Admissions Handbook - APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

RitsumeikanAsia Paciic UniversityAdmissions HandbookApril/September 2010 EnrollmentFor International StudentsResiding Outside JapanFirst-Year StudentBachelor of Social Science(College of Asia Pacific Studies)Bachelor of Business Administration(College of International Management)Online ApplicationEnglish-basis applicants can also applyusing the online application system withthe provided link athttp://www.apu.ac.jp/admissionsNOT FOR SALE

ContentsAdmissions GuidelinesAdmissions Policy Number of Accepted Students Application Eligibility Application Period Application Documents Application FeeScreening Method Application and Scholarship Screening Results Notifi cationApplication Submission Certifi cate of Eligibility (COE) and College Student Visa ObtainmentAdditional Documents for Country/ RegionEnrollment Procedure FeesAdmission Fee Tuition Fee Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance AP House Entrance Fee Money Deposit (ONLY for applicable students) Living Expenses Scholarship System

Admissions GuidelinesThis booklet is ONLY for applicants who are residing outside Japan, Korea and China, and do not possess Japanesenationality of any form. Applicants who belong to institutions under recommendation agreements and applicants astransfer students should not use this Admissions Handbook. If you do not belong to the application categories in thisbooklet, please contact the Admissions Offi ce for the method of application.1 Admissions PolicyBased on the education beliefs of “Freedom, Peace and Humanism”, “International Mutual Understanding” and“Creating the future of Asia Pacifi c”, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacifi c University (APU) gathers diversifi ed students frommany countries and regions, and hopes to fulfi ll the mission of fostering future elites by the exchange of language andcultures. After completion of their studies, APU graduates should be equipped with intercultural communication abilities,and have an international horizon to adapt to changing values.To fulfi ll this mission, APU has set its target to recruit domestic and international students who are aiming to be activeleaders of the 21 st century international society in the Asia Pacifi c region, and the following colleges are established withthe purpose of developing future talents.College of Asia Pacific StudiesThe College of Asia Pacifi c Studies (APS) was established for the understanding of the politics, economics, socialand cultural issues of the Asia Pacifi c region, and for the purpose of developing students who will resolve theproblems in the region through acquisition of basic and specialized knowledge in areas such as International Society,Environmental and Sustainable Development and Tourism. In addition, language profi ciency, communication andproblem-solving skills are enhanced to help contribute to the future development of the region upon graduation.College of International ManagementThe College of International Management (APM) was established for the understanding of the politics, economics,social and cultural issues of the Asia Pacifi c region. The college hopes to produce students with fundamental andprofessional knowledge in Business Management and other areas in business. With the learning of corporate strategyand planning, management and intercommunication skills, the graduates are expected to understand the diversifi edinternational business arena and contribute to the globalized corporate activities.APU hopes to realize the above goals by recruiting students from all over the world.2 Number of Accepted StudentsIn the 2010 academic year, the number of enrollees is, 650 for the College of Asia Pacifi c Studies (APS) and 600 for theCollege of International Management (APM) respectively. The number of acceptances for the admission of internationalstudents is illustrated in the following table.1

April 1 st , 2010EnrollmentSeptember 21 st , 2010EnrollmentCollege of Asia Pacifi c Studies 80 120College of International Management 150 250 Depending on the change of enrollment capacity of an academic year (number of transfer students), the number of first-yearenrollees are expected to have minimal changes. The number of acceptances for transfer students (for current university students or university graduates) is limited. Pleasecontact the Admissions Office for more information. The above table shows the total number of acceptances for both A course and B course (Crossover Advanced Program). Fordetails on the programs, please refer to the APU Prospectus.The number of acceptances allocated for the category in this handbook is:April 2010 Enrollment: APS - 17, APM - 73;September 2010 Enrollment: APS - 62, APM - 108.3 Application EligibilityApplicants MUST fulfi ll both of the following requirements.Requirement 1: Educational QualificationsApplicants MUST have completed, or be scheduled to complete one of the following educational criteria beforeadmissions.(1) Applicants must have completed a standard 12-year course curriculum from a recognized education system.(2) Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have obtained one of the following qualifi cations. a. International Baccalaureate (awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization) b. Abitur (issued from Federal Republic of Germany for college entrance) c. Baccalaureate Diploma (issued from the French Republic for college entrance)(3) Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have completed their studies at Japanese pre-universitypreparatory institutions, preparatory schools outside of Japan for students planning to study in Japan, or JapaneseSecondary school. If you have other education qualifications, please send your inquiries to the APU Admissions Office before application.Requirement 2: Language ProficiencyApplicants must be able to understand lectures in either English or Japanese.Please refer to P.3 “Documents proving English/ Japanese Proficiency” for the required basic language abilities4 Application PeriodApril 1st, 2010EnrollmentEarly Application PeriodRegular Application PeriodJune 1, 2009 (Mon) August 31, 2009 (Mon)September 1, 2009 (Tue) October 31, 2009 (Sat)September 21st, 2010EnrollmentEarly Application PeriodRegular Application PeriodFinal Application PeriodSeptember 1, 2009 (Tue) December 15, 2009 (Tue)December 16, 2009 (Wed) March 31, 2010 (Wed)April 1, 2010 (Thur) April 30, 2010 (Fri) Applicants from Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Norway should submit their applications throughthe APU Overseas Offices or representative. If you have any inquiries, please contact your local office or representative.2

