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Freedom, peace, humanity.
International mutual understanding.
The future shape of the Asia Pacific region.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) first opened its doors in 2000
with these ideals as its foundation. What emerged was an entirely new
multicultural learning environment with the aim of creating global leaders
across all fields and industries. In these past eighteen years, this goal has
not only been reached but exceeded as thousands of students from over
one hundred forty countries have come together to learn intercultural
coexistence, responsible business leadership, and sustainable development.
With this well-rounded base of global knowledge, APU students and
graduates are actively finding solutions to the issues our world is facing.
Your path to shape your own world and
the world around you starts at APU.
SHAPE
WORLD
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SHAPE YOUR WORLD
APU BY THE NUMBERS
ACADEMICS
COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE OF ASIA PACIFIC STUDIES
SUBJECT LIST
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
STUDENT LIFE
CAREERS
ALUMNI JOURNEYS
ADMISSIONS GUIDE
All data and statistics are current as of the 2017 Academic Year.
88
Employment success rate
APU and external
scholarship recipients
“Top Global
Universities
”
Selected by the Government
of Japan in 2014
as one of the country’s
3,906
96.7
%
to become
AACSB
-accredited
Japanese
university
3
rd
Ambassadors on
APU’s advisory
committee
Exchange
partners
146
in
48
countries and regions
APU BY THE NUMBERS 4
5,818
Total students
Countries
and regions
represented
by students
Countries
and regions
represented
by faculty
Countries
and regions
represented
by alumni
APU
NUMBERS
BY
THE
89
24
144
140+
51.4
%
International students
Student-led organizations
Curious, adventurous, energetic, creative, dedicated...
These are some of the words which describe APU students. You will find they are
passionate about being involved, about learning new languages, understanding
new cultures, exploring global business, and finding innovative solutions to issues
around the world. We invite you to utilize this completely unique environment to
get ready to make a positive impact on a global level.
BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTING
Learning at APU is not simply a matter of reading books and attending lectures. APU’s interactive style of education creates daily opportunities for lively discussions and group work with students of different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a variety of classroom settings. We invite you to take your knowledge, turn it into action, and make an impact out in the world that exists beyond the classroom. From field studies, exchange programs, conferences, and academic competitions, to community outreach
and internships, get involved in the vast range of opportunities that await you at APU.
BECOME MULTILINGUAL
Knowing more than one language is not a goal for our students—it’s a requirement. Studying your degree in English means you will also be required to learn Japanese and vice-versa. Want to add another language to your repertoire? APU offers additional language courses in the Asia Pacific languages of Chinese, Korean, Malay/Indonesian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Acquire another language and you will have a significant advantage in your future career whether it is based in your home country, Japan, or another location.
ENGAGE WITH DEDICATED FACULTY
Highly qualified faculty from twenty-four countries, many of whom have real-world experience, bring a new dimension of practical learning to the classroom. Learn about issues affecting your world from esteemed practitioners who have honed their skills at the cutting edge of innovation over decades.
College
Areas of Study
College of International Management (APM)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
•Innovation and Economics
•Marketing
•Strategic Management and Organization
•Accounting and Finance
College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
•Environment and Development
•Hospitality and Tourism
•International Relations and Peace Studies
•Culture, Society and Media
You need 124 academic credits in order to graduate. Average time until completion is four years. There are also options to graduate in three or three and a half years.
ACADEMICS 6
Maheshwari
Kalyanasundaram (India)
APS, Third Year Student
I chose APU because I wanted a unique education, and I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted in my home country. Here, I have freedom to shape my university life and work towards my goal of serving society. Surrounded by new friends from places I have never heard of before, I am constantly inspired to keep pushing the borders of my comfort zone. I have met writers and dreamers, people with noble visions and intense passions. While communicating in English and Japanese, we inspire each other as we share knowledge, skills, and cultures.
EDUCATION
INSPIRES YOU
THAT
Assistant Professor
Pajaree Ackaradejruangsri (Thailand)
Ph.D. (Asia Pacific Studies), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity are now among the top skills you need to pave the way to success in the business workforce. This means you must be able to come up with original ideas, figure out effective solutions to complex issues, and persuade others to support your visions. These skills are essential to navigate through the intricate business environment—an environment that keeps changing thanks to constant implementation of new technologies. There is no better training ground than APU to prepare you for such a work environment.
Studying in APM alongside students from a variety of economies, you will encounter different information, alternative approaches, and new ways of doing things, and you will be challenged to redesign your mindset as well as to develop negotiation and persuasion skills. You will also be inspired to grow to the point that you are completely comfortable with diversity, change, and innovation. In addition to acquiring a global standard of business knowledge that is available through our AACSB-accredited curriculum, you will have the APU community of faculty and friends to support you in applying your knowledge, experimenting with new ideas, and testing your strengths for the next influx of changes in society.
COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT 8
Cultivate your own global perspectives, business ethics, and
problem-solving skills in APM to join the next generation of international
business leaders. As a student in APM, you will begin your
studies tackling core management concepts and then
branch out into your specialized field of interest.
The College of International Management is accredited by
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB International), which is widely regarded as the
highest level of accreditation for business schools worldwide.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
COLLEGE
I
NTERNATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
OF
[APM]
INNOVATION AND ECONOMICS
Learn about what generates innovation, how production is managed, and the underlying economic foundations of these concepts. The lectures are geared towards those wishing to contribute to global development through business or policy-making.
MARKETING
The theories and methods needed to successfully provide goods and services to the global market is the focus of courses in the marketing area of study. You will learn to identify the most effective method to link production to the final consumer and determine how much to provide at what cost.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
These classes focus on how to set goals, establish principles, and develop methods for an organization so that it meets the challenges of evolving social needs. If you aim to become an entrepreneur or plan to take over your family business, this area of study is ideal for you.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
The health of corporations is evaluated by the ebb and flow of money, which is known as accounting, while finance is the field concerned with raising and managing the funds necessary for corporate activities. Classes in this area of study enable you to gain a solid foundation in these demanding fields and exercise your knowledge in an international context.
AREAS OF STUDY
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Profit-driven development has brought with it a raft of environmental and other issues, and sustainable development is an urgent issue for our times. Lectures in this area of study tackle the question of sustainable development in relation to policies and efforts to balance environmental conservation and economic development.
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
As cultural exchange and promotion of regional industries through tourism are vital to the development of the Asia Pacific region, this area of study explores multiple facets of tourism through the lenses of culture, society, and community. You will focus on the theory and practice of hospitality management as it relates to the tourism, health, service, and welfare industries.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND PEACE STUDIES
This area of study allows you to delve into the intricacies of conflict resolution and peace-building as well as cultivate the ability to deal with increasingly complex global issues. Your studies will draw from the three disciplines of international law, political science, and economics and help you gain the necessary critical thinking skills and a policy-oriented approach to succeed in the field.
CULTURE, SOCIETY AND MEDIA
This area of study enables you to analyze the societies, cultures, and values of the Asia Pacific to deepen your understanding of the issues this region faces. You will gain a global perspective, fundamental media skills, and the ability to view societal issues from several angles.
AREAS OF STUDY
In APS, we challenge you to tackle a vast array of global issues and
develop new ways of thinking to face these obstacles head on. You
will gain a broad understanding of the political systems, economies,
societies, and cultures of the Asia Pacific while gathering
relevant skills in language and information technology.
Between your second and sixth semester, you will be able to
choose an area of study to specialize in and embark on more
in-depth studies and research. APS prepares you for a wide
variety of careers in government, international organizations,
media, the travel industry, and multinational corporations.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (BS
oc
S
c
)
COLLEGE
ASIA PACIFIC
STUDIES
OF
[AP
S
]
COLLEGE OF ASIA PACIFIC STUDIES 10
Associate Professor
Steven B. Rothman (United States)
Ph.D. (Politics), University of Oregon
With a diverse student body and faculty expertise spanning four areas of study, everyone in the College of Asia Pacific Studies is both a teacher and a learner. Across our cultural differences, diverse languages, and areas of specialization, faculty and students communicate with an openness and curiosity to expand one another’s knowledge, skills, and life experiences. This depth of interaction creates a space of immeasurable cultural learning unavailable anywhere else, and is especially relevant for students of international relations, tourism, development, media, and cultural studies.
Our educational programs reach out beyond the classroom into numerous extracurricular activities in Japan and abroad. Such activities include field study programs, study abroad programs, and student-run educational clubs, and will provide you with a broader understanding and the tools for success. Graduating with an APS degree means you leave with a solid knowledge of your chosen field, the life skills for success, and a global group of friends and colleagues that last a lifetime.
