Admissions timeline
Updated 6 Sep 2026GraSPP Web Entry System
- Aug 1 to Dec 1 Window for institutions to send official documents directly to the MPP/IP Desk (both intakes)
- Oct 1 Opens (both intakes)
- Oct 1 to Dec 1 Application fee payment window on e-shiharai.Net (both intakes)
- Nov 1 Application period opens (both intakes)
- Jan 22 Shortlisted applicants announced on the website (both intakes)
- Feb 1 or 2 Oral examination — online interview (both intakes)
- Feb 18 Admission results announced on the website (both intakes)
- Apr 1 Enrolment — April 2027 intake (restricted)
- Oct 1 Enrolment — main autumn 2027 intake
- Nov 24 Deadline for advance eligibility screening documents — Eligibility (6) applicants
- Dec 1 Application deadline — online application, references, fee and official documents (both intakes)
- Dec 4 Deadline for online timed video/written assessment materials (both intakes)
- Shortly after the admission results announcement CAMPUS Asia Plus Program selection
- Before 1 October 2027 ; around June Visa application, dormitory application, and arrival in Japan — October 2027 intake
GraSPP Web Entry System
- Aug 1 to Dec 1 Window for institutions to send official documents directly to the MPP/IP Desk (both intakes)
- Oct 1 Opens (both intakes)
- Oct 1 to Dec 1 Application fee payment window on e-shiharai.Net (both intakes)
- Oct 1 to Nov 10 Fee Reduction Request Form window — JJ/WBGSP and ADB-JSP hopefuls
- Nov 1 Application period opens (both intakes)
- Jan 22 Shortlisted applicants announced on the website (both intakes)
- Feb 1 or 2 Oral examination — online interview (both intakes)
- Feb 18 Admission results announced on the website (both intakes)
- Apr 1 Enrolment — April 2027 intake (restricted)
- Oct 1 Enrolment — main autumn 2027 intake
- Nov 24 Deadline for advance eligibility screening documents — Eligibility (6) applicants
- Dec 1 Application deadline — online application, references, fee and official documents (both intakes)
- Dec 4 Deadline for online timed video/written assessment materials (both intakes)
- Upon announcement of the document screening results JJ/WBGSP scholarship application link sent to eligible shortlisted applicants
- Upon announcement of admitted applicants ADB-JSP scholarship nomination contact
- Shortly after the admission results announcement CAMPUS Asia Plus Program selection
- Before 1 October 2027 ; around June Visa application, dormitory application, and arrival in Japan — October 2027 intake
IMF-JISPA partnership
- Sep 15 - Oct 20 IMF-JISPA application period (IMF online system)
- Oct 1 Enrolment — main autumn 2027 intake
- Before 1 October 2027 ; around June Visa application, dormitory application, and arrival in Japan — October 2027 intake
GraSPP–Sciences Po Dual Degree
- End of September 2026 Joint admissions open
- Jan Joint admission application deadline
Programme sources (20)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Application Guidelines 2027 — Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Key features of MPP/IPGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- School Life — Life at GraSPPGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Student profile — GraSPP at a GlanceGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Double Degree & Exchange Program — Partner SchoolsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Application Procedures — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Career path — Career path of Master's students who graduated in September 2025Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Housing information — International studentsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Curriculum structure — Master's courseGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- CAMPUS Asia PlusGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission Data — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Important Dates — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- General Information — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Platforms for Admissions — MPP/IP AdmissionsGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Program description — Why MPP/IPGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Program Structure — MPP/IP CurriculumGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Completion Requirements (AY2026) — Graduate School of Public Policy, including the International Program (MPP/IP) requirements for students who enrolled on or after April 1, 2017Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) — Education, Master's courseGraduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026