Master of Science in Digital Transformation and Public Policy
One- or two-year interdisciplinary master's degree exploring smart cities, digital government transformation, data privacy governance, artificial intelligence ethics, and public sector ICT management.
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 in Computer Science, Public Policy, or Economics with 3.0+ GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining digital public policy goals and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT Japanese Government Digital Scholarship covering full tuition and living costs
- Application fee
- ¥300,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,600,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 12, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official International University of Japan - Tokyo Research & Liaison Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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