University Overview
Established in 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 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 25-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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | 立命館アジア太平洋大学 |
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| Name | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University |
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| Acronym | APU |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Motto | Freedom, Peace and Humanity Shape your world |
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| Address | 1-1 Jumonjibaru Beppu 874-8577 Oita Japan |
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(977) 78 1111 |
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(977) 78 1121 |
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