International

Undergraduate
Prospectus
Printed April 2013
2014
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Shape your world
CONTENTS
05 APU AT A GLANCE
07 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
09 LANGUAGE EDUCATION
11 ACCOMMODATION
13 STUDENT LIFE
15 CAREER SUPPORT
17 A LOOK AROUND CAMPUS
20 CURRICULUM
21 ADMISSIONS GUIDE
23 FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
25 EVENT INFORMATION
26 OVERSEAS OFFICES /
REPRESENTATIVES
Countries and Regions Represented
84
5,734 2,526
27 116
Students
Total Student Body International Students
Faculty Graduates
APU AT A GLANCE
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Tuition Reduction Scholarships
30%

50%

65%

80%

100%
Advisory Committee Members Academic Advisors
6 7 85
Novel Prize Laureates
Former and Current
Heads of State
Ambassadors
95%
Job Placement Success Rate
Statistics current as of 2012 Academic Year
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APM aims to cultivate global perspectives and problem-solving skills in the next generation
of international business leaders. Course subjects are designed to give an understanding of
leading corporate management trends, including Japanese management techniques, that can
be applied in an international setting. Students in APM begin their studies tackling concepts of
corporate strategy and core management and then branch out into their specialized fields of
interest.
Steven B. ROTHMAN
United States
College of Asia Pacific Studies
Associate Professor
AREAS OF STUDY
Students in this course not only gain specialized expertise in the
demanding fields of accounting and finance but gain the essential
skills to apply this knowledge in an international context.
Accounting and
Finance
The theories and methods needed to provide high-demand goods
and services to the global market is the focus of the marketing
course. This course produces students equipped with the know-how
to be globally-oriented businesspersons.
Marketing
This course focuses on developing an organization such that its
goals are in line with evolving social needs. This course is ideal for
students aiming to become international business leaders or those
planning to take over their family business.
Strategic
Management and
Organization
In this course, students learn about what generates innovation,
production management techniques and the underlying economic
foundations of these concepts. This course is geared toward those
wishing to contribute to global development through business or
policymaking.
Innovation and
Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration
College of International Management
(APM)
Building a global network
through your APU connections
In my course, students learn about the
economic growth of East Asian nations.
Using this, I guide my students as they
develop their own research themes. As
many of APUs faculty members have
extensive experience in international
affairs, they conduct unique classes
drawing from practical experience.
The global network of APU students
and faculty is a key strength of this
university.
Sangho KIM
Korea
College of International Management
Professor
Providing APU students with universally
applicable skills
Thriving in the ever-changing modern world
requires not only knowledge, but also the ability
to effectively tackle numerous issues. This is why
I get students to focus on international issues and
strategy, global politics and related matters using
practical skills such as game theory.
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Alisha TULADHAR
Nepal
APM, Second Year
Andrei MALAI
Germany
APS, Fourth Year
APS offers a broad range of social science courses to enable students to understand a vast array
of global issues and develop new ways of thinking to face these challenges head on. Students
can combine study within their majors while gathering advanced skills in language, information
technology and research. This provides a basis for a wide variety of careers in government,
international organizations, multinational corporations, media and the travel industry.
AREAS OF STUDY
This cluster tackles the question of sustainable development
in relation to efforts to balance environmental conservation and
economic development. Students also examine the legal systems
and policies of the Asia Pacific region.
Environment and
Development
In this course, students explore all facets of tourism through the
lenses of culture, society and community. They study the theory and
practice of hospitality management as it relates to the tourism, health
and welfare industries.
Hospitality and
Tourism
This course allows students to delve deeper into the issues of conflict
resolution and peace-building as well as to cultivate the ability to
deal with increasingly complex global issues. It draws from the three
disciplines of international law, political science and economics.
International
Relations and
Peace Studies
Students in this course study the cultures, societies and media of the
Asia Pacific and examine a variety of issues affecting the region. This
includes coursework focusing on information technology culture and
new media studies.
Culture, Society
and Media
Bachelor of Social Science
College of Asia Pacific Studies
(APS)
Contributing to the development of my
country
APU is the optimum environment for me as
it provides both an immersive international
environment and an extensive network. These
factors will play a vital role in the realization
of my dream to start an international business
based in my home country of Nepal. I also
chose APU as it offers the opportunity to study
Japanese business practices in-country.
A perfect starting place to follow my
dream of becoming a professor in Asia
APU is a vibrant community of highly qualified
faculty and students from over 80 countries.
Rarely does one find a setting like this where
people from so many diverse backgrounds
interact and influence one another. In addition
to my main studies of politics and society, I
have also ventured into studying economics.
By doing so, I believe I will be able to grasp
the multifaceted nature of my major.
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AP LANGUAGES
APU also offers language classes for six languages used in the Asia
Pacific region. In addition to coursework, interactions with both faculty
and classmates from the regions where the languages are spoken
enable students to improve speaking skills over a short period of time.
Chinese
Korean
Malay / Indonesian
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
Chisako UMEDA
Japan
Center for Language Education
Professor
BILINGUAL EDUCATION
APU employs a dual English-Japanese language system in which
lectures are offered in both languages. At the time of enrollment, students
choose a Japanese-based or an English-based track. Students are
then given training in the alternative language at a level matching their
individual ability and continue their studies with progressively advanced
classes as they improve. Additional support for language study outside
the classroom is also available at the Self-Access Learning Center
(SALC) and the Writing Center.
LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Nurture life skills through language learning
The first year is the most formative when learning a
language at APU. As this practical skill can lead to a
better life and career for the students, I take a firm but
fair approach to teaching. The efforts expended by my
students today will become the energy to propel them
into the future as the kind of human capital this generation
needs.
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ACTIVE LEARNING
FRESHMAN INTERCULTURAL
RELATIONS STUDY TRIP
(FIRST)
The Freshman Intercultural Relations Study Trip
(FIRST) is a program that offers first year students
the opportunity to use their quarter breaks to travel
in Japan or overseas and directly experience Asian
culture and society through research and interaction
with the local community. A major feature of the
program is the emphasis on fieldwork and real-life
learning.
Van Anh DOAN
Viet Nam
APM, Fourth Year
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
The dual degree program allows students to obtain two undergraduate degrees-one
from APU and one from a partner university-in as little as four years of study. APU
currently operates a dual degree program with the following universities:
Kyunghee University (Korea)
St. Edwards University (United States)
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
FIELD STUDY
Field studies are held as regular curriculum courses.
Under the guidance of APU faculty, students engage
in domestic or overseas research with a different
theme every year. To date, approximately 1,100
students have taken part in this program. With pre-
program training and post-program presentations
(follow-up sessions), field studies help students to
gain a deeper understanding of their research topic.
STUDY ABROAD
APU offers its students the opportunity to study abroad for the period of either one
year or one semester at an overseas or domestic university with which APU has an
exchange agreement.
Learn, utilize, shareAPU is the
ideal environment to significantly
improve your language skills
APU provides countless language
learning opportunities. For example,
I teach Vietnamese and am taught
Japanese in addition to already being
fluent in English. By using the languages
I know to bring together participants
for events, I discovered that my
communication and leadership skills
vastly improved.
APU STUDY ABROAD PARTNERSHIPS
NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA (5 COUNTRIES/REGIONS, 26 UNIVERSITIES)
OCEANIA (2 COUNTRIES/REGIONS, 8 UNIVERSITIES)
EUROPE (19 COUNTRIES/REGIONS, 40 UNIVERSITIES)
ASIA (9 COUNTRIES/REGIONS, 34 UNIVERSITIES)
AFRICA (1 COUNTRY, 1 UNIVERSITY)
Austria: 4 Belgium: 1 Croatia: 1 Denmark: 3 Finland: 3
France: 3 Germany: 2 Hungary: 1 Iceland: 1 Italy: 1
Lithuania: 1 Netherlands: 2 Norway: 2 Poland: 1 Portugal: 1
Spain: 1 Sweden: 5 Switzerland: 1 United Kingdom: 6
China: 8 India: 1 Indonesia: 2 Korea: 10 Malaysia: 2
Philippines: 2 Singapore: 1 Taiwan: 6 Thailand: 2
Botswana: 1
Canada: 6 United States: 16 Argentina: 1 Ecuador: 1 Mexico: 2
Australia: 7 Samoa: 1
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Shared Type Single Type
Friendships and memories from
AP House will last a lifetime
As a Resident Assistant, my time at AP
House is one of my most cherished
experiences at APU. Living under
the same roof with friends from all
over the world allows us to openly
share our experiences, including
opinions about global issues and
future aspirations, on a daily basis. I
believe that the friendships born from
this interaction will not only play an
important role in forging our futures
but that of the world as well.
Wei ZHU
China
APM, Fourth Year
ON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
-AP HOUSE
Our dormitory, AP House, has the capacity to accommodate 1,310
students. All new international students are required to spend the first
year here. This setting enables you to adapt to your new lives in Japan,
learn about the cultures of the world through interaction with peers and
concentrate on your studies.
ROOMS
Single and shared rooms are available. Shared rooms feature a sliding
door to ensure each student's privacy. International students are placed
with Japanese students to have a truly intercultural dormitory experience.
FACILITIES
Below are some of the facilities available to
students residing in AP House.
SHARED FACILITIES ON EACH FLOOR:
Free wi-fi
Communal kitchen and dining area
(with microwave, oven toaster, TV, etc.)
Private shower rooms
Washing machines / dryers
Toilets
OTHER SHARED FACILITIES:
Computer rooms
Japanese-style public bath
Japanese-style room
Study rooms
Outdoor basketball court
Indoor recreation amenities
(billiards, table tennis, piano, etc.)
Convenience store
ACCOMMODATION
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Overcoming challenges and enjoying life in Beppu
I live downtown in an apartment I share with a friend. Moving
off campus has given me a chance to experience many different
facets of life in Japan. On weekends, I enjoy shopping when
I am taking a break from studying. When my friends from
Botswana came to visit, we traveled around to popular tourist
spots in the area. Having to communicate in Japanese with the
electricity company and other such institutions is a positive
challenge that helps me improve my Japanese communication
skills.
Wame S. I. GABAAKE
Botswana
APS, Third Year
OFF CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS
After the first year on campus, there are a number of very
affordable housing options:
Independent student dorms
Private apartments
Shared student housing
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
There are currently over 120 clubs and societies at APU. Get
involved in one of the numerous groups to put new ideas
from the classroom into action, gain new skills and deepen
friendships.
Satoru TAKEDA
Japan
APS, Third Year
Thitima BOONYAVECHCHEEVIN
Thailand
APM, Fourth Year
Finding joy in helping others with
PRENGO
I first heard of PRENGO at an APU
information session and made sure
to join the club as soon as I enrolled.
