Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) Academic Year 2015/2016

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1 Application Package for Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) Academic Year 2015/2016 1

2 Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) Academic Year 2015/2016 Application and Admissions Procedures I. Program Description The (GraSPP) at the University of Tokyo started a 2-year Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) in October MPP/IP provides students with the opportunity to earn a professional degree in public policy while completing all required coursework in English. II. The program seeks to nurture individuals who: Aspire to acquire a graduate-level knowledge foundation that combines high levels of specialized knowledge with practical competencies in order to assume active roles as highly-principled public policy professionals and leaders in international society. Can proficiently evaluate challenges confronting modern society, devise optimized policy responses, evaluate policy impacts, and build consensus by proficiently managing stakeholder communications. Have the competency necessary to apply fundamental knowledge in policy design, implementation and evaluation honed through a balanced study of law, politics and economics to successfully resolve policy challenges. III. Degree Program Master of Public Policy 46 credits, 2 years IV. Enrollment Date September 9, 2015 Note: Only those who have not obtained a bachelor s degree by September 8, 2015 shall be enrolled in April 1,

3 V. Annual Intake Approximately 30 students will be accepted into the program each year. Aside from spots reserved for scholarship recipients, there will be up to places available for self-financed students. VI. Qualifications for Enrollment in the MPP program To be eligible for admission to an MPP program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Applicants who expect to earn the required degree(s) between the time of application and the end of September 2015should submit with their application an official statement that certifies anticipated graduation. Applicants must have completed at least 16 years of education including at the university level, or its equivalent. Applicants who have spent fewer than 16 years completing their elementary, middle school, high school and university education must explain in detail their academic history. Please be informed that those applying based on non-standard qualifications should contact the MPP/IP Admission Office, prior to applying. For details, please refer to Appendix I. VII. Applicants must be proficient enough in English to participate in lectures and receive academic guidance in English at the graduate level. Application Procedure For enrollment in September 2015, completed application documents (see VIII. Application Form and Supporting Documentation Requirements) must be submitted to the Graduate School of Public Policy via registered mail or an international delivery service (such as UPS or FEDEX) by the deadline. Prior to sending the hard copy, applicants are required to submit an Application Form (Form#1 only) to mppip@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp by detailing the date of sending the application, means of shipping and its tracking number. The Admissions Office will notify the applicant an application number after receiving the . Applicants should refer to this application number for all communications thereafter. Application documents must be submitted in their original forms during the period from Monday, December 1, 2014 to Thursday, January 15, Applications for the MPP/IP Program that arrive after January 15, 2015 JST will not be considered. Applicants should take the TOEFL exam as early as possible, as submission of the Official Score Report is an indispensable part of the selection procedure (applications will be considered incomplete without these official score reports). Please note that we do not accept applications by or fax. 3

4 VIII. Application Form and Supporting Documentation Requirements Applicants must obtain the necessary forms from the s website and prepare the documents according to the list below. Applications must be written in English. If documents are not written in English or in Japanese, an official English or Japanese translation must be attached. 1. APPLICATION Form (Form #1) This document should be typed in English. 2. Official Proof of Graduation One official document of graduation, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which you earned your bachelor degree (Please do not send the original diploma.) Those who have not yet graduated from their course of study at the time of application are requested to submit an authorized statement of anticipated graduation. 3. Official Transcript All official transcripts listing all courses and grades, certified with the seal/stamp of the university in which you are or were enrolled. If available, a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) should be included. The GPA statement should be part of the official transcript, or, if separate, should bear an official university or registrar seal. It should include an explanation of the numerical values used to calculate the average. If available, an authorized certificate of class ranking may also be included. If the applicant has changed his/her university, he/she should include a transcript from the former university or college. These need to be translated to English. Note: The name of the degree awarded and the date of award should be contained in either the Official Proof of Graduation or the Official Transcript. 4. Proof of English Proficiency Either TOEFL or IELTS test scores are required as proof of English competency. An application to the MPP/IP program will not be reviewed without an official score report send to the Graduate School of Public Policy directly from the testing organization. The official scores must reach the Graduate School of Public Policy no later than January 15, 2015 JST. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the Official Score Report reaches the University of Tokyo`s prior to the application deadline. The English proficiency test must have been taken within two years of the time of the application s arrival date. TOEFL: A TOEFL Official Score Report must be sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly to the, University of Tokyo (Institution Code: 8554). (The Examinee Score Report is not acceptable.) Applicants should note the date of the score report request in Form #1. Note: ETS will issue the Official Score Report only for a PBT, CBT, or ibt taken within two years- (An ITP score is not acceptable). IELTS: Applicants can alternatively submit an IELTS academic module test report which also must be sent by the testing organization directly to the, University of Tokyo. Notes: The TOEFL or IELTS requirement does not apply to applicants as below. 4

