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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Asia Pacific Studies (Master's)
The Master's Program in Asia Pacific Studies aims to educate and transform students into competent leaders ready to handle challenges facing the Asia Pacific region. Individuals embarking on this program should possess a keen interest in research pertaining to one of two specializations: International Relations or Society and Culture. The broad range of issues addressed in these specializations are supported by four pillars: analytical foundation courses, core courses on the Asia Pacific region, division-specific courses, and research-oriented intensive seminar courses. Under the supervision of their chosen faculty advisors, students will formulate and conduct research that systematically reflects knowledge gained through coursework as well as ideally through fieldwork in the Asia Pacific region.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies |
| Subject | - Social Sciences (Business, Economics, Law, etc.) |
| Major | - International Relations - Society and Culture |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Entry Date | Spring Enrollment: April 1 Fall Enrollment: September 21 |
| Location | 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan |
| Area | Chugoku, Shikoku & Kyushu Region (Fukuoka, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April 2003 |
| No. of Students | 35 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 46 |
| Tuition Fees | 1,500,000 yen |
| Additional Information | |
| Contact | APU Admissions Office apugrad@apu.ac.jp |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 15 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent 2. English language proficiency test score Minimum requirements: TOFEL iBT® Test – 85 TOEIC L&R Test – 800 IELTS – 6.5 PTE Academic – 58 Cambridge English Language Assessment – 176 |
| Application Period | April 2021 Enrollment: September 1, 2020 (Tue) - October 21, 2020 (Wed) September 2021 Enrollment: September 1, 2020 (Tue) - March 31, 2021 (Wed) |
| Examination Type & Date | After submitting an online application, applicants will take a recorded video interview and online assessment |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | No |
| Admission Fee | If you reside outside Japan: 5,500 yen (credit card) If you reside in Japan: 36,800 yen (credit card) |
As of June 21, 2020
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
