Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
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- April 2024
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- Middle of October 2023
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This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), located in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, offers undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs in a multicultural environment. Nearly all programs are taught in both Japanese and English, fostering global leadership in various fields. The university emphasizes peace, freedom, and mutual understanding, providing opportunities for real-world experience through volunteering, study abroad, and internships. Students can choose from three undergraduate majors—Asia Pacific Studies, International Management, and Sustainability & Tourism—and take courses across disciplines. APU’s flexible curriculum and intercultural approach prepare graduates for success in global careers.
| : | 5691 |
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| : | Complete beginners accepted |
| : | April, September |
| : | 2 Years |
- Dual language education
- At APU, you can decide if you would rather take your classes in English or in Japanese.
- No Japanese skill required
- Come as you are and APU will dispense you Japanese language classes according to your current level while you are pursuing your major.
- Multicultural environment
- Half of APU’s students and staff come from all over the world, making the school an ideal setting for cultural exchange.
- Career success
- 90% of APU’s job looking students in the last 3 years successfully found full time employment after their graduation.Because the students of the school are particularly
attractive for Japanese and international firms, almost 200 companies visit the campus each year to recruit. - Global-accredited university
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Nearest Stations:
Kamegawa Station (around 15 minutes by bus)
Beppu Station (around 35 minutes by bus)
Hakata Station (Fukuoka City – around 140 minutes by bus)
- Undergraduate Courses
- Graduate Courses
Undergraduate Courses
Bachelor of Sustainability and Tourism
- 4-year program
- Yearly intake: 350
- Classes among those subjects:★ Environmental Studies
★ Resource Management
★ International Development
★ Tourism Studies
★ Tourism Industry Operations
★ Hospitality Operation
★ Social Entrepreneurship
★ Regional Development
★ Data Science & Information System
Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
- 4-year program
- Yearly intake: 225
- Classes among those subjects:★ Culture, Society and Media
★ Global Economy
★ International Relations
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- 4-year program
- Yearly intake: 380
- Classes among those subjects:★ Strategic Management and Leadership
★ Marketing
★ Accounting and Finance
★ Entrepreneurship and Operations Management
Japanese Classes (compulsory for all undergraduate degrees)
★ Japanese Foundation Course I
★ Japanese Foundation Course II
★ Japanese Foundation Course III
★ Japanese Intermediate Course
★ Pre-Advanced Japanese
★ Advanced Japanese
First Year Applicants and Second year Transfer Applicants Residing Outside Japan
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Early June |
Late June |
| Late June |
Late August |
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| Late August |
Late September |
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| Late September |
Mid October |
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| September | Early September |
Early October |
| Early October |
Late November |
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| Early December |
Mid January |
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| Mid January |
Early February |
All Applicants Residing in China
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| April | Early August |
Early October |
| September | Late October |
Mid November |
| Early January |
Mid January |
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| Late February |
Mid March |
All Applicants Residing in India
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Early June |
Late June |
| Late June |
Late August |
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| Late August |
Late September |
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| Late September |
Mid October |
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| September | Early October |
Late October |
| Late March |
Mid April |
All Applicants Residing in Indonesia
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| April | Early June |
Late June |
| Late June |
Late August |
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| Late August |
Late September |
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| Late September |
Mid October |
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| September | Mid October |
Early November |
| Mid December |
Early January |
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| Mid January |
Early February |
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| Late March |
Early April |
All Applicants Residing in Korea
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| April | Early June |
Mid June |
| Late August |
Mid September |
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| Late October |
Mid November |
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| September | Early November |
Early March |
All Applicants Residing in Thailand
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Early June |
Late July |
| Late August |
Late October |
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| September | Early November |
Late January |
| Late January |
Early March |
All Applicants Residing in Vietnam
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Early August |
Late August |
| Mid September |
Late October |
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| September | Late September |
Late October |
| Late October |
Late November |
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| Late January |
Mid February |
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| Early March |
Late March |
Third Year Transfer Applicants Residing Outside Japan
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Late June |
Late August |
| Late August |
Late September |
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| September | Late October |
Late November |
| Late January |
Early March |
First Year Applicants and Second Year Transfer Applicants Residing in Japan
