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1．Diplomas, Certificates
No. The diploma, which is issued only once at the time of graduation (or completion), is proof that you have earned a degree. Meanwhile, the certificate of graduation, much like a Certificate of Attendance or a Transcript of Academic Record, can be issued when needed. It is often required for job interviews or graduate school applications
No. Your diploma is an original document that cannot be reissued.
Yes. These certificates can be issued in whatever quantity you require. Please submit your application to the Student Office.
No. You cannot obtain this certificate until you receive your diploma.
No. The University cannot provide scans of diplomas or any certificates.
No. If you need documents related to the degree conferral ceremony for visa application purposes, please print the information from the degree conferral (graduation) ceremony website.
We don’t provide any support for visa applications for them. As we mention on the site, regarding visa application procedures for their coming to Japan, please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handle it on your own responsibility.
Please check the application requirements with your embassy and on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
2．Graduation Ceremony Day
The following items will be provided.
- Diploma (1 copy)
- Certificate of Graduation/Completion (Japanese and English, 1 copy each)
- Grade Transcript (Japanese and English, 1 copy each)
- Graduation Souvenirs
- Division / Specialization Certificate (Japanese and English, 1 copy each) ※Grad students only, limited to those who meet the requirements.
Please bring your Student ID card.
No. Please use public transportation.
3．Receiving the Diploma and Other Certificates
Participate in person: You can receive your documents on the day of the ceremony
Not attend: For those who have completed the procedures according to the "How to Apply for Receipt by Mail" by the prescribed date, their documents will be sent out in order after the date of the graduation ceremony. Documents cannot be sent out prior to the date of the graduation ceremony.
Yes. The university will not cover the postage for either domestic or overseas deliveries.
Yes. We will use services which allow international delivery such as EMS.
This is possible depending on when you contact us. Please consult with the Graduation Team (gradteam@apu.ac.jp).
If you wish to receive more than two copies of your Certificate of Graduation or Transcript of
Academic Record, please refer to this page before applying.
* Since additional certificates will be mailed separately from the diploma, you will need to pay
an additional handling fee for the additional postage (￥300 yen per certificate).
No. All items will be sent in one package to the same address.
