Exam no. PM08

Application Package
for the 2023 Master's Program
Foreign Service Sub-program (Global Governance)
School of International and Public Policy
Hitotsubashi University

Hitotsubashi University’s mission is “to create intellectual and cultural property which willcontribute to the building of free and peaceful political and economic societies in Japan and the world
and to train those who will assume positions of leadership” (from Hitotsubashi University mission
statement). Since its establishment, Hitotsubashi University has produced many highly talented
graduates who have been active not only in Japan but also internationally. In this day and age, inwhich we face changes in the domestic and international order and a wide range of risks, we need
concrete measures that are long-term and inclusive and a leadership that can put these measures into
practice at both the domestic and the international level. In addition, with the international systemcentering on the nation state being shaken up, a comprehensive perspective that takes diverse aspects
such as the nation, markets, and civil society into account is essential to formulate and implement
public policies to fulfill the various needs of society.
The Foreign Service Sub-program (FSS) of the Global Governance Program aims to provide
academic and professional education on international relations and foreign policy in English to
students with significant awareness of foreign policy issues and enthusiasm to actively participate invarious activities in the arenas of the international community. We aim to develop those engaged inforeign service or other relevant fields into higher-level professionals in the analysis, formulation,and implementation of policies. The program is open to international students who wish to obtain a
Master’s degree in English in Tokyo. It is suitable for those who hold practical experience in the fieldof foreign services or other relevant professions. However, we also welcome students without a fulltime work experience.
1. Timing of Enrollment:
September 2023
2. Time Required to Complete the Program:Two years (mid-September 2023 – early September 2025)
3. Academic Degree to Be Awarded:
Master of International and Administrative Policy
4. Number of Students to Be Admitted:
Several
5. Qualifications and Requirements of Applicants:
The qualifications and requirements of successful applicants are as follows:[Qualifications]
The Foreign Service Sub-program is limited to those who have spent less than two years in Japan
at the time of application. In addition, applicants need to meet at least one of the following
conditions:(1) have graduated or expect to graduate by the end of August 2023, from a university or college
as stipulated in Article 83 of the School Education Law of Japan; or(2) have completed, or expect to complete by the end of August 2023, at least 16 years of education
with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from an accredited
university or college in a country other than Japan; or(3) have received, or expect to receive by the end of August 2023, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
by completing a program of three years or more (*1) at a foreign university, college, or otherschool (*2) ; or(4) have enrolled in a graduate school through an early admission system under the second
paragraph of Article 102 of the School Education Law of Japan, and have been judged by the
Admissions Committee of the School of International and Public Policy to possess the academic
competence to undertake graduate studies (*3); or(5) have been judged by the Admissions Committee of the School of International and Public Policy
to have the academic competence equivalent to that of university graduates by individual
admissions screening, and are over 22 years old or will become 22 years old before September
1, 2023 (*3).
(*1) This includes programs that have been completed “by taking courses in Japan that are offered by a foreignschool through correspondence” and “at schools which are accredited and designated in the preceding item.”(*2) This is limited to schools which are evaluated on the entirety of their education, research and other programsby a foreign government, an organization recognized by the government, or the equivalent recognized by MEXT.
(*3) Applicants who seek to satisfy the eligibility requirement under items (4) or (5) above must
make an inquiry to the office of the School of International and Public Policy via e-mail about their
qualifications as early as possible and no later than January 31, 2023.

[Requirements]
Applicants must
(1) be nationals of a country other than Japan;(2) be academically competent; and(3) be proficient in English to understand lectures and to be actively involved in discussions.
(4) In addition, professional experience is preferred but not a pre-requisite.
6. Application Documents:
Document
Application for
Admission Form of
the Graduate School
Online Application
page

Remarks

Register your application on the Graduate School Online Application page.
After completing the registration of your application on the page, print
your “Application for Admission Form” in color on Individual Candidate
Page and post it along with other required application documents.
For details, please refer to “7. Application” below and the attached
Graduate School Application Process.
URL:https://reg31.smp.ne.jp/regist/is?SMPFORM=nitj-lesbpf6eb53e20eb925ee7dec0f2c79c02fe25

Document

Remarks

Degree certificate(s)orcertificate of
expected graduation
Official academictranscript(s)Statement of
purpose/Research
proposal(three copies (oneShould be issued by the university or college registrar.