Providing aid in Thailand, a country
with a different socio-economic and
cultural framework to Japan, brought
up a number of unforeseen issues.
However, during our annual visits, I
get to see how much the children we
support have grown and I feel like I have
made a positive influence in their lives.
This renews my energy and desire to
accomplish more.
Learning to become a global citizen
in Japan
Through my part-time work and participation
in local events, I have become well versed
in Japanese hospitality, social etiquette and
community involvement. I have also come to
realize how following through on promises
and taking ones responsibilities seriously
helps to fuel motivation. It is my belief that
this type of attitude is essential in becoming
a truly global citizen.
STUDENT LIFE
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BEPPU CITY
The city of Beppu is one of Japans most popular tourist
destinations. Some of the highlights of living in Beppu include:
Security One of the safest destinations in the world for
studying abroad
Nature Home to the worlds second largest outflow of hot
springs (onsen) and beautiful mountainous terrain along the sea
Culture Experience the real Japan through festivals,
sporting events and exchange activities with the locals to learn
about Japanese culture in a fun and interactive way
Living Costs Significantly lower cost of living compared to
other popular study destinations in parts of Japan and abroad
Community Welcoming local residents make it easy for
students to feel at home
MULTICULTURAL WEEKS
Every semester, multicultural weeks are held to
showcase several of the languages and cultures of
the student body. During these student-organized
events, the community celebrates diversity through
traditional and contemporary dances, music,
exhibitions and cuisine.
Movie contents are available online via Ustream at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ritsumeikan-apu
PART-TIME WORK
Students can work on or off campus up to 28 hours a week and
double the working time during vacations. A visa liaison service is
also available to ensure that international students have the correct
work permits before starting their part-time job. Please note that
availability of part-time work may vary.
Bridging the gap between different
countries and cultures
At APU, we celebrate multicultural weeks
where students get to highlight the arts,
traditions and cultures of their home
countries and regions. I was in charge of
setting up Indonesian Week. It was quite
the challenge to coordinate a group of
students for a cultural performance as
half of the members were from various
countries around the world. However,
thanks to the effort of all the participants,
the event was a great success. No one
individual would have been able to
achieve this alone. This for me was a
first-hand lesson on the importance of
intercultural collaboration.
Meyda N. NENTO
Indonesia
APS, Third Year
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CAREER SUPPORT
Companies and Organizations
WHERE DO APU GRADUATES GO?
These are just a few of the destinations for APU students
after graduation.
Graduate Schools
Accenture Japan., Ltd.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bank of Japan
CALBEE, Inc.
FUJITSU LIMITED
Hyundai Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsui & Co. Korea Ltd.
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
NTT Communications Corporation
Panasonic Corporation
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Sony Corporation
The Procter & Gamble Company of Japan Limited
Toshiba Corporation
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
UNITED NATIONS
Vietnam Airlines Corporation
Yamaha Corporation
Australian National University
Kenyatta University
Kobe University
Kyushu University
London School of Economics and Political Science
Monash University
National University of Singapore
Northwestern University
SOAS, University of London
United Nations University
University of British Columbia
University of California, Davis
University of Manchester
University of Oxford
University of Surrey
University of Tokyo
University of Toronto
Waseda University
Yale University
Yonsei University
95% JOB PLACEMENT SUCCESS RATE
APU has an unprecedented career record for international students
seeking employment in Japan and beyond. An APU degree will give
you the opportunity to compete for jobs at the highest level in a vast
range of fields. Our career services aim to equip you with the tools
needed to create a successful professional future.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships offer an opportunity for students to connect their studies with
their career goals. A major benefit of APUs internship program is that
participation can be converted into academic credit. This program also
offers the chance for host organizations in Japan and abroad to come
into direct contact with APU students. Consequently, many of these
encounters turn into job offers and other opportunities.
ON CAMPUS RECRUITING
On campus recruiting provides a platform for company and organization
representatives to come to APU to hold seminars, interviews and
other recruitment activities. In the past year, over 400 companies and
organizations visited APU, linking a large number of APU students to
employment in Japan and overseas.
TOP EXECUTIVE LECTURE SERIES
Students have the chance to hear informative and inspirational
speeches from executives at leading international corporations
through APUs Top Executive Lecture Series.
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ALUMNI
The APU Alumni Association assists in keeping APUs vast and vibrant network of
students, graduates and faculty active and connected. As of March 2013, official
chapters of the association exist in Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia,
Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Africa and Europe.
There are also numerous unofficial APU networks around the globe that support both
students and graduates as they strive to achieve their aspirations.
APU offers a number of postgraduate programs through the Colleges of Asia Pacific Studies and International Management. All
programs are conducted exclusively in English.
For more details about our postgraduate programs, visit our Graduate School website at: http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/
APU GRADUATE SCHOOLS
As a student in APU, I took advantage of any and all opportunities presented to me both in
class and out. I currently run my own business in Japan. Those experiences and encounters
certainly paid off, as they laid the foundation for my career today. The networks I made have
also proved an invaluable asset in both my business and private life. My advice to current
and future APU students is to make the best of the networks, tools and resources put before
them and enjoy their student lives to the maximum.
