Graduate School of
ASIA PACIFIC STUDIESRITSUMEIKANASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Ranked 5 th
AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE
2021 TIMES HIGHER EDUCATIONJAPAN UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Selected by the Government of Japan in 2014
as one of the country’s

TOP GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES

48%

5695%

International FacultyCountries and Regions
Represented by GSA Students

Scholarship
Recipients(Data from the 2021 academic year.)

TWO-YEAR MASTER’S PROGRAM &Three-YEAR DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Our interdisciplinary programs, led by faculty from over twenty countries with experiencein distinguished organizations around the world, will challenge your critical thinking,creativity, and passion for change and action. All programs are conducted in English.

Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies• International Relations• Society and Culture

Master of Science in International
Cooperation Policy• International Public Administration• Sustainability Science• Tourism and Hospitality• Development Economics

Doctoral Program in Asia Pacific Studies

How much does it cost to study at APU?
Admission fee(one-time deposit)
200,000 JPY (1,739 USD* )Annual tuition
1,400,000 JPY (12,174 USD* )Living costs and other fees
Approx. 1,000,000 JPY (8,696 USD * ) per year.
This estimation includes 49,000 JPY per month forhousing, and other living costs such as food,transportation, etc.

*US dollar equivalents are for reference only, based on the exchange rate of $1 = 115 Japanese yen.
All fees must be paid in Japanese yen. See our website for a detailed breakdown of fees.

APU Tuition Reduction
Scholarship

30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, or 100%
Valid for the full two years of study
All applicants eligible to apply

External scholarships

Visit APU's website for details:
admissions.apu.ac.jp/graduate/how_to_apply/external_scholarship

LOCATION
APU is located in Beppu, Japan, a baysidecity home to 120,000 people and over
2,000 natural hot springs.

Why Beppu is a great place to study:
Safe and affordable
Stunning location
Welcoming community

Kyoto
TokyoBeppu

1

Osaka

2

1. Beppu Park
2. Natural hot spring steam
3. Ocean view from student housing

3

Global Career Opportunities
Alumni Pathways• Department of Foreign Affairs,
The Philippines• Fujitsu Marketing Ltd., Japan• Ministry of Industry andCommerce, Laos• Ministry of Labor, Tajikistan• National College of Tourism, Tanzania• NEC Corporation, Japan• NHK (Japan BroadcastingCorporation), Japan• The Embassy of Angola, Japan• Unicef Cambodia Office, Cambodia

94%
Job Placement Rate

APU VOICES“The Asia-Pacific region has evolved with a focus on economic unity during the past three
decades. Governance of this growth center of the globe in the 21st century is of a critical
determinant of humankind’s future. APU's Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies boasts great
diversity in terms of the students’ nationalities and backgrounds, and our students teach eachother invaluable skills and experiences from one another’s cultures, helping them grow intoleaders and action takers who can work towards positively impacting the world! Balanced
learning between practitioners and academics ensures that we are asking the right questions andthat the discoveries we make contribute to the betterment of human society and the ecosystem.”

Yoichiro Sato, Ph.D (Japan)
Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies“APU’s Master of Asia Pacific Studies is a unique learning platform that enabled me to effectively
communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with my international peers on academic and creative
projects. I not only learned in depth about my specialization (International Relations), but I also
learned lessons that will be invaluable throughout my academic journey from the courses
packed with assignments, presentations, and academic writing tasks. APU’s outstanding faculty
and my inspiring supervisors challenged me to prove my mettle and relentlessly pursue mydreams, and so I decided to continue into APU’s Ph.D. program. Furthermore, how theuniversity provided us with adequate academic, logistical, and financial support even during thepandemic to ensure unhindered learning was truly commendable and heartening.”

Astha Chadha (India, Graduated in 2020)
International Relations Division Graduate, Current Doctoral Student
MEXT Scholarship Recipient“Becoming a graduate student at APU has been one of my best life decisions so far.
Supportive faculty and in-depth academics provided me with knowledge and skills necessary
for my career in international public administration. With students from all over the world, thelectures and discussions I attended involved interesting, real-world applications of theoreticalknowledge. In addition to studying, APU’s international cultural events, field trips, and social
events brought me a sense of community and understanding that made me more confident topursue my dreams.”

Nguyen Quynh Hoa (Viet Nam, Graduated in 2020)
International Public Administration Division Graduate
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) RecipientFlexible Curriculum
to Match Your Learning Style
No matter what division students choose, they are permitted to take courses from otherdivisions within the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies. This allows students to fulfill theirgraduation requirements while rounding out their education and pursue their specific interests.
In addition, with the ability to freely distribute the course load each semester, students canfocus their efforts on their research and job-hunting activities, work on or off campus, andexplore Japan during semesters with lighter credit loads. Graduate students can register totake up to 22 credits per semester. All subjects are awarded two credits upon completion, anda minimum of 32 is required to graduate.

Division Subject List
Below are the main subjects within each division.
A full list of available courses can be found on APU’s official website.

International Relations

Society and Culture

International Public Administration

Development Economics

Sustainability ScienceTourism and Hospitality• Regionalism and Globalization• International Law• International Political Economy• Comparative Politics and Government• Conflict Resolution• International Security• Special Studies• Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation• International Public Administration• International Organizations• Project Management• Planning and Evaluation• Community Development• Special Studies• Environment and Natural Resources Conservation• Advanced Environmental Geosciences• Environmental Policy, Law and Administration• Environmental Economics• Urban Sustainability• Industrial Ecology• Special Studies• Changing Social Landscapes• Media and Communication• Migration and Trans-Nationalism• Social Organizations and Institutions• Sociology and Everyday Life
• Cultural Change• Special Studies• Development Economics• Macroeconomics• Development Finance• Comparative Economic Development• Microeconomics• Community Development• Special Studies• Tourism Economics• Cultural and Heritage Tourism• Environmental Tourism• Community Based Tourism• Health and Wellness Tourism• Tourism Policy and Planning• Special Studies

APPLY ONLINE
April & September Enrollment
Visit APU's Admissions website for the application
schedule and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
admissions.apu.ac.jp/graduate

Eligibility Requirements
1. Master's applicants: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Doctoral applicants: Master's degree or equivalent
2. One of the following English language proficiency test scores:
IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT ® Test

85

TOEIC ® L&R Test

800

Cambridge English
Language Assessment

176

PTE Academic

58

TOEIC ® and TOEFL® are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing
Service (ETS). This publication is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

3. Supervisor confirmation (Doctoral applicants only)

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APU OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES
INDIA(For applicants residingin Delhi/NCR)
Ms. Deepti Singh
Ritsumeikan APU Delhi OfficeTel: +91-73037-86004
Email: d-india@apu.ac.jp

HONG KONG

Mr. Daniel Smiley
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INDIA(For applicants residing
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Email: m-india@apu.ac.jp

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

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MALAYSIA

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Email: alexlong@apu.ac.jp
Ms. Sookfan Ho
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Email: sookfan@apu.ac.jp

SRI LANKADr. Harin Gunawardena
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Updated in December 2021