Two-Year Master’s Program

Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

2021 2022

The Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) has trained

professionals in diverse f ields of publ ic pol icy. GraSPP has

provided academic education that balances economic policy,

public administration and international relations, at rigorous

academic standard, supporting practical lessons delivered by

practitioners in the public sector.

The predominant aspect of GraSPP is i ts act ive pursuit of

internationalization. Our Master of Public Policy, International

Program (MPP ∕ IP ) , wh ich a l lows students to study for a

master ’s degree exclusively in English, has also attracted a

rising number of Japanese students since it was first offered

in AY2010. Our students have extens ive opportun i t ies for

study with exchange or double degree programs in place with

a total of 13 leading universities globally, including Columbia

University, Sciences Po, and London School of Economics (LSE).

Many of them come with experience of working in the public

sector. Having over 1,600 alumni from more than 60 countries to

date, we are boosting networks with and among them.

Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, our students and faculty

have been teaching and learning remotely, and simultaneously,

w e p ro v i d e i n - p e r s o n c l a s s e s a t o u r n e w I n t e r n a t i o n a l

Academic Research Building. We priorit ize the safety of our

GraSPP community comprised of students, administrative staff

and faculty members. I urge our students to make the most of

the opportunit ies granted to forge themselves into leading

public policy professionals.

Forging a Future in Public Policy

Dean’s Message

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Hiroshi Ohashi

Dean

Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo 

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GraSPP at a Glance

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Female: 50% | Male: 50%

227Faculty members

Ranked 10th - The University of Tokyo

Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2020

International students: 54% | Japanese students: 46%

Programs

Network with Future Global LeadersGraSPP is one of the most cosmopolitan graduate schools in Japan. About 50% of the student body is composed of international students from over 30 countries (both advanced and emerging economies) . Student backgrounds are equa l ly d iverse : many entrants have just completed undergraduate studies whi le others are professionals from a variety of f ields in the publ ic and private sectors. About 45% of al l courses are offered in English. Allowing Japanese students to take the same courses in English together with their international classmates forms the basis for strong friendships forged between them.

1,647 - Total GraSPP alumni all over the world

Students from 65 countries have joined GraSPP since its inception.

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MPP ∕ IP* | 40%

International Public Policy | 17%

Economic Policy | 21%

Legal Policy | 5%

Public Management | 9%

PhD | 8%

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*All data is based on the database as of November 2020.

*including students enrolled in CAMPUS Asia Program.

Curriculum

06 07MPP ∕ IP builds a foundation of professional knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful

careers in government, business, international organizations and NPOs. The core curriculum is

multidisciplinary, consisting of law, politics and economics. Together with case studies and practical

training courses, the program prepares individuals to design, plan, implement and evaluate policies.

MPP ∕ IP applicants are required to choose one of the fol lowing policy streams and expected to

demonstrate basic competence for learning law, politics and economics. Basic Economics

2-year program

46 credits

Law and Political Sciences

Case Studies

Elective Courses

12-15 credits

6 credits

8 credits

17-20 credits

8-10 credits

10 credits

Economic Policy, Finance and Development (EPFD)

Public Management and International Relations (PMIR)

EPFD is designed to meet this demand by offering courses

su i ted for those who want to advance the i r careers

in government , business, internat ional organizat ions

or NPOs in the f ie ld of economic pol icy, f inance and

development.

Zikry Auria GHIFARY From Indonesia Class of 2020 Partnership for Governance Reform

I firmly believe MPP ∕ IP would be an excellent

choice for students who want to expand their

breadth of knowledge in public policy and the

development sector.

PMIR is des igned to meet th is demand by educat ing

individuals who want to pursue a career in government,

business, internat ional organizat ions or NPOs in the

field of public management and international relations,

including security policy and area studies.