5 1. A native speaker of English 2. An applicant who earned a bachelor s degree, or the international equivalent thereof, from an institution, where the primary language of the entire institution (not only your faculty or course) is English, in the U.K., Ireland, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia or New Zealand If you fall into the case as below, you are required to contact MPP/IP Admissions Office to assess your case no later than December 15, For details, please refer to - An applicant who earned a bachelor s degree, or the international equivalent thereof, from an institution, where the primary language of the entire institution (not only your faculty or course) is English in countries other than the U.K., Ireland, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia or New Zealand If the qualification does not appear above, there will be no exemption. 5. GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test Official Score Report - strongly recommended Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a GRE General Test Official Score.. The Official Score Report must be sent by ETS (Educational Testing Service) directly to the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo (Institution Code: 3944). (The Examinee Score Report is not acceptable.) To be considered as part of the application, applicants are responsible for ensuring that the Official Score Report reaches the University of Tokyo`s prior to the application deadline: no later than January 15, 2015 JST. Applicants should write the date of the request made to ETS in Form #1. ETS will issue the Official Score Reports only for tests taken within five years. 6. Two Letters of Reference (Form #2-ONE, Form #2-TWO) Must be written in English or Japanese (or a certified translation into Japanese or English). Each letter, together with Form #2, must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. The referee must sign his/her name across the seal of the envelope. The Letters of reference should arrive no later than January 15, 2015 JST. The application will not be reviewed without two letters of reference. 7. Statement of Purpose (Form #3) Applicants should submit a statement of purpose for studying at MPP/IP, GraSPP. This document should be typed and written in English. The length of the Statement of Purpose should not exceed one thousand (1000) words. 8. One photocopy of the applicant s passport photo page (Please do not send the original.) Applicants who do not currently possess a passport may submit a copy of a census register or other proof of citizenship. Japanese nationals need not submit a proof of citizenship. 9. Three passport-style photographs (Please write your name on the back.) Size: 4cm (Height) x 3cm (Width). All should be the same, in color and taken within the last six months. Upper frontal view without hat, etc. 5

6 10. Receipt for Remittance of Examination Fee For applicants residing outside Japan: JPY10,000 For applicants residing in Japan: JPY30,000 Please note that payment of examination fees can be made by credit card through the university`s e-payment system. Refer to for instructions. Japanese government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students are exempted from paying the examination fee as well as the admission fee and annual tuition. 11. Checklist (Form #4) Please note that none of the submitted documents and materials will be returned. An confirming receipt of all documents necessary to review one s application will be sent to the address provided on the application form by GraSPP s Admissions Office. IX. Address All the application documentations should be sent to the following address: MPP/IP Admissions Office, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo , Japan Fax (For inquiries only - not for submission of applications): mppip@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp X. Schedule for Screening and Admission Decisions 1. Application Period: Monday, December 1, 2014 Thursday, January 15, Announcement of Candidates to be Interviewed on the GraSPP website: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 ( 3. Interview: March 10 or 11, 2015 (TBA) 4. Announcement of Admitted Candidates on the website: Monday March 16, Sending of Admission Certificate together with Admission Package: at the end of April 2015 Notes: Admission will be based on an evaluation of the documents submitted by the applicants. After screening the application documents, applicants who passed the paper screening process will be invited to an interview either face-to-face, by telephone or by video conference if available. Applicants may be contacted for additional information. Successful applicants must convey acceptance of the admission offer within a period specified in the offer letter. 6