Moin Md
Bangladesh
APM, Class of 2005
PIKT Corporation Founder and CEO
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ASIA PACIFIC STUDIES
Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies
Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Doctor of Philosophy in Asia Pacific Studies
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Master of Business Administration
Business trip to a country Ive never
heard of before? No problem!
Thanks to my APU education, I received a
job offer from a trading company. If I were to
be sent to a country unknown to me, I would
go without hesitation because there is a high
chance that I would have a friend from there
or there is an APU graduate residing there.
I believe that with the network of friends
and language skills I have gained at APU,
there is nothing to worry about because APU
has given me the tools and confidence to
challenge the unknown.
Jin Wook YOO
Korea
APS, Fourth Year
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AP House
Classrooms
Faculty Building
Language
Center
A LOOK AROUND CAMPUS
This grand hall seats 745 people and is the venue for
APUs colorful Multicultural Week gala performances,
executive lectures and a myriad of other cultural and
academic events.
The Media Center houses APUs library, advanced
computer terminals and Computer Assisted Instruction
classrooms. It acts as a hub for aggregating, adapting
and disseminating information using state-of-the-art
systems.
These two buildings have facilities for lifestyle and extra-
curricular utilization such as the APU cafeteria, which serves
wholesome meals catering to various cultural and dietary
needs, co-op shop, Japanese-style room, music studio
and practice / meeting space for clubs and societies.
The gymnasium includes a training gym with a range of
fitness machines, a sports arena, meeting spaces and
other facilities to support a healthy lifestyle.
Media Center & Library
Student Union Gymnasium
Millennium Hall
Administration Building
This building houses administrative offices. These include
the Student Office, where students can get information
about part-time jobs, new scholarships, club activities and
general student life support, as well as the Career Office,
where career counseling and support is provided.
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100 Level
100 Level
100 Level
100 Level
200 Level
200 Level
200 Level
200 Level
300 / 400 Level
300 / 400 Level
300 / 400 Level
300 / 400 Level
LIBERAL ARTS
APM MAJOR
APS MAJOR
LANGUAGE
Elementary English A B
Advanced English 1A 1B
Chinese I
Korean I
Spanish I
Japanese Foundation Course IIIIII
Japanese Intermediate Course
Fundamental Mathematics
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Management
Accounting I II
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Law
Introduction to Environmental Studies
Introduction to Development Studies
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Culture and Society
Introduction to Area Studies
Introduction to Media
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Constitution of Japan
Japanese History
Japanese Economy
Japanese Culture and Society
Business History
Bioethics
English
AP Languages
Japanese
Compulsory/
Core Subjects
Strategic
Management &
Organization
Accounting
& Finance
Innovation
& Economics
Marketing
APM Major
Seminar and
Active Learning
Environment
& Development
Culture, Society
& Media
Hospitality
& Tourism
International
Relations &
Peace Studies
Seminar and
Active Learning
Pre-Intermediate English AB
Advanced English 2A 2B
Malay/Indonesian I
Thai I
Vietnamese I
Mathematics for Social Sciences
Statistics I
Computer Literacy
Introduction to the Internet
Programming I
1st Year Student Workshop I II
Introduction to APU
Peer Leader Training I
FIRST Program
Career Design I
Geography of the Asia Pacifc
Languages of the Asia Pacifc
Religions of the Asia Pacifc
Culture and Society of the Asia Pacifc
Business and Economy in the Asia Pacifc
History of the Asia Pacifc
Bridge Program A,B,C,D,E,F
Intermediate English A B
English for Business 1 2
Chinese II III
Korean II III
Spanish II III
Pre-Advanced Japanese
Advanced Japanese
Finance
Principles of Marketing
International Management
International Logistics
Financial Accounting I II
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
International Management
International Logistics
Business Law
Corporate Law
Field Study
Biodiversity
Environment and Society
Global Environmental Issues
Development Sociology and Anthropology
Research Methods for Environment and Development
Social Theory
Gender Studies
Social Psychology
Cultural Studies
Transnational Sociology
Sociology of Organizations
Cultural Anthropology
Social Stratifcation
Research Methods for Culture, Society and Media
Tourism Policy
Tourism Resources Management
Sociology of Tourism
Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality
International Politics and Security
Comparative Political Economy of the Asia Pacifc
Political Theory
International Cooperation
Politics of Development
Research Methods for International
Relations and Peace Studies
Introduction to Research Methods
TESOL I
TJSOL I
Business Communication
Statistics II
Japanese Civil Law
Introduction to GIS
(Geographic Information Systems)
Health Science
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Geoscience
Data Mining I
Programming II
Internet Technology Integration
Media Production Lab A
Upper Intermediate English A B
Extensive Reading in English
Malay/Indonesian II III
Thai II III
Vietnamese II III
Japanese Project ABCD
Organizational Behavior
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship
Cost Accounting
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship
