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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Established in April 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) stands strong with their vision to create global leaders across all fields and industries. This vision roots in their fundamental principles of freedom, peace, humanity, and international mutual understanding. With their uniqueness as a global university with a high population of international students (46% among the student body), you will have a whole new multicultural and multilingual learning experience. This university is suitable for students to study Tourism Policy, Development Studies, and Environment Issues.

Program:Student Exchange
Duration:
1 Semester
Minimum GPA:
3.00
Tuition fee:
Waived
Quota:
Depends on OIA
Minimum IELTS:
6.5 overall, no band under 5.5
Living cost:
127.600    –    150.600 yen/month
Deadline nomination:
1 April (Fall Semester)
1 October (Spring Semester)
Departure:
Mid-September (Fall)
Late March (Spring)
Jasso Scholarship:
80.000 yen/ month
Entry Requirements:
  • Enrolled as an active student at the IUP in PPM
  • Completed at least 4 semesters of study at the IUP in PPM
  • Meet the requirements for minimum GPA and IELTS
  • Pass the internal selection at the department to get recommendation to proceed the application in OIA.

Required Documents:

Internal SelectionApplication in OIA
Application formOfficial Academic Transcript record
Curriculum VitaeStudy Plan
IELTS CertificateA recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
Academic TranscriptLetter of Enrollment from Faculty
 Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
 IELTS Certificate
 Scanned the personal page of the passport
 Passport picture (4 x 3 cm, white background color
 Financial Proof of Funds (Certificate of Deposit Balance issued by Bank, Scholarship Letter, etc)
Tuition & Living Cost:

Fee

Japan Visa                          : 3000 yen
Flight ticket (return)           : 89.400 yen
Tuition fee                           : Waived by host university
Student insurance (NHI)   : 2000 – 3000 yen/ month
Living cost                           : 127.600 – 150.600 yen/ month

Details
Accommodation off campus : Approx. 60.000 yen/ month
Rent Insurance                          : 600 yen/ month (Student Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance)
Meals                        : 30.000 – 40.0000 yen/ month
Public Transport      : 9000 – 15.000 yen/ month
Miscellaneous          : 20.000 – 25.000 yen/ month
Communication       : 8000 – 10.000 yen/ month

Credit Transfer:
Ritsumeikan APUGradeIUP-PPMGrade
A+100 – 90A4,0
A89 – 80A4,0
B79 – 70B3,0
C69 – 60C2,0 (Pass)
F≤ 59E0 (Fail)
Further information:

https://en.apu.ac.jp/abroad/prospective/incoming/?&version=English

Course offered:

Link for syllabus (https://portal2.apu.ac.jp/campusp/login.do) > Pick “Search by Course”

2 Credits = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course).
Students need to take minimum 14 Credits (7 courses).

Fall Semester CourseSpring Semester Course
International OrganizationsGender Studies
Politics of DevelopmentMulticulturalism and Society
Comparative Political Economy of the Asia PacificGlobal Issues and Policies
Regional Systems in the Asia PacificInternational Conflict Resolution
BiodiversityEnvironment and Society
Global Environmental IssuesIndustrial Ecology
Environmental EconomicsDevelopment Policy
Industrial EcologyCommunity Development
International CooperationEnvironmental Policy
Development EconomicsEcotourism
International Political EconomyInternational Finance
Tourism and Social MediaAsian Economy
Tourism EconomicsInternational Cooperation
New Media and SocietyDevelopment Economics
Media and PoliticsForeign Policy of Japan
Global Media and ConflictCommunity Based Tourism
Management of Human Resources and Organizational BehaviorNew Media and Society
 Urban Environment and Development
 Resource Management
 Tourism Development and Planning
 Management of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior