Address and Contact Information

Getting to GRIPS

Access RouteTokyo Metro Hibiya LineThe GRIPS building is located in
the center of Tokyo,conveniently
accessible by public transport.
Both Nogizaka Station on the
Chiyoda Line and Roppongi
Station on the Oedo and Hibiya
Lines are within a 10-minuteTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Toei Oedo Line

Tokyo Metro
Chiyoda Line
Nogizaka Sta.

AoyamaCemetery Park

Hinokicho Park

The National
Art Center,Tokyo
Science Councilof Japan

Main
Gate
South
Gate

Roppongi
TunnelRyudocho
Bijutsukan Dori★

Tokyo Metro
Hibiya Line
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GRIPS

Seijoki DoriGovernment and
GRIPS
Municipal Offices Area (walk 8 min)GRIPS-Indonesia
Linkage Master’s Program

Tokyo Midtown

walk from GRIPS.

Roppongi Hills

15 minLine▶ Hibiya▶ Kasumigaseki▶ Roppongi
StationStation5 min (2 stops)(walk 0 min)▶ Government
and Municipal
Offices Area

20 minDiet

GRIPS(walk 8 min)Mosque (Arabic
Islamic Institute)

GRIPS(walk 10 min)

Embassy of
Republic ofIndonesia in Japan

GRIPS(walk 8 min)▶ Nogizaka
StationLine▶ Chiyoda▶ Kokkaigijidomae
3 min (2 stops)
Station (walk 8 min)10 min(Arabic Islamic
Institute)(2 stops)

Line▶ Ebisu▶ Yamanote▶ Gotanda
Station
7 min (3 stops)
StationNational Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)3-6439-6000
Fax: +81-(0)3-6439-6010
http://www.grips.ac.jp

Admissions OfficeTel: +81-(0)3-6439-6046
Fax: +81-(0)3-6439-6050
admissions@grips.ac.jp▶ Diet▶ MosqueLine▶ Roppongi▶ Hibiya
Station5 min

Application Guidebook 2017

(walk 9 min)36 minof▶ Embassy
Republic ofIndonesia in Japan

Economics, Planning andPublic Policy Program1

About the Program

Coursework
The Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program offers a wide range of courses in
economics, public administration and political science. In addition to the required courses,
students may select courses in accordance with their own needs and interests. All courses aretaught in English.
Independent Study (Policy Paper)
For Independent Study, a student works one-on-one with an instructor on a master’s thesis(or policy paper) on a topic related to public administration and policy formulation. As part of
Independent Study, students are required to present their research once in each of the Spring
and Summer terms. The Center for Professional Communication offers writing courses andprovides individual consultations to help students improve their skills in writing and presenting
policy papers.

Gateway to Global Leadership forIndonesian Professionals
GRIPS as a global hub

Graduation Requirement
To graduate, students must successfully obtain a minimum of 30 credits, of which 6 credits
must be for required courses and 14 for recommended courses (see the respective categories
in the curriculum). Students may transfer up to 10 credits from their first year university inIndonesia to the 30-credit graduation requirement for GRIPS.

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) isa graduate school specializing in education and research forpolicy studies. Founded in 1997 by the Japanese government
as a stand-alone national graduate school, GRIPS aims to
produce first-class policy makers and conduct cutting-edge
research. Our slogan is, “Gateway to Global Leadership.”
GRIPS is one of the most internationalized graduate schools
in Japan. Presently GRIPS has 279 international students
from 62 countries who constitute 66% of all students. Most
GRIPS students are professionals from central and local
governments. They study in English, learning from worldclass academics and leading policy-makers. They benefit
from extensive networking and mentoring and liaise with
distinguished policy-makers from all over the world throughalumni networks of more than 4,200 professionals.

GRIPS-Indonesia RelationshipThe established GRIPS-Indonesia Linkage Master’s Programattests to the strong cooperation between the governmentsof Japan and Indonesia in tertiary education. In collaboration
with Indonesia’s premier universities, GRIPS launched its
Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP) in2007. A key feature of the EPP is the involvement by special
invitation of prominent Indonesian leaders, officials andacademics in lectures and fora. Past speakers have mostnotably included two former presidents, BJ Habibie andSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

The EPP logo is a stylized rainforest
tree, symbolizing the growthof leaders for the coming era.
The color red, coming from theIndonesian national flag, stands forpassion, courage and truth.

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2Curriculum

Course Offerings for 2017-2018
Category

Course No.

