Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)

2 years English open
Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees. Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.

Programme costs

JPY USD

Approximate, at the rate of 3 Sep 2026, rounded to the nearest US dollar. Published JPY amounts are shown in brackets and are the amounts you will be charged.

Programme and university fees

Application fee (standard) US$189 (JPY 30,000) One time "Application Fee: JPY 30,000", non-refundable, paid by credit card through the University of Tokyo online payment system e-shiharai.Net. "All fees are as of AY2026 and are subject to change."
Application fee (reduced, JJ/WBGSP and ADB-JSP applicants only) US$63 (JPY 10,000) One time "Applicants intending to apply for the JJ/WBGSP or ADB-JSP scholarship programs may request a reduced application fee (JPY10,000, non-refundable) by submitting the Fee Reduction Request Form by November 10, 2026. Requests submitted after the deadline will not be considered." Prior authorisation from
Admission (entrance) fee US$1,773 (JPY 282,000) One time "Admission Fee: JPY 282,000." "The Admission Fee is non-refundable for any reason." "All fees are as of AY2026 and are subject to change."
Tuition fee US$3,368 (JPY 535,800) Varies "Tuition Fee (annual): JPY 535,800." Also promoted as "Affordable annual tuition (535,800 JPY)". "All fees are as of AY2026 and are subject to change."
Other compulsory fees The Application Guidelines 2027 and the MPP/IP general information page list only the application, admission and tuition fees. No other compulsory programme fee is published. Varies The Application Guidelines 2027 and the MPP/IP general information page list only the application, admission and tuition fees. No other compulsory programme fee is published.

Estimated cost of living in Tokyo

These are estimated living costs in Tokyo, not fees charged by The University of Tokyo. Actual spending varies by housing choice and lifestyle.

University dormitory cost GraSPP names the University of Tokyo residences open to international students (International Lodge KOMABA Lodge, Mejirodai International Village, MITAKA International Residence Hall, TOSHIMA Internat GraSPP names the University of Tokyo residences open to international students (International Lodge KOMABA Lodge, Mejirodai International Village, MITAKA International Residence Hall, TOSHIMA International Residence Hall) but does not publish rents on its own pages. GraSPP warns that "The University
Living costs / food GraSPP does not publish a cost-of-living estimate for MPP/IP students. GraSPP does not publish a cost-of-living estimate for MPP/IP students.

Accommodation options and how to apply

Other costs to plan for

Insurance No insurance cost is published on the MPP/IP or GraSPP international student pages. · No insurance cost is published on the MPP/IP or GraSPP international student pages.
Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change — confirm them against the current application guideline.
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