FASID/GRIPS Joint Graduate Program - Japan
FASID/GRIPS Joint Graduate Program
Number of admissions: total of around 30 studentsAmong the admitted students, about 15 will be Japanese students who are from Japanese ministries, development project implementing agencies, NGOs, or those who wish to work in the field of development in future. The other half will be from developing countries who are policy makers, researchers, or development project practitioners. This diversity of classmates enables students to form an international network as a resource for the future.
Degree
Those who have successfully completed the required coursework will be conferred a Master’s degree in International Development Studies by GRIPS.
FASID/GRIPS Joint Graduate Program
Number of admissions: total of around 30 studentsAmong the admitted students, about 15 will be Japanese students who are from Japanese ministries, development project implementing agencies, NGOs, or those who wish to work in the field of development in future. The other half will be from developing countries who are policy makers, researchers, or development project practitioners. This diversity of classmates enables students to form an international network as a resource for the future.
Degree
Those who have successfully completed the required coursework will be conferred a Master’s degree in International Development Studies by GRIPS.
Eligibility
Candidates must be either: 1) Government officials engaged in macroeconomic management, development policy, or related duties. 2) Researchers attached to research institutions / universities or other organizations engaged in development related research.
Candidates must possess a first or upper second class honors degree (in the British system), undergraduate G.P.A. above 3.0 (in the American system), or their equivalent, in a discipline related to the Program from an institution recognized by FASID/GRIPS In exceptional circumstances, candidates with relevant qualifications or experiences may be waived from satisfying the above requirement.
As all courses require intensive reading, writing, and class discussions in English, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. Candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate language proficiency through test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL. Candidates with test scores below IELTS band 7.0, TOEFL 600 (Computer Based Test CBT 250) or equivalent must participate and complete the Intensive English Program from April. Those with a current English proficiency test score below IELTS band 6.0, TOEFL 520 (CBT 190), or their equivalent, do not qualify for the Program. Those candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree in an institution where the language of instruction is English, may be granted exemption from providing English proficiency test scores, and may commence their studies from September. Candidates must also posses basic algebraic skills.
Application / Selection
Application and supporting documents should be submitted to the JICA office or the Embassy of Japan through the respective countries’ aid co-ordination unit. Applicants satisfying the eligibility requirements for the Program will have their algebraic skills assessed and will be requested to sit for an interview at the local JICA office or the Embassy of Japan. The FASID/GRIPS/JICA/MOFA admissions committee will make the final decision.
For the application deadline, please contact your local JICA office or Japanese Embassy.
Scholarship
Successful applicants from developing countries will receive scholarship from the Government of Japan through JICA, including tuition, living expenses, medical insurance, and return travel between Japan and their home countries.
Contact
For further inquiry, please contact the JICA office and/or the Embassy of Japan accredited to your country or contact FASID/GRIPS directly:,br>GRIPS
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies2-2 Wakamatsu-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
162-8677
For the attention of: Admission Office
Telephone: (+81-3)3341-0297
Fax: (+ 81- 3)3341-0590
E-mail: ids-admissions@grips.ac.jp
FASID
Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development
1-6-17 Kudan Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan102-0074
For the attention of: FASID Graduate Program
Telephone: (+81-3) 5226-0356
Fax: (+ 81- 3) 5226-0357
E-mail: program@fasid.or.jp
URL link: FASID/GRIPS Joint Graduate Program.
