Exam no. PM08

Application Package
for the 2024 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 tostudents 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 those who wish to obtain a Master’s degreein English in Tokyo. It is suitable for those who hold practical experience in the field of foreign
services or other relevant professions. However, we also welcome students without a full-time work
experience.
*Please refer to the website of School of International and Public Policy (https://www.ipp.hitu.ac.jp/english/en_admission/en_admission.html) as for the admission policy.
1. Timing of Enrollment:
September 2024
2. Time Required to Complete the Program:Two years (mid-September 2024 – early September 2026)
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]Applicants need to meet at least one of the following conditions:(1) have graduated or expect to graduate by the end of August 2024, 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 2024, 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 2024, 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 theAdmissions 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, 2024 (*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 theirqualifications as early as possible and no later than January 31, 2024.

[Requirements]
Applicants must
(1) be academically competent; and(2) be proficient in English to understand lectures and to be actively involved in discussions.
(3) In addition, professional experience is preferred but not a pre-requisite.

6. Application Documents:
Application documents must be submitted both “by mail” and “by uploading a PDF file from theGraduate School Online Application page”. For details, please refer to "7. Application".
Document

Remarks

Application forAdmission Form ofthe Graduate School
Online Application
page

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

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

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 twoduplicates))English Language
test score(TOEFL or IELTS)

TOEFL:
Submit your official test score of a TOEFL test taken after March 2022
(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)
Notes:
1. You need to submit both of the documents mentioned above (1. and2.).
2. Please refer to the relevant part of English Language Test
(TOEFL/IELTS) Score Report of FAQ for FSS admission (URLbelow).
https://www.ipp.hit-u.ac.jp/english/pdf/2023_FSS%20FAQs.pdf

Document

Remarks

English Language
test score(TOEFL or IELTS)

IELTS:
Submit your official test score of an IELTS test taken after March 2022
(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 JAPAN
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 entirelyin English.

Letters ofrecommendation

Essay on yourprofessional andother experience

Submit two letters of recommendation written in English from two people
who know you well, such as your supervisor and/or academic advisor.
Note: If you have circumstances unable to submit letters ofrecommendation, please contact Office of School of International andPublic Policy, Hitotsubashi University.
Write an essay to state what you have achieved professionally,
academically, or socially that influenced your career choice.

Certificate ofemployment

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 2024) must submit their degree certificate andtranscripts immediately after being admitted.

7. Application:(1) Application Period
Application period: Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 22, 2024
(We do not accept applications after the deadline.)(2) Application Process
By carrying out all of the steps below (Step 1.~3.) during the application period, your application
will be complete. 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 notrequired); andStep 3. Postage of the required application documents (Must be received by the due date)(3) Information to be Filled in and Data to be uploaded on the Graduate School
Online Application Page
Note: The Graduate School Online Application page does not allow any modification orchange after the registration is completed. If you have to make any corrections or changes,
please re-register your application from the beginning. Please check your reference
number carefully to avoid making a mistake when submitting your application.
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*
You can enter only your first and last name. Please enter your full name in the "mattersrequiring special mention" field.
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 documentsUpload all documents except your Application for Admission Form and Letter ofRecommendation to “Document 1” of the Graduate School Online Application page in one PDF
file according to the following specifications.
File Format: PDF format
Data other than PDF format, distorted, shadowed or with low resolution PDF data
are not acceptable. In case you scan, scan in resolution 150dpi or higher and incolor.
Order of Pages: Combine all data files except the Application for Admission Form and Letterof Recommendation into one PDF file in the order they are listed in “6.
Application Documents”.
File Name: “PM08_Abbreviated name of the program Family name_Given name.pdf”
Abbreviated name of the program
The Foreign Service Sub-program (Global Governance): FSS
Family name and Given name
Use the same notation as your Application for Admission Form.
Example: In case of Hitotsubashi Taro, The Foreign Service Sub-program(Global Governance) applicant
PM08_FSS_Hitotsubashi Taro.pdf
4. How to mail application documents
Applicants should pay the application fee and then submit all of the above-mentioned
documents by mail (For shipping within Japan, please use a registered mail service called“Kakitome Yubin”. For shipping from overseas, please use a trackable, international courier
service such as Fedex and DHL). You may not bring the application documents in person to theOffice. Applicants in Japan should attach "Address Label" printed from your Individual
Candidate page of the Graduate School Online Application to the envelope and write in red thename of the program you apply on the blank space of the envelope. When shipping fromoverseas, "Address Label" printed from your Individual Candidate page is not used. Write on
the margin of the envelope in red: "Application documents for the Foreign Service Sub-program(Global Governance) enclosed."
Applications should be mailed to:
Office of the School of International and Public Policy,
Hitotsubashi University;
2-1, Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo, 186-8601 JAPAN
Note: Please ship well in advance of the application period, considering the time forinternational mail.
5. 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, ifnecessary. 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 19, 2024.

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: Tuesday, May 7 to Monday, May 13, 2024
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 topay your fee to ensure a smooth start to your student life.
11. Dormitories (International Dormitories and Residence Hall Keimeikan):
Those who wish to stay in dormitories (International Dormitories and Residence HallKeimeikan) should submit their applications by following the guidelines that will be announced
at the University’s website below.
 For Japanese students:
The guidelines will be announced in late December to early January at the following website.
https://www.hit-u.ac.jp/shien/campuslife/apartment.html(*Applications for dormitories from late June to early July are for international students only,however only for Residence Hall Keimeikan, Japanese students are also accepted.) For international students:
The guidelines will be announced in late June to early July at the following website.
https://international.hit-u.ac.jp/en/curr/accom/apply/degree_students/
12. 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.

13. 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 orrefunded. 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 ሺmodifications,adjustments, aids, or services) after enrollment should consult with the office of the School ofInternational and Public Policy, by February 16, 2024, 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