conduct that tarnishes the reputation of APU, the scholarship will be revoked.
Scholarship Award (Tuition Reduction %)
Please note that tuition is subject to change.
Amount of Annual Tuition to be Paid by the Student
GSA (Master’s/Doctoral) GSM
Send by post
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application
Documents for Submission (if applicable)
GMAT® Results
Original only. Required only for MBA applicants who do not have at least three years of full-time work experience and who will not submit GRE® results.
Send by post
GRE® Results
Original only. Required only for MBA applicants who do not have at least three years of full-time work experience and who will not submit GMAT® results.
Recommended for GSA applicants but not mandatory.
GMAT® scores must be forwarded directly to APU. Our GMAT® institution
code number is 2791 and our program code is 6VF-X6-86. Test results are valid for five years from the test date.
Form more information regarding the official GMAT®, please refer to the
following website: http://www.mba.com/the-gmat/.
GRE® scores must be forwarded directly to APU. Our GRE® institution code
number is 7116. Test results are valid for five years from the test date. GSA applicants who do not currently have a GRE® score, or if taking this exam
poses significant difficulties, are not required to submit it.
Form more information regarding the GRE® test, please refer to the following
Send by post
Certificate of Employment
Original only. Required only for MBA applicants who will not submit GMAT® or
GRE® scores.
If you fill in previous full-time work experience on Section IV. Employment History/Other Activities of the Application Form, please also provide written proof of your employment. This proof may be in the in the form of a certificate of employment issued by your current employer or a letter authorized by your former place of work that shows the period of employment and a simple description of your duties.
This certificate or letter should also show the name and contact information of the employer in case we need to contact them to confirm the details given. The certificate or letter can be in any format you choose, but must be written in English or have an English translation.
Send by post
Certificate of Residence and Copy of Alien Registration or Resident Card (both sides)
Only the original Certificate of Residence will be accepted. Required for domestic and internal applicants who do not have Japanese nationality or permanent resident status in Japan.
Domestic applicants must obtain a Certificate of Residence (住民票) at their local city hall or municipal office. Applicants should also provide a copy of both sides of their alien registration card or resident card.
Current APU students only need to submit a copy of their alien registration card or resident card.
Send by post
Proof of Scholarships Received from Organizations Other than APU
Original only.
Applicants who are due to receive scholarships offered by organizations other than APU after admission are required to submit proof of the scholarship award.
Send by post
List of Research
Achievements/Sample Work
Required only for applicants to the doctoral program or IMAT program.
Applicants must submit a list of previous papers written or presentations made which are relevant to their proposed field of study. Ph.D. applicants should also submit a copy of their master’s thesis. If the sample work is in a language other than English, please submit an English abstract.
Send by post
External Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Applicants who apply for an external scholarship are required to submit this checklist.
Send by post
Additional Required Documents for
Each External Scholarship
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2 Application Fee
It is preferred that you pay the application fee by credit card. You may pay by bank transfer (international or domestic) only if you cannot pay by credit card. Any incurred transaction fees will be bourne by the applicant.
Doctoral applications currently enrolled in an APU master’s program are not required to pay the application fee.
Fee Amount:
5,000 JPY
for overseas applicants35,000 JPY
for domestic and internal applicantsPayment Method: Register for an account with the APU Online Application System through APU’s Admissions website (https://www.admissions.apu.ac.jp) and complete your payment. Please include your APU Online Application System Login ID on the application form. You do not have the send a receipt by post.
IMPORTANT
1. Applications will not be processed until the application fee is paid. Please make sure to pay the application fee before the application deadline. Please take note that payments made by credit card will not be accepted after 23:59 Japan time on the day of the deadline.
2. The payment must be made in Japanese yen (JPY). If you pay by bank transfer, include a copy of the payment receipt along with your application documents.
3. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
4. Cash or postal money orders will not be accepted. Please do not send cash with your application documents.
IMPORTANT
Credit Card
Fee Amount:
5,000 JPY
for overseas applicants35,000 JPY
for domestic and internal applicantsPayment Purpose: Application fee
Contact Details: Applicant’s Name, Phone Number
If the application fee is paid in Japan, please send a copy of the payment receipt to the Admissions Office. Please make sure to write the applicants name and telephone number in the contact details when the payment is made.
