The Path to Student Exchange
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| Spring Departure | 9-10 Months Before Departure (April-May) |
8 Months Before Departure (June) |
7 Months Before Departure (July) |
Acceptance ~ 1 Month Before Departure (June, July - January) |
Departure (February) |
After Return |
| 1st Round |
Application Period
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Announcement of Final Results
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Guidance Sessions (Multiple times)
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Student Exchange (1 semester or 1 year)
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Submit Reports
Credit Transfer
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| 2nd Round |
Application Period
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Announcement of Final Results
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Guidance Sessions (Multiple times)
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| Before Departure | ||||||
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| Fall Departure | 11-12 Months Before Departure (October-November) |
10 Months Before Departure (December) |
9 Months Before Departure (January) |
Acceptance ~ 2 Months Before Departure (December, January - July) |
Departure (September) |
After Return |
| 1st Round |
Application Period
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Announcement of Final Results
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Guidance Sessions (Multiple times)
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Student Exchange (1 semester or 1 year)
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Submit Reports
Credit Transfer
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| 2nd Round |
Application Period
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Announcement of Final Results
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Guidance Sessions (Multiple times)
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Step 1 Get to Know More About the Exchange Program
- Do you have the necessary English scores/ GPA?
- When does the application period start?
- What countries can you go to?
- What will tuition costs be like? How about credit transfer?
Step 2 GPA Requirements and Getting Your English Scores Up
- Make a study plan and work on it steadily!
- Try to get the necessary English scores within the application period.
- Try using English in your everyday life!
Step 3 Guidance Sessions / Understanding the Application Information
- Participate in the Guidance Sessions and get the answers to your questions!
- Carefully read the application information.
* If you plan to apply, please read the application information thoroughly before doing so.
Step 4 Apply
- We accept applications through an online survey. Click below for details.
- Remember to give yourself plenty of time before the deadline!
Step 5 APU Internal Screening
- The Academic Office carries out a comprehensive screening through two phases: the document screening phase (in which essays, grades, and English scores are considered) and the interview phase.
Step 6 Get Accepted/ Join Guidance Sessions for Accepted Students
- Once accepted, preparations will begin to ramp up.
- Follow the instructions given and provide/fill out all the required forms quickly.
- Attendance at Guidance Sessions is mandatory.
Please adjust your schedule to allow for participation.
Contact
You may choose from two types of consultations: a consultation with a Student Exchange Coordinator from the Academic Office, or a consultation with a Student Exchange Advisor (SEA). Please click the “Individual Consultation Session” button, read all the information carefully, and book the consultation of your choosing.
Student Exchange Team
Academic Office
+81-(0)977-78-1101
outbound@apu.ac.jp
(Online Booking)
LANGUAGE:
Japanese
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