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APU (Japan) Admission Requirements
What Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 6.5
- Intakes: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into APU (Japan)?
APU (Japan) is competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. Rarely required; research programs ask for a research plan and supervisor contact. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on apu.ac.jp.
Official sources: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University — admissions (official website)
APU (Japan) admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- competitive
- Academic score
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+
- GRE / GMAT
- Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships
- Profile
- Relevant projects or internships; clear SOP
- Intakes
- April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs
- Visa
- Student visa (College Student) after the Certificate of Eligibility
- Apply at
- apu.ac.jp
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for APU (Japan)?
Universities in Japan assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Business Analytics at APU (Japan), expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE and b.Com/BBA with maths or statistics and prerequisites like basic statistics and excel and SQL.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to APU (Japan) step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare APU (Japan)'s programs — for example Business Analytics — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; rarely required; research programs ask for a research plan and supervisor contact.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why APU (Japan) and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: international university with English-taught programs.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (apu.ac.jp), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Student visa (College Student) after the Certificate of Eligibility.
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FAQs
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For a competitive university like APU (Japan), Indian students usually succeed with 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+. IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs are accepted depending on the program.
Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships. Rarely required; research programs ask for a research plan and supervisor contact.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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