The Academic Office is responsible for the administration of the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies and the Graduate School of Management at APU.

The Graduate School Affairs Division devises curricula and non-curricular classes for each graduate school, conducts orientations and guidance sessions, offers advice on coursework and registration, and administers end of the semester examinations.

The Research Office is responsible for the administration of Research Support and Liaison for APU.

The Research Office secures research funds from outside sources to support the various research activities by professors in the undergraduate and graduate schools as well as graduate students. The Research Office also offers support and assistance to the Ritsumeikan Center for Asia Pacific Studies (RCAPS) and the Center for Modern Language Education (CMLE).

Ritsumeikan Center for Asia Pacific Studies (RCAPS)