APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students
Tuition reduction of 30% to 100% for international undergraduates, applied for with the APU admission application and renewed each semester.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Japan
Funding
Tuition reduction of 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% or 100% for the standard period to graduation. For first-year students this is 436,500 JPY (30%) to 1,455,000 JPY (100%) per year; transfer students 450,000 to 1,500,000 JPY.
Eligible applicants
International undergraduate applicants to APU holding Student status
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Overview
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for International Students is offered by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) for Undergraduate study in Japan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition reduction (30-100%)
Included
Tuition reduction of 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% or 100% for the standard period to graduation. For first-year students this is 436,500 JPY (30%) to 1,455,000 JPY (100%) per year; transfer students 450,000 to 1,500,000 JPY. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International undergraduate applicants to APU holding Student status.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Family financial information is part of the selection.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
All international students can apply when they submit their admission application. Recipients must hold a Student status of residence while at APU. Selection considers essays, a recommendation, a recorded interview and family financial information.
Applicant profile
- International undergraduate applicants to APU holding Student status
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- All international students can apply when they submit their admission application. Recipients must hold a Student status of residence while at APU. Selection considers essays, a recommendation, a recorded interview and family financial information.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Two essays (up to 200 words each)
- Recommendation letter
- Recorded interview
- Family financial information
How to apply
- 1
Complete the online admission application
- 2
Enter your recommender's details so they receive the form by email
- 3
Submit two essays and record the interview, then submit by the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applies to 2027 enrolment; the page gives no deadlines and advises applying early in each enrolment period.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.