Course Name

Term

I
Required Courses

EPP5010E

Independent Study (Policy Paper)

Fall through Spring

4

GEN5010E

Introduction to Public Policy Studies

Fall

2

ECO1600E

Monetary Economics (Money and Banking)

Fall

2

ECO1800E

Economic Development of Southeast Asia

Fall

2

ECO2000EB

Microeconomics II

Fall (Session II)

2

ECO2020EB

Government and Market

Winter2

ECO2060EA

Macroeconomics II

Fall (Session II)

2

ECO2720EA

Introduction to Applied Econometrics

Fall

2

ECO2800E

Global Development Agendas and Japan's ODA

Spring2

ECO2860E

Poverty Alleviation

Spring (Session II)

2

ECO2870E

Strategy for Economic Development

Spring2

ECO2880E

Trade and Industrial Development

Spring2

ECO3150E

Local Public Finance

TBA

2

ECO3160E

Reform of Economic Policy in Japan

Spring2

DEV2500E

Infrastructure and Regional Development: Lessons from the Past

Spring2

ECO3400E

International Trade

Spring (Session I)

2

ECO3530E

Resource and Energy Economics

Winter2

ECO3600E

Contemporary Japanese Economy

Fall

2

ECO3610E

Japanese Economy

Spring2

ECO3840EB

Development Economics

TBA

2

ECO3870E

Agricultural Development

Fall

2

EDU2000E

Education Policy

Winter2

EPP1010E

East Asian Economies

Winter2

EPP1400E

Social Policy and Development in ASEAN

Spring2

EPP2010E

Agricultural Economics

Spring2

GEN3000E

International Development Policy

Winter2

GOV1900E

Comparative Development Studies of Asia

Spring2

GOV2100E

Government and Politics in Japan

Fall

2

GOV2460E

State and Politics in Southeast Asia

Winter2

GOV2580E

Structure and Process of Government

Spring2

GOV3220E

Politics of Global Money and Finance

Fall

2

GOV3240E

Non-Traditional Security

Winter2

GOV3270E

Topics on International Relations

Fall

2

GOV3310E

Comparative Political Economy

Fall

2

MOR1000E

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Fall

2

PAD2550E

Foreign Direct Investment

TBA

2

PAD2560E

Human Resources Management

Spring2

PAD2670E

Public Expenditure Management

Fall

2

PAD2680E

Social Security System in Japan

Winter2

PAD2740E

Small and Medium Enterprise and Technology

Fall

2

PAD2810E

National Land Policy

Fall (Session II)

2

REG2010EA

Local Government System

Fall

2

REG2020E

Local Government FinanceSpring2

REG3010E

Local Governance in the Changing World

Spring2

II
Recommended Courses

CreditCoursework
The Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program offers a wide range of courses in
economics, public administration and political science. In addition to the required courses,
students may select courses in accordance with their own needs and interests. All courses aretaught in English.
Independent Study (Policy Paper)
For Independent Study, a student works one-on-one with an instructor on a master’s thesis(or policy paper) on a topic related to public administration and policy formulation. As part of
Independent Study, students are required to present their research once in each of the Spring
and Summer terms. The Center for Professional Communication offers writing courses andprovides individual consultations to help students improve their skills in writing and presenting
policy papers.
Graduation Requirement
To graduate, students must successfully obtain a minimum of 30 credits, of which 6 credits
must be for required courses and 14 for recommended courses (see the respective categories
in the curriculum). Students may transfer up to 10 credits from their first year university inIndonesia to the 30-credit graduation requirement for GRIPS.

*Selected Topics in Policy Studies I - IV
III
Elective Courses

Courses not listed in this table

X
Others**Courses offered by the Center for Professional
Communication

Note: Courses offered are subject to change.
** Credits earned in these courses cannot count toward the degree.

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Student Support and Resources

One unique aspect of GRIPS is our extensive support system for assisting students in their daily
life. We consider this aspect of your lives to be every bit as important as your academic life,
especially for foreign scholars unfamiliar with Japan. As international students have comprised,on average, about 60% of the GRIPS student body over the last 10 years, we have developed
comprehensive services to assist students in their day-to-day living.
The Student Office organizes orientation programs for incoming students and assists arriving
international students in getting settled in Japan. It also organizes a number of social eventsand activities, including field trips and concerts. The Student Office also functions as a hub topromote meaningful interaction and understanding between Japanese and foreign nationals.

