Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)

Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees. Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.

Programme costs

JPY USD

Approximate, at the rate of 14 Oct 2026, rounded to the nearest US dollar. Published JPY amounts are shown in brackets and are the amounts you will be charged.

What the university charges

FeeAmountNotes
Application fee (standard) US$190 (¥30,000) Application Fee: JPY 30,000, non-refundable, paid by credit card through the University of Tokyo online payment system…
Application fee (reduced, JJ/WBGSP and ADB-JSP applicants only) US$63 (¥10,000) Applicants intending to apply for the JJ/WBGSP or ADB-JSP scholarship programs may request a reduced application fee (JPY10,000,…
Admission (entrance) fee US$1,781 (¥282,000) Admission Fee: JPY 282,000." "The Admission Fee is non-refundable for any reason." "All fees are as of AY2026 and are subject to…
Tuition fee US$3,385 (¥535,800)/year Tuition Fee (annual): JPY 535,800." Also promoted as "Affordable annual tuition (535,800 JPY)". "All fees are as of AY2026 and…
Other compulsory fees Not published The Application Guidelines 2027 and the MPP/IP general information page list only the application, admission and tuition fees. No…

Estimated cost of living in Tokyo

These are estimated living costs in Tokyo, not fees charged by The University of Tokyo. Actual spending varies by housing choice and lifestyle.

ItemEstimateNotes
University dormitory cost Not published GraSPP names the University of Tokyo residences open to international students (International Lodge KOMABA Lodge, Mejirodai…
Insurance Not published No insurance cost is published on the MPP/IP or GraSPP international student pages.
Rent, Tokyo average US$360 (¥57,000)/month JASSO's 2023 survey of privately financed international students. The average across Japan is 41,000 — Tokyo is the most expensive place to rent.
Food Not published Counted inside the monthly total below. JASSO does not publish a separate Tokyo figure for food.
Commuting Not published Counted inside the monthly total below. Rent falls with distance from campus and the commute costs more, so the two move against each other.
Total living costs US$663 (¥105,000)/month JASSO 2023, averaged across Japan and excluding tuition. Tokyo runs above it, mostly on rent.

Accommodation options and how to apply

Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change — confirm them against the current application guideline.
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