The Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)
Admissions
The information on the admission AY2013
- Candidates applying for Scholarships from JJ/WBGSP or ADB-JSP
- Candidates applying for JISPA, apply to IMF directly
IMF OAP: Partnership Track: Application Guidelines - Candidates not applying for Scholarships
Program Description
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In October 2013, the Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo, will welcome a fourth cohort to its new 2-year Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP), geared towards providing students the opportunity to earn a professional degree in public policy while completing all required coursework in English.
All courses offered in MPP/IP are also open to English-competent students in the Japanese MPP program. Additionally, student groups and school organized extra-curricular activities are combined, allowing for increased social and scholarly exchange. Furthermore, MPP/IP students have access to courses in other graduate schools, both English and, language competency permitting, Japanese based.
Scholarships
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.
Key Features of MPP/IP:
for Future World Leaders in the Field of Public Policy
1. Education in English
English is recognized as the global language of both business and diplomacy. For those seeking careers that engage the international community, the ability to express one's Ideas and opinions in English is critical. Recognizing the need to offer a program built on this premise, GraSPP launched the MPP/IP program. We seek to provide students interested in studying in Asia access to the global standard in public policy education. Courses, field studies, and case studies are all offered in English. Students interested in focusing on Asian affairs, without Japanese language ability, now have an avenue to do so at one of the world's premier educational institutions.
2. Curriculum with International Compatibility
Course work at GraSPP is similar to that of other leading public policy schools, and is especially integrated and compatible with our exchange school network. While the range of courses available is wide, the curriculum as a whole focuses on issues concerning the Asian region. This reflects both the school's commitment to the community in which it is located, as well as its faculty members' expertise.
3. Expanding International Reach
Student exchanges are available with public policy schools in the U. S., Europe, and Asia: Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs; the University of California San Diego's School of International Relations and Pacific Studies; Sciences Po in Paris; the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin; and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
4. Attracting Young Professionals from Asia and the Rest of the World
Several scholarships from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other public and private Several scholarships from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other public and private institutions will be available for young professionals in eligible countries.
Degree Program
- Two-year master's program
- Professional Degree: Master of Public Policy
For details of the program, please refer to “MPP/IP completion requirements”.
Annual Intake
- The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) : 8
- The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP): 2 or 3
- Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA): 5-7
Note: Applicants for JISPA must apply through IMF's on-line application system.
Qualifications for Enrollment of the MPP Program
To be eligible for admission to an M.P.P. program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Applicants who expect to earn the required degree(s) between the time of application and the end of September 2013 should submit with their application an official statement that certifies anticipated graduation.
Applicants must have completed at least 16 years of education including at the university level, or its equivalent. Applicants who have spent fewer than 16 years completing their elementary, middle school, high school and university education must explain in detail their academic history.
Please be informed that those applying based on non-standard qualifications should contact the MPP/IP Admission Office, Graduate School of Public Policy prior to applying.
*Applicants must be proficient enough in English to participate in lectures and receive academic guidance in English at the graduate level
Model Student Profile
The program seeks to nurture individuals who can:
- Aspire to acquire a graduate-level knowledge foundation that combines high levels of specialized knowledge with practical competencies in order to assume active roles as highly-principled public policy professionals and leaders in international society.
- Can proficiently evaluate challenges confronting modern society, devise optimized policy responses, evaluate policy impacts, and build consensus by proficiently managing stakeholder communications.
- Have the competency necessary to apply fundamental knowledge in policy design, implementation and evaluation honed through a balanced study of law, politics and economics to successfully resolve policy challenges.
At the Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), innovations have been made in a coverage of courses offered, contents of subjects, and teaching methods in order to make its students to acquire practical skills in addition to interdisciplinary understanding over law, political sciences, international relations, and economics.
Applicants from a broad pool are welcome. Naturally, this includes individuals who have a specialized undergraduate education in fields such as law, politics, economics and international relations. However, individuals who are intent on commencing academic tutelage in the field, Japanese and foreign students who wish to gain experience and learn about issues related to Japan and the international community, and individuals with practical vocational experience who wish to advance their knowledge are also all encouraged to apply.
Tuition and Fees
| Application Fee | 10,000 yen (for the applicants residing outside Japan) |
| 30,000 yen (for the applicants residing in Japan) | |
| Admission Fee | 282,000 yen |
| Annual Tuition | 535,800 yen (M.P.P. program) |
*Japanese government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students are exempt from the application fee as well as the entrance fee and annual tuition.