Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is one of the world's most internationally diverse private universities, founded in 2000 in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Uniquely, 50% of APU's students are international — drawn from over 90 countries — making it arguably Japan's most globally integrated university in terms of campus culture. All programs are delivered bilingually in both English and Japanese, meaning international students can complete a full degree entirely in English while progressively learning Japanese through the immersive campus environment.

APU is particularly well-known among Nepali students in Japan — one of the largest Nepali student communities in Japan studies at APU. The university's APU Scholarship is one of Japan's most generous for international students, covering up to 80% of tuition. Located in Beppu — a renowned hot spring resort city in Kyushu — the campus offers an affordable cost of living far below Tokyo or Osaka. After graduation, APU's active career support connects students to Japan's major corporations and Southeast Asia's growing economies.