Study at the Most
International University in Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is located in Beppu, southern Japan. We offer classes in Japanese and English on a campus where students come from over 100 countries and regions.
Choose from one of our programs – Asia Pacific Studies (APS), International Management (APM), or Sustainability and Tourism (ST). Study under the guidance of highly experienced faculty from over 25 countries and regions. Most courses are offered in both English and Japanese. Thanks to APU’s flexible curriculum, you can broaden your knowledge by taking courses from all colleges.
In your first and second years, you will study Language Education Subjects, Common Liberal Arts Subjects, and Introduction to Major Subjects to cultivate basic skills. In your third and fourth years, you can take seminar classes led by professors, Advanced Major Subjects, and Japanese Language Subjects aimed at working in Japan.
FAQ
Yes! Many of our English-basis international students have never visited Japan or studied Japanese before studying to APU. Almost all courses at APU are offered in both English and Japanese, meaning applicants only need proficiency in one of these languages at the time of enrollment.
When you come to APU, where students come from over 100 countries and regions around the world, you will hear a variety of languages every day. All campus announcements, orientation, etc. are in both Japanese and English. Additionally, 98% of classes offered to undergraduate students are in both Japanese and English (100% of graduate courses are offered in English).
Please watch our "Academics at APU" playlist on YouTube!
Apply Now
Admissions Results
Downloads
Contact
Language
Site Search
Back
