Application Requirements and Procedures
Nominated students will complete the exchange application using the "SpeedVisa" system.
An invitation email to enter the required information into "SpeedVisa" will be sent in early October for spring semester
enrollment and early April for fall semester enrollment.
* "SpeedVisa" is NOT a student visa application site; it is an online platform through which APU applies for a Certificate
of Eligibility (COE).
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Period | Invitation from “SpeedVisa” | Application Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Early October | October 22 |
| Fall Semester | Early April | April 22 |
Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply for the exchange program at APU.
- ・Applicants must be enrolled in a partner university overseas and must have completed at least 1 semester at their home university.
- ・Applicants must be nominated officially by their home university.
- ・Minimum GPA requirement: 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
- ・Applicants whose first language is not English or Japanese must meet the language requirements as below.
For Spring 2027 enrollment, only scores of examinations taken on or after June 1, 2024 will be accepted.
For English-basis Applicants
Note: Students enrolled in universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and U.S.A do not need to submit English proficiency regardless of their first language.
| Minimum English Proficiency Requirements | |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 *1 |
| IELTS Online | 6.0 *1 |
| TOEFL iBT® Test | 75 or 4.0 *2 |
| TOEIC® L&R/S&W Test | 1540 *3 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | 169 |
| Linguaskill | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 60 *4 |
| EIKEN | 2304 *5 |
- *1
A minimum of 5.5 is required for each section. IELTS General Training Module is not accepted.
- *2
A total score of 75 or higher (for tests taken before January 21, 2026), or a total score of 4.0 or higher (for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026). TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and TOEFL ITP® Test are not accepted.
- *3
For TOEIC® (L&R/S&W), multiply the S&W score by 2.5 and add to the L&R score. TOEIC® Program IP (Institutional Program) is not accepted.
- *4
PTE General is not accepted.
- *5
EIKEN S-CBT and EIKEN S-Interview are accepted. Regardless of the test type and whether or not you passed the test, the EIKEN CSE 2.0 score will be evaluated.
For Japanese-basis Applicants
| Minimum Japanese Proficiency Requirements | |
|---|---|
| JLPT N1 | 100 |
| JLPT N2 | 120 |
|
EJU Japanese as a Foreign Language *1 |
|
- *1
Both minimum scores must be met.
Application Documents and Procedures
The below describes the basic information regarding the application procedures and the documents that are needed.
Step 1. Read 2027 APU Student Exchange Program information Sheet
Step 2. Preparation of Required Documents
Before starting online application through “SpeedVisa”, prepare the following documents digitally as you are required to submit the information via online.
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All documents must be written in English or Japanese
* if documents that are written in neither English nor Japanese, please attach an official translation with the translator’s name, contact details and signature. - Some documents, such as a passport, a certain type of financial statements, and language proficiency score, may take time to obtain, so applicants are advised to allow plenty of time to prepare.
| 1. Official Academic Transcript (issued by applicant’s home university) |
| 2. Certificate of Enrollment Verification (issued by applicant’s home university) |
3. Valid Passport Copy
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4. Digital Colored Photo * must be a jpeg format
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5. Proof of Funds – bank balance certificate issued by bank, scholarship
letter etc. * must be a PDF format
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6. Language Proficiency Score
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7. Other things applicants will be asked to submit/enter in “SpeedVisa”
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Step 3. Complete Online Application
The nominated students will receive:
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1. An invitation from “SpeedVisa” to enter CoE and application information
* The link will be valid for only 10 days. -
2.An email from APU coordinator about SpeedVisa instruction and additional documents to submit.
If nominated students experience not receiving any emails regarding application by the following date, please contact at inbound@apu.ac.jp
| Spring Enrollment | October 5 |
|---|---|
| Fall Enrollment | April 5 |
Important Notes for Application Submission Process
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1.If submitted document(s) is found incomplete, applicants will be notified by APU Inbound Team. In that case, applicants will be required to revise and/or resubmit it as soon as possible.
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2.Screening result will be informed to the applicants within 6 to 8 weeks following the application deadline.
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3.Change of college will not be allowed after acceptance.
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4.Your acceptance to APU will be revoked if any false information or forgeries are found within a submitted application, even after enrollment. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in rejection of the application.
LANGUAGE:
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