Required Subjects Accounting I Advanced Mathematics Business Ethics Finance Fundamental Mathematics Global Management (Capstone) Introduction to Management Introduction to Marketing Legal Strategy in Business
Management of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior
Production Management
Strategic Management & Organization (SMO)
Advanced Human Resource Management Advanced Organizational Behavior Brand Management
Entrepreneurship
Family Business Management International Logistics International Transactions Service Management
Special Lecture in Strategic Management & Organization
Strategic Management Supply Chain Management
Accounting & Finance (AF)
Accounting II Advanced Accounting Auditing
Corporate Finance Cost Accounting Financial Accounting I•II Financial Market and Institutions International Accounting International Finance
Investment and Securities Analysis Investment Strategy
Management Accounting Special Lecture in Accounting Special Lecture in Finance
Innovation & Economics (IE)
Asian Economy Development Economics Entrepreneurship International Economics International Political Economy Macroeconomics
Microeconomics Operations Research Product Development Special Lecture in Economics Special Lecture in Innovation Technology Management Marketing (M) Brand Management Consumer Behavior E-Commerce International Logistics International Marketing Marketing Research Product Development
Promotion and Sales Management Service Management
Special Lecture in Marketing Supply Chain Management
APM Common Subjects
APM Field Study
Business Case Analysis & Communication Business Data Analysis
Business Internship Field Research Project
Management Information Systems Social Entrepreneurship Special Lecture (Management)
Seminar Subjects
Major Seminar I•II Research Seminar Undergraduate Thesis
APM SUBJECTS
Core Subjects
Introduction to APS Introduction to Area Studies
Environment & Development (ED)
Biodiversity
Community Based Tourism Community Development Conflict and Development Development Economics Development Policy
Development Sociology and Anthropology Ecotourism
Environment and Society Environmental Communication Environmental Economics
Environmental Modeling and Analysis Environmental Policy
Field Study for Environment and Development GIS and Remote Sensing
Global Environmental Issues Industrial Ecology International Cooperation International Economics International Organizations NPO/NGO Studies
Preliminary Seminar for Environment and Development
Politics of Development
Project Management in Development Resource Management
Special Lecture in Environment and Development
Urban Environment and Development
Culture, Society & Media (CSM)
Cultural Anthropology Cultural Studies Education and Society Ethnicity and the Nation State
Field Study for Culture, Society and Media Gender Studies
Global History
Global Media and Conflict Globalization and Law Globalization and Regionalism History of Japanese Foreign Relations Identity and Politics
Language and Society
Media and Culture Media and History Media and Law Media and Politics Multiculturalism and Society New Media and Society NPO/NGO Studies
Preliminary Seminar for Culture, Society and Media
Religion and Belief Social Psychology Social Stratification Social Theory
Sociology of Organizations Special Lecture in Culture, Society and Media
The Humanities and Modernity Transnational Sociology
Hospitality & Tourism (HT)
Advanced Human Resource Management Advanced Organizational Behavior Agri-heritage and Tourism Community Based Tourism Cultural Anthropology Culture and History of Tourism Destination Marketing and Management Ecotourism
Event and Festival Management Field Study for Tourism and Hospitality Health and Wellness Tourism Heritage Tourism
Hospitality Management Hospitality Marketing MICE Tourism Industry Operations Research
Preliminary Seminar for Tourism and Hospitality
Project Management in Development Resort Development
Sociology of Tourism
Special Lecture in Tourism and Hospitality Tourism and Hospitality Law
Tourism and Social Media Tourism Development and Planning Tourism Economics
Travel Industry
International Relations & Peace Studies (IRP)
Comparative Political Economy of the Asia Pacific
Conflict and Development Development Policy Ethnicity and the Nation State
Field Study for International Relations and Peace Studies
Foreign Policy of Japan
Geo-Politics and Post Cold War Conflicts Global Issues and Policies
Global Media and Conflict Globalization and Law Globalization and Regionalism History of International Politics History of Japanese Foreign Relations Human Rights
Identity and Politics
International Conflict Resolution International Cooperation International Law International Organizations International Political Economy International Relations in the Asia Pacific International Relations Theory Media and Politics
Peace Studies Political Theory Politics of Development
Preliminary Seminar for International Relations and Peace Studies
Regional Systems in the Asia Pacific Special Lecture in International Relations and Peace Studies
Strategic Decision Making Violence and Terrorism
APS Common Subjects A•B
APS Field Study Area Studies Field Research Project
Special Lecture (Asia Pacific Studies)
Seminar Subjects
Field Research Project Graduation Research I•II Introduction to Research Methods Major Seminar I•II
APS SUBJECTS
SUBJECT LIST 12
APM Bridge Program APS Bridge Program Bioethics
Career Design I•II•III•IV Computer Literacy Constitution of Japan
Culture and Society of the Asia Pacific Data Mining
Database Systems Economy of the Asia Pacific Environmental Science Geography of the Asia Pacific Health Science
History of the Asia Pacific Intercultural Fieldwork I•II Internet Technology Integration Internship
Introduction to Culture and Society Introduction to Development Studies
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Environmental Studies Introduction to GIS
Introduction to Intercultural Communication Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Media Studies Introduction to Peer Leader Training Introduction to Political Science Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement Japanese Art of Tea Ceremony Japanese Culture and Society Japanese Economy Japanese Geography Japanese History
Languages of the Asia Pacific Legal Studies
Logical Thinking and Framework
Media Production Lab
Multicultural Collaborative Workshop Negotiation Skills
Overseas Learning Design Peace, Humanity and Democracy Peer Leader Training I•IIA•IIB Programming
Psychology
Religions of the Asia Pacific Special Lecture (ICT)
Special Lecture (Japanese Studies) Special Lecture (Liberal Arts Subject) Statistics
Studies of Multicultural Comparison Study Skills and Academic Writing Traditional Japanese Arts Volunteer Activities
LIBERAL ARTS SUBJECTS
Japanese Language Classes
Business Communication in Japanese A・B Career Japanese
Japanese Course
(Foundation/Intermediate/Pre-Advanced/ Advanced)
Japanese for Lectures
Japanese Project A・B・C・D・E・F Language and Culture in Japan Language and Social Topics in Japan
English Language Classes
English Course
(Elementary/Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate/ Upper-Intermediate/Advanced)
English for Business Presentations English for Business Writing English for Discussion and Debate English for Journalism
English Project 1・2
Extensive Reading in English of the Media
Asia Pacific Language Classes
Chinese I – IV Korean I – IV Malay/Indonesian I – IV Spanish I – IV Thai I – IV Vietnamese I – IV
Specific Language Classes
English Proficiency Preparation Course I・II・III Intensive Language Learning Overseas Introduction to Asia Pacific Languages Introduction to Official Languages of the United Nations I – French
Introduction to Official Languages of the United Nations II – Russian
Introduction to Official Languages of the United Nations III – Arabic
Japanese Language Teaching
Japanese Linguistics for Japanese Language Education
Special Lecture (Language Education Subject) TESOL
LANGUAGE EDUCATION SUBJECTS
This list consists of subjects for the 2017 academic year. Please note that this subject list may change for the 2019 academic year.
