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APU's Recommended System Requirements
PCs
APU encourages BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in which students bring their own devices to the university.
*Please consider the following as the minimum specifications for using the APU-Net environment.
| OS | Windows | Mac OS |
| Operating Environment | Windows 10 or later | macOS Ventura 13 or later |
| RAM | 8 GB or more (16 GB or more preferred) |
8 GB or more (16 GB or more preferred) |
| CPU | Intel-based or AMD-based with 6 cores or higher | Apple 8-core or higher |
| Note |
SPSS Amos Unavailable Microsoft Access Unavailable |
Computer Rental
When you forget your computer or suddenly need to use a computer, you may borrow a laptop from the computer rental locker on the 3rd Floor of Building D, IPS 1 Commons. (The computers are for use on APU’s campus only and for same-day use only).
The number of laptops available is limited. Please refer to this page for details.
Network Environment(Online class)
| zoom | Data Usage | Notes |
| Per Minute | 3～5MB | The usage may change based on the class content or environment. If your connection is slow you can reduce the amount of data used by turning off your camera, but please follow your course instructor’s directions regarding turning video on / off. |
| For One Class (100 min) |
300～500MB |
- When accessing from home, to ensure a stable connection we recommend using a wired LAN connection instead of Wi-Fi.
- When joining class or a meeting, please close all applications and programs not currently being used.
ID・Password
APU user IDs and Passwords are very important, as they are the way the university authorizes user access to the network environment or IT services. Please be very careful with handling your information. Also, if you leave the university you will no longer be able to use your APU user ID.
*Password change acceptance time 9:00-22:00 Japan Time
Printing and Scanning
- Printing
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- Building D, Library 1st Floor, Refresh Room: 2
- Building I, Tokimachiba, inside Lawson: 1
* Cash only.
There are two copy machines installed on campus at APU and printing can be done through a smartphone app.
- Scanning materials and storing data
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- Building D, Library 1st Floor, Multimedia Room (MMR): 1
- Building B, 2nd Floor, Graduate Student Floor, Cyber Study Room: 1
Scanning is possible with the copy machines listed above for a fee, but the scanners installed on campus can be used free of charge.
Microsoft365
Note: Emails and OneDrive data will be deleted when you leave APU. Please see here for details.
1. Use of Office software on your personal computers
Students, faculty and staff are able to install the latest Office products (Word, Excel, etc.) on their personally owned computers while enrolled at APU.
2. Multifactor Authentication
When signing in to Microsoft365 from off campus network, you will be authenticated using your personal information (such as your smartphone or mobile phone, etc.) in addition to your ID and password.
3. Email
You can use the APU-issued email address to access services such as email and calendars.
APU's email system uses Microsoft365 provided by Microsoft.
Please check your system settings regularly as a security measure when using the service.
4. OneDrive
By using OneDrive to store file data on Microsoft 365, you can access your files from various devices anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection. This eliminates the need to carry a USB flash drive, allowing you to save and edit files with ease.
Students are allocated 100GB of OneDrive storage capacity.
5. Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a so-called "business chat" or "collaboration tool" service. It is one of the applications included in Microsoft 365, and it allows organizations and teams to communicate and work together online. At APU, only students who belong to one of the university’s student staff organizations can use this application to carry out their work duties for APU.
6. FAQ
For frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365, please see here.
Classrooms / Facilities
In cooperation with the Ritsumeikan University Information Systems group, APU provides technological infrastructure and information systems for the promotion of research and educational activities. Computers are not only available in computer labs, but a PC for instructor use has been provided in each regular classroom as well.
Wireless LAN
You can connect to the university’s wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) via personal laptop or smartphone. An APU username and password are required for use.
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Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Setup Manuals
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Eduroam User Manual
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Visitors from Eduroam member institutions can access the wireless LAN network on campus.
Students, faculty and staff from APU can access the wireless LAN network when visiting Eduroam member institutions.
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Software
Adobe Express / Adobe Firefly
APU Students can use “Adobe Express”, a design tool available in Adobe's web browser and smartphone apps, and “Adobe Firefly”, a generative AI that includes the ability to create images from text.
MATLAB
MATLAB is a numerical analysis software that excels in scientific and technical computing, data analysis, and software and system development. APU faculty, staff and students can install and use MATLAB and all toolboxes on their personal computers and smartphones.
SPSS
SPSS is the name of IBM’s statistical analysis software. APU students and faculty can install it on their own computers and use the software for class or non-profit research.
Please be sure to follow the usage rules and do not violate the license agreement.
STATA
STATA is the name of StataCorp’s statistical analysis software. APU students and faculty can install it on their own computers and use the software for class or non-profit research.
Please be sure to follow the usage rules and do not violate the license agreement.
ArcGIS
ArcGIS is Geographical Information System software from ESRI. APU students and faculty members can install it on their own personal computers or use it via a browser for research or educational purposes only.
Please check the usage rules carefully, and be sure not to violate the license agreement.
