AP House (International Education Dormitory) Recruitment/Dormitory fee exemption system (admission in April/September 2024)
AP House (International Educational Dormitory)
APU operates an international educational dormitory known as AP House, which is continually evolving both as a secure and rewarding place for students to live and as a space for students to interact with and learn from one another. AP House comprises of AP House 1, AP House 2, and AP House 5 to be opened in April 2024. By living communally with peers from many different countries and regions, AP House residents become proficient in intercultural communication and acquire abilities that are valued in international society. From April 2024, all new students entering APU will be able to reside in AP House if they wish to do so.
The application process is outlined below.
1. Overview of AP House
(1) Facilities
AP House 1 and 2 have both single and shared type residential rooms. AP House 5 has single rooms only.
<Residential room fixtures and fittings>
Desk, chair, bookshelf, desk lamp, telephone, closet, bed, cupboard, bedding set (pillow, sheets, blanket, mattress, comforter), refrigerator, air-conditioning, shoe holder, internet connection (wired LAN and wireless LAN [Wi-Fi]), washbasin*, lavatory*
*Facilities marked with an asterisk (*) are not included in shared type rooms and rooms in AP House 5.
*Facilities in AP House 5 rooms may vary from those listed above.
<Notes>
- Smoking is prohibited in residential rooms and all other areas within AP House buildings. Only the designated smoking areas may be used.
- Meals are not provided in AP House. Meal options include using the campus cafeteria or self-catering in the communal kitchens.
(2) Number and size of rooms
| AP House 1 & 2 Single Type |
AP House 1 & 2 Shared type |
AP House 5 Single Type Only |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Rooms | 932 | 378 | 261 |
| Room Size | 13m² (13.08m²) | 13m² (13.08m²) | 10.08m² |
(3) Period of residence
- Students entering in April: Students entering APU at first and second year level move in around late March 2024 and move out by the end of February 2025 ; Students entering at third year level move out by the end of February 2026.
- Students entering in September: Students entering APU at first and second year level move in around mid-September 2024 and move out by the end of August 2025; Students entering at third year level move out by the end of August 2026.
In principle, the maximum period of residence in AP House is around one year (11 months) for students entering APU at first and second year level, and around 2 years (1 year 11 months) for students entering at third year level.
(4) Dormitory fee
- AP House 1 and 2: 50,000 yen/month
- AP House 5 : 52,000 yen/month
2. Number of Residents in Each Building (Domestic Students)
| Entering in April | Entering in September | |
|---|---|---|
| AP House 1 and 2 | 600 people | 15 people |
| AP House 5 | 100 people | 20 people |
3. Applications and Building Allocations
When applying for admission to APU, you can request to reside in AP House, but you cannot express a preference regarding which AP House building you wish to reside in: buildings are allocated by means of a lottery. If you wish to reside in AP House, please be sure to select “Request Residence in AP House” in the AP House Residence section of the Personal Information Registration page in the online application system. Please note that you cannot alter your preference after completing the online application process.
4. Announcement of Building Allocations
| April enrollment | March 20, 2024 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| September enrollment | August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) |
5. Building Allocation Announcement Methods
APU will notify you of your allocated building in AP House via the e-mail address you entered at the time of applying for admission to APU.
*Allocations are not posted on the APU website or the like, so please be sure to check your e-mail.
6. Procedures for Moving In
You will be granted permission to move in to AP House upon payment of the dormitory fees by the end of the designated payment period, and completion of procedures for enrollment in APU. Enrollment and moving in procedures cannot be completed after the payment period under any circumstances.
(1) Payment period
The same period as for payment of the second enrollment procedure fees for your entrance examination method./p>
(2) Dormitory fees payable in advance
234,000 yen (same for both April and September enrollment)
The dormitory fees comprise:
Moving-in fee of 32,000 yen, security deposit of 98,000 yen, 52,000 yen in monthly rent for the month of April 2024 or September 2024, and 52,000 yen in monthly rent for the month of May 2024 or October 2024.
* The above amounts are calculated based on residence in AP House 5. An adjustment will be made for residents of AP House 1 and 2 in the form of a deduction from rent payments after moving in to AP House.
Dormitory Fee Reduction System
This is a student financial aid system that provides a reduction in dormitory fees for selected students who have passed APU's entrance examination and intend to take up residence in AP House. You may apply after you have taken the entrance examination or prior to your application.
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Domestic Student Dormitory Fee Reduction System Application Details
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Domestic Student Dormitory Fee Reduction System Application Form