Bank Name: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Oita Branch
Branch Address: 1-3-22 Chuo-machi, Oita-city, Oita-prefecture, 870-0035 JAPAN Tel: +81 97-532-5161
Account Number: 1001673 (ordinary deposit account)
Account Name: RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Swift Code: SMBCJPJT
IBAN CODE (if necessary): JP28 SMBC 0721 XXX2 4029 0868
Bank Transfer Fee: Bourne by the remitter
Bank Transfer (only for applicants who cannot pay by credit card)
Click on the Apply Now button at the top of APU’s Admissions website to access the APU Online Application System.
3 Application Submission
4 Screening Method
5 Application and Scholarship Screening Results
Please send all application documents directly to APU by registered airmail or express mail sevice (DHL, FedEx, OCS, EMS, etc.). Submitted documents must reach APU no later than the application deadline.
APU will not bear responsibility for any loss of documents in the course of delivery.
APU will begin processing your application once all required application documents and the application fee are received. However, we may need to contact you for further information, so please check your email regularly after you have submitted your application documents.
Please also make sure that APU emails are not directed to your spam box. Once your application is complete, the APU Admissions Committee will conduct the final screening.
All applicants are evaluated based on the information provided in their application documents. If deemed necessary, the Admissions Office may also carry out the following:
• Contact the applicant’s place of study or the person who wrote the Letter of Recommendation. • Ask the applicant for an explanation regarding their original submitted documents.
• Require the applicant to submit additional documents relating to academic background, transcripts and/or language
proficiency.
Overseas applicants are evaluated solely on the information provided in their application documents. In some cases, an interview may be required. In this case, the date of interviews will be designated by APU and notified to applicants about two weeks after the end of the application period. Interviews will be held online. It is not necessary for applicants to travel to Japan for the interview.
Domestic/internal applicants must first submit their application documents. Applicants who do not possess Japanese citizenship must have a visa which is valid until the time of enrollment. Those who pass the initial document screening must attend an interview conducted by APU as part of the application process. APU will contact applicants separately regarding their interview. Alternate interview arrangements will be made for domestic applicants not physically present in Japan. If this applies to you, please inform the Admissions Office.
Address:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Admissions Office (International)
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita, 874-8577 Japan
Tel: +81 977-78-1119
6 Admissions Support for Prospective Applicants with Medical Conditions or Disabilities
In accordance with the “Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Guidelines on Support Services for Students with Disabilities” (refer to the last page), APU offers special support during the admissions process to prospective applicants with medical conditions or disabilities when necessary. For those who would like to request this support, please read the following information carefully and submit the necessary documents.
For prospective applicants who would like to request support during the admissions process, please submit the Admissions Support Request Form provided by APU before applying for admission. If possible, please also submit a medical certificate or patient referral document issued by a physician.
Requesting Support During the Admissions Process for Domestic and Internal Applicants
Step 1: Making the Request
Documents to be submitted:
Required: Download the Admissions Support Request Form from the Admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/).
Optional: Medical certificate or patient referral document
(Copies accepted. While submitting these forms is optional during the application process, they will be required if you are accepted and choose to enroll at APU.)
Only documents written in English or Japanese will be accepted. Please attach an English or Japanese translation if the documents are written in another language.
Submit to: [email protected]
Write in the email subject: Request for Support During the Admissions Process
Submission Deadline: Four weeks prior to the deadline of your intended application period.
If you are unable to make the submission deadline due to unavoidable circumstances, please include the reason for late submission on one of the documents to be submitted. Please note that even with a reason, late documents may not be accepted.
APU→Applicant
Applicant
Step 2: Receiving the Support Request Arrival Receipt
APU will send an email to you upon receiving the support request documents listed above.
Please include a printout of the receipt that is attached to the email along with the other required application forms and documents when applying to APU.
APU→Applicant
Step 3: Notification of Support Request Results
APU will send the Support Request Results in an email within three weeks after sending out the Support Request Arrival Receipt.
7 Information on Local Medical Services
1. APU Health Clinic
The APU Health Clinic is not a full service medical institution and therefore cannot perform medical procedures such as prescribing medication or administering injections and infusions. Students who will require medical care or treatment will need to use off-campus medical institutions.
2. Applicants Currently Receiving Medical Treatment
For those currently receiving medical treatment*1, please consult with a physician before applying to APU about whether or
not continued treatment will be necessary after enrolling. If continued treatment is necessary, you will be required to submit a treatment plan when completing the enrollment procedures. You must also submit a patient referral document*2 once you
enter APU.
*1‘Receving medical treatment’ refers to individuals who require such treatment as oral, injectable or topical medication, physical therapy,
psychological treatment, etc., as advised by a medical professional.
*2 The patient referral document must include the name of the condition, symptoms, test results and a course of treatment/treatment plan.
