Program overview
International Relations Program
The International Relations Program (IRP) at IUJ provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of major trends and current issues in contemporary international politics, economics, and society. Special emphasis is placed on developments in the Asia-Pacific area and on Japan in particular.
International Development Program
The educational purpose of the International Development Program (IDP) is to train students as analysts, practitioners and administrators who have acquired a scientific way of looking at important issues in society.
Public Management and Policy Analysis Program
The Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP) at IUJ is a global graduate program for future leaders in the public sector. PMPP is ranked at No.5 in Asia by the Eduniversal Best Master Ranking 2025.
Japan-Global Development Program
Japan-Global Development program (JGDP) is a two-year master’s program to provide students the opportunity to learn universal development and growth logic in the fields of politics, economy and management, using Japan’s experiences in economic development and corporate growth as basic case materials.
International Public Policy Program
The International Public Policy Program is a one-year mid-career program, designed for diplomats and government officials of countries in Asia, the Pacific, and around the world. It is a program designed in collaboration the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
PhD Program
The PhD program, according to specialized research areas, consists of 3 clusters that are formulated by further developing the 3 existing Master’s programs in GSIR, i.e.,“International Development Program,”“Public Management and Policy Analysis Program” and “International Relations Program.”