Application Guideline Nepal

Application Guidelines
For
The Project for Human

Resource Development
Scholarship (JDS) 2019
Master’s Degree Programme
Japan International Cooperation Agency

Japan Development Service, Co. Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WHAT IS THE JDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME? ............................. 1
2. FIELDS OF STUDY ....................................................................... 1
3. ELIGIBILITY................................................................................ 7
4. MILESTONES .............................................................................. 8
5. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS........................ 9
6. IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JDS FELLOWS ............ 14
7. BENEFIT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS ................................ 14
8. INQUIRIES ............................................................................... 15
ATTACHMENTS
1. WHAT IS THE JDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME?
The government of Japan is offering the JDS Scholarship Programme to the officials
of the government of Nepal opportunities to study at Japanese graduate schools.
The objective of the JDS Programme is to support the human resource

development of Nepal. The programme targets highly capable, young, government
officers, who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and
economic development plans. The successful JDS participants, accepted by
Japanese universities to study on master’s degree courses, are expected to
become Nepal’s future leaders in the 21st century.
The JDS Programme is now accepting potential applicants, wishing to obtain a

Master’s degree at Japanese universities during the academic year 2020, from the
government organizations in the Table next page.
The Graduate Programme will be instructed in English, will take 2 years, and the
total number of participants from Nepal will be 20 per year.
2. FIELDS OF STUDY
The fields of study in the JDS Programme are called Sub-Programmes (target
priority areas) and Components (development issues). By obtaining master’s
degrees in these fields, JDS participants from Target Organizations are expected
to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for formulating and implementing
social and economic development plans in Nepal. See the latter part of this section
for more information on the Sub-Programmes/Components of the JDS Programme.
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Fields of Study and Corresponding Graduate Schools
Development Number of
Priority area Presumed research fields Corresponding Graduate Schools,
Issues Acceptance
(Sub-programme) and preferred major subjects Degree to be obtained & URL
(Component) per batch
1. 1-1. ･ National development policy Hiroshima University 3
Social and economic Economic Policy ･ Macroscopic economic policy Graduate School for International
infrastructure and ･ Fiscal policy Development and Cooperation (IDEC)
mechanism ･ Financial policy Degree: Master of Arts, Master of Science or Master
development which ･ Taxation policy of International Cooperation Studies
directly lead to https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/idec
economic growth Waseda University 2
and the national Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS)
livelihoods Degree: MA in International Relations
improvement https://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/
1-2. ･ Industrial promotion policy International University of Japan (IUJ) 3
Industrial ･ Inward foreign investment promotion Graduate School of International Management
Development policy (GSIM)
Policy ･ Consolidation of business environment Degree: Master of Business Administration
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https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsim/
1-3. ･ Geotechnical Engineering Saitama University 2
Infrastructure ･ Geo-environmental Engineering Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Development ･ Rock Engineering International Graduate Programme on Civil
･ Earthquake Engineering and Environmental Engineering
･ Concrete Engineering Degree: Master of Engineering
･ Bridge Engineering http://intl.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/
･ Structural Engineering
･ River Engineering
･ Earth science
･ Earthquake disaster prevention
･ Construction materials
･ Composite structures
･ Environmental vibration, ecology and
environmental preservation
･ Disaster prevention
･ Urban transportation planning
Development Number of
Priority area Presumed research fields Corresponding Graduate Schools,
Issues Acceptance
(Sub-programme) and preferred major subjects Degree to be obtained & URL
(Component) per batch
2. 2-1. ･ Decentralization International University of Japan (IUJ) 2
Governance Development of ･ Local administration Graduate School of International Relations
enhancement and Human ･ Administrative control Public Management and Policy Analysis
basic framework Resource and ･ Personnel management policy Program (PMPP)
development for Administrative ･ Administrative and fiscal control Degree: Master of Arts in Public Management
democracy Capacity of Civil ･ Local autonomy https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/pmpp/
Servants ･ Labour policy Meiji University 2
･ Public policy Graduate School of Governance Studies
Degree: Master of Public Policy
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduate/gover
nance/index.html
Yamaguchi University 2
Graduate School of Economics
Degree: Master of Economics
(with certificate of completion of Public
Administration Course)
http://www.econo.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp/en/
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2-2. ･ Decentralization Ritsumeikan University 2

Building of ･ Local administration Graduate School of International Relations
International ･ Administrative control Degree: Master of Arts in International Relations
Relations ･ Personnel management policy http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/
･ Administrative and fiscal control
･ Local autonomy
･ Labour policy
･ Public policy
･ International politics
･ International economy
･ Diplomatic policy
･ Regional integration of South Asian
countries
2-3. ･ Civil laws Kyushu University 2
Improvement of ･ Criminal laws Graduate School of Law
Legal and ･ Corporate laws / commercial laws Degree: LL.M Degree
Judicial System ･ Development of a legal system to http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
promote trades as well as inward
foreign investment
The following are Sub-Programmes and Components of the JDS Programme in Nepal.
Sub- 1. Social and economic infrastructure and mechanism development which

Programme directly lead to economic growth and the national livelihoods improvement
Component 1-1 Economic Policy
Background
Nepal is classified as a landlocked developing country (LLDC) and the gross domestic product
(GDP) per capita is reported to be approximately US$848 in 2016/2017 (MOF). The country has
maintained the GDP growth rate for the past 20 years to be 4% in average, but due to the
impact from the earthquake and other incidents, it went down to 0.56% in 2015/2016. However,
it was registered to be 6.9% in the year of 2016/2017 (Central Bank in Nepal), and the country
seems to be on its way of economic recovery. Nevertheless, the speed of economic growth is still
slow compared to other countries within the region.
In terms of economic structure, although 67% of the working population engages in the
agricultural sector, the GDP ratio of this sector is limited to be about 30%. The service sector
accounts for 50% of the economy, however most of the services are considered to be informal.
The GDP rate for the industrial sector is also on a downward trend.
On the other hand, the government of Nepal has announced a framework to graduate from the
category of least developed countries (LDC) by the year 2022 and leap forward to becoming a
middle-income country by the year 2030.
Another issue for the Nepalese government and the ministries concerned is the overall lack of
capacity of officers, organization, institution and budget which are necessary for handling the
development issues they face. Hence, improvement of administrative capacity of officers and
institution building are considered to be the issue for all development themes.
In Nepal, JDS Programme has started accepting fellows in 2016 and 40 candidates have been
accepted for the master’s programme by the end of 2017.
JDS Programme will provide support in the area of human resource development for improvement
of policy planning abilities of the administrative officers who are to deal with the priority issues of
the economic policy outlined in the National Development Plan, such as public finance (tax system,
international loan, debt management, effective use of public expenditure etc.) and international
trade, consumer inflation, balance of payment, bank credit, insurance and capital market.

Component 1-2 Industrial Development Policy
Background
In 2016, overseas remittance to Nepal accounted for 29.4% of the GDP, and it has largely
contributed to the country’s economic development; however, heavy reliance on overseas
remittance has created an unstable economic structure. Also, the percentage of foreign direct
investment (FDI) within the GDP of Nepal is low compared to other South-eastern Asian
countries. Furthermore, the unemployment rate for the young generation in urban areas tends to
be high. Creating sufficient domestic employment is an issue for the private sector development.
The government of Nepal has clearly expressed its policy to promote foreign investment, and
positioned it as the main issue in the area of industrial development; however, in order to
implement a comprehensive industrial development, it is necessary to build the capacity of those
who will be involved with the industrial development policy in the government.
JDS Programme will support the human resource development for the improvement of the policy
planning abilities of the administrative officers who will respond to the priority issues concerning
industrial development expressed in the National Development Plan, such as industrial infrastructure
policy, small, medium and large enterprise policy, foreign direct investment, strengthening of
competitiveness, industrial mainstreaming, promotion of export, diversification, etc.
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Component 1-3 Infrastructure Development
Background
Nepal ranks 130th out of 190 countries in the global country ranking of infrastructure
(Systematic Country Diagnosis 2018 World Bank) and is positioned at the bottom within the
region. In Nepal, transportation of goods and mobility of people highly depend on roads,
nevertheless the road conditions are very poor, often cut off due to natural disasters, and roads
and bridges are not properly maintained in the rural areas, leaving a huge negative impact on
the country’s economy.
As for the electricity sector, due to shortage of power plants there is not enough electricity
generated to cover the basic power consumption Although the situation is being improved,
electricity shortage is not only a hindrance to the country’s industrial and economic
development, but also it directly affects the living standard of the people.
Also, as for the urban environment, due to the increase of population in the urban area, water
supply service is worsening year by year. Hence, improvement of water and sewage projects is
an issue that needs to be addressed.
With these background factors, the area of infrastructure needs improvement not only on the
technical side but also in training of personnel who will be planning infrastructure policies.
planning abilities of the administrative officers who will be in charge of the priority issues of
infrastructure policy expressed in the National Development Plan in the areas such as energy
(hydro-energy and alternative energy), infrastructure and transportation (roads, air
transportation, railway and other transportation logistics), transportation management, building,
housing and urban development, reconstruction, etc.
JDS Programme will complement the “Transportation Infrastructure Development Programme”
implemented by JICA and help train and improve the capacity of administrative officers who can
fulfil the needs for expansion and development of an industrial structure which is adaptable to
diversifying economic structure.
Sub- 2. Governance enhancement and basic framework development for