5 Application DocumentsThe application form is in a separate booklet. It can alsobe downloaded at http://www.apu.ac.jp/admissionsIMPORTANT1. Applicants should complete the application form and related documents by themselves. English-basis studentsshould write in English, while Japanese-basis students should write in Japanese.2. Depending on the education system, the documents required for submission might differ according to applicant.For details, please refer to P.8 .3. It is a regulation to submit original certifi cates. For documents that are neither written in English nor Japanese,please attach an offi cial translation with the translator’s name, contact details and signature. ONLY translationsby the document-issuing organizations, translation companies and certifi ed translators will be accepted.4. Submitted documents will not be returned. However, original documents that cannot be reissued will be returnedto the applicants upon request. Please attach a request letter with the details of the addressee, if you wish to askfor the return of documents.5. After confi rmation of completion of all application documents, a notifi cation will be sent to the applicant.6. Acceptance to the university will be revoked if any false information or forgeries are found in the submitteddocuments, even after enrollment into the university.Required Documents for All Applicants1. UndergraduateApplication Form2. University EntranceEligibility DocumentsApplicants must fi ll in the forms by themselves, and attach a photograph directly tothe application form in the provided space.Documents that prove the completion or scheduled completion of 12 years of offi cialeducation based on standard course curriculume.g. Certifi cate of High School Graduation, Certifi cate of Scheduled High SchoolGraduationIn case the Certificate of High School Graduation cannot be reissued, a certified documentor equivalent of the required certificate will also be accepted.3. AcademicTranscripts High School Academic Transcripts (Most Recent 3 Years) Standardized examination results certifi cates for university entrance (Forapplicable countries. For details, please refer to P.8 )In case the certificate cannot be reissued a certified document or equivalent of therequired certificate will also be accepted. Applicants who have submitted a copy of theircertificate may be required to submit the original document after enrollment.4. Documents provingEnglish/ JapaneseProficiencyJapanese-basis ApplicantsPlease submit one of the following.Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) results and certificate Level 1: 240 points and above, or Level 2: 280 points and aboveExamination for Japanese University Admissions (EJU) Certificate ofScores - Japanese220 points and aboveIf you are unable to submit the above documents, please submit APU’s “JapaneseProficiency Evaluation” form. However, higher emphasis is placed on test score resultsduring application screening.Applicants who have undertaken their official education in the Japanese language for themost recent 6 years are not required to submit the above documents.If you have documents that prove your English or other language proficiencies, pleasesubmit the required certifications.3

English-basis ApplicantsPlease submit one of the following. The results are valid for 2 years before thetime of application.TOEFL ® Official Score ReportiBT 61 points and above PBT 500points and aboveIELTS (Academic) Test Report Form5.5 and aboveIt is recommended that applicants request from the test center to send the scorereports to APU directly. The institution code of APU is 2791.If you are unable to submit the above documents, please submit APU’s “EnglishProficiency Evaluation” form. However, higher emphasis is placed on test score resultsduring application screening.Applicants from the United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealandand Singapore, who have undertaken their official education in the English language forthe most recent 6 years are not required to submit the above documents.If you have documents that prove your Japanese or other language proficiencies, pleasesubmit the required certifications.It is COMPULSORY for applicants from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Mongoliato submit the required standardized test score results.5. Application Essay Please follow the application essay guidelines in the provided form. Applicants mustcomplete the essay by themselves.6. Proof of applicationfee payment / Bankcheck7. RecommendationLetterPlease submit a copy of the application payment receipt. If you are paying by bankcheck, please submit the original bank check.For details of application fee payment, please refer to the section on6. Application Fee.The letter must be written by a teacher who knows you well enough to write therecommendation.The letter must be written in English or Japanese. Please attach a translation in eitherEnglish or Japanese, if the letter is not written in either of the languages.8. Passport Copy Applicants are required to submit a copy of their valid passport, showing the photo,name and passport number.Applicants who do not have a valid passport are still eligible for application.Individuals who have visited Japan should submit a photocopy of the pages showing theirarrival and departure dates of their trips.9. Certificate ofEligibility (ResidentStatus) ApplicationQuestionnaire10. Photograph X 02(Identical)After acceptance and completion of the enrollment procedures, APU will apply onbehalf of the applicant for the “Certifi cate of Eligibility (COE) for Status of Residence”at the Japanese Immigration Bureau. The COE is necessary to apply for a “CollegeStudent” visa. Accepted students are expected to submit documents that match theinformation given in the questionnaire. Please make sure that all given informationare accurate and correct.Depending on the country/region, there might be a need to submit documents related to theapplication of the Certificate of Eligibility during application. Additional documents whichprovide other information not included in the questionnaire might also be requested if deemrequired.Two identical photographs taken within 3 months, showing a front view above chestlevel with a plain background. No cap or hat is allowed. The photograph size MUSTbe 4 centimeters high by 3 centimeters wide. Photographs may be in color or blackand white. Please write your name and nationality in English on the back of thephotographs. Please affi x one of the photographs directly to the application form.4

