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The goal of learning at APU is to gain a wide range of knowledge and perspectives, and to build a good foundation to become a world citizen. APS (College of Asia Pacific Studies) has four fields of study: Environment/Development, Tourism, International Affairs, Culture/Society/ Media, and by studying each field, you will be able to deal with any problems that confront you. This is the reason why APS emphasizes Field Study, where students will work on research activities in Japan and overseas. Students will receive pre-learning from a faculty member who specializes in the selected theme, and conduct on-site training with that faculty member. We offer programs on a variety of themes, such as community development, differences in development approaches between different countries/regions, and peacebuilding.

The goal of learning at APU is to gain a wide range of knowledge and perspectives, and to build a good foundation to become a world citizen. APS (College of Asia Pacific Studies) has four fields of study: Environment/Development, Tourism, International Affairs, Culture/Society/ Media, and by studying each field, you will be able to deal with any problems that confront you. This is the reason why APS emphasizes Field Study, where students will work on research activities in Japan and overseas. Students will receive pre-learning from a faculty member who specializes in the selected theme, and conduct on-site training with that faculty member. We offer programs on a variety of themes, such as community development, differences in development approaches between different countries/regions, and peacebuilding.

資源の枯渇、環境汚染、気候変動などの地球規模の問題が深刻化する一方で、経済格差の拡大や地方の衰退といった社会課題も大きくなっています。サステイナビリティ観光学部では、「循環型地域社会の形成」や「観光による地域の開発・価値創造」に注目。持続可能な社会づくりを研究する「サステイナビリティ学」と地域の経済・文化に影響を与える「観光」の両面から、２１世紀の私たちにとっての不可避な課題に取り組んでいきます。