Application procedures differ by program. Some programs require that you apply directly to GRIPS whereas others require that you apply through a sponsoring organization. Please see below for how to apply to each program.

For details about each program, go to Degree Programs.

For information concerning funding including scholarships, go to Fees & Tuition Expenses.

For deadlines, see Application Deadlines by Program. 

 

Online Application (directly to GRIPS)

Online applications for 2020-2021 admission have been closed.

To apply for any of the following programs, download our Online Application Guide 2020-2021 and follow the 3 steps listed 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)

We are happy to announce that the World Bank Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) is now open to students in our 2020/21 Public Finance Program Tax Course.

 

 

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)
• Security and International Studies Program (SISP) 
• Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) 

 

Step 1　　Online Entry Form

Fill out and submit the Online Entry Form. The Admissions Office will send you an ID and a password by e-mail.

 

Step 2　　Online Application Form

Use your ID and password to access GRIPS’ portal, G-way. Complete and submit the Online Application Form.

 

Step 3　　Supporting documents

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

 

Paper-based Application (directly to GRIPS)

To apply for any of the following programs, download the application guide and form below

•  Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP): PDF Word  （2020-2021 closed）
•  Disaster Management Program – Ph.D. (DM): PDF Word　（2020-2021 closed）

 

Apply through the sponsoring organization

Contact the relevant sponsoring organization for further details.

Program	Contact organization
Young Leaders Program (YLP)	Embassy of Japan
Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP)	IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Disaster Management Policy Program (DMP)	JICA Office or Embassy of Japan
Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (MSP)	JICA Office