Programme democracy
2-1 Development of Human Resource and Administrative Capacity of
Component
Civil Servants
Background
A new constitution was adopted in Nepal in September 2015 and a federal system consisting of
three divisions - federal, provincial and local was introduced to the country. Local elections were
held in 2017 for the first time in 20 years, along with provincial level elections and legislative
elections. Now, although still transitional, the new administrative system is gradually being
introduced into the country.
The JDS Programme will provide support for the human resource development for the
improvement of the policy planning abilities of the administrative officers who will be involved with
the priority issues of administration policy expressed in the National Development Plan, such as
the federal system and autonomy of the local government (establishment, administration and
activities of the provincial and local governments, autonomy of the local government and its service
delivery, regional development, etc.), peace and reconstruction, government reform (transition
from the current administrative mechanism to the three-tier governance approach, providing
access to information for the citizens, improvement of productivity and credibility of public
servants) .
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Programme democracy
Component 2-2 Building of International Relations
Background
Nepal has been strongly influenced by South Asian countries and China in various aspects such as
in politics, trade, industry and culture. It is essential to construct effective and strategic
international relations with these countries for the stability and sustainable development of the
country. It is extremely important for the stable development of Nepal to plan and implement
policies which will lead to a win-win situation without leaving the country with any disadvantages.
With these background factors, there is a need for human resources development which will allow
administrative officers to plan, formulate and implement effective and viable policies.
JDS Programme will support human resource development for the improvement of the policy
planning abilities of the administrative officers who will respond to the priority issues of building
international relations expressed in the National Development Plan, such as expansion of export
through the diplomatic mechanism, promotion of foreign direct investment and technology,
development of tourism, promotion of systematization of employment in foreign countries and
resolving issues in attracting foreign direct investment through mutual dependence within the
region.

Programme democracy
Component 2-3 Improvement of Legal and Judicial System
Background
In Nepal, a new constitution was established in September 2015. To ensure the implementation
of the new constitution and to make a stable transition to becoming a democratic nation, is a
prerequisite to promote economic development.
As for the transition to the three-tier federal system (federal, provincial and local), the judicial
administration will be transferred to the local level, but several concerns have been raised, starting
with infrastructure such as lack of buildings necessary for judicial administration, need for an
alternative conflict resolution methodology and ways to tackle increasing crime rate.
planning abilities of the administrative officers who will respond to the priority issues of the judicial
area expressed in the National Development Plan, such as modernization of judicial administration
through judicial process reform, access to the judicial system by simplification/ fairness/
promptness of the judicial process, promotion of judicial administration based on the judicial
control by people and protection of human rights and democracy, alternative method for resolving
disputes including potential conflict, reconstruction of judicial system towards the local level
judicial structure oriented by the constitution, etc.
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3. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should be/have:
1. Nepali nationals
2. between the ages of 25 and 40 (both inclusive) as of April 1st, 2020.

(should be born between April 2nd, 1979 and April 1st, 1995)
3. a Bachelor’s degree. (Those who will apply to Kyushu University have to have
a Bachelor’s degrees in Law)
4. at least 3 years of work experience in Civil Service at the time of applications.
5. gazetted civil servants currently employed in following organizations
･ All ministries
･ All agencies under ministries
･ All constitutional bodies
･ All other institutions and authorities
･ All courts
or civil servants (Level 7 and above) originally recruited by the federal
government and deputed/adjusted to 7 provincial and 753 local governments.
6. a strong will to work for the development of Nepal after their return home.
7. in good health.
8. English language proficiency sufficiently fluent for studying in Japan.
Applicants should not be/have:
1. serving in the military.
2. previously acquired a master’s degree after studying abroad on a scholarship

awarded by the Government of Nepal or any other development partners.
3. currently receiving, or planning to receive, another scholarship through the

assistance by the Government of Nepal or any other development partners.
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4. MILESTONES
Promotion Seminar
● Promotion seminars will be held at Singha Durbar in August/September 2019
Preparing and Submitting the Application Documents

● Applicants must select ONE graduate school only for their application.
● Prepare your application documents carefully. See page 9 “How to Prepare Your
Application Documents” of this Guideline for further detailed instruction.
● Application documents must be submitted to the JDS Project Office, Regus, Ground
Floor, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu by 17:00 on Friday 1st November 2019 by
hand or courier. If delayed, application documents will be invalid and will NOT be
accepted.
English and Mathematics Examination

● Applicants must take IELTS test on 7th December 2019 unless presenting IELTS Score
within 2-year validity.
● All applicants except Ritsumeikan University and Kyushu University must take Maths exam.
Screening of Application Documents

● Screening of Application Documents by graduate school faculties.
● Long-listed candidates from the first selection will be notified by the JDS Nepal Office
by mid-January 2020.
Technical Interview & Medical Check up

● The interviews will be held in Kathmandu, by the faculty members of the graduate school
● Candidates will be required to take a medical check-up at a designated hospital.
● Short-listed candidates from the second selection will be notified by the JDS Nepal
Office by end of February 2020.
Comprehensive Interview
● The interviews will be undertaken by interviewers appointed by the JDS Operating
Committee members in March.
● Successful candidates from the final selection will be notified by the JDS project office
by end of March 2020.
Admission Process for Graduate School

● The JDS Project Office will assist successful final candidates with the necessary
application procedures for graduate school. (March to April 2020)
● Upon acceptance from graduate school, candidates will be considered as JDS Fellows.
● JDS Fellows are required to submit a “Pledge of Compliance with the Rules of JDS”.
Enrolment at Graduate School in Japan

● JDS Fellows will undertake a pre-departure orientation in Kathmandu in July 2020.
● Fellows are scheduled to arrive at Japan in the middle of August 2020.
● Fellows will enrol at each accepting graduate school between September and October 2020.
● The study period, before graduation, is anticipated to be 2 years.
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5. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Before starting to prepare application documents, you MUST read this section of
the Guideline carefully. This will avoid unnecessary disqualification due to missing
or incomplete documents or information.
■ Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted

No Documents Remarks
1 Checklist of Application Documents Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted
(Prescribed Form 6)
2 Application Form (Item 1~9) ● Download from JDS Nepal website, complete,
(Prescribed Form 1) put your signature in the lower right-hand
corner of EACH PAGE including any additional
sheets of paper.
● If necessary, you may add separate sheets of
A4 sized paper for item 7 & 8 of the Application
Form.
3 Confidential Statement of Reference ● Download from JDS Nepal website, complete by
for Master’s Level Scholarship the supervisor/ authorized officer from the
(Prescribed Form 2) applicant’s workplace
● Put in a sealed envelope of which is smaller than
A4 size, with applicant’s name, component and
university to which apply on the right top corner.
4 Notarized Copy of Official A notarized copy of degree from your university.
Certificate (University Level) Bachelor of law is required for Kyusyu University
5 Notarized Copy of Official Transcript A notarized copy of the official transcript from
(University-level) your university
6 Copy of Passport Photocopy of valid Passport
(without enlarge, on A4 size paper)
7 (If any) Copy of IELTS or TOEFL certificate within two
Official Certificate of IELTS or TOEFL years as of May 31st, 2020 (Only if you have one)
8 Official Approval Letter Download from JDS Nepal website to be completed
(Prescribed Form 3) by officials from your organization which you work
for.
9 Registration Form Download from JDS Nepal website, complete, put
(Prescribed Form 4) signature and paste two photos 4cm x 3cm
10 Questionnaire on Source of Download from JDS Nepal website and complete
Information
(Prescribed Form 5)
Nepal JDS Project Web site for downloading application documents;

http://nepal.jds21.com/
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Instructions for Preparing Application Documents
Please find below important instructions on how to prepare your application

documents.
 Do not use a stapler to compile documents, where necessary, use paper clips.
 Applications must be submitted to the JDS Project Office, Regus, Ground Floor,
Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu by 17:00 on Friday 1st November 2019.
Late submission and/or incomplete application documents shall NOT be
accepted.
 Please type your application. The use of a typewriter or word processor is very
much preferred.
 Use A4 size (210mm x 297mm) paper only. DO NOT use legal or letter sized
paper. When making photocopies of small sized original documents, such as
passports, Please DO NOT enlarge the size.
 Application documents will NOT be returned for any reason.
 Use glue to attach your photographs to the documents, do not staple. Make
sure that your name, and the University to which you are applying, are written
on the rear of the photograph.
 Please compile documents in the order illustrated below.
Notarized Notarized Copy of

Application
Check Copy Copy Copy of IELTS or
Form with
List Official Official Passport TOEFL
a Photo Reference
Certificate Transcript Score sheet
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7
Official Registration Questionnaire

Approval Form on Source of
Letter with Photos information
No 8 No. 9 No. 10
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■ Guidance for Writing a Research Plan (Item 7 of the Application Form)
The purpose of the research plan is to help its readers (faculty members of the
accepting graduate schools) evaluate the significance and potential of your
proposed research topic. It is suggested that, as a minimum, you should include
the following elements within your research plan:
 Your reason for applying to the JDS Programme
 A statement of problems within Nepal (state the critical/problematic situation

you are concerned about from global and national perspectives, referring to
relevant statistics or general information)
 The purpose of your study (describe what you aim at in your research: e.g.
what you want to identify or prove any hypothesis in the research)
 Research Question/s (describe the questions, as well as sub-questions, you

will address in the research in order to achieve the research purpose)
 Rationale of Your Research (describe why your research deserves being

conducted by showing how critical the present situation is, what kind of
positive socio-economic impacts can be led by your research, how you can
contribute to the solution of the critical situation with the results of your
research, etc.)
 An outline and methodology for the research (describe what kinds of methods
you will apply for your research: either qualitative or quantitative research
methods – qualitative methods: who will be possible respondents, how to
collect primary data, how to analyse the data collected, etc. – quantitative
methods: what data set will be used, how to analyse, etc.)
 The expected outcome from your research and how the results will be utilized
after your return to Nepal.
 How to Ensure Liability/Accuracy and Limit (if you can state)
It is strongly recommended that the research plan should also be in line with;
 A sub-Programme/component (See Section 2 for details).
 Your current duties and future career plans (It is desirable to discuss your
research plan with your immediate supervisors upon application).
 The graduate school Programme to which you wish to apply.
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In addition, readers generally pay attention to the following points:
Check Points: whether Your Research Plan is in line with Solving

Development Issues/Target Areas
 Does your research plan address important policy questions for Nepal?
 Will the results from your research contribute towards solving or clarifying
policy questions important for Nepal?
 Does it provide convincing reasons why the research questions described in

your research plan are important or will be important in the future? (Try to
answer these questions by checking policy discussions and documents as
carefully as possible and finding the important policy questions yet to be
resolved)
 Does the research plan show that you are strongly motivated to implement
the research successfully?
 Does the research plan show who will benefit from the results of your research?
 Will the research help you to participate more effectively in the development
process of Nepal, particularly in the policy making process, after your
graduation? (Include information about your current responsibilities in the
government)
Check Points: whether Your Research Plan is in line with the Graduate
School Programme
When choosing a graduate school, it is essential that you read the “Graduate
Course Outline” in the appendix of this Guideline carefully and visit the website of
the graduate school. Only after having done this, should you write your research
plan, fully taking into account the requirements and characteristics of the particular
graduate programme.
 Is your research plan supported by the programme of the graduate school that
you are applying to? (A brief comment will be sufficient for most areas of
study)
 Is your research plan academically interesting and challenging?
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Other Check Points
 Is your academic background strong enough to implement your research plan?
 Is your job experience sufficiently rich to enhance your research plan during
your study?
Please keep in your mind that your research plan should be within 700 words (3
pages at maximum).
Plagiarism:
You are prohibited from doing ‘copy & paste’ from internet/articles/books whatever
is written by other people without referring. If you want to use anyone else’s
words/clauses or sentences, you have to refer by writing down all necessary
information/data sources. Otherwise, your research plan can be considered as
plagiarism and you might never be admitted to any graduate school.
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6. IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JDS FELLOWS
The JDS Programme has rules and regulations that each Fellow should comply
with. Before arriving at Japan, JDS Fellows are required to pledge that they will
comply with these rules. Major rules are:
 The JDS scholarship will be cancelled if a Fellow fail to arrive in Japan at the
designated date. Late/early departure to Japan will not be accepted under any
circumstances.
 JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to invite their dependents (spouse/children) to

Japan during the initial 3 months’ period. Subsequently, all procedures
required for dependents to accompany Fellows in Japan, after the initial 3
months, shall be carried out by the Fellows/dependents themselves.
 JDS Fellows must NOT violate the laws of Japan and/or regulations of the
graduate school.
 JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to enter a doctoral course proceeding

consecutively from the completion of their Master’s degree. Application for
doctoral courses during the JDS fellowship is prohibited.
 JDS Fellows are not allowed to drive motor vehicles while in Japan. JDS Fellows
are forbidden from undertaking part-time work or paid internships.
 JDS Fellows MUST return to Nepal immediately on completion of the master’s

programme.
 JDS Fellows should work for a Target Organization to which he/she has
belonged for at least for 5 years and, on completing the masters’ degree,
contribute towards the further development of Nepal.
7. BENEFIT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS
The Scholarships will include:
 Round trip Air tickets (Nepal to Japan) and other transportation fees
 Arrival / shipping allowance
 Admission and tuition fees for graduate school
 Accommodation allowance for rent
 Monthly allowance for living costs in Japan
 Other permissible allowances (e.g. Books, etc.)
 Your dependents may accompany you to Japan, but their travel costs and
expenses will NOT be covered
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8. INQUIRIES
If you have any questions, please contact the JDS Project Office in Nepal.
JDS Project Office in Nepal
Address : Regus, Ground Floor, Trade Tower, Thapathali

Kathmandu (Opposite of NIC Asia Bank)
Tel : 9823 575703 / 9803 517011
Email : jdsnepal-1@jds21.com
Website : http://nepal.jds21.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nepal.jds211
Office Hours : Mon to Fri 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
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ATTACHMENTS
Accepting Universities
1-1. Economic Policy
Hiroshima University
Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC) .. A-1
Waseda University
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) .............................. A-3
1-2. Industrial Development Policy
International University of Japan (IUJ)

Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) ...................... A-5
Saitama University
Graduate School of Science and Engineering .................................... A-7
2-1. Development of Human Resource and Administrative Capacity of Civil Servants

Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) .............................A-9
Meiji University
Graduate School of Governance Studies (English Degree Track) .......... A-11
Yamaguchi University
Graduate School of Economics ........................................................ A-13
2-2. Building of International Relations
Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of International Relations ....................................... A-15
2-3. Improvement of Legal and Judicial System
Kyushu University
Graduate School of Law ................................................................. A-17
1-1. Economic Policy
Hiroshima University
Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC)
Address: 1-5-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi Hiroshima, 739-8529, JAPAN
Programme Name
Division of Development Science, Development Policy Course
Degrees
(i) Master of Arts (MA)
(ii) Master of Science
(iii) International Cooperation Studies
Credits and years required to graduate
30 Credits, 2 Years
Math Exam
Required
Acceptance Quota
3 students per batch
Web Links principles: “the pursuit of peace,” “the creation

of new forms of knowledge,” “the nurturing of
• University:
well-rounded human beings,” “collaboration
http://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/index.html
with the local, regional and international
• Graduate School: community”, and “continuous self-development.”
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/idec Hiroshima University has been selected as one
of the 13 Type A (top type) universities under
• Course/Programme:
the fiscal 2014 programme to support the
https://sites.google.com/site/developmentp
creation of super global universities. It is the
olicyidec/
only university in the Chugoku/Shikoku region
• List of faculty members capable of guiding to be selected as such. Hiroshima University
JDS Fellows: aims to become one of the global top 100
https://sites.google.com/site/developmentp universities within the next 10 years by
olicyidec/faculty-members continuously producing global talents and
creating knowledge while promoting university
• Syllabus:
reforms centring on the twin pillars of
https://www.hiroshima-
educational and research capabilities.
u.ac.jp/en/idec/current_students/syllabus_ti
metable Features of the Graduate School
• International Student Support:
The Graduate School for International
https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-
Development Cooperation (IDEC) was
top/en/international/advising.html
established in April 1994 with a special mission
• Accommodation of actively nurturing expertise to address the
https://www.hiroshima- various challenging issues facing developing
u.ac.jp/en/explore_hu/life/residence countries. As it brings leading researchers and
exceptional students from around the world,
Features of the University IDEC is becoming a distinguished centre of
excellence in the field of international
Hiroshima University has maintained the cooperation studies with the three pillars of
founding principle of “a single unified university, research and education: international peace
free and pursuing peace,” and with its 12 cooperation, international environmental
faculties and 11 graduate schools, it has cooperation, and international educational
achieved significant development as one of the cooperation.
most distinguished research universities in
Japan under the following five guiding
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Features of the Programme complete their thesis. Students can take many
Applied Economics subjects depending on their
The Department of Development Policy basically interests while they study core classes. Also, we
has a mission to train international students support all students with a multi-supervisor
including Japanese through the study and system until they complete their thesis.
research based on the discipline in economics. Students can receive useful advice for their
Mainly, many subjects in our department are research from some supervisors whenever they
related to Development Economics, but all want. In addition to this, we're awarding
students have to take some "core classes" such certificates for "the best master’s thesis paper"
as Development Macroeconomics, Development and "the best presentation" to outstanding
Microeconomics and Econometrics during the students at the end of every semester
first grade. These classes are fundamental encouraging them to keep studying economics.
knowledge and technique for all students to
Faculty
Name Subject of Research