E-Commerce
Development Economics
Urban Environment
and Development
Confict and Development
International Cooperation
Politics of Development
Media and Popular Culture
Religion and Belief
Media and the Arts
Language and Society
Area Studies I II
Global History and the World System
Multiculturalism and Society
Organizational Management
Accounting for Tourism
and Hospitality
Human Resource Management
International Peace Studies
Global Issues and Policies
Confict and Development
Globalization and Regionalism
Globalization and Law
International Law
History of International Politics
Field Study
Peer Leader Training II A B
Career Design II
Internship
Volunteer Activities
Japanese Art of Tea Ceremony
Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Classical Japanese Dance
Japanese Traditional Masked
Dance-drama Noh
English Project 1 2
English for Discussion and Debate
Chinese IV
Korean IV
Spanish IV
Career Japanese I II III
Japanese for Lectures
Global Human Resource Management
International Comparative Management
International Transactions
Strategic Management
Management Accounting
Advanced Accounting
International Accounting
Auditing
Production Management
Development & Production Systems
Technology Management
Operations Research
Marketing Research
Consumer Behavior
International Marketing
Marketing Data Analysis
Business Ethics
Legal Strategy in Business
Major Seminar I II
Environmental Economics
Industrial Ecology
GIS and Remote Sensing
NGOs and Development
Community Development
Pollution and Waste Management
War and Media
Politics and Media
Literature and Modernity
Technology and New Media
Education and Society
Language and History
Migration Studies
Tourism Development
Tourism and Hospitality Law
Health and Wellness Tourism
Risk Management and Service Delivery
Destination Marketing and Branding
Hospitality Marketing
Operations Research
Identity and Politics
Strategic Decision-Making
International Organizations
Geo-Politics and Post-Cold War Conficts
Violence and Terrorism
Major Seminar I II
TESOL II
TJSOL II
Basic English-Japanese
Interpretation Skill I II
Business Negotiation
Career Design III
Data Mining II
Database Systems
Applied Programming
Media Production Lab B C D
Information Science Lab A B C
English for Business Presentations
English for Business Writing
Malay/Indonesian IV
Thai IV
Vietnamese IV
Japanese Language & Culture I II
Japanese Project E F
Service Management
Family Business Management
Management Information System
Financial Markets and Institutions
International Finance
Investment and Securities Analysis
Investment Strategy
Asian Economy
International Economics
International Political Economy
Development Economics
Promotion and Sales Management
Supply Chain Management
Service Management
Brand Management
Applied Training
Research Seminar
Undergraduate Thesis
Development Policy
Environmental Policy
Environmental Modeling & Analysis
International Economics
Project Management in
Development Ecotourism
Global Crime
Law, Media and Society
Ethnicity and Nationalism
Heritage and Cultural Tourism
NGOs and Development
Community Development
Resort Management
Hospitality Management
The Travel Industry
The Business Tourism Industry
Ecotourism
Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Project Management in Development
International Relations in the Asia Pacifc
International Confict Resolution
International Political Economy
Asia Pacifc and Human Rights
Regional Systems in the Asia Pacifc
Applied Training
Research Seminar
Undergraduate Thesis
CURRICULUM
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International applicants
not residing in Japan
International applicants
residing in Japan
Admission Requirements
1. We require a minimum of 12 years or equivalent of standard education.
2. Sufficient language ability in either English or Japanese is also
required to apply to APU.
Application Submission
English basis applicants should write in English, while Japanese basis applicants should
write in Japanese.
Application Fee Payment 5,000 JPY or 55 US Dollars 35,000 JPY
Interview Please check p.22 for more details.
Screening Result Notification
Scholarship Notification
Result notification will be sent by post.
Enrollment Procedure
Payment of Enrollment Procedure Fees
Enrollment Document Submission
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Document Submission to APU
Application to the Immigration Bureau by
APU
Not Applicable
Issuance of COE
April Enrollment:
From the beginning of February
September Enrollment:
From the end of July
Not Applicable
Apply for Student Visa
Apply for Student Visa at Japanese
Embassy / Consulate
Please renew your visa
Entry to Japan
April Enrollment:
End of March
September Enrollment:
Middle of September
Please renew your visa
Entry to APU
April Enrollment: April 1st
September Enrollment: September 21st
*This may differ from the date of the entrance ceremony.
ADMISSIONS GUIDE
*If International applicants not residing in Japan are unable to submit one of these test
scores, please submit the Japanese Proficiency Evaluation in the application form.
*Not including the writing section.
*Transfer applicants should refer to the
Admi ssi ons Handbook for admi ssi on
requirements.
*If International applicants not residing in Japan are unable to submit one of these test
scores, please submit the English Proficiency Evaluation in the application form.
IELTS
61 5.5 700
TOEFL (iBT)
R
TOEIC
R
English Basis Applicant Minimum Requirements
JLPT N1 JLPT N2 EJU (Japanese)*
90 100 220
Japanese Basis Applicant Minimum Requirements
The following chart explains the general process of entry to APU. It may be different for each individual.
