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world rank  2561

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Overview

Established in 2000, the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Ritsumeikan Ajia Taiheiyo Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Beppu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oita. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 24-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. APU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) 立命館アジア太平洋大学
Name (English) Ritsumeikan Ajia Taiheiyo Daigaku
Acronym APU
Founded 2000
Motto Freedom, Peace and Humanity
Shape your world
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Campus Location

Address 1-1 Jumonjibaru
Beppu
874-8577 Oita
Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Phone Number +81 (977) 78 1111
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Fax Number +81 (977) 78 1121

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Ritsumeikan Ajia Taiheiyo Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's admission information.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Admission Office Admission Office

1-1 Jumonjibaru
Beppu 874-8577
(977) 78-1119


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Control Type Control Type

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is a private higher education institution.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's main facilities:


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Library


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's main services:


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2000


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Government of Sindh
  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
  • National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC)
  • National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC)
  • National Technology Council (NTC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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