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Field Study

Field Study

  • Pursue Your Field of Specialization

What is the Field Study?

What is the Field Study? The Field Study is a program in which students, under the guidance of a faculty members, conduct on-site surveys and research activities based on themes related to the specialized fields of each college, deepening their own interests and concerns and building a bridge between theory and practice.

Why Field Study? Point 1
From the classroom to the world! Fully utilizing places of learning around the globe!

By going into the field, whether domestic or abroad, and experiencing the local problems and activities on the ground, students can deepen their understanding of both the basic and specialized knowledge they learn at APU. In addition, you will be able to learn more about various topics such as the environment, developing countries, international conflicts, and tourism by connecting with local governments, international organizations, corporations, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and other people you can only meet by going to the field.

Why Field Study? Point 2
Instruction by both APU faculty, and local specialists!

The program is offered in small groups. While on site, you will receive in-depth and detailed instruction in your field of specialization from APU faculty advisors. Depending on the program, students may be able to visit international organizations, government agencies, universities, NGOs, etc., which are normally inaccessible to them, and receive direct guidance from various experts through the network of faculty members, thereby further deepening the specialized knowledge learned in classroom lectures. In addition to deepening their specialized knowledge, they will also have the opportunity to think about their future careers.

Why Field Study? Point 3
A rare opportunity to experience the forefront in the field, and consider your future!

The connections you make with the people you meet through fieldwork and the lessons you learn in the field will give you a valuable opportunity to think about your future professional studies and your career vision after graduation. By deepening your specialized study, you will be able to clarify your future career vision and use it as a guideline for your subsequent study plan at APU.

Field Study Activity Gallery

“Community Development with Secondary Students in Toho Village” (Site: Toho, Fukuoka, Japan)

“Community Development with Secondary Students in Toho Village” (Site: Toho, Fukuoka, Japan)

“Community Development with Secondary Students in Toho Village” (Site: Toho, Fukuoka, Japan)

“Community Development with Secondary Students in Toho Village” (Site: Toho, Fukuoka, Japan)

”Heritage Tourism in Rural and Urban Environments” (Site: Spain, Italy)

”Heritage Tourism in Rural and Urban Environments” (Site: Spain, Italy)

”Heritage Tourism in Rural and Urban Environments” (Site: Spain, Italy)

”Kumamoto “Tradition x Modernity” - Creating a sustainable society” (Site: Aso, Kumamoto, Japan)

”Kumamoto “Tradition x Modernity” - Creating a sustainable society” (Site: Aso, Kumamoto, Japan)

“Sustainable Town: Learning from Niseko Town, Hokkaido” (Site: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan)

“Sustainable Town: Learning from Niseko Town, Hokkaido” (Site: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan)

”Disability and Society” (Site: Beppu, Hiji, Oita, Japan)

”Indonesian Studies Programme: Uniqueness through Multifaceted Lenses” (Site: Indonesia)

”Indonesian Studies Programme: Uniqueness through Multifaceted Lenses” (Site: Indonesia)

”Indonesian Studies Programme: Uniqueness through Multifaceted Lenses” (Site: Indonesia)

”Understanding industry and business management in the northern Japan economic region - From nature, environmental issues and ESG investments” (Site: Sapporo, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan)

”Understanding industry and business management in the northern Japan economic region - From nature, environmental issues and ESG investments” (Site: Sapporo, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan)

”Learn Sports Business at Albirex Niigata Singapore” (Site: Singapore)

”Learn Sports Business at Albirex Niigata Singapore” (Site: Singapore)

Field Study [AY2024 Fall Semester]

The program contents might be changed for some reasons.

We are recruiting participants for the "Field Study" for Fall semesters as follows.
If you would like to participate, please read the application guidelines carefully before applying.
Program Length Approx. 1-3 weeks (Differs depending on the program) Program Timing Spring Break (February - March)
Location See this list Acquired Skills/Abilities
  • Problem-solving
  • Specialized Knowledge
  • Logical Thinking
Program fee Refer to the syllabus
Number of Participants 5 to 15 for each program Application Period October 9, 2024 ～ October 23, 2024 (14:00)
Eligibility [APS/APM] 3rd-7th semester students (whether international or domestic) [ST] 1st-7th semester students (whether international or domestic)
*There are other application requirements. Please check the Application Information for details.
Additional Information －
Guidance Session [Japanese] 2024. October 9 (Wed.) 14:20 - 15:20
[English] 2024. October 9 (Wed.) 17:00 - 18:00
Zoom MTG ID: 917 3107 0561
Guidance Session Recorded Data
(Recorded data will be available day after the guidance until the end of the application period.)
How to Apply Apply through the online application form (Application form will be available during the application period.)

The above is an overview of the program. Please be sure to check the Syllabus and the Application Information before applying. For the previous program syllabus, please check from here.

Field Study [AY2025 Spring Semester]

The program contents might be changed for some reasons.

We are recruiting participants for the "Field Study" for Spring semesters as follows.
If you would like to participate, please read the application guidelines carefully before applying.
Program Length Short Term Program Timing Summer Break (August - September)
Location Will be updated around March, 2025 Acquired Skills/Abilities
  • Problem-solving
  • Specialized Knowledge
  • Logical Thinking
Program fee Refer to the syllabus
Number of Participants 5 to 15 for each program Application Period Will be updated around March, 2025
Eligibility [APS/APM] 3rd-7th semester students（whether international or domestic） [ST] 1st-7th semester students（whether international or domestic）
*There are other application requirements. Please check the Application Information for details.
Additional Information －
Guidance Session Will be updated around March, 2025
How to Apply Apply through the online application form (Application form will be available during the application period.)

The above is an overview of the program. Please be sure to check the Syllabus and the Application Information before applying. For the previous program syllabus, please check from here.

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