Masters (MS) in Political Science in Japan
8 masters programmes in political science at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Policy, International Program | The University of Tokyo | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in International Public Policy Program (IPPP) | International University of Japan | Master's | — |
| Master in Dept. of Policy Studies, Two-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2) | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Dept. of Policy Studies, One-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP1) | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Dept. of Regional Cooperation Policy Studies | KOBE UNIVERSITY | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in 法学政治学専攻 | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in For DXP | International University of Japan | Master's | — |
| Master in For IPPP | International University of Japan | Master's | — |
Specialisations within political science
Public Policy 6 Political science 2
Universities for political science in Japan
Masters (MS) in Political Science in Japan: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there in Japan?
- 8 political science masters programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study political science in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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