Faculty
GRIPS has approximately 90 full-time faculty members from a variety of backgrounds. Manyof them have served as central and local government officials, diplomats, bankers or businessexecutives. This enables GRIPS to offer an effective combination of rigorous academic courses
complemented by professional expertise and experience.
For more information about our faculty members, please see http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/about/directory/

Living expenses in Tokyo
To some extent, living expenses vary with lifestyles. The estimated average monthly expense fora single person living in Tokyo is between JPY150,000 and JPY165,000, estimated as follows:• accommodation JPY 40,000 – 55,000• utilities
JPY 10,000• foodJPY 35,000• local transport JPY 15,000• telephone
JPY 5,000• books and study materials JPY 5,000• leisure and recreation
JPY 20,000• miscellaneous
JPY 20,000
total
JPY 150,000 –165,000(as of 2016)

Resources
Center for Professional
Communication
The mission of the Center for Professional
Communication is to support GRIPS students,
faculty, and staff in developing effective professional
communication skills and competencies needed
to communicate productively in an environment ofmultiple stakeholders. To this end, we offer a range
of instruction and support in fundamental areas ofprofessional communication in English and Japanese,
including policy paper writing, professional speaking,grant proposal writing, and digital communications.
We also provide opportunities for cultural andacademic exchanges through a self-access learning
center, organize seminars and special events related
to all aspects of professional communication, andprepare customized materials for students and staff
on academic and professional writing and language
learning.
The center offers
Japanese language
learning support for
students who lack
Japanese language
proficiency for dailyliving and study. The
purpose is to help
students achieve
greater competence in comprehension and speaking.
The center also facilitates cultural and traditional
experiences.

Student Rooms and Computers• Each student is provided with a study space and alaptop computer, accessible 24 hours a day.
• The computer help desk is open to all students
during regular working hours.

Health Services Center• In-house health clinic• Nurse on duty daily, doctor available several days aweek• Medical advice, basic medical examinations•Referral to an appropriate hospital or specialist whennecessary

Library• Extensive collection of publications in the field ofpolicy studies, collected from around the world• Over 180,000 volumes, including reference
books, statistical collections, working papers andgovernment documents• Large collection of periodicals including more than
10,000 journals, many of which are available online• Well-trained staff to respond to research-related
requests

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Facilities

Fitness Center• Running machines• Training equipment• Showers• Exercise DVDs
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Alumni

Alumni Voices

Abdul Wahid Fajar Amin (EPP, GRIPS 2013)(Currently in GRIPS PhD program)A great resource, and one of the greatest joys of studying at GRIPS is its diverse student
community. The connections that students make here are not only a valuable part of thelearning experience. They become lifetime bonds sustained by the GRIPS Alumni Network,
which keeps alumni and the school in regular contact. A GRIPS graduate joins a worldwide
network of more than 4,000 alumni, including 170 graduates of the EPP Program, who actively
shape future policies in 110 countries and regions. Students maintain connections with GRIPS
and its alumni via alumni reunions, seminars, a searchable directory and online social mediabased networking opportunities.

Lecturer, College of State Accountancy, Ministry of FinanceI decided to return to GRIPS to begin my PhD course because I know I can learn theory andpractice from distinguished scholars and experts on public policy. Moreover I will be able todevelop a good network of peers from around the world and enjoy living in Japan again.

Lutfah Ariana (EPP, GRIPS 2010)
Researcher, Indonesian Institute of Sciences
I made a lot of good friends at GRIPS, my best school and ‘second home.’ Besides doing
academic work, I learned to be a member of an international community. GRIPS provided a
goodenvironment with high-class facilities which I’d not encountered in Indonesia.
After a year at GRIPS, I had a different mindset in managing my research career andcommunication with foreigners.

Europe314

Africa262

Middle
East
35

North
America
3

Japan
1,524

Asia
1,979

Fery Sutyawan (EPP, GRIPS 2009)
Assistant Deputy Director for Fishing Port Managemen, Ministry of Marine Affair Republic ofIndonesia / PhD Student in Marine Affairs Dept., The University of Rhode Island, USA.
Studying in GRIPS was one of the best experiences of my life. Not only did I gain valuableknowledge on public policy from the professors and distinguished policymakers, I learnt many
useful things from my daily life in Tokyo. As a member of the International Student Council(ISC), I had excellent opportunities for organizing events and professional networking.

Latin
America
79

Pacific
55

Idyah Fitriandari (EPP, GRIPS 2009)
Section Head, BPS Statistics

GRIPS/GSPS Alumni in the World (as of April 2016)
Asia
22 countries& regionsPacific
6 countries

