東京大学公共政策大学院 | GraSPP / Graduate School of Public Policy | The university of Tokyo

Application Guidelines for MPP/IP AY2025

Application Guidelines 2025 (260KB) (reference only)

Web Entry System User Guide for Applicant 2025 (1220KB) (reference only)

All the information necessary for applying is in the Application Guidelines. Read the Guidelines carefully and thoroughly.

GraSPP Web Entry System is open now.
Application period is from November 1 to 5pm December 6, 2024 (JST).
＊You can start application form from October 1, but submission is available only after November 1.
E-shiharai site opens: October 15, 2024 – December 5, 2024 (JST)

Eligibility

Those, who have completed or expect to complete their undergraduate education (a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent) by the enrollment date, are eligible to apply for MPP/IP. Those, who expect to complete their undergraduate education (bachelor’s degree or the equivalent) from the enrollment date through September 30, 2025, are required to contact the MPP/IP Desk in advance. For more details, read Eligibility Requirements. Applicants seeking ADB and/or WB scholarships, read carefully the information on the following links as well.

• Eligibility for ADB
• Eligibility for WB

Policy Streams

MPP/IP offers two policy streams below for students to develop in-depth knowledge in their chosen fields.

• Economic Policy, Finance and Development (EPFD)
• Public Management and International Relations (PMIR)

Admission Categories

• Fresh graduates and early career professionals

  Those who have less than two years of full-time work experience and aspire to pursue careers in public policy-related areas after completing the program

• Professionals

  Those who have at least two years of full-time work experience and aspire to pursue careers in public policy-related areas after completing the program. Their work experience is an important criterion used in the admissions process in this category

Enrollment Date

Late September, 2025 (April 1, 2025 is also available.)

April enrollment is only for Japanese nationals and for non-Japanese nationals living in Japan at the time of application and having a visa valid through March 31, 2025, that allows applicants to study in Japan. Non-Japanese nationals who do not have a valid visa at the time of application deadline are not eligible for April enrollment.

Application, Admission and Tuition Fees

(All fees are as of AY2024 and subject to change.)

(The Admission Fee is non-refundable for any reason.)