EPFDEPFD PMIRPMIR(Economic Policy,

Finance and Development)

(Public Management and

International Relations)

Basic Economics

Law and Political Sciences Courses

GraSPP MPP∕ IP completion requirements

http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/

Completion-Requirements2020.pdf

UTokyo Course Catalogue

https://bit.ly/3jJKd5w

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Program Structure

Microeconomics in 3 levels

• Microeconomics for Public Policy

• Microeconomics

• Microeconomics I and

Microeconomics II offered by

the Graduate School of Economics

Macroeconomics in 3 levels

• Macroeconomics for Public Policy

• Macroeconomics

• Macroeconomics I and

Macroeconomics II offered by

the Graduate School of Economics

Quantitative courses in 3 levels

• Statistical Methods

• Econometrics for Public Policy

• Econometrics I and Econometrics

II offered by the Graduate School of

Economics

• Politics and Public Policy

• Introduction to Public Management

• Introduction to Social Science

• Comparative Political Parties and Elections

• Policy Process and Negotiation

• Science, Technology and Public Policy

Public Management

• Introduction to International Politics

• International Conflict Study

• Field Seminar in International Relations

• International Relations and Political Regimes

• Modern Japanese Diplomacy

• Security Studies

• Insurgency and Counterinsurgency

• Contemporary Chinese Politics

• Contemporary Chinese Diplomacy

International Relations

• Law and Public Policy

• Public International Law and Domestic

Implementation

Law

• Governance and Development

• Comparative Analysis of Japanese Economic

Policy-Making Process

• Boom, Bust, and Beyond: the Political Economy of

Development in East Asia

• International Politics in East Asia

• Conflict Prevention and Post Conflict Politics

• Global Governance

• New Dimensions of Security in the Risk Age

• Transformation of Warfare and Technology

• U.S. Diplomacy toward Asia

• Asia-Pacific Security

• Japan’s Modernization Experience and Its ODA Policy

• Japan in Today’s World

• International Environmental Law

• Introduction to Japanese Law

• Law and Society in East Asia

MPP∕ IP

Chiyuki Aoi

Some of our Faculty Members

Hikaru Ogawa

Akio Takahara

Yasutora Watanabe

Naomi Aoki

Yee Kuang Heng

Jun AR ima

Hideaki ShiRoyama

Konstantin KucheRyavyy

Roberto ORsi

Makiko Matsuo

Yoshihiro Kawai

Naoko Saiki

Kiichi FujiwaRa

Keisuke I ida

Makoto N iRei

Toshiro Nishizawa

ProfessorWar and Strategic Studies; Peace and Security

ProfessorPublic Economics

ProfessorContemporary Chinese Politics and Diplomacy; International Relations in East Asia

ProfessorEmpirical Microeconomics; Quantitative Marketing

Associate ProfessorPublic Administration; Public Management; Civil Service Reforms

ProfessorInternational Security and Global Risks; Strategic Studies and　Transformation of Warfare

ProfessorEnergy Policy

ProfessorPublic Administration; International Administration; Science, Technology and Public Policy

Assistant ProfessorInternational Trade; International Finance

Project Associate ProfessorInternational Politics

Project Associate ProfessorGovernance of Emerging Technologies; Biotechnology; Food Safety

Visiting ProfessorGlobal Financial Regulation; International Organizations

Visiting ProfessorDiplomacy; Public International Law; International Economic Relations

ProfessorInternational Politics; Southeast Asian Studies

Vice Dean, ProfessorInternational Political Economy

ProfessorMacroeconomics

ProfessorFinance and Development; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); Sovereign Debt

Having researched Western military interventions for 25 years, I currently focus on strategic communicat ions, the new information domain at the frontl ine of the diplomatic and security agendas of key Western democracies. Drawing from my academic and professional experiences in the US, Europe, and IOs, my lectures focus on the changing character of warfare and how states have tried to adapt as technology, especially in the communications sphere, evolves.

I special ize in public economics, building theories to understand the modalit ies for taxation in a global society where people, capital , and corporations move across borders. At GraSPP, I teach a wide range of fundamental ideas that are essential entry points into economics. I hope that students will go back to the basics, handle figures themselves, and reacquaint themselves with theories and ideas.

