Overview

Program Details

In each of these areas, major topics of immediate relevance to contemporary world issues - including decentralization, “good enough governance,” citizen participation, sustainable development, economic development cooperation, regional development, and poverty reduction are discussed in a wide range of courses offered by our faculty members.

Meiji University International Development Policy encourages students to analyze global issues of sustainable development and poverty reduction from different perspectives on social systems. While market-driven development policies has achieved economic prosperity in many societies, they have also exacerbated global problems such as environmental degradation and income disparity.

Programme Structure

Courses

Global Governance
Environmental Management
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

International Development Public Policy View 11 other Masters in International Development 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following (a) and (b) criteria, and also meet at least one of the corresponding degree program requirements as stated below

(1) ~ (4). (a) Hold a non-Japanese nationality and have completed all school education outside Japan in a non-Japanese education system.

*Both Type A and Type B

(b) Residing outside Japan at the time of application. *Type B only

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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Tuition Fee

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International

760000 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 760000 JPY per year during 24 months.
National

760000 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 760000 JPY per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Tokyo

132901 - 208462 JPY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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