Program List
- *This page only lists programs that are scheduled for recruitment in AY2026 as of early Feb., 2026.
- *The information below is subject to change. For more details,
please check the application information for each program on the Off-campus Programs website. - *The costs listed under "Approx. Program Cost" are rough estimates that exclude the cost of food, visa applications, etc.
- *For most programs, the deadline is set at 14:00 on the last day of the application period. For more details,
please check the application information for each program on the Off-campus Programs website.
【Programs for Undergraduate Students】
| Program Name | Country / Region | Application Period (For AY 2026, planned) | Implementation Period | Approx. Program Cost (Changes Annually) | Grading | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST (Korea) first@apu.ac.jp |
South Korea | Wed. Apr. 1 - Fri. Apr. 10, 14:00 | Thu. May 28 - Mon. Jun. 1 (5 days) | Approx. 100,000 JPY | 2 credits (P/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is not permitted |
| SECOND first@apu.ac.jp |
Two countries in Southeast Asia (e.g. Malaysia,Thailand) | Wed. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | February – March (2 weeks) | Approx. 45,000 JPY | 2 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is not permitted |
| AP Language Immersion Program (Chinese) (Korean) (Spanish) immerse@apu.ac.jp |
Varies by Program | Wed. Apr. 15 – Wed. Apr. 29, by 14:00. | August – September (Varies by Program) | 250,000 – 450,000 JPY | 2 or 4 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is permitted if it is a different program |
| Wed. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | February – March (Varies by Program) | |||||
|
Language In Action apu-lia@apu.ac.jp |
① Saga ② Korea |
Wed. Apr. 15 – Wed. Apr. 29, by 14:00. |
① Sat. Jul. 4 (a day trip) ② Fri. Aug. 7 ‐ Tue. Aug. 11 |
Approx. 100,000 JPY | 2 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit |
|
Service Learning Program atfs@apu.ac.jp |
USA | TBA | TBA | － | － | － |
| Field Study Field Research Project atfs@apu.ac.jp |
Varies by Program | Wed. Apr. 15 – Wed. Apr. 29, by 14:00. | August – September (Varies by Program) | 10,000 – 500,000 JPY | 2 or 4 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is permitted if it is a different program |
| Wed. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | February – March (Varies by Program) | |||||
| Advanced Area Studies atfs@apu.ac.jp |
Two countries in Southeast Asia | To be announced in early November 2026. | June - July | Check the application handbook for details | 8 credits (A+, A, B, C/F) |
* Counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is not permitted |
| Nihongo Partners apunp@apu.ac.jp |
Indonesia | If you are interested in the program, please refer to the Japanese site for more information. | ||||
| Double Degree Program dudp@apu.ac.jp *Please note that the Applications for each program may not be conducted due to circumstances at the host university. |
SEU | Around March | From August for 2 years | *Please refer to each program’s website | Credits earned at host institution are transferred to APU as T |
* Up to 60 credits may be transferred to APU after conversion. Please check each program's page for details. |
| NEOMA | Around March | From September for 2 years | ||||
| SUAS | Around June | From February for 2 years | ||||
| Overseas Student Exchange Program outbound@apu.ac.jp |
Varies by Region / Length | Mon. May 11 – Mon. June 8 | Half year or 1 year from spring 2027 | Estimated Cost of Studying Abroad (per year) Oceania: 1,000,000-2,150,000 JPY Asia: 600,000-1,800,000 JPY Europe: 1,100,000-2,500,000 JPY North America: 1,100,000-2,2000,000 JPY South America and Africa: 600,000-1,800,000 JPY *Subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations |
Credits earned at host institution are transferred to APU as T |
* If you wish to transfer credits to APU(up to 60 credits), you must complete the credit transfer procedures separately. Please check the application information for more details. |
| (1st round) Mon. Oct. 5 – Mon. Oct. 26 | Half year or 1 year from fall 2027 | |||||
| (2nd round) Mon. Nov. 16 – Mon. Dec. 7 | ||||||
| Domestic Exchange Program apudsep@apu.ac.jp |
Akita/AIU Kyoto/RU Osaka/RU Shiga/RU |
Spring Dispatch: around October Fall Dispatch: around April |
Half year or 1 year | None | Credits earned at host institution are transferred to APU as T |
* If you wish to transfer credits to APU, you must complete the credit transfer procedures separately. |
| Overseas Short-Term Summer & Winter Program outbound@apu.ac.jp |
Varies by Program | Varies by Program | 1-4 weeks | Varies by country / region / duration | Credits earned at host institution are transferred to APU as T |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * If you wish to transfer credits to APU, you must complete the credit transfer procedures separately. *Please check the recruitment requirements for details. |
【Programs for Graduate School Students】
| Program Name | Country / Region | Application Period (For AY 2026, planned) | Implementation Period | Approx. Program Cost (Changes Annually) | Grading | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glocal Immersion atfs@apu.ac.jp |
Varies by Program | Wed. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | February – March | 30,000 JPY - | 2 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * Subject re-registration is not permitted |
LANGUAGE:
Japanese
Programs Currently Recruiting
