Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is renowned for its truly multicultural and multilingual learning environment, with nearly half of its student body and faculty coming from outside Japan. It excels in programs like International Management, Asia Pacific Studies, and Sustainability and Tourism, all designed with a global perspective. APU offers all its undergraduate programs in both English and Japanese, providing an accessible and immersive experience for international students, supported by dedicated international student services and a vibrant global community. Its distinctive characteristic is its commitment to fostering future leaders who can navigate and contribute to a diverse and interconnected world, making it a microcosm of global society.

Background

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (立命館アジア太平洋大学, Ritsumeikan Ajia Taiheiyō Daigaku), commonly referred to as APU, is a private university in Beppu, Ōita, Japan. APU was established in 2000 through the collaboration of three parties from the public and private sectors: Ōita Prefecture, Beppu City, and the Ritsumeikan Trust. The university has a student body of about 5,850, including approximately 2,900 domestic, and 2,900 international students (a 50–50 domestic-international ratio) originating from 90 countries and regions. Half of the 172 full-time faculty members are also foreign nationals who come from more than 30 countries and regions.

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