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Application Guidelines 2024

Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)

Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

1. Program Information

Description

The Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) at the Graduate School of Public Policy

• 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.

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

• Economic Policy, Finance and Development (EPFD)

• Public Management and International Relations (PMIR)

• MPP/IP admissions for fresh graduates and early career professionals

program. Their work experience is an important criterion used in the admissions process in this

category.

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applicants.

After submitting the online application through the GraSPP Web Entry System

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, a personalized link to

the online timed video/written assessment platform will be sent to applicants.

The document screening is based on the evaluation of all the submitted application documents

including the online timed video/written assessment materials.

After screening the submitted application documents, applicants, who have passed the document

screening process, will be invited to the oral examination. The oral examination will be conducted by

• the application may not be screened;

• the applicant may be denied admission; or

• the offer of admission may be withdrawn at any time, even after enrollment.

3. Eligibility

or the equivalent) before the enrollment date, are eligible to apply for MPP/IP.

from the enrollment date through September 30, 2024, are required to contact the MPP/IP Desk.

4. Degree Offered and Annual Intake

6. Application, Admission and Tuition Fees

Application Fee : JPY 10,000

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Tuition Fee (annual) : JPY 535,800

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April enrollment is only for Japanese nationals and for non-Japanese nationals who, at the time of

application, have a visa valid through March 31, 2024 that allows applicants to study in Japan. Non-

Japanese nationals are required to contact the MPP/IP Desk by December 6 to be pre-checked. The

MPP/IP Desk cannot guarantee that the pre-check can be done by the application deadline if the inquiry

arrives at the MPP/IP Desk after December 6, which could result in non-eligibility for April enrollment.

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All fees are as of AY2023 and are subject to change.

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The Admission Fee is non-refundable for any reason.

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Necessary announcements will be made on the GraSPP website and/or by email.

Applications that arrive after the deadline shall not be accepted.

Deadline for reference December 12, 2023

Deadline for online application

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Deadline for online timed video/written assessment

materials

Deadline for an official transcript, official certificate of

(anticipated) graduation, English proficiency test

official score report

8. Online Application Materials

http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/mppip/

For the details of each document, see Appendix 1.

A Applicant’s full-face photo

B Official transcript

C Official certificate of (anticipated) graduation

D Two references by the referees

E Statement of purpose

Applicants invited to an interview are required to be available on the scheduled date and time. The

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https://www.sciencespo.fr/public/en/content/sciences-po-university-tokyo-graspp

http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/student-activities/double-degree-program/

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Appendix 1. Details of the Application Materials

A. Applicant’s full-face photo

• A color photograph for passport use taken within the last six months

B. Official transcript

• A PDF file of the official transcript must be uploaded through the GraSPP Web Entry System by

which applicants are/were enrolled. The submission of a bachelor’s full transcript up to date

• If a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) is not included in the official transcript, a certified

• If the applicant is unable to provide a cumulative GPA due to reasons beyond the applicant’s

control, the applicant must state the reason for non-submission.

• If the transcript of the applicant’s graduating university does not include the details of the

transferred credits that were counted toward the completion requirements of the graduating

university (such as the courses taken and grades earned at another institution), a PDF file of

C. Official certificate of graduation

• The PDF file of the certificate uploaded by the applicant must not be password protected.

• The official certificate sent from the university can be either in electronic format or as a hard

• Current students applying at the time of application must provide an authorized statement of

confirming their anticipated graduation.

• If the original transcript includes the degree name and its award date, applicants are not

required to submit the original certificate of graduation.

D. Two references:

• Applicants must request two referees to write a reference and ensure that the two reference

forms have been completed by the referees before submitting the online application.

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• Applicants must pay the application fee (JPY10,000

, non-refundable) by credit card via the

receipt number shown on the confirmation screen after the payment.

• Refer to https://e-shiharai.net/english/ for instructions

G. English Proficiency Test (IELTS/TOEFL) official score report

• ETS Institution Code 8554 must be used in sending TOEFL Institutional Score Report.

• If GraSPP does not receive the IELTS Test Report Form or TOEFL Institutional Score Report

application, the application will be deemed as withdrawn.

• The Institutional Score Report of PBT or iBT is acceptable but ITP is not acceptable. Test Date

Scores are only accepted. Applicants cannot use MyBest Scores for application.

• If the applicant is unable to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores due to reasons beyond the

applicant’s control, the applicant must state the reason for non-submission.

• Applicants are not exempt from submitting an English test score unless one of the following

conditions applies. Failure to submit the English test score without a valid reason may be

mentioned above, with English being the primary language of instruction throughout the entire

• A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport photo page

• Applicants who do not currently possess a passport may provide a copy of a census register or

other proof of citizenship.

• The GRE

Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT)

scholarship students are exempted from paying the application fee, the admission fee, and annual

Desk.

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scores and test date as in the online application, the application will be deemed as

withdrawn.

J. Scholarship Eligibility Statement (if applicable)

• GraSPP offers several scholarship opportunities for admitted MPP/IP applicants. Applicants

who seek scholarships should carefully read “Scholarships”

on the GraSPP website and check

• A scanned copy of both sides of the residence card issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan

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Appendix 2. Eligibility Requirements

(1) Those who have graduated from a Japanese university or are expected to graduate by the

enrollment date. (Note 1)

(2) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete by the enrollment date, sixteen years of

school education abroad. (Note 2)

(3) Those who have been conferred a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree or are expected

to be conferred it before the enrollment date from a foreign university or other foreign institution

by the government of the said foreign country or a related organization), having completed a program

with a completion period of three years or more. (Note 2)

(4) Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or those

equivalent to those who have graduated from a Japanese university. (Note 1) (Note 4)

Japanese universities mentioned in Eligibilities (1) and (6) above are universities within the boundaries

Eligibilities (2) and (3) above include the case of having completed a correspondence program provided

by a foreign school of said country while residing in Japan.

(Note 3)

Those as mentioned in Eligibility (4) above refer to any who has graduated from the following schools or