Quantitative comparative analysis of Asian economies, International regional
Masaru Ichihashi economic analysis, Analysis of industrial structural development, Japanese
economic theory and economic policy theory, Economic statistical analysis theory
Makoto Kakinaka Research on trade and international finance
Research on sustainable development of developing countries, Research on
Shinji Kaneko environmental policy in Asia
Analysis concerning optimum social capital and public policies necessary for
Yuichiro Yoshida its realization, Comparative macroeconomic analysis in developing countries
Daisaku Goto Applied microeconomics for development and environmental policies, Laboratory
and field experiments in development and environmental economics
Labour economics, Personnel system economics, Empirical research on
Shingo Takahashi subjective evaluations, Empirical research on impact of spousal tax exemption
system on the supply of female labour
Human resources and industrial development in developing countries,
Yoshi Takahashi International human resources development and management, Industrial
development, SMEs development studies
Required Credits
Curriculum (1) Common Subjects I & II
(required electives) - 6 credits
IDEC offers integrated education and research
(4 credits required from Common Courses I)
programmes in economic development,
(2) Subjects specified by the main academic
international affairs, cultural dynamics, engineering,
advisor (required) - 12 credits~
biology, peace studies, educational development,
(3) Seminar (required) - 4 credits~
regional studies, Asian cultures, and interdisciplinary
(4) Free electives
programmes to develop global perspectives
Total - 30 credits
Common Subjects I Common Subjects II
Peace and Coexistence Developing Designing Ability
Environmental Management Fieldwork
Economic Development and Policy Internship
Educational Development Graduate Writing I
Asian Cultures Graduate Writing II
Subject Title for Development Policy Course
Economic Development Global Environmental Policies
Applied Economics Development Policy
Time Series Analysis Econometrics I
Money and Banking Econometrics II
Comparative Study of Economic Development Research Methods
Environmental and Resource Economics Development Microeconomics I, II
Economic Development in Asia Development Macroeconomics I, II
International Economic Policy International Trade
Theory of Policy Evaluation Institutional Economics of Development
International Finance Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development
Economic Statistical Analysis International Economics
Corporate Strategy Transportation Economics
International Human Resource Development Sustainable Governance
Industrial Development Professional Ethics
Multinational Corporation Leadership
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Waseda University
Graduate School of AsiaPacific Studies (GSAPS)
Address: Nishi-Waseda Bldg.7F, 1-21-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 169-0051 JAPAN
Programme Name
International Studies
Degree
MA in International Relations
30 Credits, 2 years
Math Exam
Required but scores are used only as a guide
Admission Quota
Web Links Development/ Policy Studies”, and “Area Studies”,
and is one of the few educational institutions in
• University
the world that offers an interdisciplinary
https://www.waseda.jp/top/en
International Relations programme for training
• Graduate School students in three specializations.
https://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/
Features of the Programme
• Faculty Members
https://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/about/fac In the Programme of MA in International
ulty/ Relations, students focus on one area of three
specializations – “International Relations”,
• Syllabus
"International Development / Policy Studies”,
https://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/academics/re
and “Area Studies”, but at the same time can
gistration2019/
take courses in all three areas.
Features of the University GSAPS offers many courses that are especially
useful for the study of effective policy
Waseda University was founded as Tokyo administration in Nepal. GSAPS provides
Senmon Gakko (Tokyo College) in 1882. Since guidance to JDS fellows from Nepal in the
its foundation, the university has proactively following ways. In the field of economic policy,
opened its doors to international students. GSAPS helps JDS students to acquire the skills
Waseda University is now known around the necessary for conducting practical research,
world as one of the top universities in Japan. It analysis, and the construction of policy
has produced seven prime ministers so far, and recommendations so that they can contribute to
its alumni are widely active in various fields, not the fostering of international economic ties with
only in Japan, but also on the world stage. The Nepal’s neighbouring countries in South Asia,
university continues to create new eras and China, and emerging economies in Southeast
culture through education and research Asia and Northeast Asia.
activities of a global standard.
Curriculum
Features of the Graduate School
Required Credits
The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Core Courses
(GSAPS) was founded in April 1998. The mission Basic Courses
22 credits
of GSAPS is to assess and analyse the Asia-Pacific Advanced Courses
region from a broad analytical perspective. Courses offered by another institution
GSAPS is a cross-disciplinary school that has Project research / Master’s thesis 8 credits
“International Relations”, “International Total 30 credits
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Project Research / Master’s Thesis
Academic Schedule
Project research is carried out in seminar style.
Under the instruction of their academic advisors, Academic Calendar 2019
students learn and master skills to prepare and 1. Spring Semester
complete their thesis, to compile, analyse and April 6-August 2
review relevant information fully and to Spring Term 2. Spring Quarter
understand the research methodology. April 6-June 7
(2 lectures in one week)
Course Name Instructor Credits Make-up
July 27-August 2
Area Studies Lectures
Politics and Summer
AOYAMA, August 3-September 20
International 8 Break
Rumi
Relations of China August 5-30
Popular Culture in NAKAJIMA, Summer
8 1st Block: August 5.9
Asia Seio Intensive
2nd Block: August 20-23
HAYASE, Term
Japan in Asia 8 3rd Block: August 26-30
Shinzo
Globalization and FARRER, Academic
8 September 21
Socio-Cultural Change Gracia Liu Orientation
Politics in Southeast MIICHI,
8
Asia Ken 1. Fall Semester
Political Society and September 27-February 4
MURASHIMA,
Culture in Southeast 8 Fall Term 2. Fall Quarter
Eiji
Asia September 27-November 26
Politics and Diplomacy (2 lectures in one week)
in Korea, International LEE,
8
Relations in Northeast Jong Won Winter Break December 24-January 5
Asia
Everyday Life in the ROBERTS, Make-up
8 January 29-February 4
Asia-Pacific Region Glenda S. Lectures
International Relations Spring Break February 5-March 31
International February 4 - 21
UEKI, Winter
Relations and 8 1st Block: February 4-7,10
Chikako Intensive
Security in East Asia 2nd Block: February 12-14,17
Term
Pacific Settlement of KAWANO, 3rd Block: February 18-21
8
International Disputes Mariko
International Co- Facilities
KAWAMURA,
operation in the APEC 8
Yukio GSAPS Mon.-Fri. (9:10-21:00)
Region and Laws
East Asia and America, SHINOHARA, Library Sat. (9:10-17:00)
8 Not available for graduate
Foreign Policy Hatsue
Europe and Asia: Inter- BACON, Student students and students with
8 Dormitories families. JDS fellows usually
regional Relations Paul Martyn
Culture and Politics LEHENY, rent an apartment.
8
in the Asia-Pacific David
International Development/ Policy Studies Student Support System
Peace, Human
Rights and Social KATSUMA, GSAPS also has a “TA” system to provide IT
8 environment support such as common
Development in Less Yasushi
Developed Countries PC/printer/network troubleshooting.
Economic Development KATO,
8
and Policy in Asia Atsushi
International Education
KURODA,
Policy in the Globalizing 8
Kazuo
World
Global Sustainability
and International MATSUOKA,
8
Development Shunji
Cooperation Studies
MITOMO,
ICT and Media Studies 8
Hitoshi
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1-2. Industrial Development Policy

Graduate School of International Management (GSIM)
Address: 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN
Programme Name
MBA Programme
Degree
Master of Business Administration
40 Credits, 22 Months
Math Exam
Required
Acceptance Quota
Web Links English to 340 students from 60 diverse countries.

Most of its students live on campus. IUJ is a truly
• University
international community: 85% of students are
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/
from overseas, and in a little over three decades
• Graduate School its alumni network has grown to 4,400 graduates
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsim/ from 129 countries and regions. Although the
campus is in an area of outstanding natural
• Courses
beauty, access to Tokyo is fast and easy.
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsim/mba/
IUJ consists of two graduate schools: The
• List of Courses Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR),
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsim/course- and the Graduate School of International
descriptions-gsim/ Management (GSIM).
• Degree Requirements Features of the Graduate School

