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The Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) graduate admissions page for international students looking to study in Japan and apply for scholarships.

LATEST NEWS(1 / 2)

[Domestic Applicants Only] September 2025 Application Deadline May 21 - The application is still open to those residing in Japan and internal applicants. Check out the application schedule.

May 1, 2025 VIEW MORE

[Overseas Applicants Only] 2025 Enrollment Application Closed for Overseas Applicants - Thank you for your applications. The application for 2026 enrollment will open later this year.

May 1, 2025

FACTS & FIGURES

Current as of the 2022 academic year.

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International Accreditation

APU earned accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), a UK-based international accreditation agency for graduate level management education.

AMBA AACSB

Countries and Regions Represented by Students

Countries and Regions Represented by APU Alumni

International Students

Scholarship Recipients

Job Placement Rate

Countries and Regions Represented by Faculty

Faculty Holding a Degree from an Overseas University

International Faculty

DISCOVER YOUR PATH

ABOUT APU

ABOUT APU

APU aims to nurture global leaders active across diverse fields and industries.

HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY

APU's Graduate School admission requirements and processes vary by program.

STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT LIFE

Studying at APU means living in Beppu, a popular mid-sized city in southwest Japan.

GRADUATE ACADEMICS

SCHOLARSHIP FOCUS

To learn about scholarships for APU's Graduate Schools, follow the links below.

  • MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)

  • MEXT University Recommendation (UR)

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