Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About APU
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) — private university. It is located in Oita, Japan. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 2000. As an active member of OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), APU is participating in developing the academic environment.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-900.
APU does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at APU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at APU for local citizens starts from 105 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 9,788 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local105USD/year
Foreign15,000USD/year
Master
9,788USD/year
APU campus
Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at APU, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. APU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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