Documents for Submission (If Applicable)1. APU ScholarshipApplication2. Certification ofscholarships receivedfrom organizationsother than APU3. Combined DegreeProgram “Study &Research Plan”Applicants who wish to apply for the APU tuition reduction scholarship are required tocomplete the application by themselves according to the guidelines in the application form.Applicants who are due to accept scholarships offered by organizations other thanAPU after their admissions are required to submit the proof of the scholarship award(English or Japanese).Applicants of the College-Graduate School Combined Degree Program are requiredto submit the “Combined Degree Program Study & Research Plan”. Please downloadthe form at http://www.apu.ac.jp/admissions.Please confirm the details of the program at the above link, or send your inquiries to theAPU Admissions Office.6 Application FeePlease pay the application fee by the following methods through financial institutions. Pleaseattach a copy of the payment receipt along with your application documents.a. Bank Transfer Payment in Japanese YenFee Amount 5,000Payment Purpose Application FeeContact Details Applicant’s NameBank Name Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationBranch Name Oita BranchBranch Address 1-3-22 Chuo-machi, Oita-city, Oita-Prefecture, 870-0035 JAPANTel: +81- 97-532-5161Account Number 1001673(Ordinary Deposit AccountAccount Name RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY THE RITSUMEIKAN TRUSTSwift Code SMBCJPJTTransaction Fee To be borne by applicant Payment in US DollarsFee Amount 58 US DollarsPayment Purpose Application FeeContact Details Applicant’s NameBank Name Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationBranch Name Oita BranchBranch Address 1-3-22 Chuo-machi, Oita-city, Oita-Prefecture, 870-0035 JAPANTel: +81- 97-532-5161Account Number 290868Ordinary Deposit AccountAccount Name RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY THE RITSUMEIKAN TRUSTSwift Code SMBCJPJTTransaction Fee To be borne by applicantIn case where the application fee is paid in Japan, please send a copy of the payment receipt to the Admissions Office. Pleasemake sure that you write the applicant’s name and telephone number in the contact details when the payment is made.5

. Bank CheckIf it is not possible to pay by bank transfer, the application fee can also be paid by a bank check.Obtain a bank check for 5,000 Japanese Yen that may be redeemed at Japanese fi nancial institutions, and send ittogether with your application. To prevent any loss during the mailing process, please correctly fi ll in the recipient’sname. Fill in the recipient’s name in Japanese or English “The Ritsumeikan Trust”.For countries/region where it is not possible to obtain a bank check in Japanese Yen, a bank check for 58 US Dollars is alsoacceptable.Any incurred transaction fees will be borne by the applicant.APU will not bear any responsibility for any loss during mailing.c. Credit CardApplication fee payment by credit card is ONLY available for applications through the online system.IMPORTANT1. Applications will not be handled before the application fee payment. Please pay the application fee before theapplication deadline.2. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.3. Cash or postal money orders will not be accepted. Please do not send cash with your application forms.The application fee of 5,000 JPY will be used for the following purposes: 3,000 JPY screening fee and 2,000 JPY administration fee.The application fee includes the fee to determine application eligibility.7 Screening MethodApplication screening is based on all the submitted documents and interview. However, the interview may beexempted at the discretion of the university. If required, the applicant’s or school may be contacted for furtherinformation.8 Application and Scholarship Screening Results NotificationThe screening results will be sent by POST ONLY within six to eight weeks after the notifi cation of completion of allapplication documents. Results will not be notifi ed by telephone, fax, email or other means. However, the screening time for applicants having interviews conducted in their home countries may vary according tocircumstances.9 Application SubmissionPlease send all application documents by registered airmail or freight services (DHL, FedEx,OCS or EMS, etc) and it must be postmarked by the application deadline.AddressRitsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityInternational Application Division (Admissions Office)1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita, 874-8577 JapanTel: +81-977-78-1119It is not the responsibility of the university for any loss of the documents in the course of delivery.6

10 Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and College Student Visa ObtainmentIn order to enter Japan as a college student, the following procedures are required in general.Application for “Certificate of Eligibility” at Japanese Immigration Bureau After being issued with the COE, applicants must proceed to apply for the “College Student”visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate in your country or region.Regarding the COE application, it is possible for APU to apply for the COE on behalf of the applicants if the followingrequirements are met.Applicants who are residing outside Japan, and require the COE to obtain a “College Student” visa.Applicants who have paid the necessary enrollment procedure fees, inclusive of admission fee, tuition fee, APHouse entrance fee, Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance and money deposit (if applicable) by the stipulateddeadline.Applicants who have submitted all the required documents by the stipulated deadline, and able to prove suffi cientfi nances for their period of studies.Confi rmation of the successful applicants’ intention of enrollment is necessary for APU to apply for the COE on theirbehalf. Confi rmation is determined upon payment of all enrollment procedure fees. For applicants who wish to haveAPU apply for the COE on their behalf, please check “Yes” in Q18 of the Certifi cate of Eligibility (Resident Status)Application Questionnaire after reading the above information.7

