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College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University · Japan

College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)

A four-year social sciences degree in Beppu, Ōita.

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Where
Beppu, ŌitaJapan
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 March 2027Last of four rounds for applicants living outside Japan. · Round 2 by 28 Oct
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 135 places
EU/EEA fee
¥1,455,000yr 1), ¥1,655,000 (yrs 2-4
More facts
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

  1. 28 October 2026

    Round 2 (GFA2) closes, 23:59 JST
    DetailsSource

  2. 9 December 2026

    Round 3 (GFA3) closes, 23:59 JST
    DetailsSource

  3. 3 March 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (2 more)

  1. 20 January 2027

    Round 4 (GFA4) closes, 23:59 JST
    DetailsSource

  2. 20 April 2027

    Round 5 (GFA5) results announced
    DetailsSource

Every date in Japan

What it is

Political systems, economies, societies and cultures of the Asia Pacific region, in three areas: culture, society and media; international relations; and global economy. A shared liberal-arts first year comes before major courses.

What you need

  • IB Diploma accepted with predicted grades (eligibility is revoked if the Diploma is not awarded). English-basis applicants need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 110, unless the Diploma was taught in English.
Requirements in full

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on admissions.apu.ac.jp

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Interview
    Documents plus a 30-minute recorded online interview; no trip to Japan. About 135 international places for September 2027.
Sources (2)
  1. College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) at APU — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements

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