The following information is for applying for 2025 enrollment. Additionally, the following is the general application process. Note that this process might be different for each applicant. It takes approximately three and a half months from the time you start your application to the time you receive your results.
STEP 01
STEP 02
Enter your application information and upload your documents. For more information, view the Application Handbook from our Downloads page.
STEP 03
Pay your application fee and submit your online application.
STEP 04
Complete your video-recorded interview and online assessment to finalize your application.
STEP 05
Note
There are additional enrollment procedures that need to be completed if you are admitted. For more details on the enrollment process, including your student visa application, view here.
Note
Enrolling students must submit original copies or certified copies of uploaded application documents to APU by post. Therefore, please make sure to hold on to any documents you submit during the application process.
Your acceptance to APU will be revoked if your documents submitted after acceptance differ from those uploaded with your online application, or if you are not able to submit the necessary documents.
Click “Add Test” within the Online Application System on the Test Information and Certified Documents page to select the language proficiency test or standardized test scores you would like to submit, then upload a digital copy of the original results. The accepted tests are listed below.
| Standardized Test | Documents to be Submitted |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Language Assessment/Linguaskill | Documents to be Submitted: Result Statement Input the ID number and Secret Number |
| Duolingo English Test | Documents to be Submitted: Request to have your score sent directly to APU from the test provider |
| EIKEN | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the original test result |
| IELTS * /IELTS Online * | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the Test Report Form |
| PTE Academic | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the score report |
| TOEFL iBT ® Test * | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the score report. MyBest scores are accepted. |
| TOEIC ® L&R Test | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the original score report |
TOEFL ITP ® Test, TOEFL iBT ® Home Edition, IELTS (General Training Module), TOEIC ® L&R (IP) Test, and PTE General are not accepted.
* If you are unable to provide a digital copy of your results by the application period deadline date, you will be asked to submit an original version of the score report. However, if you are unable to provide an original document, your score will not be evaluated.
| Standardized Test | Documents to be Submitted |
|---|---|
| EJU Japanese | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the original test result |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Documents to be Submitted: Digital copy of the original test result |
Please submit scores of the standardized tests listed below if you possess a test score (if you possess multiple test scores, please submit all of them). These test scores will be used in order to screen your academic ability. Furthermore, some of the standardized tests can also be used for the application eligibility Requirement 1: Educational Qualification. For further details regarding the education qualification to meet for being eligible to apply to APU, refer here.
* Submitting AS Level results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the required educational qualifications. We strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.
** Submitting these results alone is not sufficient and does not fulfill the minimum educational qualifications. We strongly recommend you submit three or more A Level subjects.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams:
Provide information on the exam subject and score and upload a digital copy of your results. This information will be used in the screening process. No credits will be awarded after enrollment.
Other Standardized Tests:
Upload the results of up to two other standardized tests not listed on the “Test Scores” page on the following “Test Information and Documents” page. We will only accept standardized test score reports that are within their period of validity.
