APU Admissions 101 — the 2026 Application Process

Registration

Family/Last Name (in English)
If you do not have a family/last name, please write "None".

Given/First Name (in English)

Email Address
If you attended an APU webinar previously, please register with the same email address as before.

Phone number

Which degree program are you interested in?

Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree)

Graduate (Master's degree, MBA, or PhD)

What is your current country/region of residence?

I am a/an:

Prospective Student

Parent/Guardian

Teacher/Counselor

Other

If you selected Other, please specify:

Primary Citizenship

This event is aimed at international students who do not hold Japanese citizenship, including multiple citizenship, or permanent residency in Japan. Although you are welcome to attend, please be aware that some of the content may not apply to you.

If you have Japanese citizenship, including multiple citizenship, or permanent residency in Japan, you will need to apply to APU as a domestic student, regardless of your country or region of residency. For details, please contact the Office of Domestic Admissions.

Do you or a parent hold any form of Japanese citizenship or permanent residency?

No

Yes

This event is aimed at international students who do not hold Japanese citizenship, including multiple citizenship, or permanent residency in Japan. Although you are welcome to attend, please be aware that some of the content may not apply to you.

If you have Japanese citizenship, including multiple citizenship, or permanent residency in Japan, you will need to apply to APU as a domestic student, regardless of your country or region of residency. For details, please contact the Office of Domestic Admissions.

Birthdate

School you currently attend/are affiliated with

Intended Language Basis at APU

English

Japanese

Which APU program are you interested in?

College of Asia Pacific Studies - APS (BSocSci)

College of International Management - APM (BBA)

College of Sustainability and Tourism - ST (BST)

Unsure

What level of study are you interested in applying for?

First Year Student

Transfer Student

Which APU program are you interested in?

Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies - Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies

Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies - Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy

Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies - IMAT Dual Degree Program

Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies - Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies

Graduate School of Management - Master of Business Administration

I am not sure yet

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