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

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

本部国際交流課より「公益財団法人吉田育英会 2021年度＜日本人派遣留学プログラム＞奨学生の募集」について通知がありました。 希望者は東京大学海外留学・国際交流情報及び財団法人ウェブサイト内の「募集要項」等をよく読み、以下の期限までに必要書類を揃えて、公共政策大学院チーム留学奨学金担当へ提出してください。 提出期限： 2020年8月18日（火）正午 提出先： 公共政策大学院チーム留学奨学金担当 exchange.j [at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

国立科学博物館より、「科博オンライン・セミナ―～サイエンスコミュニケーション編～」の募集案内がありましたのでお知らせします。 受講希望者は以下のウェブサイトを確認の上、8月24日(月)までに国立科学博物館に直接申し込んでください。 本学は大学パートナーシップに加盟しているため、本学学生については優先的に受講が認められ、かつ受講料が割引になります。  

As the world continues to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves in the middle of a paradigm shift that could upend the global order and rewrite human history for the foreseeable future. In these uncertain times, I can’t think of a more important moment to pursue an education that can equip the next generation of analysts and practitioners with the tools necessary to seek proactive policy solutions and to strengthen cooperation across countries and continents in the face of unprecedented challenges. As I reflect on my time at GraSPP and the ways my experience has informed my career, I believe that the classes and learning environment provided by the program offer the ideal atmosphere for this kind of development. After several years working as a news producer covering U.S. politics, I decided to pursue a graduate degree in order to deepen my understanding of international relations and public policy with a focus on Asia, making the program at GraSPP a natural fit. The coursework pushed me to sharpen my analytic skills and pursue new areas of study covering the breadth of topics relevant to public policy, from fundamental economic principles and policy negotiation tactics to the complexities of the social, diplomatic, and security challenges facing international society. GraSPP also brings together students from across Asia and around the world, giving me the opportunity to build a personal and professional network that spans the globe. I can confidently say that my studies at GraSPP provided the platform for me to take the next step in my career. Since graduating in 2018, I have worked as Chief Editor of the English website at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), a public interest foundation in Tokyo dedicated to confronting global challenges through research and collaborative projects with international partners. Many of the topics featured by specialists in the foundation directly mirror my studies at GraSPP, including efforts to bolster Japan-U.S. relations and people-to-people connections, analysis of emerging security challenges in Japan and around the world, as well as conflict resolution and peacebuilding, just to name a few. As a member of the public relations team, I coordinate with specialists across the different departments to report on the projects and events organized by SPF as well as conduct interviews with many of the academics, activists, and politicians that work with the foundation. These tasks require me to call upon the full toolkit of knowledge I acquired at GraSPP on a daily basis, not only the theoretical context that grounds many of the subjects covered by the foundation but also strategies for academic inquiry. In many ways the world today seems unrecognizable to the world when I initially entered GraSPP in 2016. However, based on my experience I would encourage others to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this program to confront the range of challenges facing the global community.   *Thumbnail photo: Photo courtesy of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation

NOTICE: Result of Tuition Fee Exemption for the First Half of AY2020 The Student Scholarship and Welfare Group has announced the result of Tuition Fee Exemption for the First Half of AY2020 on UTAS. Students who applied for the tuition exemption should read the following notice and check the result through UTAS. The results of the selection for the tuition fee exemption have been announced on the UTokyo Academic affairs System (UTAS). Please log in to UTAS and check the “Student Info” section. If there are no notifications by the middle of August, please contact the Scholarship Team, of the Student Scholarship and Welfare Group. However, the result for deferred payment of tuition fee will be sent by mail. Therefore, if you have not received a notification by the middle of August, please contact the Scholarship Team of the Student Scholarship and Welfare Group.  Please note that Thursday, August 27 is the scheduled withdrawal date. Students who have been approved for reduced payment or have had their application for tuition fee exemption rejected and have arranged to pay their tuition fees by direct debit, should make sure they have deposited the amount equivalent to their tuition fees into their account by 3pm on Wednesday, August 26. Students who have not registered for direct debit should pay their tuition fees in accordance with the invoice that will be sent by the Accounting Group. If you have already applied for both the first and second half together, you do not need to apply again for the second half. However, if there are any changes in the situation of your family finances or your family members from the previous application, you will need to reapply for the second half. Furthermore, please note that the results of the application will not be automatically carried over to the second half. The exemption from tuition fees for the second half will be determined through another screening process. With regards to the exemption from tuition fees for the second half, please check the details on our website or bulletin boards. The purpose of this program is to help students who excel academically but suffer economic hardships so that they do not give up continuing their academic studies. Under the current serious financial conditions, the number of applicants has been rapidly increasing. We appreciate your full understanding of our efforts to manage this program on a limited budget.