7 XI. Enrollment Registration Enrollment registration (which includes payment of the admission fee) must be completed within the period designated in the admission package.. Payable prior to application: Examination Fee: JPY10,000 (for applicants residing outside Japan) Examination Fee: JPY30,000 (for applicants residing in Japan) Payable at the time of enrollment: Admission Fee: JPY282,000 Payable in two annual installments Annual Tuition Fee (AY2015/2016): JPY 535,800 Please note that the annual tuition fee is subject to change. In the case of a change in tuition fees, students are responsible for the new tuition fees that will be set. XII. Miscellaneous 1. Any inquiries relating to application and admission must be made by (mppip@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp). 2. All documents and application materials must be typed, unless otherwise stated. When hand-written documents are submitted, they must be written in the Roman alphabet, using black or blue ballpoint pens. 3. No documents submitted for the application will be returned to the applicants. The Examination Fee is non-refundable. 4. All official documents must be originals, unless otherwise instructed. 5. After enrollment registration has been made, the Admission Fee is non- refundable. 6. Applicants with physical disabilities should consult with the Admission Office prior to the application, so that considerations for facilitating them in interviews and classrooms, etc. may be arranged. 7. shall use private information received only for the purpose of (1) Selection procedures, (2) Notification of results and (3) Enrollment procedures. For those students that enroll, this information will also be used for (4) Educational affairs, (5) Student support and (6) Collection of tuitions. 8. The examination results used in the selection of entrants may be used in future studies for the improvement of both the entrance examination and the education at the University of Tokyo. 9. The offer of admission may be withdrawn at any time, even after enrollment, if any of the submitted set of documents contains falsified record or documents, or plagiarized statements. 7

8 Form#1 Application Form Please type. Mr. Ms. 1. Name Family Name First Name Middle Name * exactly as it appears on passport Full Name in Chinese Characters if Applicable For Admissions Office Use 2. Date of Birth mm / dd / yyyy years old 3. Nationality 4. Present Vocational Status 5. Contact Information until May, 2015 (for sending Admission Package) Address City State/ Province Country Postal Code Address Telephone Number including country code Land line Mobile Skype ID (if any) 6. Permanent Address (only when your registered address is different from the address above) Address Address Telephone Number 7. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Undergraduate Graduate (Master) *Please fill only the highlighted cells.

9 8. Standardized Tests TOEFL Score (ibt/cbt/pbt) Date Examined: dd/ IELTS Score Date Examined: dd/ GRE Verbal: Quantitative: Analytical Writing: 2015 MPP/IP If you do NOT submit either TOEFL or IELTS score as a proof of English Proficiency, please tick an appropriate box as below. Because I am a native speaker Because I am an applicant who earned a bachelor s degree, or the international equivalent thereof, from an institution, where the primary language of the entire institution (not only my faculty or course) is English, in the U.K., Ireland, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia or New Zealand Because I got an approval from MPP/IP Admissions Office not to submit either TOEFL or IELTS score although I am an applicant who earned a bachelor s degree, or the international equivalent thereof, from an institution (not only my faculty or course) is English, in countries other than the U.K., Ireland, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia or New Zealand 9. Scholarship Information If you have already been accepted or are applying for a scholarship that will cover your study in this program, please specify the scholarship and terms below: 10. Educational Background (Please attach separate sheets if space is insufficient) Elementary School Name of Institution and Location Name: Location: Officially Required Years for Graduation Year and Month of Entrance and Completion From To Period of Schooling you have attended Major Degree or Diploma Awarded Name: Middle School Location: From To High School Name: Location: From To Higher Education(1) Name: Location: From To Higher Education(2) Name: Location: From To Higher Education(3) Name: Location: From To Total Years of Education 0 *The following documents must be also submitted. *Please fill only the highlighted cells. 0

10 1. One official document of graduation, certified with the seal/stamp of the university from which you earned a degree. 2. All official transcripts listing all courses and grades, certified with the seal/stamp of the university in which you are or were enrolled. 11. Employment Record (Please attach separate sheets if space is insufficient) Institution Period of Employment Position From To years months From To years months From To years months From To years months Area of Responsibility 12. Referee's Name Name of Referee(1) Relationship Position Institution Address Address Telephone Number Name of Referee(2) Relationship Position Institution Address Address Telephone Number 13. How did you hear about Master of Public Policy, International Program at GraSPP? Newspaper GraSPP Homepage Other Homepage Alumni Others (please specify) *Please fill only the highlighted cells.