CountryComorosCongoCongo Democratic RepublicCosta RicaCote d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicMinimum Required Qualifi cationFrench-Pattern EducationBaccalauréatDiplôme d'Etat d'Etudes secondaires du Cycle longBachillerato Secundaria/First Year completed at a recognized university.BaccalauréatSvjedodžba o maturi/Matura/ Secondary School Leaving Certifi cateBachillerato/ Pre-University + National CompetitiveExaminationApolytirion/Apolyytirio Eniaiou of Lykeiou/ Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme DiplomasiMaturitní vysvědčení/Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkouska/ MaturitaAdditional Compulsory Documents for SubmissionD Denmark Højere Handelseksamen, HøjereForberedelseseksamen, Studentereksamen, HøjereTeknisk EksamenDjiboutiFrench-Pattern EducationDominicaCAPE and British-Pattern EducationDominican RepublicBachillerato/ BachillerE East Timor Ensino Secundario DiplomaEcuadorBachillerato/ BachillerEgyptThanaweya Am'ma/First Year completed at a recognized universityEl SalvadorBachillerato GeneralEritreaEritrean Secondary Education Certifi cate Examination(ESECE)/First Year completed at a recognized universityEstoniaGümnaasiumi LõputunnistusSecondary School Leaving Certifi cateEthiopiaEthiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination/General Education Certifi cate Examination + HigherEducation Entrance ExaminationF Fiji Seventh Form Examination+One-year foundation courseat the UniversityFinlandYlioppilastutkintotidistus/Studentexamenbetyg,Ammatillinen perustutkintotodistus/ Betyg överyrkesinriktad grundexamenFranceBaccalauréatG Gabon BaccalauréatGambiaWest African Examinations Council Senior SecondarySchool Leaving Certifi cateGeorgiaDackebiti Prophesiuli Ganatlebis Diplomi, SashualoProphesiuli Sastsavleblis Diplomi, Zogadi SashualoGanatlebis Atestati/Sashualo Skolis AtestatiGermanyFachhochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife,Hochschulreife/AbiturZeugnis der AllgemeinenGhanaSenior Secondary Certifi cate Examination/WAEC General Certifi cate of Education Advanced LevelGibraltarBritish-Pattern EducationGreeceApolytirio Eniaiou LykeiouGrenadaCAPE and British-Pattern EducationGuatemalaBachillerato/First Year completed at a recognized universityGuineaBaccalauréat 2ème PartieGuyanaGeneral Certifi cate of Education Ordinary Level/Caribbean Examinations Council Certifi cate (CXC)/Guyana Technical Education Examination (GTTE)H Haiti Baccalauréat 2e partie/ Diplome d'EnseignementSecondaireHoly SeeSecondary School Leaving Certifi cateHondurasBachillerato/First Year completed at a recognized universityHongkong SAR China Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) Hong Kong Certifi cate of Education Examination (HKCEE) ResultsHong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) ResultsHungaryÉrettségi Bizonyítvány/Gimnaziumi Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Matura)I Iceland StúdentsprófIndia Senior Secondary School Certifi cate Secondary School Certifi cate Examination results Senior Secondary Certifi cate Examination results IndonesiaSekolah Menengah AtasSurat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum +UAN resultsPlease submit Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB-SMA).If you possess Ujian AkhirNasional (UAN) results certifi cate, please also submit it together. If you are unable tosubmit this document during the application period, it is still possible to apply with anattached letter of explanation. However, it is compulsory to submit the documents beforeenrollment into APU, thus please submit the documents as soon as possible after therelease of your application results.English-basis students: TOEFL Offi cial Score Report or IELTSAcademicTestReport FormSurat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB-SMA) UAN (Ujian AkhirNasional) APU9

