This year, the 15th QS-APPLE (Asia-Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition) took place for the first time ever in Japan - organized in partnership with Kyushu University, November 26 to 28, 2019.

Seven hundred representatives from two hundred and thirty higher education organizations - spanning thirty-four countries from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond - attended this year's event, themed around the title: 'Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Ageing Societies: The Changing Role of Universities in the Asia Pacific'.

The university's presence was further enhanced by active participation in the 'Study-in-Japan' exhibition area - with representatives managing a hugely popular Ritsumeikan University booth over the course of the three days.

Also, Ritsumeikan University has climbed a significant 22 places in the QS Asia University Rankings 2020 it was announced at , taking its place amongst the top 150 universities in Asia.

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World University Rankings @ Ritsumeikan University:

http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/rankings