Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2852 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #851 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #184 of 719 | In Japan |
| #1 of 2 | In Beppu |
| #329 of 1,494 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 5,796
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.apu.ac.jp
- Languages
- English;Japanese
- Acceptance rate
- 25%*
* Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Has completed a standard 12-years of education outside Japan or be at least 18 years of age and hold an International Baccalaureate Diploma or other qualification (course completion certificate) recognized by APU. Japanese basis applicants: A score of 240 points or more for level 1, or 280 points or more for level 2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). English basis applicants: A score of 500 points or more of the paper-based TOEFL (or 173 and 61 for computer-based and internet-based respectively), or a score of 5.5 or higher on the IELTS (Academic). |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Spring semester, April - July; Fall semester, October-January |
| Enrollment | 5,796 |
Research profile
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University has published 1,837 scientific papers with 19,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Business, Economics, Geography and Cartography, History, Archaeology, and Philosophy.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 21 | 2 |
| 2003 | 22 | 15 |
| 2004 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 16 | 21 |
| 2006 | 26 | 56 |
| 2007 | 32 | 57 |
| 2008 | 48 | 112 |
| 2009 | 52 | 148 |
| 2010 | 68 | 199 |
| 2011 | 60 | 215 |
| 2012 | 68 | 336 |
| 2013 | 63 | 398 |
| 2014 | 89 | 480 |
| 2015 | 95 | 513 |
| 2016 | 81 | 561 |
| 2017 | 99 | 657 |
| 2018 | 88 | 822 |
| 2019 | 106 | 1197 |
| 2020 | 189 | 1673 |
| 2021 | 172 | 2308 |
| 2022 | 152 | 2273 |
| 2023 | 128 | 2811 |
| 2024 | 85 | 2403 |
| 2025 | 58 | 2164 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Gakushi | Business Administration, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Asian Studies, Business Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Pacific Area Studies |
| Hakase | Asian Studies, Pacific Area Studies |
Notable alumni
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Emil Dardak
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Emil Elestianto Dardak is an Indonesian politician who is the Vice Governor of East Java. Before becoming Vice Governor, he was the regent of Trenggalek Regency from 2016 to 2019 and was a singer cum actor prior to his political career.
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Viliami Latu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu is a Tongan politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga since January 2026.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University faculties and divisions
| College : Asia Pacific Studies | Comparative Sociology, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Management, International Studies |
|---|---|
| College : International Management | Accountancy, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Sustainability and Tourism | Environmental Management, Tourism |
| Graduate School : Asia Pacific Studies | Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Pacific Area Studies, Tourism |
| Graduate School : Management | Asian Studies, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Pacific Area Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | APU 立命館アジア太平洋大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) |
| Motto | Freedom, Peace and Humanism Shape your world |
Location and contacts
| Address | Academic Outreach Office 1-1 Jumonjibaru Beppu-shi, Oita, 874-8577 Japan |
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| City population | 116,000 |