Overview

We are waiting for students who are interested in the problems of modern society and international affairs, who can verbalize concrete policy proposals and solutions, and who have flexible thinking ability.

This International Public Policy major from University of Tsukuba, consists of the fields of international affairs and sociology .

Features

In the first semester, while laying the academic foundation for carrying out original research toward the training of advanced professionals, the government, local governments, and international organizations will deal with the globalization and complexity of modern social and international issues.

We train professionals who can play an active role as the core of research / planning and policy-making work in institutions, think tanks, corporate research departments, non-profit organizations, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Domestic Political Economy and Politics on International Relations

Comparative Political Science International Security

International Law

History of International Relations

America, Canada, Europe, Russia / East Europe, Middle East / Africa, Central and South America, East Asia / Southeast Asia and Contemporary Japan

In addition, based on fieldwork, we will promote cultural globalization research based on cultural anthropology, development anthropology, development anthropology, immigration research, and practice of tourism area development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Public Policy View 9 other Masters in International Relations in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

We will hold entrance examination orientations for the Master’s Program in International Public Policy.

If you are interested in applying for the Program, or if you have any questions about the curriculum or life as a graduate student, we encourage you to participate.

Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Tsukuba

111200 - 165260 JPY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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