Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University(APU)
立命館アジア太平洋大学（APU）

Ritsumeikan APU hosts an integrated campus, where students get academic exposure from a dedicated, diverse faculty. With experiences gained at APU, students start careers worldwide (90% employment rate). Come shape your world at APU!

APU has three colleges: The college of Asia Pacific Studies, where students study under the following majors:
● Global Economy (new)
● Culture, Society, and Media
● International Relations and Peace Studies
The College of International Management, has the following resp ective majors to go with it:
● Strategic Management and Organization
● Accounting and Finance
● Entrepreneurship and Operations Management
● Marketing
Our College of International Management has been awarded the AA CSB accreditation, providing quality assurance for our business education. The AACSB awards are given to programs which provide a global mindset and to making a difference in the world of business.

Our third college is the College of Sustainability and Tourism*. Under this college, students can study a curriculum mixed of the following concentrations:
● Environmental Studies
● Resource Management
● International Development
● Tourism Studies
● Tourism Industry Operations
● Hospitality Operation
● Social Entrepreneurship
● Regional Development
● Data Science & Information System

* Scheduled to open in April 2023. As the program is still under development, all content is subject to change. The name of the college is also tentative.

Additionally, we have a diverse faculty: 49% of them are international, which relates to our students having a globalized education.

Application Period for Year 2023

● Spring (April)
1st June 2022 – 12th October 2022

● Fall (September)
1st September 2022 – 22nd March 2023

* For Applications to the College of Sustainability and Tourism, please wait till September 2022 for more information.

APU is located in Beppu city, Oita prefecture, in Kyushu. We are situated on a small mountain, from which you can see the coastal line of Beppu city . We house over 2000 hot springs in Beppu alone, which is a reason why domestic tourism flourishes in the city. With a relaxing environment, a picturesque campus, and an affordable suburban lifestyle, APU is a great choice for students looking for something different!

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