Admissions
General:
Each academic year, GRIPS admits 250 students for Master’s programs and 24 students for doctoral programs. For those who enter GRIPS in October, the academic year for Master's programs operates from October through next September.
For Master’s programs, deadlines to apply are set by each program in order to accommodate the selection process of scholarship sponsors. Roughly speaking, the deadline to apply for a scholarship is in early December. The final results of screening will be announced by the end of July at the latest.
For the Ph.D. and Doctoral programs, the application deadline varies depending on whether you seek financial aid, and whether you are a current or past GRIPS student. See Ph.D. and Doctoral Programs Summary table for more information.
Eligibility to Apply:
For Master's programs, an applicant must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized/accredited university of the highest standard, must satisfy the English language requirements, and must be in good health.
For Ph.D. and Doctoral programs, eligibility requirements are program specific. See Ph.D. and Doctoral Programs Summary table for a brief overview. Consult with the Admissions Office for more details.
Previous work experiences in policy-making or policy implementation are welcome but not necessary. Although prior study in economics or policy studies is not a requirement for admission, students are recommended to have completed introductory courses in calculus and statistics prior to entrance.
Applicants are evaluated for admission based on their academic record and intellectual distinction, personal characteristics, motivation, evidence of leadership, promise for management and career growth, and work experience. Entrance exams and/or interviews may be conducted to determine admissions.
For further details on the application process, check the "how to apply" section.
Admissions Office
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677 Japan
admissions@grips.ac.jp
Tel: +81-(0)3-6439-6046
Fax: +81-(0)3-6439-6050
Online Application:
We are currently accepting Online Applications for admissions 2010.
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