My research focuses on contemporary Chinese politics and diplomacy, i n c l u d i n g J a p a n - C h i n a re l a t i o n s . S t u d y i n g C h i n e s e p o l i t i c s a n d diplomacy in Japan is highly meaningful, given the deep economic and cultural ties, geographical proximity, and volume of information available. In this world of uncertainty, an objective and balanced analysis of China is important and necessary for everyone.

I work in the f ie ld of empi r ic a l m icroeconomic s and quant i tat i ve marketing, and conduct empirical research using microdata to study the behaviors of wide-ranging economic agents, including patients, doctors, local banks, taxi drivers, voters, politicians, and consumers at vending machines. Although the topics may vary, I adopt similar research methodology and empirical approaches to study for both policy-related and business-related research topics.

I special ize in publ ic administrat ion and publ ic management . Based on the conviction that good public administration is essential for the development of a nation, I seek to create research outcomes that can contribute to excellence in public administration. I hope that, through my classes, students will broaden their horizons and be able to work for the development of their own countries.

My research interests include international security and global risks, the transformation of warfare and British and American military power.　Currently, I work on UK-Japan military and security cooperation in Asia, and how national risk assessment exercises evaluate existential risks such as climate change and artificial intelligence.

Special iz ing in the f ield of energy and environmental pol icy, I share my own perspect ives f rom being d i rect ly involved in publ ic pol icy formulation with those who wil l be responsible for the future of their countries to enable them to acquire basic perspectives for considering energy pol icy. I bel ieve learning such basic perspectives is of great importance for tackling ever more multi-layered issues.

I spec ia l i ze i n po l i t i c a l s c ience , par t i cu la r l y the s tudy of pub l i c administration. I have engaged in collaborative research with policymakers and researchers in areas such as public administration, policymaking processes by the Japanese government, international governance and administrative frameworks, and environmental and safety regulations. I seek to cultivate an interdiscipl inary approach to public policy that combines multiple perspectives and practical and theoretical work.

My field is international trade, specifically building quantitative models thereof. The most popular models that we currently use unambiguously predict that free trade is the best, which we know does not reflect reality, because they do not incorporate certain real-world features. My goal is developing more realistic models that can be used to make better policy recommendations for real-world problems.

My main research interest is the theory of international politics, namely thos e theoret ic a l const ructs wh ich enab le our understand ing of international political events. I am especially interested in the history of political concepts applied to international politics (their origins, change, applications, advantages and shortcomings) as a privileged path to gain perspectives in order to envisage analyses and solutions to current and future problems.

Having a background in international relations and international cooperation, my research approach evolved to incorporate various interdisciplinary approaches such as risk studies, technology assessment, and consideration of ELSI (Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications) in order to address interface governance issues between science and politics. My research covers such areas as food safety, global health governance, and emerging technologies, especially biotechnology, including genome editing.

I specialize in global financial regulation and the governance, structure and management of international organizations. Over the last 20 years, I have taken responsibility for international financial regulatory standards as Secretary General of the Internat ional Associat ion of Insurance Supervisors and a member of the Financial Stability Board. Leveraging those experiences, as well as case studies, I provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and gain practical insights.

I specialize in diplomacy, international law, international economic relations and study of international organizations. Diplomacy can be described as the art of pursuing possibilities. Even when it appears impossible, a diplomat never gives up but negotiates tenaciously with his/her counterparts, securing his/her national interests, to seek a mutually acceptable solution. In classes, students will examine the realities of Japanese diplomacy, focusing on the decision-making process, the policy itself, and its implementation.

My research fields comprise international conflict, comparative politics, and Southeast Asian politics. During the Cold War, I studied the politics of the Philippines, with my focus subsequently moving to international politics post-Cold War. I encourage students to think about international politics not as something imparted by instructors but something they explore independent ly, and to develop their ab i l i ty to make pol icy recommendations from a practical perspective.

I specialize in the theory of international polit ical economy, studying the decision-making processes of economic policy, particularly trade policy and the interaction between security and the economy. With the inauguration of the Trump administration sparking changes that cannot be adequately addressed using conventional theories, my goal is to seek out new theories and identify policy implications for solving the issues at hand.

