Non-Degree Students

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University provides a number of means for those not enrolled at the university to participate in classes, sit exams, and depending on the type of application, receive credit for completed courses. Applicants are able to take classes in one of the following ways.

Application Period
Wed, June 3, 2026 – Wed, June 10, 2026

Classes begin : Mon, October 5, 2026

• Part-time Study(Undergraduate)

  • Application instructions (PDF)
  • Application form (DOC)
  • Essay form (DOC)

• Part-time Study(Graduate)

  • Application instructions (PDF)
  • Application form (DOC)
  • Essay form (DOC)

• Auditor (Undergraduate only, not for credit)

  • Application instructions (PDF)
  • Application form (DOC)

The list of courses available for registration by part-time students

• Undergraduate

  • College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) - English Basis (XLSX)
  • College of International Management (APM) - English Basis (XLSX)
  • College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) - English Basis (XLSX)
  • College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) - Japanese Basis (XLSX)
  • College of International Management (APM) - Japanese Basis (XLSX)
  • College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) - Japanese Basis (XLSX)

• Graduate

  • Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies(GSAM) (XLSX)
  • Graduate School of Management (GSMM) (XLSX)