Overseas Student Exchange Program

Pursue Your Field of Specialization

Overview of the Program

The Overseas Student Exchange Program sends students overseas to study at a partner university for six months or one year. At their host university, students primarily take regular curriculum courses to complement their specialization. Students continue paying APU tuition fees without paying additional tuition fees to their host university and begin their exchange one year after submitting an application. Classes conducted in English are also available at partner universities in non-English-speaking countries.

Experiences Unique to Exchange at a Host University

Although APU has a diverse campus, there are some things students can only learn at an overseas host university. When you break out of your routine and experience something totally new, your outlook on life will change dramatically.

Diverse Exchange Destinations

When you hear the word “exchange”, you may immediately think of Europe or America. However, at APU, we offer a host of exchange programs in over 150 universities from 43 countries in interesting locations such as Asia, Oceania, and even Africa.

Opportunities to Further Your Education

Even when studying the same topic, if the environment, culture, and history of the place you study in differs, your point of view on the topic will change. When students learn to think in multi-faceted ways, it can also benefit their studies post-exchange.

Details on The Path to Studying Abroad are HERE!

Overseas Student Exchange Program [2027 Fall Departure]

Applications for the 2027 Fall Semester Overseas Exchange Program will open as outlined below.
Students who wish to apply are requested to carefully review the application guidelines before submitting their application.

Program Length	1 semester or 1 year	Program Timing	AY2027 Fall Semester (1 semester exchange) AY2027 Fall and Fall Semester (1 year exchange)
Location	Varies according to each partner university’s specifications. For details, please refer to the “2027 Fall University List.”
Acquired Skills/Abilities	Self Management Autonomy Specialized Knowledge
Program fee	In addition to the tuition fees paid to APU, students are responsible for travel expenses, housing costs, insurance fees, and living expenses.
Number of Participants	Varies depending on the host university	Application Period	1st round: Oct. 12th – Nov. 8th, 2026 (23:59 JST) 2nd round: Nov. 30th – Dec. 13th, 2026 (23:59 JST)
Eligibility	・Must be 2nd - 5th semester students at the time of application ・Must have a semester GPA of 2.00 or higher, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, and meet the requirements of the host university. ・Not be a national of the country where the host university is located ・Meet all requirements set by the partner university Additional eligibility requirements apply. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
Additional Information	The website will be updated as needed, so please check it regularly.
Guidance Session	Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 - 5th Period Classroom:F102 ★We recommend participating in person. ＜Zoom ID＞997 4005 8836 Application Guideline Video
How to Apply	Online Application

The above is an overview of the program. Be sure to check the details in the ”Application Guidelines” below before applying.

Contact

One-on-one consultations are available in-person or over Zoom. You may choose from two types of consultations: a consultation with a Student Exchange Coordinator from the Outreach and Research Office, or a consultation with a Student Exchange Advisor (SEA). Please click on the “Individual Consultation Session” button, read all the information carefully, and book the consultation of your choosing.

Student Exchange Team
Outreach and Research Office
outbound@apu.ac.jp

FAQs Individual Consultation Session
(Online Booking)

Overseas Student Exchange Program [2027 Spring Departure]

Applications for the Spring 2027 Overseas Exchange Program will open as outlined below.
Students who wish to apply are requested to carefully review the application guidelines before submitting their application.

Program Length	1 semester or 1 year	Program Timing	AY2027 Spring Semester (1 semester exchange) AY2027 Spring and Fall Semester (1 year exchange)
Location	Varies according to each partner university’s specifications. For details, please refer to the “2027 Spring University List.”
Acquired Skills/Abilities	Self Management Autonomy Specialized Knowledge
Program fee	In addition to the tuition fees paid to APU, students are responsible for travel expenses, housing costs, insurance fees, and living expenses.
Number of Participants	Varies depending on the host university	Application Period	May 11, 2026 (13:00) ～ June 8, 2026 (11:00)
Eligibility	・Must be 2nd – 5th semester students at the time of application ・Must a semester GPA of 2.00 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher ・Not be a national of the country where the host university is located ・Meet all requirements set by the partner university Additional eligibility requirements apply. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
Additional Information	The “2027 Spring University List” may be updated if additional information becomes available. The website will be updated as needed, so please check it regularly.
Guidance Session	May 13, 2026 (Wed), 5th Period (J) Video (E) Video (J,E)Recording
How to Apply	Online Application

Please make sure to review the application guidelines before submitting your application.

Contact

Student Exchange Team
Outreach and Research Office
outbound@apu.ac.jp

FAQs Individual Consultation Session
(Online Booking)

Overseas Student Exchange Program [2026 Fall Departure]

We are recruiting students to participate in the 2026 Fall Departure Overseas Student Exchange Program.
If you would like to participate, please read the application guidelines carefully before applying.

Program Length	1 semester or 1 year	Program Timing	AY2026 Fall Semester (1 semester exchange) AY2026 Fall Semester and AY2027 Spring Semester (1 year exchange)
Location	Please see the 2026 Fall University List.
Acquired Skills/Abilities	Self Management Autonomy Specialized Knowledge
Program fee	None (excluding travel expenses, rent, insurance, living expenses etc.)
Number of Participants	Differs depending on the host university	Application Period	(1st Round) After the application guidance session – October 27, 2025 (Mon) (2:00 PM JST) (2nd Round) November 21, 2025 (Fri) – December 15, 2025 (Mon) (10:00 AM JST)
Eligibility	・Must be 2nd – 5th semester students at the time of application ・Must have a semester GPA 2.00 or above ・Must not be from the country or region of the host university ・Must fulfill the requirements set by the host university * There are other application requirements. Please check the Application Information for details.
Additional Information	The Fall 2026 University list will be updated as soon as APU receives new information.
Guidance Session	October 1, 2025 (Wed), 5th Period (J) Video (E) Video (E) SEA Introduction (J, E) Q&A
How to Apply	Online Application

The above is an overview of the program. Be sure to check the details in the ”Application Guidelines” below before applying.

Contact

Student Exchange Team
Outreach and Research Office
outbound@apu.ac.jp

FAQs Individual Consultation Session
(Online Booking)

Overseas Student Exchange Program | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Overseas Student Exchange Program

Overview of the Program

Experiences Unique to Exchange at a Host University

Diverse Exchange Destinations

Opportunities to Further Your Education

Overseas Student Exchange Program [2027 Fall Departure]

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