Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University or APU, is a private institution inaugurated April 2000 in Beppu, Ōita, Japan. APU was made possible through the collaboration of three parties from the public and private sectors: Ōita Prefecture - Beppu City and the Ritsumeikan Academy.

There are two four-month semesters in one academic year. One semester is divided into two quarters lasting for seven weeks. Most of the classes in APU are carried out on a quarter system. Unlike many other universities, students are accepted for enrollment and graduate twice a year, in spring and fall.

About Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University or APU, is a private institution inaugurated April 2000 in Beppu, Ōita, Japan. APU was made possible through the collaboration of three parties from the public and private sectors: Ōita Prefecture - Beppu City and the Ritsumeikan Academy.

There are two four-month semesters in one academic year. One semester is divided into two quarters lasting for seven weeks. Most of the classes in APU are carried out on a quarter system. Unlike many other universities, students are accepted for enrollment and graduate twice a year, in spring and fall.

University information

Total students

5,796

UG students

96%

PG students

4%

International students

2,642

UG students

91%

PG students

9%

Total faculty staff

226

Domestic staff

54%

Int'l staff

46%

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is one of the top Private for Profit universities in Beppu City, Japan. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2026.