APU is now accepting applications to the Graduate Schools for 2007. Takethis chance to enhance your professional career by furthering youreducation at the only truly international university in Japan! OurGraduate Schools offer Master degrees with majors in:

• Asia Pacific Studies or Japan Studies
• International Cooperation Policy (Development Economics, InternationalPublic Administration, Environmental Policy and Administration, TourismPolicy and Administration, Public Health Management)
• International Material Flow Management (IMAT) (Dual Master’s Degree incooperation with a German institution)
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Doctoral in Asia Pacific Studies

There are several reasons to undertake your graduate study at APU. Hereare just a few:
1) APU is recognized by the Japanese Government.
Since its inception in 2000, APU has been recognized by the JapaneseGovernment for the ‘Good Practice’ awards on three occasions forInnovation in Curriculum, Teaching Methods and Career Education.
2) All graduate classes taught in English
English is the official language for international business anddiplomacy. That’s why it is the language of instruction, research andcommunication in APU. No prior knowledge of the Japanese language isrequired for admission.
3) Top Academic staff gathered from around the world
APU Professors are among the best in their field. With our comprehensiveinternational network, distinguished guest lecturers visit APUregularly, for example Nobel laureates such as Dr. Amartya Sen.
4) An International Campus boasting students from over 70 countries.Having classmates from all over the world contributes to a trulyenriching multicultural learning experience, and helps prepare you forour globalizing world.
5) Outstanding job placement rate after graduation
The Careers Office helps link our students to some of the biggestcorporations in Japan and the world, graduate students are welcome touse these Career Office services as well. APU degrees are in highdemand!
6) Generous scholarships based on academic merit.

All applicants are eligible to apply for one of many scholarships thatcovers a significant percentage of, or the entire tuition fee. Fullscholarships are also available for our most talented and dedicatedapplicants.

We look forward to helping you advance your professional career, andwelcome any questions you may have about studying at APU. Theapplication deadline for Spring Semester, April 2007 enrollmentis October 31st, 2006(for those living overseas), and January 20th, 2007(for those living in Japan). Application forms and admission guides canbe downloaded athttp://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/modules/admissions/index.php?id=31, andinformation brochures are ready to be sent to you upon request. Pleasego to our homepage www.apu.ac.jp/graduate for further information on APUGraduate Schools, and you can also access the user friendly onlineapplication system from there.

Sincerely,
APU Graduate Schools Admissions Office
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Address: 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu-shi
Oita-ken, JAPAN 874-8577
Tel: +81-977-78-1119
Fax: +81-977-78-1121
URL http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/
Email: apugrad@apu.ac.jp