Description

APU is an international university with almost 2400 of its students hailing from outside Japan. Our bilingual education system means that Japanese language experience is not required, providing a rare opportunity to earn a two-year master's degree in Japan with other international students coming from 87 different countries.

Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies
* Contemporary Japan Studies

Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
* Development Economics
* International Public Administration (including Public Health Management)
* Environmental Policy and Administration (including International Material Flow Management)
* Tourism Policy and Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
* Finance
* International Business and Marketing
* Innovation and Technology Management
* Comparative Institution Design for Transition Economy and Business Management

PhD in Asia Pacific Studies
* Asia Pacific Studies

Highlights

* All instruction and research in English (Japanese language not required)
* Academic Merit Scholarship programs available
* Student dormitory available
* Truly international learning community environment

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 25,000-35,000

Program Fees Include:

One-time Admission Fee, Tuition Fees, Program Fee (where applicable)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

APU offers scholarships to all applicants. Students apply for these scholarships when they submit their application for admission, and applicants are notified of their scholarship results at the same time as they are notified of their Admission Status. 30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, 100% Scholarships available. * The admissions fee is 130,000 yen. Other Scholarships: There are also other scholarships which students may apply for after being accepted to APU. However, please be aware that these scholarships are limited in number, so students should not count on these scholarships as a source of financial income.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Three to four weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Mission Statement

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University opened in April 2000 based on a vision of freedom, peace and humanity, mutual international understanding, and the future shape of the Asia Pacific region. APU's international student body and teaching faculty are dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the Asia Pacific region among the people of the world, continuing to attract attention as the standard bearer of international education in Japan.

Year Founded

2000