Program List
- *This page only lists programs that are scheduled for recruitment in AY2026 as of early Aug., 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) | 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 (Thailand, Vietnam) | Wed. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | Thu. Feb.18 – Sat. Feb.27 | Approx. 40,000 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. Oct. 7 – Wed. Oct. 21, by 14:00. | February – March (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 |
|
Language in Action (LIA) 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 |
50,000 – 100,000 JPY (depending on group size) | 2 credits (A+,A,B,C/F) |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit |
| 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. | Check the application handbook for details | 8 credits (A+, A, B, C/F) |
* 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 |
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 Estimated costs calculated based on an exchange rate of USD 1 = JPY 155. (per year) Oceania: 2,500,000-5,000,000 JPY Asia: 1,200,000-2,800,000 JPY Europe: 2,200,000-4,500,000 JPY North America: 3,000,000-6,500,000 JPY Latin America and Africa: 1,400,000-3,000,000 JPY *Subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations |
Credits approved by APU will be recorded as "T" on the transcript. | * If you wish to transfer credits to APU(up to 60 credits), you must complete the credit transfer procedures separately. Please refer to the application guidelines for an overview. Detailed credit transfer procedures will be explained during the post-selection guidance session. |
| (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 approved by APU will be recorded as "T" on the transcript. |
* Not counted towards maximum credit limit * If you wish to transfer the credits as APU credits (up to 60 credits), a separate credit transfer application is required. Please refer to the application guidelines for an overview. Detailed credit transfer procedures will be explained after selection. |
【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:
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Programs Currently Recruiting
