GraSPP CAMPUS Asia Plus

Application Guidelines< AY2023 February >1.

Eligibility
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Students enrolled in Master of Public Policy at GraSPP, or scheduled to be enrolled from April orSeptember 2024
TOEFL iBT 88 or above
Japanese nationality or Korean nationality with special permanent resident status (othernationalities are subject to consultation※ )※ Since the CAMPUS Asia Program is a CJK-ASEAN student exchange program, we especially encourage participation byJapanese and Korean nationals with special permanent resident status. Students of Chinese nationality are not eligible tostudy at Peking University.

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Period of Study Abroad and Options
The following study abroad options which begin in the spring of 2025 or later are available (see Appendix for details)
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Double Degree at Peking University (PKUDD) + Exchange Program at Seoul National University (SNUEX)
Double Degree at Seoul National University (SNUDD)+ Exchange Program at Peking University (PKUEX)
Double Degree at National University of Singapore (LKYDD) + Exchange Program at Seoul National University orPeking University (SNUEX or PKUEX)
Exchange Program at Peking University (PKUEX) + Exchange Program at Seoul National University (SNUEX)※Double degree (2 semesters) + exchange (1 semester), or exchange (1 semester) + exchange (1 semester).
※First year must be taken at GraSPP and dispatched from the second year onwards. The minimum enrollment period atGraSPP is 2 years and the maximum is 3 years, including the period of study abroad.
※Please contact us individually if you wish to apply for other study abroad options.
※Please note that students of Chinese nationality are not permitted to study at Peking University.

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Financial Support
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Scholarship through the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Overseas Study Support Program※There are various conditions for receiving this benefit, such as nationality, academic performance standards, and infectious disease risk level. It isalso subject to change from year to year. This scholarship is granted only while studying at the host university on site (taking courses online is notapplicable). Details will be provided to eligible participants.

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Dormitories provided by the host university (except LKY)
Tuition waiver at the host university (except LKYDD)※Important: Please note that the above financial support will apply to study abroad programs that begin bythe end of March 2026 under the current Mode 2; it has not yet been determined whether the same support
will continue for study abroad programs that begin in April 2026 or later.

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Application Documents
Prepare the following documents and send them as e-mail attachments during the application period to the address
listed in "8”.
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Application form
TOEFL official score report (certified within two years, photocopy acceptable)
Latest academic transcript (Japanese or English, photocopy acceptable)
Statement of purpose（English, 500～800words）
Passport copy（photo page）

Screening Method
Documentation screening and interview in English

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Schedule
Application period：
Interview Date：
Announcement of acceptance：

February 1 – February 15, 2024 (until February 27 for MPPIP applicants)
March 4, 2024, p.m.
March 8, 2024

※If you choose PKUDD, please note that you need to apply to Peking University right after the result is announced.
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Notes
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Successful applicants will need to submit the following documents to the host universities, please consider
preparing as soon as possible. Please note as the procedures may change from year to year, the latest
information will be communicated to the students as soon as the host university announces an opening.
Recommendation Letters (1 or 2) ※SNU has a designated format.
Academic Transcripts （Undergraduate and Graduate, in English）
Certificate of Highest Degree Attained （Certificate of Undergraduate Diploma or Graduate School
Enrollment, in English）
Application Form (designated forms)
ID Photos※Students may not apply concurrently with other study abroad programs.
※The final decision on whether or not to accept a student for study abroad is left to each host university.
Students who pass the selection process at GraSPP will join the program as CAMPUS Asia students and are
required to take the "CAMPUS Asia Joint Course: International Public Policy in East Asia" (2 credits each for Sand A semester). Although it is advised to take the course(s) before studying abroad, please plan according to
your own period of study and enrollment.

When studying abroad, students are required to purchase the GAKKENSAI overseas study insurance(Futaikaigaku) specified for this program (insurance premium of approximately 30,000-50,000 yen for one
semester of study abroad, to be paid by the student).

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Application and inquiries
CAMPUS Asia Program, School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
exchange.j@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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Reference information of each school

北京大学 国際関係学院
Peking University / School of International Studies
FeaturesPeking University is one of the first national key universities established in 1898 as anational university. As China's premier institution of higher learning, it has produced many
politicians and scientists. It is also adjacent to Zhongguancun, China's Silicon Valley, wherenumerous IT industries and research centers are located.
The School of International Studies accepts students with a solid foundation in theirundergraduate major and a desire to actively study Chinese diplomacy and international
relations. The "Master of International Relations" course, to which students studying
abroad under the CAMPUS Asia program belong, is small, with a maximum of 20 students
per academic year, and combines theory and practice, allowing students to learn in English
about politics, diplomacy, and social development in modern China in depth. It is also
possible to earn a master's degree from Peking University if you fulfill the requirements forearning the required credits, writing a research paper, and passing an oral examination.

Websitehttp://www.sis.pku.edu.cn/

Dispatch
and application timing

Dispatch Period

Application PeriodDDEX

Fall Semester： September to mid-January

Around March-Aprilof the previous year

Around March-Aprilof the same year

Spring Semester: Mid-February to late June

※Double degree programs

Around October toNovember of theprevious year

start in fall only. Application isrequired at 18 months prior to
the start of study abroad.

Degrees available indouble degreeprograms

Master of Law (ML)

Credit recognition

If approved, credits may be transferred within the limit of 23 credits.
1. Credit only transfer： PKU 3 credits = UTokyo 3 credits
2. Credit transfer to GraSPP similar course：（PKU→GraSPP） PKU 3credit = Number of credits for courses offered at UTokyo（GraSPP→PKU） UTokyo 3 courses 6 credits = PKU 3 courses 9 credits

Language study

DD: Chinese language classes required (with credit)
EX: Auditing of Chinese language classes strongly recommended (no credit)

TOEFL scorerequirement

DD: TOEFL iBT 100 or higher
EX： TOEFL iBT 80 or higher

Tuition fees

Exempted (paid at the University of Tokyo, not collected at the host institution)

Financial support

JASSO Scholarship： 60,000 yen/month（Only if you meet the requirements for grades, nationality, etc.）
Student dormitory provided (by lottery, shared rooms)

ソウル大学校 国際大学院
Seoul National University / Graduate School of International Studies
Features

Seoul National University was established in 1946 as the first national university in Korea
by merging nine technical colleges. It is currently composed of 16 colleges, five general
graduate schools and six specialized graduate schools. Kim Young-sam (14th President),
Kim Jong-guk (11th and 31st State Ministers), Ban Ki-moon (8th Secretary General of theUnited Nations), and Yun Si-yeol (20th President) are also graduates of Seoul NationalUniversity.
The Graduate School of International Studies offers a curriculum that balances advanced
knowledge with the practical skills to apply it, with the aim of fostering leaders who canlead a rapidly and complex globalized society. The school train students for academic andpractical careers in a wide range of fields, including bureaucracies, internationalorganizations, research institutes, think tanks, multinational corporations, media, anduniversities. They also offer a special learning environment that sets it apart from otheruniversities, with leading instructors in the fields of international trade, international
cooperation, international relations studies, and Korean studies.

Websitehttps://gsis.snu.ac.kr/

Dispatch
and application timing

Dispatch Period（In case of DD, the term when dispatch starts）

Fall Semester： Early September - Late
DecemberSpring Semester: Late February - Late June

Application Period
DDEX

Around January to
March of the sameyear
Around August to
September of theprevious yearAround January to
March of the sameyear
Around August to
September of theprevious year

Degrees available indouble degree
programs

Master of International Studies（MIS)

Credit recognition

If approved, credits may be transferred within the limit of 23 credits.
1. Credit only transfer： SNU 3 credits = UTokyo 3 credits
2. Credit transfer to GraSPP similar course：（SNU→GraSPP） SNU 3credits = Number of credits for courses offered at UTokyo（GraSPP→SNU） UTokyo 2 credits = SNU 2 credits

Language study

It is strongly recommended that students take classes (no credit) offered at the Korean
Language Education Center. Students must cover the cost in advance.

TOEFL score

DD: TOEFL iBT around 80

requirement※However, a minimum score of 99-103 is required for completion (varies by major)
EX： TOEFL not required, GPA 3.3 or higher

Tuition fees

Exempted (paid at the University of Tokyo, not collected at the host institution)

Financial support

JASSO Scholarship： 70,000 yen/month（Only if you meet the requirements for grades, nationality, etc.）
Student dormitory provided (by lottery, shared rooms)

シンガポール国立大学リー・クァン・ユー公共政策大学院
National University of Singapore / Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Features

Founded in 1905, the National University of Singapore is one of Singapore's leading
comprehensive universities and is the highest rated university in Singapore, with excellent
research staff and facilities. Student and researcher exchanges with Japan are also active.
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is also an active member of the Global Public
Policy Network (GPPN), a network of the world's top public policy schools, and offers adouble degree program with Columbia University's School of International and Public
Policy (SIPA) and the London School of Economics (LSE) and a student exchange programwith the Hertie School.

Websitehttps://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/

Dispatch
and application timing

Dispatch Period

Application Period
DD

Fall Semester：August-December
Spring Semester: January - May

Mid-January to midFebruary of thesame year

EX
※upon consultation※Double degree
program starting in fallonly.

Degrees available indouble degree
programs

Master in Public Policy (MPP)

Credit recognition

If approved, credits may be transferred within the limit of 23 credits.
1. Credit only transfer： NUS 4 MCs = UTokyo 3 credits
2. Credit transfer to GraSPP similar course： Please contact us for details.

Language study
TOEFL scorerequirement

DD: TOEFL iBT 100 or higher

Tuition fees

For double degree students, tuition will be charged. See here.

Financial support

JASSO Scholarship： 100,000 yen/month（Only if you meet the requirements for grades, nationality, etc.）
Student dormitory provided (by lottery, shared rooms)