CountryMinimum Required Qualifi cationIranDiplom-Metevaseth/Pre-University Year Certifi cate + Diploma MetevasethIraqSixth Form BaccalaureatIrelandLeaving Certifi cate (Ardteistmeireacht)Ireland, NorthernBritish-Pattern EducationIsraelTeudat Bagrut/ MechinaItalyMaturità/Diploma dell' Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi diIstruzione Secondaria SuperioreJ Jamaica General Certifi cate of Education 'A' Level/Caribbean Secondary Education Certifi cateJapanKotogakko Sotsugyo ShomeishoJordanSecondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate(Tawjihi)K Kazakhstan Attestat o Srednem obščem Obrazovanii, Diplom oSrednem Spetsialnom ObrazovaniiKenyaKenya Certifi cate of Secondary EducationKorea Democratic Republic Secondary School Leaving Certifi cate/First Year completed at a recognized universityKorea Republic ofHigh School Diploma/Kodung Hakkyo Jolupjang (Academic Upper SecondarySchool Certifi cate)KuwaitSecondary School Education/ Leavng Certifi cate(Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A'ama)KyrgyzstanAttestat o Srednem Obščem ObrazovaniiLLao People's DemocraticRepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgUpper Secondary School Diploma/First Year completed at a recognized universityDiploms par vidējo profesionālo izglītību, Atestāts parvispārējo vidējo izglītībuBaccalauréat libanais/ General Secondary EducationCertifi cateCambridge Overseas School Certifi cateFirst Year completed at a recognized university.Individual consideration is also given to applicantswith excellent results in secondary school graduationqualifi cations.West African Examination Council (WAEC) Certifi cateSecondary Education Certifi cateBerufsmaturitätszeugnis, MaturazeugnisBrandos atestatasDiplôme de Technicien, Diplôme de Fin d'Etudessecondaires techniques, Diplôme de Fin d'EtudessecondairesM Macao SAR China Certifi cate of Secondary Education (Form 5)MacedoniaSvidetelstvo za polo en maturski ispit/Secondary School Leaving Diploma + UniversityEntrance ExamsMadagascarBaccalauréat de l'Enseignement technique,Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement secondaireMalawiMalawi School Certifi cate of EducationMalaysiaSijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/MICSS Unifi ed Examination Certifi cate (UEC)MaliMaltaMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueBaccalauréat technique, BaccalauréatMatriculation Certifi cateBaccalauréatGeneral Certifi cate of Education Advanced LevelHigher School Certifi cateBachilleratoDiploma de Bacalaureat, Atestat de Studii Medii deCultura GeneralăCertifi cate of Complete Secondary Education/GerchilgeeMatura/ Secondary School Leaving Certifi cateBaccalauréatCertifi cado de HabilitaçõesAdditional Compulsory Documents for SubmissionApplicants who have taken the SPM and STPM must submit their resultsSPMSTPMGraduates of Independent Chinese Schools must submit their UEC resultsUECHigh School Graduation Exam Scores (Original with translation)Graduation Certifi cate or Proof of Enrollment for applicant's university(Only documents from universities accredited by the Mongolian Governmentwill be accepted) English-basis students: TOEFL Offi cial Score Report or IELTSAcademicTestReport Form10

CountryMinimum Required Qualifi cationMyanmar Basic Education Standard Examination (Matriculation) +First Year completed at a recognized universityAdditional Compulsory Documents for SubmissionElementary and secondary education in Myanmar total to 11 years, thus fi rst-year studentapplicants must have completed (or be scheduled to complete) their fi st year of university inMyanmar before enrollment of APU. Therefore, the following documents need to be submitted:Certifi cate showing 11-year education completionAcademic transcripts for the fi rst year of university, or a document showing the classes you arecurrently taking in your fi rst year.Applicants who are university students must also submit a student registration certifi cate.Applicants who have graduated from university must submit a Certifi cate of Graduation or acertifi cate showing the name of the conferred degree.English-basis students: TOEFL ® Offi cial Score Report or IELTS (Academic) Test Report FormN Namibia International General Certifi cate of SecondaryEducation/Higher Namibian Senior Secondary Certifi cate from theNational Examination Assessment + Certifi cation BoardNepalHigher Secondary Certifi cateNetherlandsVWO DiplomaNew Zealand National Certifi cate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) NCEA Level 1, 2, 3NicaraguaBachilleratoNigerBaccalauréatNigeriaSenior School Certifi cate/West African GCE'A' Level/West African GCE 'O' LevelNorwayVitnemål Fra Videregående SkoleO Oman General Certifi cate/ General Education Diploma/Secondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cateP Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certifi cate (IntermediateCertifi cate)PalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruTawjihiBachillerato/ Bachiller + University Entrance Exam (ifwritten)Higher School Certifi cate + Most students also follow aone-year foundation course.Bachillerato/ Bachiller + University Entrance Exam (ifwritten)Certifi cado de Educación Secundaria Común CompletaFirst Year completed at a recognized universityPhilippines High School Diploma +Second Year completed at a recognized universitySecondary School Certifi cate Examination results (or equivalent) Intermediate Examination results or equivalentElementary and secondary education in Philippines total to 10 years, thus fi rst-year studentapplicants must have completed (or be scheduled to complete) their second year of university inPhilippines before enrollment of APU. Therefore, the following documents need to be submitted:Academic transcripts for the second year of university, or transcripts for the fi rst year ofuniversity and a document showing the classes you are currently taking in your second year.Applicants who are university students must also submit a student registration certifi cate.Applicants who have graduated from university must submit a Certifi cate of Graduation or acertifi cate showing the name of the conferred degree.Please contact the APU Admissions Office or Philippines Office for moredetails.PolandŚwiadectwo dojrzałości/ MaturaPortugalDiploma de Ensino SecundárioPuerto Ricosee USAQ Qatar Secondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate/ Al-Thanawiya Aama QatariR Romania Diplomă de BacalaureatRussian FederationAttestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem ObrazovaniiRwandaDiplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondairesRwanda National Examination Council's Certifi catdu Cycle\ Superieur de l'Enesignement Secondaire/Advanced General Certifi cate of Secondary EducationS Saint Kitts and Nevis General Certifi cate of Education 'Advanced Level'/Caribbean Advanced Profi ciency Examination & CXCAssociate Degree11

