Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Exchange

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Location: Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Language of instruction: English, Japanese
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Ritsumeikan APU Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
  • This exchange is recommended for ASIA and ARTS students

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (APU Fall semester): Late September - Early February
  • UBC Term 2 (APU Spring semester): Mid April - End July 

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students are not restricted to choosing courses from within their college of enrollment 
  • When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • 1 major course = 2 credits
  • 1 language class = 4 credits

Course load Information

  • Normal Courseload: 32 credits per year

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

  • Courses offered in English and Japanese
  • It is not necessary for International Exchange Students to have any pre-existing knowledge of Japanese in order to come to APU
  • Japanese is offered from Introductory to Advances Level in addition to specialized language study such as Media, Business and Interpreting
  • Japanese Language Courses Open to: ARTS OR COMM

Student experience

Housing
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Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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