Inquiries regarding exemption from tuition fees Student Scholarship and Welfare Group 03-5841-2547，2548

Inquiries regarding payment of tuition fees Accounting Group 03-5841-2153，2158 How to access to the UTAS page for tuition exemption (PDF, 230KB)

http://www.glp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/info/gefil/detail/id=297

NOTICE: Academic gown rental and purchase for the graduation ceremony in Sep., 2020 The academic gown for students who will graduate in September, 2020 will be available from Monday, 3 August to　Tuesday, 25 August, 2020 at the University of Tokyo CO-OP. If you would like to rent or purchase a gown, please see the following web pages and order it through the CO-OP website. Please note that only representatives will attend the UTokyo autumn degree conferment ceremony and graduation ceremony, so please be careful when renting. * As the University of Tokyo CO-OP has only limited numbers of gowns in stock, they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. * When you make a payment at the University of Tokyo CO-OP, you need to present a certificate of expected graduation which is available at the certificate dispensers in campus.

The University of Tokyo will hold the Diploma Presentation Ceremony for AY2020 as follows. Date&Time： From 10:00 to 10:50 on Friday, 18 September, 2020 Venue： Yasuda Auditorium (Address: 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) (Campus Map) Eligibility： Those who graduated (will graduate) between April and September 2020 (However, only the representatives can participate in the ceremony.) For those who are unable to attend the ceremonies, a live stream of the ceremony will be provided via the Internet. In the afternoon of the same day the GraSPP Diploma Presentation Ceremony will take place. However, the details have not decided yet and subject to changes (including the cancellation of the ceremony) depending on the university activities restrictions caused by the covid-19 pandemics. The GraSPP Graduate School Office will notify its schedule of graduating students directly.

Knowledge of public policy is the most important element in the current public governance scenario for any potential global leader. Without understanding the workings of public policy, it is almost impossible to lead and manage current governance issues. From the past decade, almost all pioneer universities in the world have been establishing a public policy department and one of them is the University of Tokyo (UTokyo)’s Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP). UTokyo is a top university in the world and GraSPP is a shining new addition to its suite of faculties.

Before joining GraSPP, I worked as a civil servant. I got to know about GraSPP and was successfully applied to be a MPP/IP student in 2011. After enrolling in GraSPP, it was as if a miracle happened in my life. MPP/IP revolutionized my life by broadening my arena of knowledge and skills, and deepening my views towards governance and public policy issues. I am sure that it would not have been possible to enroll in a PhD program from this October 2020 in the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), had I not studied in GraSPP.

With its renowned faculty members, GraSPP provides various opportunities for students to flourish through gaining different knowledge and skills via case studies, class presentation, report writing, educational excursions and multicultural social gatherings.

Upon graduation, I resumed my government job in Nepal and realized that my thinking pattern and job delivery efficiency has been amazingly increased. Not only that, due to the new knowledge gained, I was promoted after doing well in a highly competitive examination. Currently, I am working in the Department of Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, Nepal as a Director General. The Director General is a senior official in the Nepal Customs. In this position, I oversee 38 big and 131 small customs offices with about 1200 staffs working across the nation.

Truth be told, I hope that many talented brains from all over the world will have a chance to study at GraSPP and make their future bright. This is not only for people from Asia but for anyone who is interested to learn about Asia. I believe that GraSPP is the best destination for talented students interested in a public policy education.  

UTokyo has eased the university activities restrictions level to "Level 0.5" and all UTokyo members need to follow the steps below in order to enter respective campuses from Monday, 27th July, 2020. Before entering campus(es), report your body temperature and physical condition through "UTokyo Health Management Report Form". show an "ENTRY OK" e-mail sent from the system above at campus gate. In case you have a fever or some of the other symptoms, you receive a "STAY HOME" e-mail and you cannot enter any UTokyo campus(es). Please also contact the following e-mail address in such case. ◎UTokyo Health Management Report Form https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/general/healthcheck.html If you have any health problems or concerns, please visit the websites below. ◎UTokyo Health Service Center http://www.hc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ ◎Center for Research on Counseling and Support Services https://dcs.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/ Contact information at GraSPP: <covid19-consultation[at]pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp>

NOTICE: Closing schedule of the Graduate School Office The Graduate School Office will be closed all day on the following dates. From Tuesday, 11 August to Wednesday, 12 August