Master of Arts in Public Policy and Social Research
Bilingual English-medium master's curriculum preparing leaders for international organizations, diplomacy, non-governmental advocacy, and civil governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal on international development, peace studies, or environmental governance
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ICU Torch Relay Graduate Scholarship covering 50% tuition reduction
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,070,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official International Christian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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