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Science Tokyo vs APU (Japan)
Institute of Science Tokyo and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh
- APU (Japan): ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh
- Science Tokyo cheaper by ≈ ₹4.7 lakh
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Science Tokyo or APU (Japan): which is better for Indian students?
Science Tokyo costs less: about ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh in total versus ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh for APU (Japan) — a difference of roughly ₹4.7 lakh. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; APU (Japan) for international university with English-taught programs. They have different program strengths, so choose by your course first.
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Official sources: Institute of Science Tokyo — official website · Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University — official website
Science Tokyo vs APU (Japan)
- Total cost
- Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh · APU (Japan): ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh
- Location
- Science Tokyo: Tokyo · APU (Japan): Beppu
- Type
- Science Tokyo: Public · APU (Japan): Private
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You want international university with English-taught programs and life in Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai & Beppu.
Cost
Science Tokyo saves about ₹4.7 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Science Tokyo, by about ₹4.7 lakh in total on our figures (₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh vs ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; APU (Japan) for international university with English-taught programs. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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