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Program List

Program List

  • *This page only lists programs that are scheduled for recruitment in AY2025 as of end July, 2025.
  • *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 2025, planned) Implementation Period Approx. Program Cost (Changes Annually) Grading Notes
FIRST (Korea)
first@apu.ac.jp
Korea Tue. Apr. 1 - Fri. Apr. 11, 14:00 Thu. May 29 - Mon. Jun. 2 (5 days) Approx. 90,000 JPY 2 credits
(P/F)
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit
* Subject re-registration is not permitted
SECOND
first@apu.ac.jp
Malaysia,
Thailand
Wed. Oct. 8 – Wed. Oct. 22, by 14:00. Wed. Feb.25 -Fri. Mar.6 (10 days) 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. 16 – Wed. Apr. 30, by 14:00. August – September (Varies by Program) 200,000 – 400,000 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. 8 – Wed. Oct. 22, by 14:00. February – March (Varies by Program)
Japanese Immersion Program
This program will be offered for the final time in the current academic year. If you're considering enrolling, we encourage you to take this final opportunity.
immerse@apu.ac.jp
Beppu City Mid-November Mon. Feb.16 -Fri. Feb.27 (12 days) Approx. 30,000 JPY 2 credits
(A+,A,B,C/F)
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit
Service Learning Program
atfs@apu.ac.jp
USA To be announced in December 2025 August – November (TBD) Check the application handbook for details Total: 8 credits (TBD)
- Internship 4 credits (P/F)
-English 4 credits
(A+,A,B,C/F)
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit
* Subject re-registration is not permitted
Field Study
Field Research Project
atfs@apu.ac.jp
Varies by Program Wed. Apr. 16 – Wed. Apr. 30, 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. 8 – Wed. Oct. 22, by 14:00. February – March (Varies by Program)
Advanced Area Studies
atfs@apu.ac.jp
Two countries in Southeast Asia Mon. Nov. 3 - Fri. Dec. 19, by 14:00 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 October 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 Wed. May 7 – Mon. June 9 Half year or 1 year from spring 2026 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
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.
Please check the application information for more details.
(1st round) Mon. Sep. 29 – Mon. Oct. 27 Half year or 1 year from fall 2026
(2nd round) Mon. Nov. 17 – Wed. Dec. 10
Domestic Exchange Program
apudsep@apu.ac.jp
Varies by Program Varies by Program 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 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.
【Programs for Graduate School Students】
Program Name Country / Region Application Period (For AY 2025, planned) Implementation Period Approx. Program Cost (Changes Annually) Grading Notes
Glocal Immersion
atfs@apu.ac.jp
Varies by Program Wed. Oct. 8 – Wed. Oct. 22, 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
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