National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Tokyo, Japan
Living cost in Tokyo: JPY 130,000–160,000/mo official source
Living cost in Japan: JPY 105,000/mo official source
English requirements
This university publishes its English requirements per programme rather than university-wide, so there is no single figure to quote. Each programme's own requirement is in the table below, verified against its official page.
Verified programmes (7)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Management Policy Program | Disaster Risk Management, Public Policy | 12 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) | Development Economics, Public Policy | See official pageIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program | Global Governance, Public Policy | 12 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| Master of Public Finance | Public Financial Management, Tax Policy and Administration | 12 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| One-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP1) | Public Policy | 12 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| Public Finance Program (Tax Course, Customs Course) | Public Financial Management, Tax Policy and Administration | 12 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
| Two-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP2) | Public Policy, Global Governance, International Development | 24 moIntake: Oct | JPY 642,960/yr | TOEFL 79 0-120IELTS 6 |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) offer?
We have verified 7 master's programmes at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) against its official pages, concentrated in Disaster Risk Management, Public Policy, Development Economics, Global Governance, Public Financial Management.
How much is international tuition at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about JPY 642,960. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
How much does it cost to live in Tokyo as a student?
Student living costs in Tokyo are around JPY 130,000–160,000/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Japan include: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, MEXT Scholarship, Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students, Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.