My research focuses on macroeconomics, in particular business cycle theory and household income and wealth distributions. In a recently published article, I build a quantitative macroeconomic model and argue that a cut in the top marginal tax rate could explain the substantial c o n c e nt rat i o n of i n c o m e a n d we a l t h o b s e r ve d i n t h e d eve l o p e d economies since the 1970s. I enjoy applying macroeconomic analysis to new phenomena and various policy questions.

Whenever I interact with students, I encourage them to take an interest in real-world issues and form their own opinions. Such an approach can stimulate research underpinned by genuine motivation with real-world relevance. I strongly believe that we need aspiring public policy professionals who can bridge theory and practice to address challenges facing us on the global and local scales.

Faculty

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Our faculty of world-class academics and policy practitioners offer a good balance of theory and

practice in the fields of law, politics and economics.

Activities

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Momori HiRabayashiJapan

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Class of 2020

Sarah Frances StRugneLL Australia

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Class of 2020 DD from ANU

St. Gallen Symposium, GPPN, Annual Meeting of the Japan Association for Human Security Studies

APEC Voices of the Future

Internship

Shuwen ZhouChina

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Class of 2015PhD candidate at the University of Oxford

Fortunately, I was able to access and receive funding to present my research at the

St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Global Public Policy Network (GPPN)

Conference in Berlin, Germany, and the Annual Meeting of the Japan Association

for Human Security Studies in Tokyo. These presentations gave me visibil ity to

an international environment with hundreds of audience members, as wel l as

an opportunity to formally communicate my research to people from different

backgrounds.

Financial support is awarded through GraSPP based on merit and need under scholarship

programs offered by organizations such as ADB, IMF, JICA and the World Bank. See the

following website for information and updates about eligibility requirements, application

procedures, etc.

http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/mppip/admissions/scholarships/

Scholarships

-U Tokyo Dormitories (low probability of acceptance due to limited vacancy)

-Tokyo International Exchange Center

-Shared House

-Furnished Apartment

-Unfurnished Apartment

Accommodation

International Student Desk provides advice regarding visas, accommodation, daily life,

private scholarships, etc.

International Student Desk

Newly arriving international students can receive language support for the procedures

after arrival (address registration, opening a bank account, etc.) if they do not have

Japanese language ability.

Language Support

The University of Tokyo’s Japanese Language Center is avai lable to international

students and their spouses.

Japanese Language Course

Participating in the APEC Voices of the Future (APEC VOF) provided the opportunity

to have discussion with youth delegates from other economies, meet with APEC

Business Advisory Council (ABAC) members, attend the APEC CEO summit, and

to witness how international policies are created. Meeting people with different

backgrounds and perspectives was an eye-opening and memorable experience.

Working at the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) gave me a purpose to work

hard and maintain motivation throughout the semester. The activities I was engaged

in had local or international significance, and those activities had short, medium and

long-term impacts on the lives of others. The work I was involved in every week was

exciting, and the nature of the work I was doing was different and often challenging.

I will always remember this experience as one of the most rewarding components of

my time at GraSPP.

Besides a world-class education, GraSPP offers many opportunities to brush up your skills and make

valuable, lifelong connections through international events, internships, and other activities.

Supports

A wide range of supports are available to help you to settle into life in Tokyo, immerse yourself in your

studies, and get the most out of your time at GraSPP.

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Double Degree and Exchange Programs

We are actively engaged in international exchange, with a current total of thirteen partner universities.

Students at both GraSPP and partner schools can enjoy the opportunity to enroll in a diverse range

of classes together whilst creating new friendships and experiencing each other’s culture. Under

the double degree programs, students can obtain degrees from both the University of Tokyo and the

partner university upon satisfying the graduation requirements of both degrees.

GraSPP is a member of the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), a partnership

among seven top public policy schools from around the world. GPPN is a platform

for institutional partnership, research collaboration, and student exchange.