The document must be written in English or Japanese. Please attach an English or Japanese translation if the document is written in a different language.
3. Restrictions on Bringing Medication into Japan
There are strict restrictions on bringing medication into Japan from abroad. It is recommended that prospective applicants check with their local Japanese embassy or Ministry of Health before applying to APU regarding whether or not it will be possible to bring the medication* that you are currently using into Japan. If you are accepted and intend to enroll at APU, please make sure to complete the legal procedures to bring medication into Japan. For more information, refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare Homepage (http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html).
* Injectable medicine that cannot be self-administered must then be administered at a medical institution under the supervision of a physician. However, depending on the facilities of the medical institution, there is a possibility that you may not be able to have the injection administered. Please also be aware that the APU Health Clinic cannot perform medical procedures such as administering injections.
4. Psychiatric Disorders/Disabilities (mental illnesses, developmental disorders, sleeping disorders, etc.) There are no medical institutions near APU which can treat psychiatric disorders or disabilities in languages other than Japanese. In addition, there are stricit restrictions on bringing medcication into Japan. For individuals currently receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders or disabilities and who will require treatment after coming to Japan, please inquire with APU before applying.
5. Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public transportation within Beppu is very limited. There are currently only a few wheelchair- accessible buses available on the routes used to commute to APU. Accordingly, it is difficult to commute to APU by bus. Students must contact the bus company in advance to use a wheelchair-accessible bus. It is advisable for wheelchair users considering APU to inquire to the university about accessibility accommodations before applying.
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From Acceptance to Enrollment
1 Enrollment Process Overview
Admitted applicants must pay all required enrollment procedure fees and submit all necessary documents within the specified deadlines. More information will be provided in the Handbook of Enrollment Procedures, which will be sent together with your screening results. Please note that required payments and documents will not be accepted after the deadline. Therefore, please make sure to have sufficient financial means before applying.
Deadlines for Enrollment Procedures
The deadlines below are shown for your reference. The deadline specific to you will be printed on the “Invoice for Enrollment Procedure Fees” sent with your screening results.
Screening Results Receive COE and Admission Approval Entry to APU Apply for Student Visa ↓ Recieve Visa (if applicable)
Enrollment Procedure 1
Admission Fee Payment
Enrollment Procedure 2
Partial Tuition Payment AP House Entrance Fee Payment
Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance Fee Payment Advance Payment of Fees
(if applicable)
Submit Required Documents Enrollment Procedures
Result Notification Deadline for
Admission Fee Payment
Deadline for Docoument Submission
Deadline for Payment of Other Fees
Dec 11, 2017 (Mon)
Feb 14, 2018 (Wed)
Jan 10, 2018 (Wed)
1 Nov 6, 2017 (Mon) Dec 6, 2017 (Wed) Jan 10, 2018 (Wed)
Jan 24, 2018 (Wed) Jan 17, 2018 (Wed)
Jan 22, 2018 (Mon) Feb 28, 2018 (Wed)
4 Jan 22, 2018 (Mon) May 9, 2018 (Wed) May 30, 2018 (Wed)
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Admission Fee Payment
Deadline for Docoument Submission
Deadline for Payment of Other Fees
May 21, 2018 (Mon)
Jul 27, 2018 (Fri)
Jun 27, 2018 (Wed) Jul 11, 2018 (Wed)
5 Apr 9, 2018 (Mon) Jul 4, 2018 (Wed) Jul 11, 2018 (Wed)
Jul 2, 2018 (Mon) Aug 22, 2018 (Wed)
0% 30% 50% 65% 80% 100% GSA Master’s/Doctoral Program 350,000 JPY 245,000 JPY 175,000 JPY 122,500 JPY 70,000 JPY 0 JPY
450,000 JPY 315,000 JPY 225,000 JPY 157,500 JPY 90,000 JPY 0 JPY
GSM Master’s Program
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship Percentage
April Semester of Enrollment
Moving In Fee*1
Security Deposit*2
Rent*3 Total
September
33,000 JPY 33,000 JPY
98,000 JPY 98,000 JPY
98,000 JPY 73,500 JPY
229,000 JPY 204,500 JPY
2 Explanation of Enrollment Procedures Fees
To enroll at APU, it is necessary to pay the Admission Fee, a portion of the tuition for your first semester, AP House Entrance Fee, the Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance Fee and the Advance Payment of Fees (if applicable). It is compulsory for admitted applicants intending to enroll at APU to pay the stated fees in the “Invoice for Enrollment Procedure Fees” before the payment deadlines. In the case that you fail to pay before the deadline, your acceptance will be revoked.
