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You want international university with English-taught programs and life in Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai & Beppu.
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APU (Japan) vs Waseda
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and Waseda University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- APU (Japan): ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh
- Waseda: ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- APU (Japan) cheaper by ≈ ₹1.9 lakh
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APU (Japan) or Waseda: which is better for Indian students?
APU (Japan) costs less: about ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh in total versus ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh for Waseda — a difference of roughly ₹1.9 lakh. APU (Japan) is known for international university with English-taught programs; Waseda for leading private university in Tokyo. Both offer Business Analytics, so compare those program pages side by side.
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APU (Japan) vs Waseda
- Total cost
- APU (Japan): ₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh · Waseda: ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- Location
- APU (Japan): Beppu · Waseda: Tokyo
- Type
- APU (Japan): Private · Waseda: Private
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APU (Japan) vs Waseda: the numbers
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You want leading private university in Tokyo and life in Tokyo.
Cost
APU (Japan) saves about ₹1.9 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Business Analytics curricula, electives and outcomes.
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APU (Japan), by about ₹1.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹34 lakh – ₹35 lakh vs ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. APU (Japan) is known for international university with English-taught programs; Waseda for leading private university in Tokyo. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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