INTRODUCTION

If you are a high-achieving student seeking financial support for your studies abroad, consider exploring the exciting opportunity offered by the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Japan for the academic year 2022-2023. This prestigious institution is presenting the Master’s Program Scholarships, available to all international students, including those outside of Japan. Successful applicants can anticipate comprehensive coverage of their tuition fees, a generous living stipend, and additional undisclosed advantages.

ELIGIBILITY

Master’s Programs and Five-year Ph.D. Programs
A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

Three-year Ph.D. Programs
A master’s degree or its equivalent

Admission is competitive and involves careful, holistic consideration of each candidate through both document screening and interviews.

SCHOLARSHIP

They offer several scholarships that prospective international students at GRIPS can apply for, with full scholarships accessible to exceptional candidates.
Here is a concise list of scholarships that potential applicants may be eligible for.
They encourage you to examine the details below and refer to the provided links for further information on these funding possibilities.
Specific scholarship allocations will be determined by GRIPS, based on the eligibility requirements stipulated by the scholarship providers (Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart). 

HOW TO APPLY

Before You Apply

For the details of each program, go to Degree Programs.
For information about funding including scholarships, go to Scholarships / Tuition and Fees. 
For the details of each scholarship provider, see Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart.
For deadlines, see Application Deadlines by Program. 

Applications for admission to GRIPS for 2024-2025 are now open.

To apply for any of the programs listed below, download our application guide and forms via the links below.

Master’s Programs

  • One-year Master‘s Program of Public Policy (MP1) 
  • Two-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2)
  • Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) (One year Program or Two year Program) for externally funded or self-financed applicants only
  • Public Finance Program (PF)
  • Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (MSP) for externally funded or self-financed international applicants only

Ph.D. Programs

 Five-year Ph.D. Program (minimum 3 years)

  • Policy Analysis Program (PA) 

 Three-year Ph.D. Programs

  • GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
  • Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) 

Application Guide PDFApplication Forms

 ・Application for Admission PDF Word

 ・Statement of Purpose PDF Word

 ・Letter of Recommendation, Certificate of Employment PDF Word

 ・Research Proposal (only for applicants for Two year master’s and Ph.D. programs) PDF Word

 ・WCO Nomination Form (only for applicants for the Public Finance Program Customs course) PDF Word

Step 0　　Application Guide

Download our Application Guide and Application Forms.

Read the Application Guide carefully before starting the application.

Step 1　　Application Forms

Complete the application forms.

Step 2　　Online Registration Form

Fill out and submit the Online Registration Form.

Step 3　　Supporting documents

Send the required supporting documents to the Admissions Office by post.