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September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period
Interview
Schedule
Result Notification
Start Deadline
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon)
Sept 27, 2013 (Fri)
*Usually within
4 weeks
Nov 5, 2013 (Tue)
Oct 31, 2013 (Thu) Dec 2, 2013 (Mon)
Dec 20, 2013 (Fri) Feb 3, 2014 (Mon)
Jan 31, 2014 (Fri) Mar 3, 2014 (Mon)
Feb 28, 2014 (Fri) Mar 31, 2014 (Mon)
Apr 15, 2014 (Tue) June 2, 2014 (Mon)
China
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notifcation
Start Deadline Date Location
June 3, 2013 (Mon)
July 31, 2013 (Wed) Aug 24, 2013 (Sat) Shanghai Sept 30, 2013 (Mon)
Nov 15, 2013 (Fri)
Nov 30, 2013 (Sat) Shanghai
Shijiazhuang
Chongchin
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 1, 2013 (Sun)
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon)
Nov 15, 2013 (Fri)
Nov 30, 2013 (Sat) Shanghai
Shijiazhuang
Chongchin
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 1, 2013 (Sun)
Dec 31, 2013 (Tue)
Jan 19, 2014 (Sun) Shanghai
Beijing
Changchun
Feb 3, 2014 (Mon)
Jan 20, 2014 (Mon)
Feb 10, 2014 (Mon) Feb 22, 2014 (Fri)
Shanghai
Wuhan
Mar 17, 2014 (Mon)
Mar 31, 2014 (Mon) Apr 12, 2014 (Sat) Nanjing Apr 28, 2014 (Mon)
Korea
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
June 3, 2013 (Mon)
June 28, 2013 (Fri)
July 13, 2013 (Sat)
Seoul
Aug 5, 2013 (Mon)
July 14, 2013 (Sun)
Sept 27, 2013 (Fri)
Oct 12, 2013 (Sat)
Nov 5, 2013 (Tue)
Oct 13, 2013 (Sun)
Nov 29, 2013 (Fri)
Dec 14, 2013 (Sat)
Jan 14, 2014 (Tue)
Dec 15, 2013 (Sun)
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon)
Nov 29, 2013 (Fri)
Dec 14, 2013 (Sat)
Seoul
Jan 14, 2014 (Tue)
Dec 15, 2013 (Sun)
Apr 30, 2014 (Wed) May 17, 2014 (Sat) June 2, 2014 (Mon)
Indonesia
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon)
Nov 20, 2013 (Wed)
Dec 7, 2013 (Sat)
Jakarta
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 8, 2013 (Sun)
Jan 31, 2014 (Fri)
Feb 15, 2014 (Sat)
Mar 3, 2014 (Mon)
Feb 16, 2014 (Sun)
Mar 31, 2014 (Mon)
Apr 12, 2014 (Sat)
Apr 28, 2014 (Mon)
Apr 13, 2014 (Sun)
Apr 30, 2014 (Wed)
May 17, 2014 (Sat)
June 2, 2014 (Mon)
May 18, 2014 (Sun)
Thailand
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
June 3, 2013 (Mon)
July 31, 2013 (Wed)
Aug 31, 2013 (Sat)
Bangkok
Sept 30, 2013 (Mon)
Sept 1, 2013 (Sun)
Nov 20, 2013 (Wed)
Dec 7, 2013 (Sat)
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 8, 2013 (Sun)
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon) Jan 31, 2014 (Fri) Feb 15, 2014 (Sat) Bangkok Mar 3, 2014 (Mon)
Viet Nam
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
June 3, 2013 (Mon)
June 28, 2013 (Fri)
July 13, 2013 (Sat)
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
July 29, 2013 (Mon)
July 14, 2013 (Sun)
Nov 20, 2013 (Wed)
Dec 7, 2013 (Sat)
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 8, 2013 (Sun)
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Sept 2, 2013 (Mon)
Nov 20, 2013 (Wed)
Dec 7, 2013 (Sat)
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
Dec 24, 2013 (Tue)
Dec 8, 2013 (Sun)
Feb 10, 2014 (Mon)
Feb 22, 2014 (Sat)
Mar 17, 2014 (Mon)
Feb 23, 2014 (Sun)
Apr 30, 2014 (Wed)
May 17, 2014 (Sat)
June 2, 2014 (Mon)
May 18, 2014 (Sun)
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Nov 1, 2013 (Fri) Nov 13, 2013 (Wed) Nov 30, 2013 (Sat)
Tokyo
Osaka
Fukuoka
Beppu
Dec 16, 2013 (Mon)
Jan 10, 2014 (Fri) Jan 24, 2014 (Fri) Feb 8, 2014 (Sat)
Tokyo
Osaka
Beppu
Feb 20, 2014 (Thu)
September 2014 Enrollment
Application Period Interview
Result Notification
Start Deadline Date Location
Nov 1, 2013 (Fri) Nov 13, 2013 (Wed) Nov 30, 2013 (Sat)
Tokyo
Osaka
Fukuoka
Beppu
Dec 16, 2013 (Mon)
Mar 14, 2014 (Fri) Mar 26, 2014 (Wed) Apr 12, 2014 (Sat) Tokyo
Osaka
Beppu
Apr 25, 2014 (Fri)
June 6, 2014 (Fri) June 18, 2014 (Wed) July 5, 2014 (Sat) July 29, 2014 (Tue)
April 2014 Enrollment
Application Period
Interview
Schedule
Result Notification
Start Deadline
June 3, 2013 (Mon)
June 28, 2013 (Fri)
*Usually within
4 weeks
July 29, 2013 (Mon)
Aug 30, 2013 (Fri) Sept 30, 2013 (Mon)
Sept 27, 2013 (Fri) Nov 5, 2013 (Tue)
Oct 31, 2013 (Thu) Dec 2, 2013 (Mon)
Additional information for international applicants residing in the following countries:
International applicants not residing in Japan
International applicants residing in Japan
*All applicants from the following countries (excluding Japan) can also apply as International applicants not residing in Japan.
*Please contact us in the event that you will have difficulty in attending the interview in a certain location.
*It will not be necessary for applicants to travel to Japan for their interview.
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Please contact the Admissions Office for more
information on fees and scholarships for transfer
students or visit the Admissions website.
APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship
30% 50% 65% 80% 100%
APU offers a number of scholarships to outstanding
students which come in the form of a tuition reduction
lasting for 4 years of study. The scholarships are
awarded on academic and language ability, as well
as extra-curricular and other personal achievements.