The CAMPUS Asia Program has been initiated by the trilateral cooperation of

the governments of China, Japan and South Korea. The BESETO Consortium

comprised of Peking University, Seoul National University and the University of

Tokyo offers an unprecedented three-way double degree and exchange program in

the fields of International Studies, Law and Public Policy in East Asia. Participating

Japanese students will be provided with financial support from each government to

study in Beijing and Seoul, covering airfare, monthly stipend and accommodation.

This two-year double degree program with Sciences Po’s School of Public Affairs

is designed for young professionals who want to gain expertise in the management

and evaluation of public policy in both the Japanese and European contexts.

Students are selected separately through joint admissions by GraSPP and

Sciences Po. Candidates must apply online via the Sciences Po’s website. First-

year students will study in Paris and second-year students in Tokyo.

SIPA, Columbia University

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

*Sciences Po. Paris

Hertie School

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) - EAESP

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU

Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles

Heidelberg University

HEC Paris

IAS, United Nations University

GSIS, Seoul National University

SIS, Peking University

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(Global Public Policy Network)

CAMPUS Asia Program

Partner Schools:

Joint admission

GraSPP - Sciences Po

Double Degree Program

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Joseph HUMPHREYS England

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Class of 2019DD from Sciences PoJunior Technical Officer International Labour Organization

The dual degree programme between Sciences Po and

the University of Tokyo exceeded the expectat ions

I had when I was accepted two years ago. I was able

to study at two of the world’s leading universities and

obtained a comprehensive ski l lset that prepared me

for today ’s competit ive labour market . The GraSPP

p ro fe s s o r s a c q u a i n t e d m e w i t h n e w m e t h o d s o f

teaching along with fresh perspectives which I would

not have been introduced to if I had stayed in Europe.

Nonetheless, the programme’s flexibil ity enabled me

to write my thesis on social policy, demonstrating the

complementary nature of the dual degree programme.  

Jazgul KochkoRovaKyrgyzstan

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Class of 2020DD to SIPAProgram Associate, Columbia University Institute for the Study of Human Rights

Keisuke InadaJapan

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Class of　2017CAMPUS Asia ProgramMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Japan

My education from GraSPP and SIPA provided me with

unique experiences of East and West and challenging 

academic environments that fostered innovative thinking

and activism. I am immensely grateful to GraSPP for

allowing me as the first Kyrgyzstani and Central Asian

student to pursue a gender studies program at one of

the top GPPN schools. Now, working on the Women and

Gender in Global Affairs Network, I'm happy to connect

and support scholars from across the globe, including

from Japan and East Asia, in order to help advance gender

equality in academia.

The CAMPUS Asia Program established a meaningful

community with fellow Chinese and Korean students. As

we engaged with one another, the more we discussed

a n d d e b a t e d a b o u t r e g i o n a l a n d g l o b a l i s s u e s

over mult ip le occasions. Fr iendships and relat ions

established through the program sti l l continue, and I

can confidently claim that I will treasure these relations

for life. The knowledge and passion I cultivated through

the CAMPUS Asia Program is now an integral part of my

life story. At any stage of life, I am confident that “Japan-

Korea-China” will continue to be part of my career focus.

Tomoko OHSHIRO Japan

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Class of 2020DD to LKYSPP

I had always wanted to study public policy abroad, but I

was worried about my young daughter and my English

ability. However, GraSPP helped make my dreams come

true. Bringing my daughter with me, I spent a year at Lee

Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of

Singapore, and we both grew tremendously from it. The

COVID-19 pandemic broke out during my time abroad, and

I was afforded the valuable opportunity to examine the

different responses of the Japanese and Singaporean

governments to this common problem in real-time and

from mult iple perspectives, including publ ic pol icy,

policymaking and accountability.

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Juan Rufino Morga Reyes From the Philippines Class of 2021 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Mst Morium Khatun From BangladeshClass of 2016Canadian Automobile Association (CAA)

The MPP ∕ IP program enabled me to advance

m y c o n c e p t u a l a n d a n a l y t i c a l s k i l l s i n

conduct ing comprehensive studies in the

recent trends and development policies in the

global economy.

