Overview

The Master of Public Policy at The University of Tokyo internationally competitive curriculum is bolstered with an academic environment unique to Japan. In addition, the option of enrolling in a Double Degree Program provides students with the opportunity of pursuing a degree at both the University of Tokyo and other world-class Graduate Schools. MPP/IP provides an environment where students can broaden their horizon through the Double Degree Program or through courses that address Asia-specific issues.

With scholarship opportunities provided by:

the World Bank

the Asian Development Bank

the International Monetary Fund, students from abroad, especially from the Asian region, can receive financial support.

Accreditation

The University of Tokyo, also known as "Todai" was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, Todai offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law

Political Science

Economics

Modern Japanese Diplomacy

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy View 10 other Masters in Public Policy in Japan

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

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Application form

Proof of Bachelor's degree

Official transcripts

Proof of English proficiency

Research work conducted by the applicant, such as a Bachelor's thesis, Honor's thesis or equivalent

(graduates of Bachelor's programs with no research component will be given an essay assignment at the

time of shortlisting)

Proof of citizenship

Two letters of recommendation by university academics

Passport-sized photographs

Proof of Examination Fee payment (the details regarding Examination Fee will be sent out at the time of shortlisting)

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

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 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

Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) and Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees’ home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Policy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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