https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsim/mba/mba-
curriculum/requirement-mba/ With its mission to nurture wise individuals for
global business and social leadership, GSIM was
• Faculty Members
founded under the guidance and collaboration of
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/im-faculty/
the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
• Academic Schedule College, USA. GSIM was the first US-style
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/about/calendar1 business school in Japan and the first MBA
programme in Japan to teach its courses only in
• Facilities
English. Since then, GSIM has built up an
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/dorm-and-
international alumni network spanning around
facility/
130 countries and regions, and developed its
Features of the University campus into a diverse, multinational,
multicultural, multi-ethnic environment
The International University of Japan (IUJ) was comprised of students from around the world.
created in 1982, as Japan's first graduate school- GSIM has developed into a world-recognized
only university, with the extensive support of business school, ranked among the top 100
Japan’s industrial, educational and local business schools of the world (e.g., The
communities, to train professionals who can Economist Intelligence Unit). A diverse body of
actively make contributions to the international students and faculty members from different
society with a high level of interdisciplinary and corners of the world come together to create,
specialized knowledge. With the academic year communicate and exchange experiences and
starting in September, IUJ offers all courses in perspectives.
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Features of the Programme more courses in social entrepreneurship, taxation,
market creation, and sustainability. It also
The MBA Programme aims to train socially encourages faculty to include topics such as
responsible leaders to effectively work in an ever- industrial and economic growth, globalization
changing global environment. From February 20, and strategic reforms at the top of their research
2018, GSIM has proudly obtained accreditation agendas to help bring their interests closer to
from AACSB International, the world’s leading those of JDS scholars.
authority on quality assurance of business
schools. GSIM has become one of the four AACSB Curriculum
accredited universities in Japan up to date.
In the first year of the MBA Programme, students
The GDP composition of Nepal depends greatly
tackle the essentials of management with an
on the agricultural sector. The growth of
emphasis on global leadership and emerging
manufacturing industry is sluggish and the
markets through case studies in their core courses.
unemployment rate of young people in urban
Case studies are used in most classes, and cases
areas is increasing. There is a growing tendency
on issues in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are
for young people to migrate to foreign countries.
regularly included. Group work is emphasized,
The diversification of economic structure,
with each group made up of people from diverse
promotion of investment from overseas,
cultures to encourage cross-border
development of industries with international
communication and global team leadership skills.
competitiveness, strategic development,
The educational environment of this programme,
improvement of business environment, etc. are
which consists of a multi-national student body
priorities for the country.
from about 60 countries, is extremely unique.
Sustainable economic development is indeed an
From the Spring term and into the second year,
ongoing focus for GSIM; as it lays the
MBA students should begin to specialize in their
foundations for best business practices to deal
IUJ education in line with the career they seek
with turbulent economic and political
after graduation. Specializations include Finance,
environments. A critical element to boost and
Marketing, Management, and IT/ OM/ SCM/ PM/
sustain economic growth that a country needs is
SE. * Seeking a double specialization is possible
strategic evaluation of business management,
for the most ambitious. In addition to their chosen
government economic policies, financial reforms
specialization, the students can take elective
and investment strategies including Foreign
courses as shown in the table on the right. Those
Direct Investment strategies, etc. At GSIM,
who prefer to take courses from various
students learn how to build synergies and
specialized areas do not need to choose a
partnerships between public and private sectors,
specialized area. Besides MBA courses, students
enhance the business environment to support
need to take courses in three basic discipline areas,
successful mid-size and small businesses, master
Political Science and Economics taught in the GSIR,
policy/strategy impact analysis, and develop
and Management taught in the GSIM. Students
effective government policies for desirable
are required to obtain at least two credits from
reforms. The case-method learning, public
each area and obtain at least eight credits in total
speakers from private and government sectors,
from these three basic disciplines. Students
and the focus on emerging Asia makes GSIM
seeking employment in Japan or as a bridge
unique among universities in Japan. GSIM
between their home countries and Japan are
aspires to regularly host gatherings of experts
highly encouraged to take advantage of the strong
worldwide. GSIM also helps students develop
Japanese language programme offered by our
robust plans that take advantage of modern
dedicated faculty.
infrastructure and technology. The Asia-focused
curriculum with highlights on Japan and
emerging markets enables GSIM to develop
highly skilled human resources capable of
reaching and achieving economic and political
objectives in countries like Nepal. The MBA
courses equip students with the fundamental
knowledge, expertise and skills needed to
engrave leadership and social responsibility in
them.
Due to years of experience in working with JDS
scholars, GSIM has made a commitment to
continuously revolutionize its curriculum, adding
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Saitama University
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
Address: 255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, 338-8570 JAPAN
Programme Name
International Graduate Programme on Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Degree
Master of Engineering
30 Credits, 2 Years
Prerequisite
Undergraduate level academic knowledge of Civil Engineering
Math Exam
Required
Acceptance Quota
Web Links 1,598. Saitama University is located in a quiet

suburban area of Saitama City, the capital of
• University
Saitama Prefecture. Saitama City is located 30
http://en.saitama-u.ac.jp/
kilometres north of metropolitan Tokyo. Access
• Graduate School to central Tokyo takes about an hour from the
http://www.saitama- university by East Japan Railway and is very
u.ac.jp/rikogaku/indexen.html convenient. This enables residents of the
university to access many libraries and research
• Courses
facilities in the Tokyo area.
http://intl.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/
• List of Courses Features of the Graduate School

http://intl.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/list-of-
Building on the basic education provided at the
courses
undergraduate level in respective fields of
• International Student Support specialization, the master’s programme gives
http://intl.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/life-in-japan students an advanced specialized education that
aims to impart broadly related knowledge that
• Housing
not only focuses on each field of specialization,
http://en.saitama-
but spans the spectrum from basic to applied
u.ac.jp/studentlife/accommodation-for-
knowledge. This approach produces graduates
international-students/
who are equipped with the foundations for
Features of the University growing into creative, international-level
researchers and advanced, specialized
Saitama University is a reputable national professionals who will be able to play a leading
university for higher education and research in role in today’s international knowledge-oriented
Japan. The university consists of five faculties: society.
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Education,
Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, and Feature of the Programme
Faculty of Engineering. There are three graduate
The International Graduate Programme on Civil
schools in the university: Graduate School of
and Environmental Engineering offers Master
Humanities and Social Science, Graduate School
Engineering Degrees in a broad range of civil
of Education, and Graduate School of Science
and environmental engineering fields.
and Engineering. Total number of full-time
To qualify for the conferment of a Master of
students as of May 2019 was 8,457 students,
Engineering Degree, students must satisfy the
among which the number of undergraduate
following requirements:
students was 6,859 and the number of graduate
students (master’s and doctoral courses) was
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• The standard period of full-time attendance Our faculty members are engaged in a wide
to fulfil the requirement of the degree is two range of research in the field of civil and
years. In exceptional cases, the degree may environmental engineering. Major research
be conferred after studying for one year, as topics include, but are not limited to, geo-
the minimum period, having fulfilled other technology for disaster prevention, earthquake
requirements. engineering and earthquake disaster mitigation
• A minimum of 30 credits beyond the engineering, structures and mechanics,
bachelor’s degree is required, including 10 concrete structures, strengthening and
credits awarded for a thesis. rehabilitation of civil infrastructures, planning
• A thesis based on the research carried out and design of transportation infrastructures,
under the supervision of a thesis adviser must environmental engineering, and ecological
be completed and satisfactorily presented. engineering.
Faculty
List of faculty members who can take JDS fellows under their supervision
Professors Research Fields
Jiro Kuwano Geotechnical Engineering
Ken Kawamoto Geoenvironmental Engineering
Masahiko Osada Rock Engineering, Earth Science
Masato Saitoh Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Disaster Prevention
Takeshi Maki Concrete Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Construction Materials
Yoshiaki Okui Structural Engineering, Composite Structures, Bridge Engineering
Yasunao Matsumoto Structural Engineering, Environmental Vibration
Norio Takana River Engineering, Disaster Prevention, Ecology and Environmental Preservation
Hisashi Kubota Urban Transportation Planning
Associate Professors Assistant Professors
Chiaki Oguchi Shingo Asamoto Ji Dang Adnan Anwar Malik
Taro Uchimura Junji Yagisawa Yao Luan Yota Togashi
Hidenori Mogi Aya Kojima Takeshi Saitoh Kato Teppei
Hisashi Taniyama Chandra Shekhar Goit
Courses
List of courses that can be taken by JDS fellows • Construction Management

• Advanced Analysis of Vibrations and Waves • Environmental Symbiosis and Ethics
• Advanced Course in Aquatic Ecology • Environmental Vibration and Noise
• Advanced Course in Technical English III • Finite Element Analysis
• Advanced Course in Transportation System • Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Advanced Geoenvironmental Engineering • Geosphere System Engineering
• Advanced Internship • Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Lectures on Construction Materials • International Communication
• Advanced Lectures on Strong Motion • Landscape Planning and Design
• Advanced Nonlinear Structural Analysis • Mechanics of Geomaterials
• Advanced Reinforced Concrete Engineering • Mechanics of Geostructures
• Advanced Research I on Civil and • Numerical Analysis on Hydraulic Environment
• Environmental Engineering • Practical Structural Dynamics Simulation
• Advanced Research II on Civil and • Project Based Learning of Hydraulic
• Environmental Engineering • Engineering
• Advanced Theory on Earthquake Engineering • Rock Weathering and Geomorphological Processes
• Bridge Design • Special Lecture on Infrastructure III
• Climate and Society • Structural Dynamics and Control
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Civil Servants

Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR)
Address: 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN
Programme Name
Public Management and Policy Analysis Programme (PMPP)
Degree
Master of Arts in Public Management
40 Credits, 22 Months
Math Exam
Required
Admission Quota
Web Links interdisciplinary and specialized knowledge.