English Language
test score(TOEFL or IELTS)

TOEFL:
Submit your official test score of a TOEFL test taken after March 2021
(TOEFL Score Report).
1. Your Institutional Score Report should be sent directly from the ETS.
The Designated Institution Code for the issuance of a TOEFL
Institutional Score Report is C433.
(https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/send-scores.html)
2. In addition to 1., submit a copy of your Test Taker Score Report sent
to you by the ETS or available online.
(https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/get-scores.html)
Note: You need to submit both of the documents mentioned above (1.
and 2.).

Should be issued by the university or college registrar.
Write your statement of purpose in about 2,000 words in English,
describing what you want to learn/research in the Sub-program, and how
you will use what you learn at the School after graduation.

original and two
duplicates))

IELTS:
Submit your official test score of an IELTS test taken after March 2021
(IELTS Test Report Form).
The Test Report Form should be sent directly from the IELTS test center
to:
Office of the School of International and Public Policy,
Hitotsubashi University;
2-1, Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo, 186-8601 JAPANLetters ofrecommendation
Essay on yourprofessional andother experience

Exemption:
The following applicants are exempt from submitting TOEFL Score
Report or IELTS Test Report Form:
1. native English speakers;
2. those who have completed an undergraduate degree conducted entirely
in English.
Submit two letters of recommendation written in English from two people
who know you well, such as your supervisor and/or academic advisor.
Write an essay to state what you have achieved professionally,
academically, or socially that influenced your career choice.

Document

Remarks

Certificate of
employment

If you have work experience, submit a certificate of employment issued byyour employer.

Copy of yourpassport

Provide a copy of the page of your passport bearing your photograph andconfirming your identity.

Proof of application
fee payment

Non-refundable application fee of ¥30,000(see Attachment for payment procedure)

Notes:
1. All submissions should be originals except otherwise noted above.
2. If any document is written in a language other than English or Japanese, an English or aJapanese translation should be submitted as well.
3. As for degree certificates, official transcripts, and English Language test scores, we accept
certified/notarized copies of the documents. Those expecting to graduate after submitting theirapplication (but no later than the end of August 2023) must submit their degree certificate andtranscripts immediately after being admitted.
7. Application:(1) Submission Method and Application Period
Applicants should pay the application fee and then submit all of the above-mentioned documentsby registered mail. Applicants outside Japan should ship them by an international express mailservice. Applicants in Japan should mail them by a registered mail called “Kakitome Yubin” at thepost office. You may not bring the application documents in person to the Office. Write on thelower left corner of the front face of the envelope in red: "Application documents for the Foreign
Service Sub-program (Global Governance) enclosed."
Application period: Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 24, 2023
(We do not accept applications after the deadline.)
Applications should be mailed to:
Office of the School of International and Public Policy,
Hitotsubashi University;
2-1, Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo, 186-8601 JAPAN(2) Application Process
By carrying out all of the steps below during the application period, your application will becomplete. Please be sure to register your application on the Graduate School Online Application
page with reference to both this Application Package and the attached Graduate School Application
Process:
Step 1. Registration of your application on the Graduate School Online Application page;
Step 2. Payment of the examination fee (except in cases where an examination fee is not
required); andStep 3. Postage of the required application documents(3) Information to be Filled in and Data to be uploaded on the Graduate School
Online Application Page
1. Information to be filled in (* indicates required fields)
1) Exam no.*: Choose “PM08”and “Foreign Service Sub-program (Global Governance)” will

