[Japan] Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University – Exchange Program Fall 2024

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

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is a prestigious institution located in Beppu, Japan, renowned for its commitment to fostering a diverse and globally-minded student body. Established in 2000, APU has gained international acclaim for its innovative approach to education, offering programs in both English and Japanese. The university’s curriculum emphasizes cross-cultural understanding, sustainability, and critical thinking, preparing students to become global leaders. APU’s campus reflects its multicultural ethos, with students from over 90 countries contributing to a vibrant and inclusive community. The university’s dedication to shaping well-rounded individuals equipped to address global challenges makes Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University a distinguished and influential institution on the international academic stage.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Exchange Program Fall 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Information Sheet

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English and/or Japanese

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English and/or Japanese Language Proficiency 
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 15 March 2024 for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and you may proceed to the online application no later than 22 April 2024.
  3. The FINAL decision is from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

 

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

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM