The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) was founded in 1997 as a stand-alone national graduate university focused on policy studies. Future policy leaders and researchers from all over the world gather here, forming an international research hub.
Why Choose GRIPS? You can select from a wide range of advanced degree options and specialize in an area that interests you. You can combine discipline-specific learning with advanced training in leadership, interdisciplinary cooperation, and effective management. You can study in English, learning from world-class academics and leading policymakers. You can take advantage of extensive networking and mentoring and liaise with distinguished policymakers from all over the world through our alumni network composed of more than 3,000 international professionals. You will find a rich diversity in our student body, our faculty, and our curriculum.
Founded in 1997, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies is a coeducational higher education institution. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 22 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.