Radoslav T. Tsvetkov (Bulgaria)
APM, Second Year Student
Learning a new language is a challenge for anyone who studies abroad, and Japanese is no exception. Before coming to APU, I studied some Japanese while participating in a short-term language exchange program in Osaka, so I was curious to see how my level would match the classes offered here. After taking the placement test during new student orientation, I was placed in Foundation II, which allowed me to build upon my basic Japanese abilities. During this past year, thanks to the intense Japanese language courses I’ve taken and always being surrounded by my Japanese friends outside class, I have noticed a rapid improvement in my Japanese skills. In fact, I now find I can easily converse with native Japanese speakers and read and write at an intermediate level, and I plan to continue my Japanese studies over the next two years. If becoming fluent in Japanese is a goal of yours, there is no better place than APU to achieve this.
SUBJECT
LIST
CONNECTED BY LANGUAGE
LIST OF PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
Botswana
University of Botswana
Kenya
United States International University-Africa
Morocco
Université Internationale de Rabat
Azerbaijan
ADA University
Brunei
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
China
Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao University of Macau, Macao SAR, The People's Republic of China
China (Hong Kong)
City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Shue Yan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong
Indonesia
BINUS University Gadjah Mada University President University Universitas Indonesia Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
Korea
College of Business Administration, Kookmin University
Dongseo University Ewha Womans University Hanyang University Korea University Kyung Hee University Pusan National University Sogang University
Sookmyung Women's University University of Ulsan
Yonsei University
Kyrgyzstan
American Univerisity of Central Asia
Malaysia
Taylor’s University The University of Malaya Universiti Sains Malaysia
Singapore
Singapore Management University
Taiwan
Feng Chia University National Chengchi University National Taiwan Normal University Tamkang University
Tunghai University Yuan Ze University
Thailand
Mahidol University International College Thammasat University
The Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle University University of the Philippines
Japan
Ritsumeikan University Akita International University Oita University
Austria
Management Center Innsbruck Salzburg University of Applied Sciences Steyr School of Management
(University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna
Belgium
Management School, University of Liege Vesalius College Brussels
Croatia
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Czech
Metropolitan University Prague
Denmark
AARHUS BSS, Department of Business Development and Technology, Campus Herning The Copenhagen Business School
Finland
Laurea University of Applied Sciences Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) University of Helsinki
France
Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers - School of Management
ESC AMIENS
Groupe KEDGE Business School Institut Superieur du Commerce Paris Neoma Business School
Rennes School of Business
Germany
European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at Heinrich Heine University Karlshochschule International University Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg SRH University Heidelberg
University of Hohenheim Zeppelin University
Greece
The American College of Greece
Hungary
University of Pécs
Iceland
University of Iceland
Italy
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Lithuania
Vilnius University
Norway
Bl Norwegian School of Management Norwegian University for Science and Technology
University of Agder University of Bergen
Poland
Kozminski University Warsaw School of Economics
Portugal
ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute
Republic of Macedonia
International University of Struga
Republic of Turkey
Istanbul Commerce University
Romania
Romanian-American University
Spain
IE University
The Universitat Rovira i Virgili University of Alicante
Sweden Halmstad University Linnaeus University Lund University Södertörns högskola Switzerland
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
The Netherlands
The Hague University of Applied Sciences Tilburg University
Universiteit Leiden
U.K.
Cardiff University Oxford Brookes University The University of Hertfordshire University of Kent
University of Leicester
Westminster Business School, University of Westminster
AFRICA
EUROPE
ASIA
LATIN AMERICA
Argentina
Universidad Argentina de la Empresa Universidad Nacional del Litoral
Ecuador
Universidad Del Pacifico
Mexico
Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Universidad de Monterrey
Peru
Universidad Del Pacifico
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola S.A.
OCEANIA
Australia
Charles Sturt University James Cook University La Trobe University
The University of Western Australia Victoria University
Samoa
The National University of Samoa
NORTH AMERICA
Canada
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University HEC Montréal
Saint Mary's University
Schulich School of Business, York University The University of British Columbia Université du Québec à Montréal University of Lethbridge University of Waterloo
U.S.A.
American University Carroll College
City University of New York, Staten Island Florida International University Georgia Institute of Technology Grand Valley State University James Madison University
Minnesota State University Moorhead Old Dominion University
San Diego State University St. Edward's University
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The University of New Mexico The University of Oklahoma
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University of Wyoming
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS 14
THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Build your international portfolio by joining an exchange program for a semester or a year at one of our international or Japanese partner universities. Choose from 146 exchange partners in 48 countries. If you are awarded an APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, it will still remain valid during your time on an exchange program.
TWICE THE CHALLENGE, TWICE THE REWARD
The only thing better than getting a degree from one international university is getting two degrees from two international universities at the same time. This option is available to APS students by signing up for one of APU’s dual degree programs with Kyung Hee University in Korea, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria, or St. Edward’s University in the United States.
BROADEN
YOUR
HORIZONS
2017 Academic Year Multicultural Weeks (in alphabetical order)
Beppu Week Chinese Week Fashion Week Indonesian Week International Cooperation Week Korean Week Kyoto Week Myanmar Week Nepali Week Oceania Week Sri Lankan Week Taiwan Cultural Week Thai Week
Vietnamese Week
A few of the student-led organizations on campus (in alphabetical order)
APU Karate Club APU Soccer Club APU Tea Ceremony Club Global Business Leaders Habitat APU
International Relations Student Association
“K-Muse” K-pop Dance Troupe “Musy Tone” International Singing Club
“PRENGO” Overseas Volunteering Club Rugby Club
“Symbio” Conservation Club Wadaiko “Raku” Japanese Drumming Club
Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse Teams “Yossha-koi” Japanese Dance Troupe
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 16
Take students originating from ninety countries/
regions and put them in a space that encourages
experimentation and discovery. What results is a
completely unique and vibrant community of students
who not only embrace APU’s multicultural atmosphere
but thrive in it through a colorful array of activities,
events, clubs, and societies. No matter what your
interests are, APU has a place for you.
Throughout the school year, APU designates several
Multicultural Weeks where students can showcase the
cultures of one country or region. Take the lead as an
organizer or join in these celebrations of world culture as
a performer. It is the learning experience of a lifetime.
A CAMPUS
N
O OTHER
LIKE
Library Cafeteria
Student Union Library group work space
Inside AP House room
Student Office and Career Office Fitness center
Food trucks
AP House lobby Co-op convenience store
STUDENT LIFE 18
378
932
1,138
61.1
%
52
44
49,000
JPY
•Private shower rooms
•Japanese-style communal baths
•Computer rooms
•Study rooms
•Small convenience store
•24 hour security
•Indoor recreation facilities like billiards
•Outdoor basketball courts
•Air conditioning unit in each room
•Internet available in all rooms
shared rooms single rooms residents internationalstudents
communal kitchens countries and
regions represented monthly rent including utilities
*Fees are subject to change.
Single Room Shared Room
Located on top of a small mountain at an
altitude of 330 meters with beautiful natural
surroundings, APU’s campus overlooks the
city of Beppu and its coastline. This amazing
view is just the beginning of what you will find
here on campus.
ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES/AMENITIES
•State-of-the-art library and media center
•Student union building with a cafeteria, café, convenience store, Japanese tea ceremony room, meeting spaces, and music/dance studios
•Multipurpose auditorium
•Outdoor amphitheater
•Gymnasium and fitness center
•Multipurpose fields for soccer, rugby, lacrosse, baseball, etc.
•Basketball courts
•Tennis courts
•Health clinic and counseling room
•ATMs
•Postal services
•Local food trucks
NOT YOUR TYPICAL RESIDENCE HALL
With students from diverse cultures living under one roof, the time you will spend in our on-campus residence hall, AP House, is an unforgettable experience. This unique setting enables you to adapt to your new life in Japan and learn about the cultures of the world through interaction with peers while having a private space to concentrate on your studies. To assist you with this transition, each floor has experienced students selected as resident assistants (RAs) who will answer your questions and concerns and hold activities for you to join.
ROOM OPTIONS
You have the option of living in a single or shared room. Shared rooms allow you to have an even greater intercultural experience as you will be living with a Japanese roommate. These rooms are separated by a lockable sliding door for your privacy. All rooms are fully furnished.
