Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Domestic students: All applicants who express their intention to reside in AP House at the time of application will be granted accommodation.

International students: All newly enrolled international undergraduate students at APU are required to live in AP House.

＜AP House 1・2・5 Period of Residence＞

Undergraduate students may reside in AP House for the following periods:
First-year students: 11 months
Second-year transfer students: 11 months
Third-year transfer students: 23 months
*In principle, moving out early after just a few months of residence is not permitted.

＜AP House 1・2・5 Expiration of the Period of Residence＞

The period of residence for April enrollees will expire at the end of February and at the end of August for September enrollees.

As an international educational dormitory for first-year students, AP Houses 1-2, and 5 are not just a place to live, but an evolving space where students from all over the world live, learn and engage in international exchange together. By living in community with people from different countries and regions, students can develop an international outlook in their everyday life. AP Houses 1 and 2 have both shared and single rooms. AP House 5 has single rooms.

Outline of AP House

The university decides the allocation of shared and single rooms. Specific room type requests are not accepted.

(Domestic Students) Applicants are asked at the time of application if they want to enter AP House, after which dormitory assignments are made by lottery. Therefore, specific dormitory requests are not accepted.

(International Students) In order to learn Japan’s customs and rules, incoming international students to APU live in the dormitories adjacent to campus during their first year. APU has 5 dormitories (AP Houses), and new undergraduate students will enter either AP House 1, 2 or 5. At the time of application, please indicate your preference of dormitory. Once submitted, this preference cannot be changed. Also, it is not guaranteed you will be able to live in your desired dorm. The organization of dormitory buildings is conducted by the university, and you will be informed of your assigned house before move-in.

They are not the same: The monthly dormitory fee for AP House 1・2 is 50,000 yen (including utilities), and 52,000 yen for AP House 5 (including utilities). Both are on campus grounds.

Costs and AP House Fees

It's completely natural to feel uncertain if you can't imagine what living in AP House will be like.
If you search “AP House” on YouTube, you'll find videos created by residents that introduce AP House and its rooms. These can help you visualize your future living environment.

Yes. To help you settle into dorm life smoothly, we recommend preparing the following items in advance:

• Personal medicine: Be sure to bring essentials such as a thermometer, cold medicine, and pain relievers. *Please note that AP House does not provide medicine.
• Toiletries and daily necessities: Items like a toothbrush, facial cleanser, shampoo, towels, and clothing.
• Cooking supplies: IH-compatible pots and pans, a rice cooker, and tableware (plates, chopsticks, spoons, etc.).
• Laundry and storage items: Clothes hangers, drying racks, or hangers with clips for laundry.

You can also purchase additional items after moving in, depending on your needs.

Each AP House room has limited storage space. To ensure a comfortable living experience in a compact environment, we recommend bringing only the essentials at first. Once you've settled in, you can purchase additional items or have them sent from home as needed.

Yes, making the following preparations before moving in will help you start your new life smoothly:

Learn the basics of cooking.

Many residents cook for themselves using the shared kitchen in AP House. It's helpful to practice basic cooking skills such as using a microwave, IH stove, and ventilation fan, as well as handling knives safely.

Understand how to do laundry.

Familiarize yourself with how to use washing machines and dryers. Also, since some clothing materials are better suited for hand washing, it's useful to learn how to read laundry care labels. Understanding the daily laundry process will help you live comfortably in the dorm.

Get used to using ATMs.

Knowing how to withdraw cash and make transfers using an ATM will make it easier to handle unexpected expenses.

Establish a healthy daily routine.

Time management is very important in dorm life. Try to build habits like going to bed and waking up early, and eating meals at regular times to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Yes. While it depends on your personal lifestyle, bringing the following appliances when moving into AP House can help you start your new life more smoothly:

• Rice cooker: A must-have for those who plan to cook for themselves.
• Hair dryer: Not provided in the dorm, so you’ll need to bring your own.
• Chargers for your phone and PC: Easy to forget, but absolutely essential for daily life.
• Power Adaptor / Voltage converter: Necessary for students coming from countries with different electric outlet or voltage standards to ensure they can use their devices safely

Other appliances, such as extension cords, can be considered and purchased after you move in, depending on your needs

Yes. Since you may feel tired adjusting to a new environment right after moving in, it's a good idea to bring food that is easy to prepare and has a long shelf life, such as ready-to-eat meals or freeze-dried products.
However, please limit the amount of frozen food you bring, as refrigerator space is limited and may not be sufficient for storage

Purchasing a printer will depend on your personal discretion. There are two copy machines available on the APU campus, and you can print documents using a dedicated smartphone app. Therefore, bringing your own printer is not strictly necessary.

