OpenFieldMaster of Arts in International Economics and Development Policy
Graduate training in international macroeconomics, development finance, econometric causal inference, and trade policy in developing Southeast Asian economies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor degree in Economics or related field with strong quantitative economics foundation
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE recommended for quantitative evaluation
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research objectives and academic resume
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (full tuition, monthly living allowance, and travel costs)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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