CountrySaint LuciaSaint Vincent and theGrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSaudi ArabiaScotlandSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovak RepublicSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaMinimum Required Qualifi cationCAPE and British-Pattern EducationCAPE and British-Pattern EducationPacifi c Senior Secondary Certifi cate/National University of Samoa preparatory year;University of South Pacifi c Foundation YearDiploma di MaturitàSecondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate(Tawjihiya)Scottish Qualifi cations Certifi cate with 4 Highers; British-Patterned EducationBaccalauréat technique, BaccalauréatMatura/ Secondary School Leaving Certifi cateGeneral Certifi cate of Education Advanced Level/West African Examinations Council Senior SchoolCertifi cate ExaminationSingapore-Cambridge General Certifi cate of EducationAdvanced Level/Relevant Polytechnic Diploma or any other equivalentqualifi cations such as the International BaccalaureateMaturitné VysvedčenieMatura (Maturitetno spričevalo)/Poklicna matura (Spričevalo o poklicni maturi)/Zaključni izpitPacifi c Senior Secondary Certifi cate+University's oneyearfoundation programme.Secondary School Leaving Certifi cate/First Year completed at Somali National University.Individual consideration is also given to applicantswith excellent results in secondary school graduationqualifi cations.Senior Certifi cateTítulo de Bachiller + PAUSri Lankan General Certifi cate of Education AdvancedLevelAdditional Compulsory Documents for SubmissionResults for GCE Ordinary Level and GCE Advanced Level Examinations.GCE Ordinary Level GCE Advanced Level Polytechnic graduates are eligible to apply as second-year transfer students, and theymust submit the following documents:Polytechnic three-year transcriptsPolytechnic Certifi cate of GraduationPolytechnic 2Polytechnic 2Polytechnic 3Polytechnic GCE Advanced Level Local/InternationalGCE Ordinary Level Local/InternationalFor students taking the International GCE, GCE(A/L)-AS Level results are alsorequired.a. Local A/L test takers must submit their application documents without A/L results toapply for the April enrollment. They must submit the A/L results to the AdmissionsOffi ce immediately after the release of results in November. (Applicants must informabout their A/L test number on an attached sheet during application.)Applicants must request these results from the Department of Examination to besent to the APU Admissions Offi ce directly.b. International A/L test takers may apply to APU after receiving their A/L results.c. AS-Level test takers may submit the AS results, instead of A/L results. However, it iscompulsory to submit the A/L results before admissions.GCE Advanced Level Local/InternationalGCE Ordinary Level Local/InternationalInternational GCEA/LAS Level a. Local A 4A/L A/L APUAPU A/L O/L, A/LAPUDepartment of Examination b. International A A/LAPU c. ASA/L ASA/LAPU SudanSurinameSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaSudan Secondary School Certifi cateFirst Year completed at a recognized universityVoorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Certifi cate(VWO)General Certifi cate of Education 'O' LevelFirst Year completed at a recognized universitySlutbetyg Från GymnasieskolaMaturitätszeugnis/Certifi cat de Maturité/Eidgenossisches Maturitat/ Maturite FederalBaccalaureat/ Maturita Federale/ Baccalaureat General/Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certifi catesSecondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate (AlShahâda Al Thânawiyya al-Ìmma)T Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certifi cate + Joint CollegeEntrance ExamTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor LesteAttestat o Srednem ObrazovaniiAdvanced Certifi cate of Secondary EducationUpper Secondary School Certifi cate/ Mathayom 6 (M6)Ensino Secundario DiplomaCollege Entrance Examination Center Subject Ability Test Results (Scholastic AttainmentTest) 12

