OpenFieldMaster of Arts in International Relations
Advanced graduate curriculum examining multilateral security treaties, Sino-American geopolitical competition, Japanese foreign policy, and cross-border migration politics.
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 Political Science, International Relations, History, or related humanities.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS 6.5+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor's diploma, official transcripts, 2,000-word academic writing sample, and research plan.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JASSO Honors Scholarship (¥48,000/month) and institutional tuition discount
- Application fee
- ¥5,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,100,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Kokusai University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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