AP HOUSE STATISTICS
AP HOUSE FACILITIES
HOME
A
WAY FROM HOME
YOUR
BEPPU AT A GLANCE
January
5 °C / 41 °F
April
14 °C / 57 °F
July
28 °C / 82 °F
October
20 °C / 68 °F
118,877
4,275
2,217
1,374
meters
total residents internationalresidents hot springs
N
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1
in Japan
N
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2
in the world Tsurumidake,
Beppu’s tallest mountain for amount of hot spring water
AVERAGE TEMPRATURE
STUDENT LIFE 20
EXPERIENCE JAPAN
Japan is not only the world’s third largest economic center but also one of the most popular travel destinations thanks to its rich traditional and modern culture combined with beautiful landscapes. The country also prides itself on cutting-edge technology and maintaining one of the highest safety records found anywhere in the world. For the ideal location to earn your university degree, look no further.
YOUR NEW HOMETOWN
APU is located in Kyushu, the southernmost major island of Japan, in the bayside city of Beppu. The city’s historic backstreets and abundance of hot spring baths make it one of Japan’s most visited cities by Japanese and international tourists alike. Beppu is a very safe city with a low cost of living compared to other popular study destinations in Japan and abroad. Dive into the local culture by participating in festivals, sporting events, and other activities alongside the welcoming community.
A COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE
From your second year, you will move off campus into downtown Beppu and choose among living in an APU-owned residence hall, private apartment, or shared student housing. APU provides support to help you make the transition from on-campus to off-campus accommodation. You will find many entertainment options such as shopping malls, cafes, karaoke, bowling, and restaurants with international food. In addition, Beppu also has an abundance of clean drinking water, fresh air, seaside walking paths, sports facilities as well as medical centers to support your healthy lifestyle. Another advantage is that, as an APU student, you will be covered by Japan’s National Health Insurance.
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK
Part-time jobs are another option for you to gain real world experience. You are allowed to work on or off campus for up to 28 hours a week during the semester and 40 hours a week during vacations. APU offers to help you obtain the correct work permit before you start to work. Please note that availability of part-time work may vary. Additionally, while on-campus jobs may not require Japanese language ability, off-campus jobs often require at least a conversational level of Japanese.
SETTLING
IN
Major graduate schools for
2013-2017 academic years
(in country/region’s alphabetical order)
The Australian National University, Australia University of New South Wales, Australia McMaster University, Canada
University of British Columbia, Canada Copenhagen Business School, Denmark IESEG School of Management, France Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany Bielefeld University, Germany
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Kyoto University, Japan
The University of Tokyo, Japan Waseda University, Japan Korea University, Korea Kyung Hee University, Korea
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands Leiden University, Netherlands
BI Norwegian Business School, Norway National University of Singapore, Singapore Lund University, Sweden
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand University of Leeds, UK
University of Oxford, UK University of Michigan, USA Yale University, USA
Major employers for 2016 academic year
(in alphabetical order)
Adecco Ltd.
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Bloomberg L.P.
Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC Fujitsu Limited
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. IBM Japan, Ltd. Imperial Hotel, Ltd. Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. JTB Pte. Ltd.
Kumon Institute of Education Co., Ltd. LINE Corporation
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
NTT Docomo, Inc. Oracle Corporation Japan Panasonic Corporation Resona Bank, Limited Robert Walters Japan K.K
State Street Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. Uniqlo Co., Ltd.
Yanmar Co., Ltd.
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TESTING THE WATERS
Gain insight on the working world by joining one of APU’s internship programs, business competitions, or joint projects with external organizations, and directly connect your studies to your career goals. Through this, you will also have the chance to create invaluable networks with professionals at the top of their fields. There are specific programs for which you can earn academic credits as well.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
With the knowledge, language ability, and experience you obtain at APU, there are no limits to where your degree will take you. Thanks in part to APU’s Career Office, we have an unprecedented job placement rate of 96.7% for our students seeking employment, and in the past year alone, approximately 300 companies and organizations visited APU to specifically recruit our students for a variety of employment positions in Japan and beyond. This means you do not even need to leave campus to get your foot in the door. Many students pursue higher education after graduation, and a number also go on to establish their own businesses in Japan and overseas.
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Sukuma Uttarak (Thailand)
APS, Graduated in 2017
Lives in: Thailand
Due to the nature of my work, people assume I have a degree in media but are surprised to hear it is actually in international relations. This study choice has been vital in my job as a visual communication designer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, as my work is based on the connection between creativity and policy. In other words, I create visual designs for the ministry which aim to enhance the public’s understanding of complicated topics like politics, law, and economics. I am very grateful for my APU experience, which not only provided the academic foundation for my career in foreign affairs, but also the stage to cultivate my artistic abilities in design. During my four years at APU, I collaborated on video and photo projects with friends, worked on countless visual projects for Multicultural Weeks, and even organized a photo exhibition in downtown Beppu featuring works by APU students under the theme, Finding Home. This is where I discovered more about myself, my abilities, and my dreams.
