Japanese universities
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) opened in 2000 in Beppu with the aim of creating global leaders in all fields and industries. Since then, APU has become the top private university in Western Japan.
The APU E-Track Program means that you can access their world class curriculum completely in English, while also learning Japanese at the same time, to get you ready for the workforce in Japan.
APU offers a very multicultural learning environment and has successfully taught thousands of students from all over the world. Almost half of its students are international students, coming from 167 countries and regions. Through learning intercultural co-existence, responsible business leadership, and sustainable development, APU students and graduates are actively contributing to solutions for the issues our world is facing.
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We are now accepting applications for April and September 2025!
September 2025 final intake deadline: March 5 2025
Spots are limited, and scholarship opportunities are available to students who apply for early decision.
Asia Pacific University
Video overview
Courses in English
High graduate employment rate
APU graduates have a 97% employment success rate at the time of graduation.
A fulfilling student life
Onsite residence hall
Scholarships available
Part-time job support
Support for finding full-time employment
English speaking staff available
There will be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.
WiFi available
Free Wifi is available to students.
Student lounge available
Study room available
School library
Location
Our school is located in Beppu, Oita.
DISTANCE TO TRAIN STATIONS (Walking time)
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Our Courses
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
College of International Management: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Students will build well-rounded and specialized knowledge in business, as well as skills in leadership and entrepreneurship fit for a globalized world. On top of that, students develop an appreciation for diversity and inclusion by tackling business, environmental, and societal challenges together with people from around the world.
APU's School of Management is one of the top management schools in the world, and one of only three schools in Japan to join the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education global movement.
Prerequisites
To be accepted at APU you must:
1. Have completed or is scheduled to complete a standard 12-year education (high school diploma or equivalent)
2. Have ONE of the following English language proficiency requirements:
– A minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or IELTS online;
– A minimum score of 75 for TOEFL iBT® Test
– A minimum score of 750 for TOEIC® L&R Test
– A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English Language Assessment or Linguaskill
– A minimum score of 50 PTE Academic
– Minimum Grade Pre-1 for EIKEN
– Exceptions to the English proficiency requirements may apply if you have completed or will complete 12 years of formal education in an APU designated English-speaking country. Additionally, if you have completed your most recent three years of formal education in English in a country that is not on APU designated list, you may qualify by providing additional documentation. Other exceptions may apply. Please contact us for more information.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
4 years
Available starts
April - September
Schedule (weekdays)
A student's schedule depends on the number of required and elective courses they take. Each major has a different curriculum and the university offers many classes outside of lectures, such as group work and field work.
Other features
Personalized study pathways
In the first year, all students take liberal arts courses regardless of their major. These interdisciplinary classes are designed to give students the foundation to build on when they start their specific majors in their second year.
Students have the opportunity to personalize their study pathways and take a variety of courses both within and outside of their major.
In the first and second years, English-based students will study courses related to their major in English. APU encourages students to learn Japanese while studying their major so that they can take courses in either language by their third year. Learning Japanese is compulsory in the first 1.5 years for all e-track students.
University Intensity
High intensity course: This is a full-time undergraduate course.
12 months
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition for the second to the fourth year of study is 1,500,000 JPY per year.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
College of Asia Pacific Studies: Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
Students will be challenged to address a range of global issues and develop new ways of thinking to face them head-on. They gain a broad understanding of political systems, economics, societies, and cultures in the Asia-Pacific region, and gather skills in language and information technology. Students have options of overseas exchanges, internships, and field studies.
This degree prepares students for a variety of careers in government, media, international organizations, and multinational corporations.
Prerequisites
To be accepted at APU you must:
1. Have completed or is scheduled to complete a standard 12-year education (high school diploma or equivalent)
2. Have ONE of the following English language proficiency requirements:
– A minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or IELTS online;
– A minimum score of 75 for TOEFL iBT® Test
– A minimum score of 750 for TOEIC® L&R Test
– A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English Language Assessment or Linguaskill
– A minimum score of 50 PTE Academic
– Minimum Grade Pre-1 for EIKEN
– Exceptions to the English proficiency requirements may apply if you have completed or will complete 12 years of formal education in an APU designated English-speaking country. Additionally, if you have completed your most recent three years of formal education in English in a country that is not on APU designated list, you may qualify by providing additional documentation. Other exceptions may apply. Please contact us for more information.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
4 years
Available starts
April - September
Schedule (weekdays)
A student's schedule depends on the number of required and elective courses they take. Each major has a different curriculum and the university offers many classes outside of lectures, such as group work and field work.
Other features
Personalized study pathways
In the first year, all students take liberal arts courses regardless of their major. These interdisciplinary classes are designed to give students the foundation to build on when they start their specific majors in their second year.
Students have the opportunity to personalize their study pathways and take a variety of courses both within and outside of their major.
In the first and second years, English-based students will study courses related to their major in English. APU encourages students to learn Japanese while studying their major so that they can take courses in either language by their third year. Learning Japanese is compulsory in the first 1.5 years for all e-track students.
University Intensity
High intensity course: This is a full-time undergraduate course.
12 months
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition for the second to the fourth year of study is 1,500,000 JPY per year.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
College of Sustainability and Tourism: Bachelor of Sustainability and Tourism
In this one-of-a-kind degree, students study sustainable societies through environmental resource management and sustainable tourism. Students learn how to discover local resources found in nature, history, and culture, with the goal of protecting and developing them into a tourism source that contributes to regional development amidst globalization. They also learn how to address societal issues and support efforts in achieving global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course has a strong emphasis on developing skills in research and data analysis that can be used in real-world settings both inside and outside of Japan.
Prerequisites
To be accepted at APU you must:
1. Have completed or is scheduled to complete a standard 12-year education (high school diploma or equivalent)
2. Have ONE of the following English language proficiency requirements:
– A minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or IELTS online;
– A minimum score of 75 for TOEFL iBT® Test
– A minimum score of 750 for TOEIC® L&R Test
– A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English Language Assessment or Linguaskill
– A minimum score of 50 PTE Academic
– Minimum Grade Pre-1 for EIKEN
– Exceptions to the English proficiency requirements may apply if you have completed or will complete 12 years of formal education in an APU designated English-speaking country. Additionally, if you have completed your most recent three years of formal education in English in a country that is not on APU designated list, you may qualify by providing additional documentation. Other exceptions may apply. Please contact us for more information.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
4 years
Available starts
April - September
Schedule (weekdays)
A student's schedule depends on the number of required and elective courses they take. Each major has a different curriculum and the university offers many classes outside of lectures, such as group work and field work.
Other features
Personalized study pathways
In the first year, all students take liberal arts courses regardless of their major. These interdisciplinary classes are designed to give students the foundation to build on when they start their specific majors in their second year.
Students have the opportunity to personalize their study pathways and take a variety of courses both within and outside of their major.
In the first and second years, English-based students will study courses related to their major in English. APU encourages students to learn Japanese while studying their major so that they can take courses in either language by their third year. Learning Japanese is compulsory in the first 1.5 years for all e-track students.
University Intensity
High intensity course: This is a full-time undergraduate course.
12 months
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition for the second to the fourth year of study is 1,500,000 JPY per year.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