Should you wish to apply for a scholarship, we
require that you submit a scholarship essay together
with your general application. If successful, applicants
are notified of their scholarship rate when they
receive their screening result by post.
* All students are required to have student visa status within
Japan to be awarded a tuition reduction scholarship.
Other Scholarships
Once at APU, there are a number of other scholarship
opportunities for tuition and living expenses.
This fee is required for all students, regardless
of scholarship amount, and is usually due within
approximately three weeks of receipt of result
notification.
Tuition fees are 649,500 yen per semester for
first year students, 711,000 yen per semester for
second and third year students and 567,500 yen
per semester for fourth year students.
Students should anticipate paying approximately
900,000 yen for living expenses in Japan for one
year. For those students who are not required to
supply a money deposit, this amount may vary.
This fee is required for applicable students. This
provides assurance of sufficient financial means
during the first year of studies to the Japanese
Immigration Bureau in the application process of
the Certificate of Eligibility(COE).
This fee is required for all students, regardless of
scholarship amount, and varies depending on
time of enrollment.
This fee is required for all students for protection in
case of liability, regardless of scholarship amount.
1. ADMISSION FEE
130,000 JPY
2. TUITION FEES
5. LIVING EXPENSES
900,000 JPY
(approx.)
3. AP HOUSE ENTRANCE FEE
188,000 JPY
(April Enrollment) OR
168,500 JPY
(September Enrollment)
4. COMPREHENSIVE RENTERS
INSURANCE FEE
15,100 JPY
MONEY DEPOSIT (If applicable)
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
TRANSFER STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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For enrollment procedures, students are required to pay the admission fee and first semester Tuition A fee*.
* Please note that some students may be required to pay the admission fee, first year tuition in full, AP House entrance fee, comprehensive
renters insurance and specified living expenses amount BEFORE enrollment in the form of a money deposit.
1. ADMISSION FEE 130,000 JPY
2. TUITION FOR YEAR 1
(TUITION FOR ONE YEAR IS SPLIT INTO FOUR PAYMENTS)
5. LIVING EXPENSES

(AP HOUSE RENT FOR REMAINING 9 MONTHS, FOOD, etc.)

900,000 JPY (approx.)
3. AP HOUSE ENTRANCE FEE
(INCLUDES MOVING IN FEE, SECURITY DEPOSIT, RENT FOR
2 MONTHS OR 1.5 MONTHS)
188,000 JPY (April Enrollment)

OR
168,500 JPY (September Enrollment)
4. COMPREHENSIVE RENTERS

INSURANCE FEE
15,100 JPY
EXAMPLE OF FEES for 1 year (First Year Undergraduate Students)
TUITION REDUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
0% 30% 50% 65% 80% 100%
DUE BEFORE ENROLLMENT
SEMESTER 1
TUITION A
342,000 JPY 239,400 JPY 171,000 JPY 119,700 JPY 68,400 JPY 0 JPY
DUE AFTER ENROLLMENT
(PAID IN INSTALLMENTS BY SPECIFIED
DATES)
SEMESTER 1
TUITION B
307,500 JPY 215,250 JPY 153,750 JPY 107,625 JPY 61,500 JPY 0 JPY
SEMESTER 2
TUITION A
342,000 JPY 239,400 JPY 171,000 JPY 119,700 JPY 68,400 JPY 0 JPY
SEMESTER 2
TUITION B
307,500 JPY 215,250 JPY 153,750 JPY 107,625 JPY 61,500 JPY 0 JPY
TOTAL TUITION FOR YEAR 1 1,299,000 JPY 909,300 JPY 649,500 JPY 454,650 JPY 259,800 JPY 0 JPY
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APU Admissions Counselors will be visiting the following countries soon.
Don't miss this chance to ask your questions in person!
