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- General Information for Exchange and Double Degree ProgramExchange Program
The School of International and Public Policy (IPP) welcomes master's level students from its partner institutions, as well as those from Hitotsubashi University's partner institutions, to join our exchange program.
Exchange students at IPP can fully pursue their academic interests as they can take any courses* of their academic interests at IPP and other graduate/undergraduate courses of Hitotsubashi University. Japanese language courses (basic, intermediate, and advanced) are also available.
*Some courses are not open to exchange students.
For detailed information, please refer to the IPP Fact Sheet.
How to Apply
Only students from the partner institutions of IPP or those of Hitotsubashi University are eligible for the exchange program at IPP. Students must be nominated by their home institutions before they begin the application process.
<IPP's Partner institutions>
・ Renmin University of China - School of Public Administration and Policy
・ Seoul National University - Graduate School of International Studies
・ Maastricht University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
・ University of St. Gallen - School of Economics and Political Science
・ Barcelona Institute of International Studies
・ The University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - The Sorbonne School of
Economics
<Application procedure>
1.Home institutions send a list of nominated students to the IPP office
via email at ipp.g@ad.hit-u.ac.jp
IPP Nomination Form>>download
2.IPP will send the application instructions and application documents to
students' home institution.
3.Students submit the application documents through their home institution.
*IPP does not accept application form directly sent by students.
<Nomination / Application Deadline>
Autumn-Winter 2025 Admission:
- Nomination Deadline: April 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Spring-Summer 2026 Admission:
- Nomination Deadline: October 10, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025
IPP also welcomes master's level students from the partner universities of Hitotsubashi University as well. A list of these institutions can be found here.
To apply for the exchange programs at Hitotsubashi University, please follow the application procedures provided here. If you wish to join the IPP program, select the Graduate School of International and Public Policy during the online application process.
<Nomination / Application Deadline>
Autumn-Winter 2025 Admission:
- Nomination Deadline: March 17, 2025 (JST)
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 (JST)
Note that the courses available to exchange students at IPP are the same, regardless of their home institutions.
Courses Offered in English at IPP
Foreign Service Sub-Program within Global Governance Program and Asian Public Policy Program at IPP offer many courses in English, many of which are available to exchange students.
You can find the courses in the two programs here.
The course list will be updated in March with the definitive courses for the Spring/Summer semester and in August with the definitive courses for the Autumn/Winter semester.
Double Degree Program
IPP has developed Double Degree programs with our partner universities. Students participating in a Double Degree Program will learn one year at IPP and one year at their home university seeking for two degrees at both universities (one degree from each university).
Students will be enrolled in the Foreign Service Sub-program (FSS) within the Global Governance program and spend at least one year at IPP.
For detailed information on our Double Degree Program, please refer to the IPP Fact Sheet for Double Degree Students.
Yonsei University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) |
Information for International Students
Exchange students and Double Degree students are given priority for a single room in Residence Hall Ikkyo-Ryo, with use of a common area to be shared with residents on the same floor.
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IPP students have the opportunity to participate in the exchange program or double degree program at our partner universities.
General Information for Exchange and Double Degree Program
Tuition
During your study abroad period, students pay tuition to IPP, while the tuition fees at the host university are waived.
Credit Transfer
Students may apply for credit transfer. If approved, up to 16 credits earned at the host university and converted into IPP credits may be recognized as elective subjects and counted toward graduation.
How to Apply
The application process occurs annually. The application period is early March to early April. The specific dates will be announced by the end of February.
<Selection process>
1.Submit application documents to the IPP Office by email during the application
period.
2.Participate in a short interview (approximately 15 minutes) conducted by IPP
faculty members.
3.You will be notified of the IPP internal selection results and the university to
which you will be nominated.
4.The IPP Office will officially nominate you to the host institution.
5.Once the host institution accepts the nomination, follow the host institution's
instructions to complete their application process.
Eligibility
To apply for the exchange program or double degree program, students must meet the following criteria:
・ Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the IPP program at the time ofScholarships
Students participating in the exchange program or double degree program have the following scholarship opportunities.
・ Hitotsubashi University Scholarship for Graduate Students Studying Abroad
>> Please see detailed information here (Japanese only).
・ IPP Internship and Consulting Project Grants
>> Contact the IPP office for details.
Exchange Program
Students study at the host university/institution for one or two semesters. While IPP does not set definite workload requirements, it is strongly recommended that students take at least two courses for one semester or four or more courses for two semesters. Students must also meet the minimum workload requirements set by the host institution, if any.
Partner University/Institution for the exchange program
Asia
・ Renmin University of China - School of Public Administration and Policy
・ Seoul National University - Graduate School of International Studies
Europe
・ Maastricht University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
・ University of St. Gallen - School of Economics and Political Science
・ Barcelona Institute of International Studies
・ The University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - The Sorbonne School of Economics
・ Sciences Po Strasbourg *
・ University of Cambridge - Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies *
・ Bocconi University *
You can find more information on the exchange program for each university here
→ Exchange Program Information Sheet (Under construction)
*Partner universities with a priority slot for IPP students.
- Students who are selected to participate in one of the universities must complete
the application set by Hitotsubashi University after being selected by IPP to be
nominated.
- Taking two or more courses for one semester of study, four or more courses for two
semesters is required to take. Also, students need to comply with workload
requirements set by the host university, if any.
Application Documents
・ Application documents checklist
・ Application Form
・ Motivation Letter for study abroad(Free form)
・ English Test Score Report
・ Academic Transcript
・ GPA Calculation Sheet *
>> Download application packets
For more details, contact the IPP office.
Double Degree Program
IPP has developed Double Degree programs with our partner universities. Students will study one year at IPP and one year at the host university, seeking two degrees from both universities (one degree from each university).
Partner University and its double degree program
Sciences Po Strasbourg (SPS)
・ Enroll in September after spending a spring-summer semester at IPP
・ Degree: Master of International Relations
For more information, please click here.(Under construction)
Yonsei University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
・ Enroll in February (or August) after spending one year at IPP
・ Program: International Cooperation Program (PIC)
・ Degree: Master of Global Affairs & Policy
For more information, please click here.(Under construction)
Application Documents
・ Application documents checklist
・ Application Form
・ Curriculum vitae
・ Self-recommendation sheet
・ Research Proposal
・ English Test Score Report
・ Academic Transcript
・ GPA Calculation Sheet
>> Download application packets
For more details, contact the IPP office.