Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Beppu, Japan

"World-changing. APU, education for progress."

In the southern island of Kyushu, Japan, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) sits atop a mountain. APU overlooks the city of Beppu. We are one of Japan’s most international universities. Students join our vibrant community of learners from over 110 countries and regions.

We offer four-year bachelor degree programs in English and Japanese. Making us one of the top universities for international students in Japan.

Sitio web oficial del Instituto

Destacados

- APU empowers students to become individuals who can change the world.

- English-based degrees: 98% of classes are conducted in both Japanese and English, with full degree programs available in English.

- Diverse community: 50% of students come from over 110 countries and regions; 45% of faculty are international.

- Affordable location: Situated in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, known for its reasonable living costs and welcoming atmosphere.

- Scholarship support: 90% of international students receive some form of financial aid

Programas de graduación

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (English or Japanese)

College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS): Bachelor of Social Science

- International Relations
- Culture, Society, and Media
- Global Economy

College of International Management (APM): Bachelor of Business Administration

- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Marketing
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Operations Management

College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST): Bachelor of Sustainability and Tourism

- Environmental Studies
- Resource Management
- International Development
- Tourism Studies
- Hospitality Operation
- Tourism Industry Operations
- Regional Development
- Social Entrepreneurship

Programas de postgrado

GRADUATE PROGRAMS (English)

Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

- Japanese Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Marketing and Management
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Operations Management

Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies

Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies

- International Relations
- Society and Culture

Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy

- International Public Administration
- Development Economics
- Sustainability Science (includes the Dual Degree International Material Flow Management Program: IMAT)
- Tourism and Hospitality

Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies

- Asia Pacific Studies

Otros programas

OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS

APU offers a range of programs from domestic and international fieldwork to internships. The University also makes use of its vast global networks to provide a wide variety of regional and international cooperative programs. We strongly urge all students to take advantage of at least one Off-campus Study Programs as part of their four-year course of study.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Expand your international portfolio by joining an exchange program for a semester or year at one of our international or Japanese partner universities. If you are awarded an APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, it will remain valid during your time in the exchange program.

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMS

- APS: Double Degree with St. Edward’s University in the United States
- APM: Double Degree with the Neoma Business School in France
- ST: Double Degree with Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria

SCHOLARSHIPS

- APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship (30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, 100%, 4 years)
- AP House Global Community Scholarship (11 months)
- Many other external scholarship opportunities