No, it’s not necessary to bring your own. The following bedding items are provided in your room when you move into AP House:

• Quilt and quilt cover
• Mattress and bedsheet
• Blanket
• Pillow and pillowcase

Additionally, sheet and cover exchanges are offered twice a month (three times a month in July, August, and September) for those who wish to use the service.

Yes, it is possible, but there are a few important points to keep in mind:

• Information about the specific AP House building you will be moving into will be provided approximately three days before your move-in date.
  However, your room number will only be announced on the day of move-in. If you plan to use a moving company, please inform them in advance and make sure they agree to these conditions.
• Delivery personnel and movers are not allowed to enter the AP House building. You will need to receive your belongings at the entrance and carry them to your room yourself.

It is possible to send your belongings ahead of time, but please be aware of the following points:

• Schedule the delivery so that you can receive the items yourself after moving into AP House.
  *Please note that the AP House Security Office and AP House Team cannot accept deliveries on your behalf before your move-in date.
• While there are no restrictions on the size or number of packages, room space is limited. We recommend sending only what you truly need.
• Be sure to clearly write your Application number and full name on the shipping slip and packages.

AP House is located on a mountain at an elevation of approximately 300 meters, making it a challenging environment for daily bicycle use.
For this reason, we recommend bringing your bicycle after you move out of AP House and relocate to Beppu City.
It’s best to get used to your living environment first and then decide whether a bicycle is necessary.

Please use the bike parking lot located next to AP House 1. However, starting or riding your bike within the AP House premises is prohibited, as it may cause noise and disturb other residents.
Residents of AP House 5 should use the bike parking lot on campus.

All bikes parked at AP House must be registered with the university.
For details on the registration process, please refer to the information below.
Note: Registration is available after you receive your student ID. If you bring a bike when moving in, please inform the AP House Team of your vehicle details after arrival.

Motorbike Registration Methods

入When moving into AP House, please bring a form of identification. Having one of the following documents will make the process smoother:

• Health Insurance Card
• My Number Card
• Residence Card
・Passport

For domestic students whose payment period for the second enrollment procedure overlaps with the AP House move-in period, it may not be possible to confirm your enrollment status and payment at the time of move-in.
Therefore, please show the screen confirming that your payment has been completed to the staff when you arrive.
Please note that if the university cannot confirm your enrollment procedure and payment of the required fees, you will not be permitted to move into AP House.

If you have a fever or are feeling unwell, please postpone your move-in and come to AP House only after you have fully recovered.
If a fever or other symptoms are confirmed at the time of move-in, you may not be permitted to enter AP House and may be asked to return home.
To ensure a safe and comfortable living environment for everyone, we kindly ask that you move in only when you are in good health.

All new students who wish to move into AP House must move in during the designated period.
We are unable to accept students who wish to move in before the designated period as we are not yet ready to receive them.
To ensure a smooth transition to life in AP House, RAs will hold dormitory guidance sessions during the designated move-in period. Participation is mandatory for new students. If you are not able to enter the dormitory within the designated period, you may not be able to attend the dormitory guidance session.

We request all new students entering AP House arrive during the designated time (10:00-17:00).
If you arrive before the designated time, you will be asked to wait until the move-in procedures are ready.
If you will arrive after 17:00, please contact us in advance. However, please refrain from entering the dormitories late at night (after 22:00).

No, please complete your resident registration after moving into AP House.
Your room number will be provided on your move-in day, so we are unable to inform you in advance.
Therefore, procedures such as transferring your certificate of residence should be done after your move-in process is complete.

No. Entry to AP House is limited to residents and staff only.
However, during the move-in period from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the lobbies of AP House 1 and AP House 2, as well as the 4th floor Community Lounge of AP House 5, will be open to accompanying family members and guardians.
Please note that access to the residential areas is strictly prohibited. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

*If you are arriving by car, please enter through the university’s main gate and park in the designated visitor parking area.
Heavy traffic is expected on move-in day. Please refrain from parking in front of any AP House building for extended periods, as it may inconvenience other residents.