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Late June |
Late July |
| Late September |
Late October |
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| Late November |
Mid January |
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| September | Early November |
Mid January |
| Late January |
Early March |
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| Mid April |
Mid May |
Third Year Transfer Applicants Residing in Japan
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Late August |
Late September |
| Late October |
Late November |
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| September | Late January |
Early March |
| Early April |
Mid May |
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JAPANESE CLASSES
Students who have completed the major Japanese language courses required for graduation may choose from the following programs if they wish to develop their language skills and knowledge of Japan:
- Career Japanese
- Language and Culture in Japan
- Language and Social Topics in Japan
- Kanji and Vocabulary Skills
- Japanese for Self-expression
- Japanese Communication Skills
| yearly Tuition | |
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| First Year | ¥1,300,000 |
| Second Year | ¥1,500,000 |
| Third Year | ¥1,500,000 |
| Fourth Year | ¥1,500,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Admission fee | ¥200,000 |
| Insurance for First Year Students | ¥17,540 |
| Insurance for Second Year Transfer Students | ¥13,400 |
| Insurance for Third Year Transfer Students | ¥9,250 |
AP House Monthly Rent¥52,000
| Accommodation fees | |
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| AP House Entrance Fees | ¥104,000 (2-month rent) ¥32,000 (moving-in fee) ¥98,000 (security deposit) |
Interested in APU? Join our online seminars:
| Friday, February 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
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| Monday, February 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 3 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, March 6 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, March 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 31 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, April 3 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Graduate Courses
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Master’s)
Master’s in Asia Pacific Studies
- 2-year program
- 15 students
- Divisions:★ International Relations (IR)
★ Society and Culture (SC)
Master’s in International Cooperation Policy
- 2-year program
- 45 students
- Divisions:★ International Public Administration (IPA)
★ Sustainability Science (SS)
★ Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
★ Development Economics (DE)As part of the Sustainability Science division, APU offers the IMAT program (International Material Flow Management Program) which is a dual degree program where the student will spend their first year studying at APU, and the second year at the Zero-Emission Campus Birkenfeld in Germany.
Graduate School of Management (MBA)
Master of Business Administration
- 2-year program
- Intake: 40
- Specialization:★ Accounting and Finance (AF)
★ Marketing and Management (MM)
★ Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Operations Management (EIM)
★ Japanese Management (JM)
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Doctoral)
Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies
- 3-year program
- Yearly intake: 10
Master’s Programs
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Late September |
Early November |
| Late October |
Early December |
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| September | Late September |
Mid November |
| Mid November |
Late January |
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| Mid January |
Early March |
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| Late March |
Mid May |
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| Early april |
Mid May |
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| Late May |
Mid July |
Doctoral Programs
| Intake | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | Late September |
Early November |
| Late October |
Early December |
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| September | Late September |
Mid November |
| Mid November |
Late January |
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| Mid January |
Early March |
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| Late March |
Mid May |
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| Late May |
Mid July |
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JAPANESE CLASSES
Students who have completed the major Japanese language courses required for graduation may choose from the following programs if they wish to develop their language skills and knowledge of Japan:
- Career Japanese
- Language and Culture in Japan
- Language and Social Topics in Japan
- Kanji and Vocabulary Skills
- Japanese for Self-expression
- Japanese Communication Skills
| Tuition | |
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| Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Master’s) |
¥2,800,000 For IMAT (Dual Degree Program in International Material Flow Management) there is an aditional yearly fee of ¥200,000 + an administration fee of approximatly 172 euros during the thrid and fourth semesters to Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany |
| Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Doctoral) | ¥4,300,000 |
| Graduate School of Management (MBA) | ¥3,800,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Admission fee | ¥200,000 |
| Insurance for Master’s Program | ¥9,250 |
| Insurance for IMAT Program | ¥5,120 |
| Insurance for Doctoral Program | ¥13,400 |
AP House 4 Monthly Rent¥49,000
| Accommodation fees | |
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| AP House 4 Entrance Fees (April enrollment) | ¥98,000 (2-month rent) ¥33,000 (moving-in fee) ¥98,000 (security deposit) |
Interested in APU? Join our online seminars:
| Friday, February 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
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| Monday, February 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 3 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, March 6 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, March 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
| Friday, March 31 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
| Monday, April 3 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
