Asian Public Policy Program (APPP) at Hitotsubashi University, admission 2027, with scholarships

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Japan · Tokyo

Degree already heldRequired

Bachelor’s

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Languages

• English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL iBT 79-80, IELTS 6.0

Work experience

At least two years of full-time work experience after obtaining the bachelor's degree, preferably in economic or other public policy areas of government institutions or central banks, completed by 31 March of the year of enrolment. Internships during undergraduate studies and work done while enrolled in a graduate programme do not count as full-time employment.

Other conditions

• The programme primarily targets young professionals from Asian governments, central banks and other policy-related organisations; a limited number of Japanese and other international applicants may also be admitted.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: APPP primarily targets young professionals from Asian governments, central banks and other policy-related organizations; however, a limited number of Japanese and other international applicants may also be admitted.
• A bachelor's degree in economics is an advantage, but the programme welcomes applicants from other backgrounds who have a strong desire and commitment to study economics.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: A degree in Economics would be an advantage, but the program welcomes those with other background with a strong desire and commitment to study economics.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

What is left for you to pay

• In addition to the fees payable to the university (application, matriculation and tuition fees), the costs of participating in the programme consist of round-trip airfare, housing, books and other study materials (including a personal laptop computer) and other living expenses.

Money to plan before leaving

• An off-campus apartment in the suburbs of Tokyo costs from JPY 50,000 to 60,000 per month, with a certain lump sum up-front payment.

Application steps

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1. 1
   Step 1: Contact the APPP office through the Admission Inquiry Form to check your suitability for the programme and your eligibility for the scholarship you want.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

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Where to apply