Enrollment procedure fees for admitted applicants with external scholarships may differ from below. Please contact the Admissions Office for details. The amounts listed below are subject to change.
Admission Fee
130,000 JPY
The Admission Fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Internal applicants, APU graduates and Ritsumeikan University graduates are not required to pay the Admission Fee.
AP House Entrance Fee
All graduate students are guaranteed a room in AP House 4 (APU PLAZA OITA), one of APU’s student housing facilities, which will help them adapt to their new life in Japan and to concentrate on their studies.
AP House 4 is located off campus in downtown Beppu. It takes about 30 minutes to campus by local bus.
AP House Entrance Fee Breakdown
Advance Payment of Fees (only required for certain nationalities)
Under the Advance Payment of Fees system, students of certain nationalities are required to pay the full amount of their tuition and AP House rent for their first year of studies in addition to the enrollment procedure fees listed above before applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This system provides assurance to the Japanese Government Bureau and APU that the student has sufficient financial resources to study abroad at APU.
Those who must pay the Advance Payment of Fees will be notified in the “Invoice for Required Enrollment Fees”, which is sent together with the screening results. The nationalities required to pay the Advance Payment of Fees may change each year. For more information, please refer to the ‘Cost’ tab on the Admissions website (https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/).
*1The moving in fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
*2The securit deposit serves as a guarantee. In the case you fail to pay your rent, or if any damage is done to the room during your period of stay, charges will
be deducted from the security deposit and the remaining amount will be returned to you upon moving out.
*3April enrollees are required to pay two months of rent in advance (April and May), while September enrollees are required to pay one and half months of rent
in advance (from mid-September and October). The rent for AP House is 49,000 JPY/month.
Partial Tuition
GSA Master’s/Doctoral Program ……350,000 JPY GSM Master’s Program ………450,000 JPY
The partial tuition payment amount varies according to the awarded APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship percentage.
Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance Fee
Master’s Program………8,540 JPY
IMAT Program ………4,710 JPY
Doctoral Program ……… 12,380 JPY
All international students, including those who will not live in AP House, must join the insurance program designated by APU. More information about this insurance program will be provided in the “Guide to Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for International Students Studying in Japan” booklet.
3 Final Pre-Enrollment Procedures
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and Student Visa
In order to enter Japan as a student, the following general procedures are required.
• Application for a COE at the Japanese Immigration Bureau
• After being issued the COE, applicants must proceed to apply for a student visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate general in their country or region.
APU will apply for a COE on behalf of those who meet all of the following requirements.
• Applicants who are residing outside Japan and require a COE to obtain a student visa.
• Applicants who have paid the necessary enrollment procedure fees, which include the Admission Fee, partial tuition payment, AP House Entrance Fee, Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance Fee and Advance Payment of Fees (if applicable) by the stipuated deadlines.
• Applicants who have submitted all the required documents by the stipulated deadline and are able to prove they have sufficient financial means for the duration of their studies.
• Applicants deemed appropriate by the University.
APU will only apply for a COE on your behalf once you demonstrate your intent to enroll by paying all of the enrollment procedure fees.
Renewal or Change in Residency Status (for those who already possess a visa in Japan)
Required Documents for All Applicants
Document
Graduate School of
Asia Pacific Studies
Graduate
School of
Management
Master’s
Doctoral
Graduate School Application Form
University Graduation Certificate(s)/ Certificate of Scheduled Graduation
Submission of a certified document is recommended as submitted documents will not be returned.
Academic Transcripts Original or certified document accepted.
Documents Proving English Proficiency Original only.
Personal Statement
Research Proposal/Study Plan
Certificate of Eligibility/Resident Status Questionnaire
Application Fee Payment
Credit Card: Register on the APU Online Application System through the Admissions website.
Bank Transfer: Submit a copy of your payment receipt.
Two Letters of Recommendation Original only.
Passport Copy
Not applicable for Japanese nationals.
Two Identical Photographs 4 cm x 3 cm or 1.57 in x 1.18 in Original only.
GMAT® Results or GRE® Results
or Certificate of Employment (at least three years) Original only.
List of Research Achievements/Sample Work
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Certificate of Residence and Copy of Alien Registration or Resident Card (both sides)
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Proof of Scholarships Received from Organizations Other than APU
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MEXT Scholarship (Top Global University Project) applicants may be required to submit additional documents. In this case, APU will contact the applicant directly.
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