[Japan] Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University – Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021

Warm greetings from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Japan!

 

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is a private institution established on April 1st, 2000. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University possesses a strong vision looking forward to the year 2030. APU’s philosophy is to create a university campus that produces graduates with the skills they need to contribute to international society based on the fundamental principles of Freedom, Peace and Humanity, International Mutual Understanding, and the Future Shape of the Asia Pacific Region. Thus, the students of the university took the idea of shaping their world to new heights.

 

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Ritsumeikan APU Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Fact Sheet

More Info on Ritsumeikan APU Website

 

Eligibility

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) 
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC L&R 780, PTE 50, or Cambridge English FCE Grade B
  4. Minimum GPA of  2.0 on a 4.0 scale

 

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. Official Academic Transcript record (English version)
  4. Study Plan
  5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
  6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  8. English Language Proficiency Certificate
  9. Copy of passport photo identification page
  10. Passport picture (3 pieces, 4 x 3 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months | sent to Office of International Affairs UGM by courier service)
  11. Financial Proof of Funds (Certificate of Deposit Balance issued by Bank, Scholarship Letter, etc | sent to Office of International Affairs UGM by courier service)
  12. All the document listed as required on the Online Application page
  13. Confirmation Letter of Participation [download]

 

Application Procedure

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than March 15th, 2021 for internal review. Please, keep the hard file documents with you.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Ritsumeikan APU and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision from Ritsumeikan APU.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id).
  • Application of outgoing mobility for the fall semester in AY 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.