Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Begin your global career at APU in Beppu, Japan!

When it was established in April 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) embarked on an unprecedented mission for a Japanese university—to enroll a student body of approximately 50% Japanese and 50% international students and provide a path to global citizenship through an innovative undergraduate program offered in both Japanese and English.

APU's success in achieving and maintaining this goal has resulted in an immersive, international education and unparalleled intercultural student experience. By studying at APU, our students gain cultural knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to positive social change, intercultural coexistence, responsible business leadership, and sustainable development.

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• Almost 6000 total students, including nearly 3000 international students from 90 countries
• Global network of nearly 14,000 alumni spanning 138 countries
• 50% international faculty from 25 countries
• 92% job placement success rate (before graduation)

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Why an APU education is different

International students with no Japanese language background are welcome to study at APU, as we offer a bilingual undergraduate curriculum with English-taught and Japanese-taught bachelor's degrees, as well as graduate degree programs in social sciences and international business taught entirely in English.

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International Recognition

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Modern and Convenient Campus

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Ideal Study Location

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