1. Q: Can I apply online to two programs simultaneously?
   

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   A: No. Applicants should select only one program.

    

2. Q: Is there an age limit for applying to GRIPS?
   

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   A: If you want to apply for a scholarship allocated through GRIPS (e.g., MEXT, ADB, WB, WCO), you must satisfy certain requirements–including age limits–imposed by the scholarship providers. (See Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart for details.)

    

3. Q: I would like to be supervised by a certain professor at GRIPS. Do I need to contact that person before I apply to GRIPS?
   

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   A: No. You are not required to have prior contact with our professors. We will allocate a supervisor to you after you begin your study at GRIPS.

    

4. Q: I am a master’s student and I am currently writing a thesis. Can I apply to a Ph. D. program?
   

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   A: Yes. If you are currently a student, you can submit the thesis you have been working on even if it is incomplete. If you think it is not enough, you can also submit a term paper or some other paper related to your research. If your program does not require a thesis, you can submit a paper that you wrote during your study and that is related to your area of research.

    

5. Q: Can supporting documents I submitted previous year be used to apply to GRIPS again?
   

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   A: No. Any supporting documents you submitted previously cannot be used for this year’s application.

    

6. Q: Could you tell me about the screening criteria?
   

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   A: We do not disclose information about our screening criteria. Also, please note that we do not respond to any individual inquiries about reasons for non-acceptance. 

    

7. Q: What class format does GRIPS use?
   

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   A: Our courses are generally conducted face-to-face.

    

8. Q: My English test scores are below the required/priority scores indicated in the Application Guide. Can I still apply to GRIPS programs?
   

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    A: Regarding the Ph.D. Programs, applicants whose scores are below the required level will not be considered. For the Master’s programs, you may apply to our programs if you meet other requirements. However, please note that admission priority will be given to those applicants whose English scores meet the priority level indicated in our guide. For the details of the requirements, including application for a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement, please refer to our Application Guide.

    

Admissions Inquiries

If you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at:

admissionsgrips.ac.jp.