CountryMinimum Required Qualifi cationAdditional Compulsory Documents for SubmissionTogoBaccalauréatTongaCambridge International Exam, Pacifi c SeniorSecondary Certifi cate, South Pacific Board EducationalAssessment's Form 7 Certificate/Completion of the South Pacifi c University's one-yearfoundation programme is equivalent to the Form 7 foraccess to university studies.Trinidad and TobagoGeneral Certifi cate of Education Advanced 'A' LevelFreshman Year at collegeTunisiaBaccalauréatTurkeyLise DiplomasiTurkmenistanSecondary school leaving certifi cateFirst Year completed at a recognized universityU Uganda Uganda Advanced Certifi cate of EducationUkraineAtestat/Matriculation School Certifi cateUnited Arab EmiratesSecondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate(Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma)United KingdomGeneral Certifi cate of Education Advanced LevelUnited States of America High School Diploma SAT I / ACT / GED Exam Score Report APU's College Board Number is 2791.APU College Board 2791 UruguayBachillerato/ Bachiller + University Entrance Exam (ifwritten)UzbekistanO'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma/Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem ObrazovaniiV Vanuatu University of the South Pacifi c Foundation YearVenezuelaBachilleratoFirst Year completed at a recognized universityVietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong HOC BA (3-year high school transcripts on a semester-basis)HOC BA3W West Bank and Gaza Tawjihi or First Year completed at a recognizeduniversityY Yemen Secondary School Education/ Leaving Certifi cate (AlThanawiya)Z Zambia General Certifi cate of Education/Zambian School Certifi cateZimbabweCambridge Higher School Certifi cate (HSC)/General Certifi cate of Education 'A' LevelReference IAU (International Association of Universities) Online Databases http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/index.html The list of 'Additional Compulsory Documents for Submission' was established with no relevance to the above reference.13

Enrollment Procedure FeesFor enrollment procedures, the payment of the Admission fee, Tuition fee, AP House entrance fee, ComprehensiveRenter’s Insurance and money deposit (if applicable) is necessary. Please ensure that you have suffi cient fi nancialabilities before application. For successful applicants, the invoice for the enrollment procedure fees will be sent alongwith the application results. It is compulsory for prospective enrollees to pay the stated fees in the invoice before thepayment deadline. In case of failure to pay before the deadline, acceptance will be revoked. If there are no exceptions,the fee deadline will be set about one month after the release of results.1 Admission Fee130,000 Japanese Yen or 1,482 US DollarsThe Admission Fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.2 Tuition FeeAPU tuition fee is made up of two types of tuition fees, Tuition A (fi xed) and Tuition B (credit-based).Tuition B (credit-based) is based on the number of credits stated in the APU course registration model, and not theactual number of registered credits.2010 Spring SemesterApril September2010 Fall SemesterSeptember MarchTuition A Tuition B Tuition A Tuition BTotal1st Year Enrollee 342,000yen 307,500yen 342,000yen 307,500yen 1,299,000yen(Tuition fee for 2010 April enrollees without APU tuition reduction scholarship)Tuition A for 2010 Fixed 342,000yen / semesterTuition B for 2010 Credit-based 20,500yen / creditRegarding the Crossover Advanced Program (CAP), an additional fee of 50,000 Japanese Yen is required annually.More information will be provided during the CAP guidance after enrollment.Students awarded with the APU tuition reduction scholarship will have their tuition fees reduced according to the percentageof scholarship awarded. Please refer to the “Scholarship System” for more details.1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year1st YearEnrollee2010 Spring 2010 Fall 2011 Spring 2011 Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2013 Spring 2013 Fall649,500yen 649,500yen 717,500yen 717,500yen 724,000yen 724,000yen 587,000yen 587,000yenTuition fees for 2010 April Enrollees. Tuition fees from the 2nd year onwards are approximated.14

3 Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance14,800 Japanese Yen or 169 US DollarsIn case of accidents arising to compensations, all international students are to join the insurance program designatedby the university. After acceptance, please refer to the issued “Guide to Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance forInternational Students Studying in Japan”.4 AP House Entrance FeeApril 1 st 2010 Enrollment……………188,000 Japanese Yen or 2,143 US DollarsSeptember 21 st 2010 Enrollment…168,500 Japanese Yen or 1,921 US DollarsTo allow international students to adapt to life in Japan without any worries, the university has set up the studentdormitory, AP House, for multi-cultural exchange and the learning of languages. First-year students are entitled to stayin AP House for their first year of studies (11 months).Required Fees Before Moving-inApril 1 st 2010 EnrolleesSept 21 st 2009 EnrolleesMoving-in Fee 32,000JPY 32,000JPYSecurity Deposit 78,000JPY 78,000JPYRent 78,000JPY 58,500JPYTotal 188,000JPY 168,500JPY1The moving-in fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.2The security deposit serves as a guarantee. In case of non-payment of AP House fees, or any damages done to the roomduring the period of stay, charges will be made from the security deposit, and the remaining amount will be returned uponmoving out of the dormitory.3April enrollees are required to pay 2 months rent in advance (April and May). September enrollees are required to pay 1.5months rent in advance (From mid-September and October).5 Money Deposit (ONLY for applicable students)The money deposit system is created by the university to allow enrollees to deposit their fi rst year of living expensesand tuition fee. This system provides assurance of suffi cient fi nancial means during the fi rst year of studies to theJapanese Immigration Bureau in the application process of the Certifi cate of Eligibility (COE).After enrollment, the amount of monthly living expenses will be transferred to the student’s designated bank accountevery month. (Students who are staying in AP House will have their dormitory fees deducted directly from their livingexpenses.) Tuition fees will also be deducted and transferred on designated payment dates.If the money deposit system is applicable to the successful applicant, the money deposit payment will be includedin the invoice of the enrollment procedure fees, which will be sent together with the application results. The amountof money deposit varies according to the amount of awarded APU tuition reduction scholarship, but in principlecomprises of the tuition fee and living expenses during the fi rst year of studies. After confirmation of the payment offees, the application for the COE will be made on behalf of the applicant by the university.6 Living ExpensesRegarding the living expenses in Japan, it costs approximately 900,000JPY per year.15

