Established in 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Beppu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oita. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is a medium-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. APU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.