I believe the public policy course offered by GraSPP

can enhance the policy research and knowledge among

young academics, policy researchers and government

officials.

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Alumni Voices

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Introducing impressions from MPP/IP alumni all around the world!

Nicole Aya Konai Brazil

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Class of 2015International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Suman DahaLNepal

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Class of 2013Director General, Department of Customs, Ministry of Finance

Duong Nguyen Vietnam

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Class of 2016State Bank of Vietnam

Anudari DashdoRjMongolia

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Class of 2018 Strategist, SB Energy Corporation

After completing the Double Degree Program between

the Univers i ty of Tokyo and Columbia Univers i ty, I

had the opportunity to join the World Bank Group and

work in Washington DC as well as in the South Africa

country office, where I am currently located. Not only

prov id ing me with substant ia l knowledge and hard

ski l ls necessary for my professional success in the

development field, GraSPP also prepared me to work in a

multicultural environment where cultural sensitiveness

and interpersonal skil ls are key. I had a very positive

experience in Tokyo and will always be grateful for the

support of friends, professors and staff at GraSPP.

MPP∕ IP revolutionized my life by broadening my arena

of knowledge and sk i l l s , and deepen ing my v iews

towards governance and public policy issues. I hope

that many talented brains from all over the world wil l

have a chance to study at GraSPP and make the i r

future br ight . This is not only for people from Asia

but for anyone who is interested to learn about Asia. I

believe that GraSPP is the best destination for talented

students interested in a public policy education.

The time I spent at GraSPP is one of the memories that

I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had regular contact

w i th lead ing professors and pract i t ioners in the i r

respective f ields, made fr iends with admirable peer

students of var ious nat ional i t ies and backgrounds,

and thus expanded my net works . Now back in my

country, I have made progress in my job as reflected

by my improved qualities, and have successfully made

recommendations for better policy making in the fields

of international economy and financial markets.

When I look back at how I fe l t dur ing graduat ion , I

was proud of the fact that I completed the program

and the knowledge I gained, and I was excited for the

things to come. The skil ls I gained from my graduate

studies on how to obtain and analyze information and

to th ink cr i t ic a l l y,  as we l l as the connect ions  I ’ ve

bui lt with GraSPP and the University of Tokyo which

I s incerely bel ieve can help answer any quest ions I

may have in the future, makes me confident that I can

overcome any challenges that may arise in my career.

Yukiko OmagaRi Japan

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Class of 2010The Office of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC)

Su Thit Htoo Myanmar

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Class of 2018Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I st i l l hold on to the lecture notes and presentat ion

handouts I compi led a f ter l a te-n ight d is cuss ions

with c lassmates. I keep them because they remain

relevant to my professional career. However, GraSPP’s

legacy l ies not just in these material i tems. It l ies in

the experiences that I gained during my time in Tokyo.

G ra S P P wa s d i f fe re nt f ro m m a ny u n d e rg ra d u at e

programs in that most of the classmates I interacted

with already had experience in the professional world.

They were diverse and international people. Today,

these individuals are active in their respective fields

related to public policy. A decade later, wherever they

are in the world, they remain my close friends.

The knowledge, proficiency, and experience I acquired

at GraSPP has sharpened my thinking, understanding

of pol icy making, and research and problem-solving

skills in my profession. GraSPP gives us the opportunity

to study a wide range of interesting subjects depending

on our preferences and helps us sharpen our ability to

identify issues and challenges of the public policy field.

I can assure you that you will never regret studying at

GraSPP.

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Alumni Voices

Double Degree and Exchange Programs

Activities

Supports

The doctoral program has been launched from AY2016. The main research areas of the doctoral program are International Finance and Development, International Security, and Science and Technology. The program aims to nurture highly skilled researchers in law, politics and economics. In addition, it aims to foster cross-cutting, multidisciplinary and practical skil ls for policymaking.

For more information: http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/education/doctoral-course/

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The University of Tokyo

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Tokyo 113-0033

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Email: mppipdesk.j@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/mppip/

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