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

Admissions timeline

Updated 6 Sep 2026

GraSPP Web Entry System

  1. Aug 1 to Dec 1 Window for institutions to send official documents directly to the MPP/IP Desk (both intakes)
  2. Oct 1 Opens (both intakes)
  3. Oct 1 to Dec 1 Application fee payment window on e-shiharai.Net (both intakes)
  4. Nov 1 Application period opens (both intakes)
  5. Jan 22 Shortlisted applicants announced on the website (both intakes)
  6. Feb 1 or 2 Oral examination — online interview (both intakes)
  7. Feb 18 Admission results announced on the website (both intakes)
  8. Apr 1 Enrolment — April 2027 intake (restricted)
  9. Oct 1 Enrolment — main autumn 2027 intake
  10. Nov 24 Deadline for advance eligibility screening documents — Eligibility (6) applicants
  11. Dec 1 Application deadline — online application, references, fee and official documents (both intakes)
  12. Dec 4 Deadline for online timed video/written assessment materials (both intakes)
  13. Shortly after the admission results announcement CAMPUS Asia Plus Program selection
  14. Before 1 October 2027 ; around June Visa application, dormitory application, and arrival in Japan — October 2027 intake
Programme sources (20)