11 Form #2-ONE Letter of Reference Applicant s Name: ( ) Mr. ( ) Ms. To the Applicant: Please fill in your name and title only, and pass this Form #2-ONE to the individual to ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you. To the Referee: The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Master of Public Policy, International Program, at the, University of Tokyo. Could you please complete this form, and provide a reference for the applicant on your own letterhead or stationery, in a sealed envelope, with your signature across the seal in order to ensure confidentiality. Please return the sealed envelope together with Form #2 to the applicant so that he/she can include your letter with his/her application materials before submitting. You may also, if you wish, return the reference directly to GraSPP (please note the address below). If you choose to send us the form directly or decide not to submit a reference, please advise the applicant accordingly. The application will not be reviewed without two Letters of Reference. Name of Referee: Position: Institution: Address: Phone: How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? In your reference, please provide us with your assessment of the following points: Academic Letter of Reference: Performance of the applicant relative to his/her classmates in terms of academic performance, intellectual capability, and creativity and originality (e.g. regular college senior, top 10%) The applicant s characteristics and attributes The applicant s intellectual strengths and academic achievements (e.g. honors, awards) The applicant s academic potential The applicant s dominant traits (e.g. leadership, team-work) Any other information you regard relevant Professional Letter of Reference: Work performance of the applicant relative to his/her colleagues in the work place or to his/her cohort in the department, etc. The applicant s characteristics and attributes The applicant s professional strengths and achievements (e.g. leadership in project implementation, solid staff work in policy formulation, innovative) The applicant s competencies (e.g. relationship management, communication skills) MPP/IP Admissions Office, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo , Japan (For inquiries only - not for submission of letters): mppip@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp 1

12 Form #2-TWO Letter of Reference Applicant s Name: ( ) Mr. ( ) Ms. To the Applicant: Please complete only your name and title, and pass this Form #2-TWO to the individual to ask for a confidential reference to be returned to you. To the Referee: The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Master of Public Policy, International Program, at the, University of Tokyo. Could you please complete this form, and provide a reference for the applicant on your own letterhead or stationery, in a sealed envelope, with your signature across the seal in order to ensure confidentiality. Please return the sealed envelope together with Form #2 to the applicant so that he/she can include your letter with his/her application materials before submitting. You may also, if you wish, return the reference directly to GraSPP (please note the address below). If you choose to send us the form directly or decide not to submit a reference, please advise the applicant accordingly. The application will not be reviewed without two Letters of Reference. Name of Referee: Position: Institution: Address: Phone: How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? In your reference, please provide us with your assessment of the following points: Academic Letter of Reference: Performance of the applicant relative to his/her classmates in terms of academic performance, intellectual capability, and creativity and originality (e.g. regular college senior, top 10%) The applicant s characteristics and attributes The applicant s intellectual strengths and academic achievements (e.g. honors, awards) The applicant s academic potential The applicant s dominant traits (e.g. leadership, team-work) Any other information you regard relevant Professional Letter of Reference: Work performance of the applicant relative to his/her colleagues in the work place or to his/her cohort in the department, etc. The applicant s characteristics and attributes The applicant s professional strengths and achievements (e.g. leadership in project implementation, solid staff work in policy formulation, innovative) The applicant s competencies (e.g. relationship management, communication skills) MPP/IP Admissions Office, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo , Japan (For inquiries only - not for submission of letters): mppip@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp 2

13 Form #3 Page One Statement of Purpose Applicant s Name In 1000 words or less, please describe your educational and professional background. Please also include the main issues and focal areas you expect to tackle during your studies at GraSPP, as well as the practical applications such study will have after you complete the program. 1

14 Form #3 Page Two Statement of Purpose Applicant s Name 2

15 Form #4 Checklist Applicants must submit the following documentation in a single package. (Please check.) 1. Application Form (Form #1) 2. An original copy of Official Proof of Graduation certified with the seal/stamp of the university 3. All original copies of Official Transcripts certified with the seal/stamp of the university 4. Have you ordered the testing organization to send the TOEFL or IELTS Official Score Report to the school? 5. Have you ordered the ETS to send a GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test Official Score Report to the school? (strongly recommended to submit) 6. Two Letters of Reference with Form #2-ONE and #2-TWO Letter of Reference and Form #2 ONE Enclosed with this envelope Letter of Reference and Form #2 TWO Enclosed with this envelope to be sent directly from the Referee to be sent directly from the Referee * Please check with the referees that the letter and Form #2 are enclosed in the same envelope. 7. Statement of Purpose (Form #3) 8. One photocopy of your passport photo page (Please do not send the original.) *Japanese nationals need not submit this. 9. Three copies of recent passport-style photographs (Please write your name on the back.) Size: 4cm (Height) x 3cm (Width) Color photographs taken within the last six months Upper frontal view without hat, etc. 10. Receipt for remittance of Application Fee 11. Checklist (Form#4) I declare that this Application Form and all its supporting documentation are correct. I understand that the offer of admission may be withdrawn at any time if I cannot provide proof of validity for any of these supporting documents, or if any of the submitted set of documents contains falsified record or documents, or plagiarized statements. Signature Date 1