Scholarship SystemAPU provides various scholarships for outstanding students. The following scholarships are targeted for students whowill obtain the “College Student” visa as described in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. If you donot possess the “College Student” visa, you will not be eligible to apply and receive scholarships, medical benefi ts andother privileges for international students.Scholarship Available Before Enrollmenta. APU Tuition Reduction ScholarshipIndividuals who will obtain the “College Student” visa at the time of admissions are eligible to apply for the APU tuitionreduction scholarship. The scholarship evaluation will be conducted together with the application screening. Those whowish to apply for this scholarship are to complete the designated APU scholarship application essay.This scholarship is made available by the fi nancial contributions of domestic and international companies andindividuals, with the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that support theideals of APU, and its purpose is to help reduce the fi nancial burden for outstanding international students. Studentsawarded with this scholarship are expected to serve as role models.The scholarship will remain valid until graduation, provided that the recipient manages to maintain a good academicrecord and avoid any misconduct unbefi tting that of a scholarship recipient. In case of inappropriate behavior or conductthat tarnish the reputation of the university, the scholarship will be revoked. Interested applicants are to submit theirscholarship application upon understanding of the above matters. The scholarship results will be enclosed together withthe application screening results.The scholarship evaluation will be decided based on the submitted documents for application.Offi cial language test scores, such as the Japanese Language Profi ciency Test (JLPT), TOEFL, IELTS (Academic),etc, are considered favorably during the scholarship evaluation, thus applicants are encouraged to take the abovetests. For Japanese-basis applicants who have undertaken their offi cial education in Japanese medium for the mostrecent 6 years, or English-basis applicants who have undertaken their offi cial education in English medium in theUnited States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Singapore for the most recent 6 years, it is notnecessary to submit the language test scores in the respective language.Tuition reduction only covers the least amount of credits required to graduate within the standard period of time.For details, please check the homepage http://www.apu.ac.jp/admissionsAPU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for 1st Year Students in Year 2010Annual Scholarship SubsidyAnnual Tuition fee borne by student30% Tuition Reduction approx. 390,000yen approx. 910,000yen50% Tuition Reduction approx. 650,000yen approx. 650,000yen65% Tuition Reduction approx. 850,000yen approx. 450,000yen80% Tuition Reduction approx. 1,040,000yen approx. 260,000yen100% Tuition Reduction approx. 1,300,000yen 0yenTuition fee may be subject to changes every year.The above fees are not inclusive of the CAP fees for the Crossover Advanced Program.16

. Other ScholarshipsApart from the APU tuition reduction scholarship, APU will contact and recommend the applicants who fulfi ll theeligibility and requirements of the scholarships.Scholarships Available After EnrollmentFor students who receive excellent results after enrollment, it is possible to receive scholarships from MEXT, regionalorganizations (Oita Prefecture, Beppu City, etc) and other private scholarship foundations. Scholarships are alsoavailable for self-motivated students who have produced remarkable results in their own activities.17

Privacy Protection PolicyThe Ritsumeikan Trust (hereby the “School”) strictly obeys the rule and regulations in the handling ofpersonal information of students and education research personnel. In addition, the School has establishedits own rules and system to protect all personal information of related individuals.1. Usage of Personal InformationPersonal information of all applicants (inclusive of guardians) of Ritsumeikan University/ Ritsumeikan AsiaPacifi c University is used for the process of enrollment after the release of results, and for tabulation ofstatistical analysis of the school information.For successful applicants, personal information (about lodging, life-related information, etc) will be providedat the discretion of the respective universities for preparation of student life in the school.For individuals who have completed the necessary enrollment procedures, the provided information will beused as student information.2. Providing Personal InformationIn the duties as described in 1, the university consigns some of the tasks to outsourcing companies.Personal information may be provided to these organizations partially or fully, but all information will beprotected according to the personal information policy.For information about Personal Information Privacy Policy, please check the homepage http://www.apu.ac.jp.Organizations Providing Standardized ExaminationsJapanese LanguageProficiency Testby Japanese Educational Exchange and Services/JapanFoundationIf you are taking the test in JapanTel: +81-3-5454-5577If you are taking the test outside Japanhttp://www.jlpt.jpExamination forJapanese UniversityAdmission (EJU)By Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)If you are taking the test in JapanTel: +81-3-6407-7457If you are taking the test outside Japanhttp://www.jasso.go.jp/ejuTOEFLTest of English as a Foreign Languageby ETS: Education Testing Servicehttp://www.toefl.orgIELTSInternational English Language Testing Systemby the British Councilhttp://www.ielts.org

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