With the academic year starting in September,
• University
IUJ offers all courses in English to 340 students
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/
from 60 diverse countries. Most of its students
• Graduate School live on campus. IUJ is a truly international
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/ community: 85% of students are from overseas
and in a little over three decades its alumni
• Courses
network has grown to 4,400 graduates from 129
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/pmpp/
countries and regions. Although the campus is
• List of Courses in an area of outstanding natural beauty, access
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/course- to Tokyo is fast and easy.
descriptions/ IUJ consists of two graduate schools: The
Graduate School of International Relations
• Degree Requirements
(GSIR), and the Graduate School of
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/pmpp/pm-
International Management (GSIM).
requirements/
• Faculty Members Features of the Graduate School
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/ir-faculty/
The Graduate School of International Relations
• Academic Schedule (GSIR) is intended to equip students with political,
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/about/calendar1 economic, and management skills, as well as
historical and cultural perspectives, so that they
• Facilities
may become specialists who understand and
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/dorm-and-
analyse the above and other related issues in
facility/
international relations. The school, utilizing the
experiences of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region,
Features of University examines these issues within a broad and
coherent theoretical framework.
The International University of Japan (IUJ) was
created in 1982, as Japan's first graduate Features of the Programme
school-only university, with the extensive
support of Japan’s industrial, educational and The Public Management and Policy Analysis
local communities, to train professionals who Programme (PMPP) is a global graduate
can actively make contributions to the programme for future leaders in the public
international society with a high level of sector. PMPP is ranked at No.11 in Asia by the
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Eduniversal Best Master Ranking 2019. The Methods, which offer the knowledge and skills
PMPP faculty members have published their required for democratic public management
research work in leading journals including and rigorous policy analysis. Scholars who opt
Journal of Public Administration Research and for a thesis register three seminar courses and
Theory, Social Science & Medicine, and obtain six credits, and scholars who opt for a
American Review of Public Administration. Each research report register two seminar courses.
year, about 40 master’s students join PMPP from If scholars opt to do a research report, even if
more than 18 countries. they obtain four credits, only two credits are
PMPP has three distinctive features. First, it puts counted towards the graduation requirement.
emphasis on evidence-based approaches toward Scholars need to choose courses from elective
public organization management, policy making, courses and obtain at least six credits if they
and policy implementation. Our courses are opt for thesis, or 10 credits if they opt for
designed to develop students’ capacity for research report, such as Information Policy and
handling a variety of data and identifying relevant Management, Introduction to Electronic
evidence. Second, PMPP enables students to take Government, Local Government and Public
interdisciplinary approaches for public Service, Introduction to Policy Analysis,
management and policy. Our programme is highly Collaborative and Participatory Governance,
collaborated with the International Development Research Methodology, that are listed in the
Programme (IDP) and International Relations curriculum handbook. Scholars also need to
Programme (IRP). Students can take IDP and IRP take at least one course from each of the three
courses and choose a full-time professor in either basic discipline areas and earn eight credits in
programme as their supervisor. Students can also total, and obtain at least six more credits from
opt to take MBA courses as well as English and any courses offered by GSIR except for
Japanese language courses. Lastly, our greatest language courses so that the total number of
strength lies in our unique and diverse community. credits obtained from GSIR courses becomes
The majority of students are public officials from 30 credits. Up to four credits from language
all over the world. Not only in the classroom but courses are counted toward the degree.
also outside it, students will have rich
opportunities to learn various forms of public • Master’s thesis or research report
management and policy under different political, The thesis or research report writing gives
economic, and cultural circumstances. scholars an important opportunity to learn
The programme aims to meet the need for "good how to formulate a relevant research question,
governance" in the public sector, which is required analyse managerial and/or policy issues, and
to implement and evaluate policies covering organize arguments logically. Scholars also
diverse public problems. It trains public managers learn how to write academic English
in issues such as environmental protection, public professionally. They are expected to find a
health, e-governance, education, national and significant public problem in management
regional development, welfare reform, and (e.g., performance management failure) or
international security. We strongly believe that policy (e.g., the impact of the revenue target
gaining knowledge from the PMPP can be the best policy). A good research question should be
solution for working professionals in various public specific in terms of region, scope, and time-
sectors like state and local governments, span. Scholars will discuss thesis or research
international institutions, NGOs, and public report writing with their academic supervisors
enterprises. during advanced seminars. They will present
and defend their research in an oral exam and
Curriculum then finalize their draft.
This two-year master’s programme requires Facilities

scholars to earn at least 40 credits and complete
a master’s thesis or research report on public or All facilities at IUJ, including student’s
non-profit affairs. dormitories, classrooms, computer rooms,
library, gym, cafeteria, school shop, etc., are
• Coursework within five-minute walk. A full-sized gymnasium,
All JDS fellows must complete six required and a work-out room are very popular places in
courses (12 credits), including Public the evenings. Students gather nightly in the
Administration, Public Human Resource gym for that evenings’ sport (basketball,
Management, Public Policy Process, Public volleyball, soccer, badminton and etc.) or work
Finance and Budgeting, and Statistical out on the machines.
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Meiji University
Graduate School of Governance Studies (English Degree Track)
Address: 1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8301 JAPAN
Programme Name
Governance Studies Programme
Degree
Master of Public Policy
Credits and years you need to graduate
40 Credits, 2 Years
Math Exam
Required
Number of Acceptance
Web Links Features of the Graduate School

• University
The three areas (Public Policy, International
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/index.html
Development Policy, Community Planning and
• Graduate School Management) of the Graduate School of
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduat Governance Studies aims at providing support
e/governance/index.html to policy-making by government agencies and
community residents through research and
• Courses
education in public policy studies. It produces
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduat
professionals with specialized knowledge and
e/governance/about.html
global perspectives. The Programs are designed
• Curriculum for those who have experience in government at
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduat the local level, in international cooperation or
e/governance/curriculum.html similar areas. It includes elected leaders and
representatives, public officials, NPO and NGO
• Faculty Members
workers, and corporate employees, and is also
for recent university graduates with an interest
e/governance/faculty.html
in these public policy fields who aspire to
• Academic Calendar careers in public service. The English track
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduat program is primarily for international students,
e/governance/schedule.html including those sponsored by their own
governments, those granted the Human
• Facilities
Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese
Grant Aid (JDS) or MEXT scholarships, and long-
e/governance/facilities.html
term trainees under Japan’s official
development assistance program.
Features of the University
Features of the Programme
Meiji University was founded in 1881. It ranks
solidly among the best universities in Japan, The Graduate School of Governance Studies offers
currently consisting of 10 schools 12 graduate courses in three concentration areas: Public Policy,
schools and 4 professional schools. The International Development Policy, and Community
Graduate School of Governance Studies is Planning and Management. In each of these areas,
located on Meiji University’s Surugadai Campus, major topics of immediate relevance to
which is right in the heart of metropolitan Tokyo, contemporary world issues - including
a hub city alive with contemporary and decentralization, “good enough governance,”
traditional culture. citizen participation, sustainable development,
economic development cooperation, regional
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development, and poverty reduction are discussed with people's lives. Community Planning and
in a wide range of courses offered by our faculty Management area is organized around the
members. process of making, implementing, and
evaluating policies for resolving global issues
1) Public Policy: from local perspectives. It also focuses on
This area is about public policy processes, from crisis management and the role of the
identifying issues to formulating, implementing, community in responding to natural disasters
and evaluating policy options. The knowledge and terrorism, which have been increasing in
and expertise in policy processes, including recent years.
theories in political science, public
administration, and organizational Curriculum
management fields are growing their
The curriculum of the Graduate School of
importance in the field of public policy.
Governance Studies is organized along the
2) International Development Policy:
same line as such steps of policy making and
Drawing on disciplines concerned with
implementation processes. It provides a
international economics and the environment,
streamlined curriculum for the students to build
this focal area encourages students to analyze
the skills of creating, implementing, and
global issues of sustainable development and
assessing policy. Our courses are grouped into
poverty reduction from different perspectives on
four core fields: Basic subjects - Policy,
social systems. While market-driven
administration, management (Field A); Basic
development policies has achieved economic
subjects - Economic, finance, development
prosperity in many societies, they have also
(Field B); Applied Policy Study (Field C), in
exacerbated global problems such as
which students conduct research through case
environmental degradation and income disparity.
studies, and Practical Seminars (Field D),
3) Community Planning and Management:
including guidance on writing research papers
Community is the field of practice where
and improving presentation skills.
governance comes most closely in contact
List of Courses:
REQUIRED COURSES:
Research Method 1 and 2
Research Paper 1 and 2
Students also must prepare a master’s thesis with necessary guidance from their advisors.
ELECTIVE COURSES: Development Policy

<Public Policy> <Community Management >
• Governance Studies <International Development Policy> • QM in Japanese Public Sector
• Intergovernmental Relations • Government and Politics in • NGO/NPO Policy
• Urban Spatial Policy Developing Countries • NGO/NPO Management
• Introduction to Public Policy • Global Governance (Theory) • Crisis Management for Natural
Analysis • Global Governance (Institutions) Disasters
• Evaluation Theory and Practice • Politics and Economics in East • Negotiation in the Public Sector
• Comparative Local Government Asia • Social Policy
• TQM in Public Sector • Economic System and • Social Development
• Spatial Planning Environment • Consensus Building in the
• Public Financial Management • Japanese Economy in Public Sector
• Public Finance International Environment • Human Resource Management
• Tax Policy and Tax Administration • Political Economy of • Leadership Theory and Practice
• Macroeconomics A/B Development • Urban Design
• Microeconomics A/B • Theories and Experience of the • Introducing Spatial Planning in
• Current Development in Public Developmental State Tokyo
Policy and Management • International Economics and • Crisis Management and Civil
• Public Policy Finance Society
• Policy Evaluation • Private Sector Development • Crisis Management and Public
• Japanese Politics and Society • Business, Policy and Environment Administration
• Comparative Public Administration • Environmental Governance • Community Engagement and
• Comparative Study of Corruption • Environmental Management Facilitation
• Japanese Local Government • Environmental Assessment • Urban and Regional
(Finance) • Comparative and International Development Planning
• Japanese Economic Policy Education • Japanese Education in
• Japanese Foreign and Comparative Perspective
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Yamaguchi University
Graduate School of Economics
Address: 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi-shi, 753-8511, Yamaguchi, JAPAN
Programme Name
Public Administration Course
Degree
Master of Economics
(with certificate of completion of Public Administration Course)
30 Credits, 2 Years
Math Exam
Required
Admission Quota
Web Links Features of the Graduate School