John Mungai (Kenya)
APM, Graduated in 2009
Lives in: Japan
After several years working in Tokyo in the pharmaceutical sector, I joined Bayer Pharmaceuticals in 2016 as a finance manager and have since been promoted to senior manager. I have so much pride in working for a company whose products have life-changing benefits such as extending the overall survival rate and improving quality of life for cancer patients, giving them precious time with their loved ones. I work with coordination of long-term strategic planning, annual operation budgets, performance monitoring, and distribution of medicines for three divisions—oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology—which have a combined revenue of over 600 million US dollars. In this role, I need extreme stakeholder management skills and work across several time zones and cultures. This has been a perfect fit for me as an APU graduate, because beyond the finance education I received, I am well accustomed to handling ambiguities of different cultures, languages, and geolocations. As an APU student, I advise you to actively improve your interpersonal and intercultural communication skills—be brave enough to embrace change.
APU
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Thailand
APU
Abbvie
Pharmaceutical
Bayer
Pharmaceuticals, Japan
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Alisha Tuladhar (Nepal)
APM, Graduated in 2015
Lives in: United Kingdom
Under the guidance of my seminar professor during my final year at APU, I was accepted to the University of Bath for a master’s program in innovation and technology management. Academically, my time at APU studying key business concepts and theories proved to be a strong foundation for my master’s course. In terms of non-academic skills, the training at APU I received in intercultural understanding, tolerance, problem-solving, and multicultural teamwork has given me the confidence and abilities to thrive here in the UK. Since completing my master’s degree, I applied to continue my studies at the University of Bath, School of Management in the Ph.D. program. My message to you as a new APU student is focus your time and energy on making the most of APU’s international campus; don’t be too shy to try new languages, get involved in clubs and volunteering, and most importantly, listen and learn from the diverse group of friends you will have around you.
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Dong Uk Shin (Korea)
APS, Graduated in 2016
Lives in: Germany
Following graduation from APU, I interned at the World Food Programme for a year, and then became a UN International Youth Volunteer to gain more experience in international development. My current role is with the UN Volunteers headquarters in Bonn, Germany, with responsibilities in raising awareness of and promoting (especially through social media) the work of UN Volunteers across Europe in response to the current refugee and migrant crisis. I will be traveling to Greece soon to join other UN Volunteers and refugees to engage in a photography mission. Working in the UNV means I am part of an extremely multicultural workplace. But this diversity makes me feel right at home as it reminds me of the daily interactions I had at APU with my inspiring international friends and faculty.
APU
Master’s and Ph.D. at
University of Bath
APU
World Food
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UN
Volunteers
APPLICATION PERIOD
April 2019 enrollment:
June 1, 2018 (Fri) - October 17, 2018 (Wed)
If you reside in Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, or Viet Nam, visit the admissions website for additional information.
Transfer applicants must pass a prescreening process before submission of their formal application.
The prescreening schedule can be found on the admissions website. https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/how_to_apply/transfer_students/
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Education:
First year applicants: 12 years or equivalent of standard education Transfer applicants: 13-14 years or equivalent of standard education
http://r.apu.jp/apply
Minimum language test score for English-basis applicants:
Minimum language test score for Japanese-basis applicants:
*not including the writing section
*1 TOEIC®, TOEFL® are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
This publication is not endorsed or approved by ETS.
*2 L＆R is an abbreviation for LISTENING AND READING TEST
TOEFL® iBT Test
TOEFL® PBT Test
TOEIC® L&R Test *1, 2
IELTS EIKEN PTE Academic Cambridge English Language Assessment FIRST YEAR 61 500 700 5.5 Pre-1 45 FCE TRANSFER 79 550 780 6.0 1 50
FCE Grade B
TEST JLPT N1 JLPT N2 EJU (Japanese) *
FIRST YEAR 90 100 220 TRANSFER 100 135 250
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Complete the online application at http://r.apu.jp/apply
•Submit all required supporting documents (originals and certified copies) by post
•Pay the application fee by credit card or bank transfer
If you reside outside Japan: 3,500 JPY (credit card) or 5,000 JPY (bank transfer) If you reside in Japan: 36,800 JPY (credit card) or 35,000 JPY (bank transfer)
•Wait for APU to screen your documents and contact you to arrange an interview
•Have an interview online, by telephone, or in person
(If you live outside Japan, it is not necessary for you to travel to Japan for your interview.)
•Receive screening results from APU.
Your result notification will include both admission and scholarship screening results. If you are accepted to APU, you will be expected to submit additional documents by post and pay enrollment procedure fees. APU will apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on your behalf via the Immigration Bureau using the documents you provide. With this certificate, you can apply for a student visa at your local Japanese embassy or consulate.
