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Hokkaido University
Graduate School of Public Policy
Professional Master's Program
Decision making process occurs at various levels, including the national, regional and local levels. In the midst of the trend of decentralization, civil servants of local governments are met with challenges that require immediate policy proposal at the local level. Moreover, in the age of globalization and pluralization, there is an increase in the need for private companies and non-profit organizations to also commit to policy making. The leadership of executive and administrative officers at the national level still remain important, but there is a high demand for experts with innovative ideas and sufficient knowledge to create various partnership to tackle the challenges ahead. The Graduate School of Public Policy is a professional graduate school that aims to foster and train versatile and talented individuals that will meet the challenges we face today.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | Professional Degree (Public Policy) |
| Subject | - Social Sciences (Business, Economics, Law, etc.) |
| Major | Public Policy |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Entry Date | April 12, 2021 |
| Location | Kita 9 Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0809, Japan |
| Area | Hokkaido & Tohoku Region (Sapporo, Sendai, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April, 2005 |
| No. of Students | 79 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 57 |
| Tuition Fees | 817,800 yen |
| Additional Information | In the age of globalization, there is a constant demand for experts who can design and implement public policies necessary to address the various challenges faced today. The Graduate School of Public Policy aims to provide students with the skills necessary to become versatile public policy experts. |
| Contact | School of Law, Hokkaido University Student Affairs Section |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 30 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | In order to enter the Professional Degree Programme, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have completed at least 16 years of education. |
| Application Period | |
| Examination Type & Date | |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | |
| Admission Fee | 30,000 yen |
As of June 9, 2021
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