• University
The Graduate School of Economics was founded
http://www.yamaguchi-
in 1975 and provides education in two majors:
u.ac.jp/english.html
Economics, and Business Administration. It
• Graduate School shares the ethos of “self-restoration” with its
http://www.econo.yamaguchi- parent institution. With a view to meeting the
u.ac.jp/en/ needs of contemporary society, this ethos
espouses a spirit that is not afraid of self-change,
• Facilities
while maintaining the strength of purpose
http://www.yamaguchi-
founded on a robust core. The foremost mission
u.ac.jp/english/life/facilities.html
and objective of the School is to train specialists
• Accommodation to identify issues in our increasingly complex and
http://www.yamaguchi- fluid contemporary society, and to seek
u.ac.jp/english/life/accomodation.html comprehensive solutions, equipped with
competence in the social sciences and the ability
Features of the University to clearly articulate their own views and opinions.
Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western Features of the Programme

edge of Honshu Island and is surrounded on
The Public Administration Course employs
three sides by the ocean. Although Yamaguchi
experienced professors in the field of policy
University may not provide bustling city life like
development projects in various Asian
in Tokyo, we do provide high quality education
developing countries as well as experts in East
and the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge
Asian studies. Specialized professors designated
research, all in a peaceful and safe environment.
to work with JDS fellows provide practical
Yamaguchi University traces its origins back to
guidance and supervision to meet fellows’
Yamaguchi Kodo, a private school, founded by
specific needs. The course is specifically and
Ueda Hoyo, a feudal clansman of Choshu
carefully designed to be implemented
Province in the late Edo Period (1815). In 1949 it
systematically and consistently to develop the
was reorganized to become a national university
academic capabilities and experience of
consisting of five faculties. Throughout the years,
international students. If a research proposal
the university has expanded into a
requires interdisciplinary guidance, multiple
comprehensive university boasting nine faculties
professors can be available for joint instruction
and nine graduate schools.
specific to the student’s needs.
The Graduate School has two professors in
public administration-related disciplines with
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experience in providing their knowledge to public policy, 2) decentralization of public
several ODA projects over more than 20 years, administration, and 3) improvement of
including projects funded by the World Bank, governance and anticorruption, is crucial to
ADB, JBIC and JICA. Such experience is used to building a stable nation, and aims to train
its full extent to guide international students in students to be talented professionals capable of
finding solutions to their specific issues. leading in their fields, while exhibiting expertise
The Graduate School understands that human in solving various problems from a broad range
resource development in: 1) management of of perspectives related to public administration.
Faculty
List of prospective academic supervisors of JDS fellow is shown blew.
Name Research Field/ Keywords Subject Credit

S. TERAJI Economic Behaviour, Preparatory Courses (Compulsory)
Organization, Institution, Academic Writing 1
Economic Methodology Mathematics for Economics 1
M. Yamada Macroeconomics Economic Statistics 2
J. Nomura Applied Econometrics Economics 2
H. Kojima Applied Microeconomics Core Courses (Compulsory elective)
T. Umada Theoretical Economics, Public Economics 2
Social Psychology Development Economics 2
M. Nakama Public Finance, Public Economics Public Administration* 2
S. Nabeyama Sociology, Work-Life-Balance Public Finance 2
K. Hamashima Social Policy, Labour Economics Programme Evaluation 2
H. Saito Regional Economics, Tourism International Economics 2
Economics Principles of Administrative Law 2
L. Chen Energy Science, Environmental Elective Courses
Science, Economics Academic English 1
K. Yamamoto Development Studies, Research Methodology 1
International Economics International Cooperation Studies* 2
T. Takemoto Self, Self-Concept Religion, Media and Society 2
Japanese Culture, Lacan, Southeast Asian Economy 2
Derrida, Self-Esteem, Self- Environmental Policy 2
Enhancement, Tourism Social Policy Studies* 2
S. Yamashita Accounting Monetary economics 2
M. Hattori Public Law Economic Policy 2
K. Nishiyama Public Management, Policy
Tourism Policy 2
Evaluation
Strategic Management 2
Y. Uchida Information N/A
Industrial Policy* 2
M. Asamizu Tourism, Student Mobility,
Regional Economics 2
Immigration
Public Debt Management 2
T. Hyodo Monetary Theory
Cost-Benefit Analysis 2
K. A. Akkemik Development Economics
Advanced Public Administration
K. Matsuyama Tax Law 2
Studies IA*
T. Hirano Strategic Management,
Corporate Strategy 2
Studies IB*
Curriculum 2
Studies IIA*
Requirements Advanced Public Administration
2
Studies IIB*
Preparatory Courses 6 Credits
Local Government Finance 2
Core Courses 8~14 Credits
International Framework for 2
Elective Courses 2~8 Credits
Environmental Protection
Seminar IA 2 Credits
Cultural Psychology of Administration 2
Seminar IB 2 Credits
Public Policy 2
Seminar IIA (Thesis Instruction) 2 Credits
* means that those subjects are provided as JICA
Seminar IIB (Thesis Instruction) 2 Credits Development Studies Program.
Total 30 Credits
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2-2. Building of International Relations
Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of International Relations
Address: 1 Nishinokyo-Suzaku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8520 JAPAN
Programme Name
Global Cooperation Programme (GCP)
Degree
Master of Arts in International Relations
30 Credits, 2 Years
Math Exam
Not Required
Admission Quota
Web Links employed by the University to rise to the

challenge of the rapidly changing global society.
• University
Ritsumeikan currently boasts more than 2,400
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/
international students from 68 countries and
• Graduate School regions, placing us eighth in Japan for
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/ international student intake in 2018.
• Course/Program: Features of the Graduate School

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/edu
cation/first/course.html/ The Graduate School of International Relations
(GSIR) is committed to excellence in graduate
• List of faculty members capable of guiding
training. The GSIR’s general mission is to
JDS Fellows
produce scholars of international relations who
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/faculty/
can contribute to the better understanding of
• Syllabus political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of
https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/syllabussearch globalizing societies with interdisciplinary
/?lang=en social-scientific approaches, and professionals
in various fields who possess the knowledge and
• Campus Facilities
skills rooted in the academic background of
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/lifecareer/facilit
international relations to solve problems in the
ies/
international community.
Features of the University Features of the Programme
The year 2020 marks the 120th anniversary of Through core courses in the Global Cooperation
the opening of Ritsumeikan University. It was Programme (GCP), students learn foundational
rated the maximum five stars in five of the eight knowledge, attitudes, and ways of thinking in
assessment categories and an overall four stars international relations. Programme courses
in an independent rating by one of the world’s offer opportunities to study specialized
leading educational assessment bodies, knowledge, academic trends, and practical
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). This award marks issues in each special field. The GCP’s
the first ever QS Stars assessment of a curriculum includes professional training and
university in Japan. With a five-star rating in the other courses for professionals in which
categories of ‘Innovation’, ‘Teaching’, students can participate in practical projects in
‘Internationalization’, ‘Facilities’ and the fields of international development and
‘Employability’, the result provides concrete cooperation.
evidence of the success of long-term strategies
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List of Courses
Core Courses
International Sociology Development Strategies International Political Economy
Theories of International Relations International Organizations Global Politics
Development Studies Professional Training Global Civil Society
Subject Title for Development Policy Course

Development Economics Statistics, Research Design and Japan in World History
Research Methods
International Security Academic Writing (E) I Japanese Economy
Globalization and Gender Issues Comprehensive Japanese I Special Studies on Global
Cooperation (Development Finance)
Globalization and Multicultural Issues Advanced Seminar (Writing Thesis) Research Training
Macro Economics Policy Evaluation Field Research
Japanese Diplomacy Globalization and Environmental Academic Writing (E) II
Issues
Japan in East Asia Globalization and Media Comprehensive Japanese II
Japanese Business Management Introduction to Economic Theory Internship
Special Studies on Global Cooperation Microeconomics
(International Trade and Investment)
Area Studies (African Studies) Japanese Politics and Foreign
Relations
Faculty
Faculty members who can supervise JDS fellow are listed below:
Name Fields of Specialization
ADACHI, Kenki International Politics, Disarmament and Arms Control
AMEKAWA, Yuichiro Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Social development, Sociology of
agriculture/ environmental sociology, Area studies (Southeast Asia, especially Thailand)
ATAKA, Hiroaki Critical International Relations Theory, International political Economy
DE ANTONI, Andrea Cultural Anthropology, The Science of Religion, Japanese Studies
FRENCH, Thomas William Japanese History, Japanese Politics, History of US-Japan Relations
FUKUMI, Sayaka International Relations, Non-traditional Security Threats
HAYASHI, Daisuke Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Technological Change
HIRONO, Miwa China’s International Relations, Security Studies
HONNA, Jun Regional Security in Southeast Asia. Politics in Indonesia (democratization, civil-
(Former JICA Expert in military relations, electoral politics, local politics and political-crime nexus.).
Indonesia)
ITAKI, Masahiko International Economy, International Surplus Capital
IWATA, Takuo Comparative Science, African Studies
KAWAMURA, Satoko International Relations, Political Science, History of Political Thought, Normative Science
KIMIJIMA, Akihiko Constitutional Law, Peace Studies
KOGA-BROWES, Scott Media Studies, Visual Semiotic Analysis of TV News
MINAMIKAWA, Fuminori Sociology, International Migration, American Studies
NAKATO, Sachio IR (International Relations)/ IPE (International Political Economy)
NAKATSUJI, Keiji International History, International Relations in East Asia
OHTA, Hideaki International Finance, International Economics, International Development
Finance, Development Macroeconomics, Regional/Global Economies
KOYAMA, Masahisa Development Studies of Mekong Basin Countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam and Lao
PDR, Development issues in transition countries toward market-based economy
MASUDA, Minoru International History, History of British Politics and Diplomacy
MATSUDA, Masahiko Agriculture and Rural Development in Southeast Asia especially in Myanmar. Studies
(Former JICA Expert in dynamics of human-nature interaction under recent changes of social and natural
Myanmar) environments, sustainable agriculture and appropriate development for local people.
OYAMA, Shinji Cultural Studies, Media studies, Creative/Cultural Industries Studies, Critical
Brand Studies
RAJKAI, Zsombor Tibor Social and Cultural Studies, Modernization of Non-Western Societies, Family Studies
SHIMADA, Haruyuki International Development and Cooperation, Development Economics,
International Relations, Area Study (South and South East Asia)
SHIRATO, Keiichi International Journalism, African Area Studies
SUECHIKA, Kota Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, International Relations, Comparative Politics
TOKUMARU, Hiroshi Monetary Economics, International Finance
(Former officer of Bank
of Japan, IMF, WB)
TORIYAMA, Junko Gender Studies, Gender Studies on the Middle East, Cultural Anthropology
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2-3. Improvement of Legal and Judicial System
Kyushu University
Graduate School of Law
Address: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, JAPAN
Programme Name
LL.M. Program in International Economic and Business Law
Degree
Master of laws (LL.M.)
30 Credits, 2 Years
Math Exam
Not Required
Admission Quota
Web Links Kyushu University is particularly well known for