Except for the move-in guidance session on the day of your move-in, the time before the orientation period begins is free.
Please check the time of the move-in guidance with your RA and make sure to return by then.

Yes, it is possible.
Please inform the RA on the floor that you will be staying somewhere else before you leave.
Please attend the guidance on the day you move in if at all possible. However, if you have to miss the move-in guidance, you can attend on the following day.

The delivery company will contact the mobile phone number of the resident after the pre-sent luggage arrives at the entrance of each AP House.
The delivery of the parcels will take place at the entrance of each building.
For this reason, please include a contactable mobile phone number on the dispatch slip.

＜If you are not at home at the time of delivery_ AP Houses 1, 2 and 5＞

If there is space in the delivery box, the delivery will be put in the delivery box.
If there is no space available, an absence slip will be posted in the mailbox, and the dorm resident must request re-delivery themselves.

＜If you are not at home at the time of delivery _AP Houses 3 and 4＞

If you are not at home at the time of delivery, an absence slip will be posted in your mailbox, so please request re-delivery by yourself.

＜AP Houses 1, 2, 5＞

The shared kitchen in each AP House is equipped with an IH cooker, electric kettle, microwave oven and toaster.
Refrigerators are provided in each room.
Cooking utensils are to be stored in your room.

＜AP House 3＞

AP House 3 has a mini-kitchen (induction hob, sink) in each room.
Refrigerators are located in each room and microwaves in the shared lounge.

＜AP House 4＞

Shared kitchens on each floor of AP House 4 are equipped with an induction hob and microwave oven.
Refrigerators are provided in each room.
Cooking utensils are stored in a personal storage box in the shared kitchen.

The floors in the rooms are carpeted.
Shoes in AP Houses 1, 2 and 5 are to be worn at the discretion of each resident. (AP Houses 3 and 4 have a designated place to remove shoes inside the rooms.)
To ensure evacuation routes remain clear, storing shoes and other personal belonging in common areas, including the corridors, is not allowed.

For other information, please click on the links below.

On-Campus

AP House 1 & 2

＜Single-type room＞
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content36/

＜Shared-type room＞
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content35/

AP House 5

https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/life/content68/

Off-Campus

AP House 3

https://en.apu.ac.jp/studentsupport/aphouse/house3/facility/

AP House 4

https://en.apu.ac.jp/studentsupport/aphouse/house4/facility/

When you arrive, please check your room to ensure that all equipment and furnishings are in good condition. If you find any issues, contact your AP House’s Security Office immediately. A staff member will inspect the situation and take appropriate action

At AP House, garbage must be sorted and disposed of according to Beppu City regulations. Please keep the following points in mind:

Separate garbage by type

The main categories are burnable waste, non-burnable waste, recyclable items (cans, bottles, PET bottles), and old paper or cloth. You can check the sorting methods on bulletin boards or in distributed materials.

Follow the designated disposal times.

AP House has specific times for taking out garbage. Please dispose of it at the designated location during the assigned time. Your RAs will explain the details.

Use the designated garbage bags

Beppu City requires the use of official garbage bags, which can be purchased at places like the COOP or convenience stores.

Rinse recyclable items before disposal.

Cans, bottles, and PET bottles should be lightly rinsed, and labels or caps removed before disposal.

Following the rules is part of respectful communal living.

Improper garbage disposal can cause trouble for other residents. Please follow the sorting rules and help maintain a pleasant living environment.

AP House does not provide meals, so residents must prepare their own meals.
There is a convenience store (LAWSON), APU-COOP and the APU Cafeteria on the APU campus. AP House 1・2 also has a House CO-OP and mobile food vendors (greengrocers, Korean food and other food vendors).

No. Duplicating your key or lending it to others is strictly prohibited. If you lose your key, please contact the Security Office immediately.

Dryers are available in the laundry room, so residents are generally encouraged to use them. However, for items that cannot be tumble-dried, indoor drying is allowed using the pipe hangers provided in each room (AP House 1 & 2) or the vertical drying poles (AP House 5).

No. For safety reasons and to respect diverse living environments, male residents are not permitted to enter female-only floors. Please follow the AP House rules and strive to maintain a comfortable shared living environment.