be automatically displayed.
2) Basic information*, current address*, emergency contact information in Japan, final
academic history* and academic history*3) Research or work experience* (can be added up to five): Applicants without any researchor work experience may leave the field blank.
4) Research topic*: Enter the same research title as stated in the statement of purpose/
research proposal of your application documents.
5) Qualification: Enter if you have any special qualifications.
6) Language proficiency qualification*: Fill in the information about the English Language
test score of your application documents. Enter the name of the English language test
(TOEFL or IELTS), the date obtained and the score/level.
2. Upload of facial photo data
Refer to the attached Graduate School Application Process and upload your facial photo image
data in the specified format.
3. Upload of application documents
There is no application document to be uploaded to the Graduate School Online Application
page. Except for your facial photo data, all the application documents described in “6.
Application Documents” should be submitted by registered mail.
4. Exam Admission Card
Printing “Exam Admission Card” from your individual Candidate Page is not required unless
an in-person or video telephone interview is conducted.
8. Selection:
The selection of the program candidates will be made on the basis of the above-mentioned
submitted documents. We may conduct an in-person or video telephone interview with you, if
necessary. The selection process puts emphasis not only on applicants’ expertise but also theirability to identify problems, to analyze rationally, to think theoretically, and to prepare written
reports and documents.
9. Admission Decision:
The admission decision will be notified to applicants via email around Friday, April 21, 2023.
10. Enrollment Registration:(1) Successful applicants will be notified of the procedures for the enrollment registration and Visa
application later.
(2) Amount of enrollment fee: ¥282,000(3) Payment period of the enrollment fee: Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12, 2023
If those who are admitted fail to pay the enrollment fee within this period, they will be regarded
as having abandoned the enrollment.

(4) Enrollment Fee Exemption/Deferment (if applicable) Students with a monbu-kagakusho (MEXT) scholarship are exempt from paying theenrollment fee if they include a Monbu-kagakusho Scholarship Certificate with theirapplication.
 Students may apply for Enrollment Fee Exemption/Deferment (Delayed Payment). They
should prepare the necessary documents to be attached and follow the given application
procedures within the period provided. Do not pay the enrollment fee until the screening
results are announced. Note that those who have already paid the enrollment fee cannot apply
for enrollment fee exemption/deferment. Furthermore, there is a screening procedure andyour acceptance is subject to the screening result; you are therefore advised to be prepared to
pay your fee to ensure a smooth start to your student life.
11. Annual Tuition Fee:
¥535,800
The tuition fee must be paid after enrollment. Successful applicants will be notified of the payment
period and payment methods later. The above tuition amount is an estimated amount. Should thetuition fee be revised before or during enrollment, the new tuition fee will be applied from the timeof revision.
12. Notes:(1) All affairs concerning applications and admissions will be handled by the office of the Schoolof International and Public Policy, Hitotsubashi University.
(2) The application documents submitted and the application fee paid will not be returned or
refunded. All submissions should be originals except otherwise noted above.
(3) Application forms should be written using a computer or a black ballpoint pen.
(4) Applicants with disabilities who wish to request academic accommodations (modifications,adjustments, aids, or services) after enrollment should consult with the office of the School ofInternational and Public Policy, by February 17, 2023, before making an application.
(Note: Although consultation after the deadline is acceptable, academic accommodations may
not be ready by the day you would like to start receiving the above mentioned accommodations
and services.)
We are open to consulting with those who are undecided whether to apply to our school.
Responses to requests for some accommodations may take some time. Necessary measures will
be taken based on the request. A request for academic accommodations will have no effect on
an applicant’s application.
(5) Successful applicants’ records may be used for purposes such as providing education andsupport for students after enrollment.
(6) All inquiries about admissions should be made via e-mail (info-ipp@ad.hit-u.ac.jp). No
telephone inquiries will be accepted.
[Contact Details]
Office of the School of International and Public Policy, Hitotsubashi University
Address: 2-1, Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601 JAPANE-mail: info-ipp@ad.hit-u.ac.jp
FAX: (+81) (0)42-580-9085