North
America

Bangladesh

138 Bhutan

30 Brunei
Republic of
1,524
Korea
94 Nepal2 Thailand

3 Cambodia

91 China

210 India

49

Indonesia

392 Japan

Mongolia
Sri Lanka

73 Myanmar
60 Taiwan

64 Laos

33 Malaysia

110 Maldives

10

68 Pakistan
152 Viet Nam

83 Philippines
149

161 Singapore

7

Australia

39 Fiji

10 New Zealand

3 Samoa

1 Vanuatu

1

U.S.A

2 Canada

1

BelizeDominican
Republic
Mexico1 Brazil

6 Chile2 Colombia

7 Costa Rica

2 Cuba1

5 Ecuador

3 El Salvador

14 Guatemala

3 Haiti

1 Jamaica2

1 Nicaragua

8 Paraguay

3 PeruAlbania

3 Armenia

2 Azerbaijan

6 Bulgaria

11 Georgia

10

Germany

3 Greece

1 Hungary

2 Kazakhstan

41

56 Latvia

1 Lithuania

2 Moldova

2 Netherlands

3

16 Romania
1 Tajikistan

9 Russia
16 Turkmenistan

11 Iceland
FormerYugoslav
1
Republic ofMacedonia
1 Serbia
5 Ukraine

17 Venezuela
Czech
9
Republic
1 Italy

2 Slovakia
7 Uzbekistan

5 Spain
86

1

13 Iran

2 Jordan

1 Saudi Arabia

2 Syria

2 Turkey

14

1 Cameroon
31 Guinea
2 Mauritus

1 DR Congo
1 Kenya
1 Mozambique

1 Cote d'lvoire
36 Lesotho
2 Nigeria

3 Egypt
1 Liberia
4 Rwanda

92
4

1 South Sudan

1 Sudan

2 Tanzania

37 Tunisia

1

29 Zimbabwe

19

1

Papua New
Guineafascinating culture.

Taufik (EPP, GRIPS 2009)
Head of Capacity Development Administration Sub Division, Ministry of Finance2 countries

Latin
America
17 countries

Europe(including NIS Kyrgyz
countries)
Republic
29 countries
PolandSwitzerland

MiddleEast

Afghanistan

7 countries

Yemen

1

AfricaAlgeria
Ethiopia
Madagascar

27 countries

Sierra Leone

4 Burundi
31 Ghana
3 Malawi
Republic of
5
South Africa
30 Zambia

UgandaStudying at GRIPS was a priceless experience. The EPP allowed me to study economics,
planning and politics for policy-making. I especially valued the GRIPS Forum whichfeatured public lectures on many contemporary policy issues. At GRIPS, I could balance
study and leisure, enjoy a multicultural environment and experience Japan’s

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The EPP’s combination of theory and case studies allowed me to effectively apply mylearning when I resumed my work in the Directorate General of Taxes, Indonesia. GRIPS
professors and student office staff were always willing to extend a helping hand. As a memberof the International Student Council, I participated in activities that enriched my knowledgeof Japanese culture and made me many international friends. My year with the EPP broadened
my perspectives as a civil servant and an individual.

Novia Budi Parwanto (EPP, GRIPS 2008) (PhD, GRIPS 2014)
Lecturer and researcher, the Institute of Statistics
Choosing GRIPS for my second-year university in the Linkage Master’s Program was one of
the best decisions I’ve made. The GRIPS faculty was outstanding in teaching and research.
The international student body was diverse in professional experience. I felt as if GRIPS was aninternational research laboratory in policy studies. With its demanding high-quality education,
GRIPS prepared me well for PhD study some years after my master’s degree.

Total number of countries and regions
110
Total number of alumni
4,251
Total number of students
421

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Admissions

Eligibility
The basic requirement for admission to the Economics, Planning and Public Policy Programis a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Candidates must also meet the English language
requirement of a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL PBT, 79 for TOEFL iBT or 6.0 for IELTS(Academic Modules). The TOEFL ITP score is not accepted. Candidates for the GRIPS-Indonesia
Linkage Master’s Program, typically talented central and local government officials, areexpected to obtain high grades during their first year in an Indonesian university. Candidates
must be certified to be of good health.

Scholarships
Scholarships for the Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (the GRIPS-Indonesia
Linkage Master’s Program) are provided by the Indonesian government.

July - December

January February

Start
Term

Admissions process
Previous year

GRIPS 2017-2018 Calendar

・ Preparation for application (proposal of policy paper, English study)・ Candidate interviews in Indonesia (late January to early February)・ Notification of interview results (early February)
・ Submission deadline for applications (February 28, 2017)

Oct
Fall

WinterMarch - April

・ Entrance ceremony and orientation

・ Interviews with EPP students

・ Registration for Fall Term・Announcement of students' supervisors

・ Welcome party for international students

Dec

New Year Holidays (Dec. 29-Jan. 3)

Jan・ Field trip

Feb・ Registration for Winter Term

Spring・ Homestay programMar・ Final approval and official notification

・ Finalizing of admissions and pre-departure preparation

・ Registration for Spring Term
・ Welcome party for Japanese students

・ Arrival in Japan and start of the program (October 1, 2017)

Jun

Summer・ Mid-term presentations of policy papers

May・ Field trip
・ Final presentations of policy papers

Jul
October

EPP・ Medical check-up

Apr

May - September

GRIPS

Nov

Successful candidates submit completed applications to GRIPS
Application forms available on GRIPS website

Year ofenrollment

Month

Aug

・ Summer ProgramSep

・ Graduation Ceremony

・ Submission of final policy papers

Goal

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