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September 2019 enrollment:
September 3, 2018 (Mon) - March 27, 2019 (Wed)
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Admission Fee
The admission fee is required for all students, regardless of scholarship amount, and is usually due within approximately four weeks after admission result notification. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstance.
Tuition
A partial payment of your first semester tuition is due in order to complete your enrollment procedures. The remaining tuition will be due at a later time. For APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship recipients, this amount will decrease based on the percentage awarded.
Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance
This insurance is required for all students for protection in case of liability, and its fee is required from all students, regardless of scholarship amount.
AP House Entrance Fee
This fee is required for all students, regardless of scholarship amount. The fee includes a moving-in fee (32,000 JPY), security deposit (98,000 JPY), and rent (49,000 JPY per month) for two months for April enrollees and for one and half months for September enrollees.
LIVING EXPENSES
Living expenses for a year (including rent listed above) amount to approximately 1,000,000 JPY (approx. 8,696 USD).
SCHOLARSHIPS
APU awards Tuition Reduction Scholarships to outstanding international students. These cover 30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, or 100% of your tuition until graduation. You are eligible to apply if you will hold a student visa while studying at APU. Additional scholarships are available after enrollment. Scholarships at APU are primarily merit based.
FEES FOR INITIAL YEAR OF STUDY
Program Duration
Admission Fee
Tuition
Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance
AP House Entrance Fee
AP House Monthly Rent
FIRST YEAR
4 years
130,000 JPY (1,130 USD)
1,328,000 JPY＊
(11,548 USD)
16,200 JPY (141 USD)
228,000 JPY (April) / 203,500 JPY (September) (1,983 USD (April) / 1,770 USD (September))
49,000 JPY (426 USD) SECOND YEAR TRANSFER 3 years 130,000 JPY (1,130 USD) 1,412,000 JPY (12,278 USD) 12,380 JPY (108 USD) 49,000 JPY (426 USD) THIRD YEAR TRANSFER 2 years 130,000 JPY (1,130 USD) 1,412,000 JPY (12,278 USD) 8,540 JPY (74 USD) 49,000 JPY (426 USD)
*Tuition for the second to the fourth year of study is 1,412,000 JPY per year.
US dollar equivalents are for REFERENCE ONLY, based on the rate of 1:115. All fees must be paid in Japanese yen. Fees listed above are subject to change.
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
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CONTACT US
There are APU offices in the following countries and regions. You are encouraged to make inquiries at your local offices where possible. If you live in a country without an APU office or representative, please contact the APU Admissions Office directly.
APU ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan Tel: +81-977-78-1119
Fax: +81-977-78-1121 http://r.apu.jp/apply Email: [email protected] Ritsumeikan.APU APUAdmissionsOffice ritsumeikanapu
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THAILAND
APU Thailand Office
1015 Room, 10th Floor, Serm-mit Tower 159/16 Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit 21 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel/Fax: +66-2-665-7145 Email: [email protected]
APU OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES
INDIA
Mr. Vishnu Vankayala
4th Floor, Vansh Building, AP-801, 1st Street, G-Block, 10th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai-040,
Tamil Nadu, India Tel: +91-44-4352-2078 Email: [email protected]
SRI LANKA
Mr. Harin Gunawardena 183/1, Nawala Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-714251314 Email: [email protected]
CHINA
Ritsumeikan Liaison Office Shanghai Jiaotong University D, 18F Sun Tong Infoport Plaza, No. 55, Huaihai West Rd. Shanghai City 200030 China Tel: +86-21-6283-5104 Fax: +86-21-6283-5247 Email: [email protected]
APU OVERSEAS OFFICES
KOREA
APU Korea Office
#608, Halla Classic Officetel 6th Floor, 23 Gangnam Daero 84 Gil,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-934 Korea Tel: +82-2-564-3425/3426
Fax: +82-2-564-3427 http://www.ritsapu-kr.com Email: [email protected]
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Tokyo Osaka
Kyoto Fukuoka
APU
Beppu
VIET NAM
APU Viet Nam Office Hanoi:
No A31D11, Alley 66/1, Lane 84 Tran Thai Tong St., Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Tel: +84-24-32-000-619
Ho Chi Minh City:
238/2B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Ward 6, District 3,
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Tel: +84-28-39-30-6432
http://vietnam.apu.ac.jp Email: [email protected] apuvietnam
INDONESIA
APU Indonesia Information Center C/O MARQUEE, Mayapada Tower I, 11th Floor, Jl.Jend. Sudirman Kav. 28 Jakarta 12920 Indonesia
Tel: +62-21-5289-7328/7392 Email: [email protected] apuindonesiaoffice
TAIWAN
APU Taiwan Office
C/O MIBC, F10F., NO.209, Sec. 1, Civic Blvd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, Taiwan
