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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

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Ritsumeikan APU opened in 2000 as Japan’s first genuinely international university. APU Graduate Schools welcome students into a fully English-based curriculum within a uniquely multicultural environment. The Graduate Schools at APU focus on Asia Pacific studies, with study options geared towards tackling the complex issues facing the societies and environments of the Asia Pacific region, as well as management, with a focus on the Japanese style of business and the dynamic world of international business.

International University in Japan - over 100 different countries and regions

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Unviersity opened in 2000 as Japan’s first genuinely international university. Our graduate schools welcome students into a fully English-based curriculum within a uniquely multicultural environment.

The campus is a unique doorway to the world, attracting students and faculty from all over the globe. Our Japanese faculty members also come to us with diverse international careers and academic experiences. This extremely rich mixture of languages and culture has earned APU the reputation of being Japan's "global village".

APU Alumni Testimonials - read their experience!

International Accreditation

APU's Graduate Schools are fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). In addition the followings programs have been recognized by prestigious accreditations:

1) The MBA program has earned both AACSB and AMBA accreditations ("double crown"), recognizing APU as a provider of world-class MBA education.

2) The division of Tourism and Hospitality has been accredited by UNWTO TedQual.

The Japanese Experience

As graduate school classes are conducted entirely in English, no prior knowledge of the Japanese language is required. However, for those with a keen interest to learn Japanese, beginner level classes are held specifically for graduate students at no additional cost. Immersed in the culture of Japan, students can put their new language skills to use on a daily basis.

APU Graduate Webinars

APU Graduate School hosts regular free online information sessions for all interested applicants. The sessions will cover APU's graduate programs, application process, and scholarship opportunities.

To register for the next upcoming event, please access:

APU Graduate Webinar Schedule

Read more on the institution's website
How to Apply

APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship (all applicants eligible)

  • If awarded you may receive 30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, or 100% of your tuition reduced.

Asian Development Bank Scholarship

  • full admission fee
  • full tuition
  • 144,000 JPY per month (subject to change)
  • study material and research allowance
  • medical insurance
  • economy class air travel to and from your home country and APU at the beginning and end of your studies

African Development Bank

  • full tuition
  • 144,000 JPY per month (subject to change)
  • economy class air travel to and from your home country and APU at the beginning and end of your studies

Honjo Scholarship

  • 210,000 JPY per month for 1-2 years (Master's)
  • 190,000 JPY per month for 3 years (Ph.D)

MEXT Embassy Scholarship

  • full application fee
  • full admission fee
  • full tuition
  • 144,000 JPY per month (subject to change)
  • economy class air travel to and from your home country and APU at the beginning and end of your studies

MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship

  • full admission fee
  • full tuition
  • 144,000 JPY per month (subject to change)
  • economy class air travel to and from your home country and APU at the beginning and end of your studies

Nikkei Leader Scholarship

  • Full admission fee
  • Full tuition
  • Approximately 5,000 JPY per day for living expenses (amount subject to change)
  • 100,000 JPY for purchasing daily necessities upon arrival in Japan
  • 164,000 – 224,000 JPY moving (housing) allowance
  • 6,000 JPY document shipping allowance
  • Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program

Nikkei Scholarship

  • Full admission fee
  • Full tuition
  • 130,000 JPY per month for living expenses (amount subject to change)
  • Up to 50,000 JPY per month for housing expenses
  • Up to 200,000 JPY for key money
  • Expenses for group workshops and participation fees for academic conferences
  • Additional living expenses (student commuter pass, medical insurance premiums, etc.)
  • Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program

Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship

  • 140,000 JPY per month
  • economy class air travel and other travel related expenses reimbursed up to 250,000 JPY after arrival in Japan

Yamaoka Scholarship

  • 100,000 JPY per month for 2 years

Please check their respective pages for their eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

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Program Admission Requirements

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    1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita , 874-8577, Beppu

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