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FAIRS
Date Event Location
Apr 22, 2013 (Mon) International Education Europe EXPO Roadshow Barcelona, Spain
Apr 24, 2013 (Wed) International Education Europe EXPO Roadshow Madrid, Spain
Apr 29, 2013 (Mon) International Education Europe EXPO Roadshow Rome, Italy
Apr 30, 2013 (Tue) International Education Europe EXPO Roadshow Milan, Italy
May 2, 2013 (Thu) Nairobi International Education Fair 2013 Nairobi, Kenya
May 3, 2013 (Fri)
Nairobi International Education Fair 2013 Nairobi, Kenya
International Fair for Higher and Continuing Education Berlin, Germany
May 4, 2013 (Sat)
Nairobi International Education Fair 2013 Nairobi, Kenya
International Fair for Higher and Continuing Education Berlin, Germany
May 5, 2013 (Sun) Nairobi International Education Fair 2013 Nairobi, Kenya
May 25, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
May 26, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Hanoi, Viet Nam
July 14, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Tokyo, Japan
July 20, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Kaohsiung, Taiwan
July 21, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Osaka, Japan
July 21, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Taipei, Taiwan
Aug 24, 2013 (Sat) JEducation Fair Bangkok, Thailand
Aug 25, 2013 (Sun) JEducation Fair Bangkok, Thailand
Sept 1, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Bangkok, Thailand
Sept 7, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Busan, Korea
Sept 8, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Seoul, Korea
Oct 26, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Surabaya, Indonesia
Oct 27, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Jakarta, Indonesia
Nov 2, 2013 (Sat)
OCSC International Education Expo Bangkok, Thailand
JASSO Fair Beijing, China
Nov 3, 2013 (Sun)
OCSC International Education Expo Bangkok, Thailand
JASSO Fair Beijing, China
Nov 9, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Shanghai, China
Nov 10, 2013 (Sun) JASSO Fair Shanghai, China
Dec 7, 2013 (Sat) JASSO Fair Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
APU INFORMATION SESSIONS
China:
Date Location
June 21, 2013 (Fri) Dalian
Nov 22, 2013 (Fri) Nanjing
Korea:
Date Location
Apr 21, 2013 (Sun) Seoul
Apr 28, 2013 (Sun) Busan
May 12, 2013 (Sun) Daejeon
May 19, 2013 (Sun) Daegu
May 26, 2013 (Sun) Suncheon
June 2, 2013 (Sun) Jeonju
June 9, 2013 (Sun) Jeju
Aug 24, 2013 (Sat) Daegu
Aug 25, 2013 (Sun) Daejeon
Sept 14, 2013 (Sat) Seoul
Sept 15, 2013 (Sun) Busan
Nov 16, 2013 (Sat) Seoul
Nov 17, 2013 (Sun) Busan
Indonesia:
Period (Date to be determined) Location
May 2013 Jakarta
Sept 2013 - Nov 2013 Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Makassar, Medan
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 Jakarta, Surabaya
Taiwan:
Date Location
November 23, 2013 (Sat) Kaohsiung
November 24, 2013 (Sun) Taipei
Thailand:
Period (Date to be determined) Location
June 2013 - Sept 2013 Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Hat Yai
Nov 2013 Bangkok
Mar 2014 Bangkok
Viet Nam:
Period (Date to be determined) Location
Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Danang,
Hai Phong, Vung Tau
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
EVENT INFORMATION
*Please check the Admissions Office website for the most up-to-date information regarding
venues and times of the events listed below as well as additional event information.
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EVENT INFORMATION
APU ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacifc University
Address: 1-1 Jumonjibaru
Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan
Tel: +81-977-78-1119
Fax: +81-977-78-1121
Undergraduate
http://admissions.apu.ac.jp
welcome@apu.ac.jp
Graduate
http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate
apugrad@apu.ac.jp
http://www.youtube.com/APUAdmissionsOffce
www.facebook.com/Ritsumeikan.APU
There are APU offices in the following countries and territories. Students are encouraged to make inquiries at their local offices where
possible. Students in countries without an APU office or representative should contact the APU Admissions Office directly.
OVERSEAS OFFICES /
REPRESENTATIVES
Fukuoka
Beppu
Osaka
Tokyo
Sapporo
Hiroshima
APU
JAPAN
Canada
The UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Program Offce
University of British Columbia
Room 333 Ritsumeikan-UBC House
6460 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1W9, Canada
Tel: +1-604-822-9501
Fax: +1-604-822-9515
China
Ritsumeikan Liaison Offce Shanghai Jiaotong University
D, 18F Shentong Xinxi Guangchang, No. 55, Huaihai West Rd
Shanghai City 200030, China
Tel: +86-21-6283-5104
Fax: +86-21-6283-5247
www.apuchina.com
E-mail: apuchina@apu.ac.jp
India
Ritsumeikan India Offce
2nd Floor, The Japan Foundation Building 5-A, Ring Road, Lajpat
Nagar-IV, New Delhi, 110024, India
Tel/Fax: +91-11-4601-6824
E-mail: india@apu.ac.jp
Indonesia
APU Indonesia Information Center
Summitmas Tower 1, 10th Floor, Jend. Sudirman KAV. 61-62
Jakarta 12190 Indonesia
Tel: +62-21-252-3708/3709
Fax: +62-21-252-3710
www.apu-ina.com
E-mail: apu-ina@apu.ac.jp
Korea
APU Korea Offce
#503, Halla Classic Offcetel 5th Floor, 824-11
Yeoksam-Dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-080 Korea
Tel: +82-2-564-3425/3426
Fax: +82-2-564-3427
www.ritsapu-kr.com
E-mail: hello@ritsapu-kr.com
Sri Lanka
Mr. Harin Gunawardena
183/1, Nawala Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-714251314
E-mail: harin@apu.ac.jp
Taiwan
APU Taiwan Offce
Room 206, 11th Floor, No. 51, Hengyang Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2311-2922
Fax: +886-2-2311-2927
http://blog.yam.com/APUTW
E-mail: taipei@apu.ac.jp
Thailand
APU Thailand Offce
1015 Room, 10th Floor, Serm-mit Tower
159/16 Soi Asoke,
Sukhumvit 21 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel/Fax: +66-2-665-7145
E-mail: thailand@apu.ac.jp
United Kingdom
Ritsumeikan UK Offce
Vernon Square Campus (v212, 213, 214)
c/o SOAS, University of London,
Thornhaugh Street,
London WCIH OXG, UK
Tel: +44-207-074-5114 / 5116
Fax: +44-207-074-5178
Viet Nam
APU Viet Nam Offce
17 Kim Ma Thuong St, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Tel: +84-4-37-622-117
www.apujapan.vn
E-mail: vietnam@apu.ac.jp
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International
Undergraduate
Prospectus
Printed April 2013
2014
1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan
TEL: +81-977-78-1119
URL: http://admissions.apu.ac.jp