the large number of international education
• University
programmes that are offered, and for the
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/
resulting diverse student body. In 2009, the
• Graduate School university was selected by the Japanese Ministry
http://www.law.kyushu- of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/ Technology to participate in the “Global 30”
project to further promote internationalization
• Course/Programme
of higher education in Japan. At present, there
http://www.law.kyushu-
are around 2,000 international students
u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/jds/
enrolled at Kyushu University from around
• List of faculty members capable of guiding seventy different countries.
JDS Fellows Kyushu University is located in Itoshima, close
http://www.law.kyushu- to the city of Fukuoka. Fukuoka is the largest
u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/complete-listing.html city in Kyushu, the most southern of Japan’s
four main islands. Fukuoka is regularly featured
• Curriculum for 2017-2018 (for reference)
in various international rankings of the “world’s
hhttp://www.law.kyushu-
most livable cities.”.
u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/llp/download/Cla
ss%20List%20for%202017- Features of the Graduate School
18%20final2.pdf
The Faculty of Law was established in
• International Student Support
September 1924 as the Department of the
http://www.isc.kyushu-
Faculty of Law and Letters, and acquired
u.ac.jp/supportcenter/en
independent status in 1949.
Annually, 200 students are admitted to the
Features of the University faculty as undergraduates. As of April 2017,
over 14,500 students have completed the
Kyushu University is one of the oldest and most
undergraduate programme. Occupational
prestigious national universities in Japan. The
activities of these alumni are diverse, covering
history of the university dates back to 1902,
the legal profession, government service (both
when Fukuoka Medical College was founded.
national and local), business, journalism,
The university offers undergraduate and
education, and academia. The graduate
graduate level education across a full range of
programme of the faculty, which was set up in
academic disciplines. There are currently
1953, has produced over 1,500 Master’s
around 19,000 students enrolled and 2,000
degrees and 110 Doctoral degrees.
faculty members.
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In 1994, the Faculty of Law launched Japan’s must take Legal Research Methodology & Thesis
first Master’s programme taught entirely in Writing, and three other quarter-length courses
English; the LL.M. in International Economic and offered within the framework of the JDS
Business Law (IEBL). In 1999, a similar Programme.
programme was established focusing on Semester II (Spring Year I) [2 credits in Quarter
comparative politics and political administration 3, and 2 credits in Quarter 4]: Students must take
(CSPA). In 2001, the faculty launched a special two courses offered within the framework of the
government funded programme for young legal JDS Programme.
professionals of designated Asian countries Semester III (Fall Year II) [2 credits in Quarter 1,
(YLP). The LL.M., YLP and CSPA programmes and 2 credits in Quarter 2]: Students must take
have been accepting JDS Fellows since the two courses offered within the framework of the
inception of the programme. JDS Programme.
The faculty now has the experience of educating Semester IV: (Spring Year II) [2 credits in Quarter
students from more than 50 different countries, 3]: Students must take one course offered within
and over 500 students have graduated from the the framework of the JDS Programme.
various international programmes. As a result, The following is an indicative list of courses offered
the university has accumulated a great deal of in the last few years
experience in receiving foreign students and (this list is only indicative and is subject to change
providing reliable support systems in education, on a yearly basis):
research and living in Japan.
Legal Research Methodology and Writing
Features of the Programme Fundamental Issues in IP Laws
Introduction to EU Law
The IEBL programme focuses on international Transnational Commercial Law and Foreign
economic and business law from a comparative Investment Law
White Collar and Corporate Crime
perspective, emphasizing (i) domestic laws
International Law in Today’s World
related to this issue, especially civil law, IP and Private International Law
competition law, foreign investment law, civil International Maritime Law
litigation, intellectual property law, commercial Contemporary Issues in Competition Law
law, and conflict of laws, and (ii) the emerging Introduction to Japanese Law, Historical Perspective
fields of international commercial and trade law. Mediation and Other Conflict Management Approaches
The programme is intended to provide JDS Fellows Japanese Intellectual Property Law Practice
Creative Economy and Cultural Diversity
with a variety of intellectual and practical skills
JDS Forum
required to confront the many challenges of International Commercial Arbitration
international economic affairs and commercial International Relations & Global Governance
transactions in a rapidly globalizing world. Algorithms and the Law
Environmental & Energy Governance
Curriculum
Introduction to Roma Law and Civil Law Tradition
Comparative Corporate Law
All JDS fellows are expected to complete a 20-
Private International Law – Comparative Perspective
credit coursework curriculum and write a Platforms and the Law
master’s thesis of 70 pages (10 credits). IP Dispute Resolutions in International Matters
The JDS Programme uses a Quarter System. Political System in Asia
Each semester (Fall and Spring) is divided into Law and Development: From the Perspective of
two quarters. Students will normally have two Economic and Business History
classes of each subject per week over the course AI & Robot Law, Social and Legal Perspective
International Financial Law and Regulation
of the quarter for regular classes. In addition,
Foreign Investment Business Law in China
intensive classes are organized during the Law and Development: A Japanese Perspective and
semesters. Most classes award 2 credits. Experience
Students must gain a minimum of 20 credits from International Law of Foreign Investment
courses offered within the framework of the JDS Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Deals and
Programme. 4 credits are received from taking a Transactions
World Trade Law
special course for JDS students - the JDS Forum
International Economic Law and Practice
– taught over two years. The 16 remaining Business Law in a Networked Age
credits from courses must be distributed as Legal Negotiation
follows over the four semesters of study: Introduction to European Information Technology Law
Semester I (Fall Year I) [4 credits in Quarter 1, Resolution of Transnational Commercial Disputes
and 2 credits in Quarter 2 plus the Research
Methodology & Thesis Writing class]: Students
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APPLICATION FORM FOR MASTER LEVEL
(SAMPLE)
Prescribed Form 1 Application Form for Master Level (Sample)
*Reg. No (Official Use)
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) in Nepal 2019
APPLICATION FORM for MASTER LEVEL
(This application form should be accomplished completely and clearly in English,
either in print or typewritten.)
1. Study Course
Please select the Component and accepting university of your choice based on the
organization where you belong, by ticking the corresponding box. If you mark more than
one place, your application will become invalid.
Component Accepting Universities Graduate School Tick

1-1. Economic Policy GS for International
Hiroshima University Development and Cooperation
(IDEC)
GS of Asia Pacific Studies
Waseda University
(GSAPS)
1-2. Industrial Development International University GS of International
Policy of Japan Management (GSIM)
1-3. Infrastructure International Graduate
Development Saitama University Program on Civil and
Environmental Engineering
2-1. Development of Human GS of International Relations
International University
Resource and Public Management and Policy
of Japan
Administrative Capacity Analysis Program (PMPP)
of Civil Servants Meiji University GS of Governance Studies
Yamaguchi University GS of Economics
2-2. Building of International
Ritsumeikan University GS of International Relations
Relations
2-3. Improvement of Legal
Kyushu University GS of Law
and Judicial System
2. Name of Target Organization:
Select an item from Drop-down list.
8. Ministry of Finance
Signature of Applicant:
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* Please sign all the pages on the lower right-hand corner
3. Personal Information
(1) Full Name (in Alphabet, Capital Letters, as of written in passport)

Surname: THAPA
Given Name: RAM KUMAR
(2) Date of Birth: (day) 20/ (month) 7/ (year) 1986
(3) Age: 33 (as of 1st April 2020)
* Please refer to “Birth Year and Age as of April 1, 2020” of the

last page.
(4) Sex: M/ F
(5) Marital Status: Single / Married
(6) Permanent Address: Sanepa Chowk-12, Lalitpur
(7) Current Address (Duty station): Kalaiya Road, Birta 4, Birgung
(8) Phone/ Home: NA
(9) Phone/ Work Place: 051522220
(10) Mobile Phone: 9823 123456
(11) E-mail Address: ramkr86@gmail.com
(12) Contact Person (Family or Relative)
Name: Sita Thapa

Phone Number: 9841 123456
(13) Please check appropriate boxes below if you belong to the Group Described below
(Multiple answers allowed)
Women
Dalit
Janajatis
Madhesi
People from backward area other groups
With disability
* Competent women, Dalit, Janajatis, Madhesi, and other minority groups and persons with disability are
encouraged to apply.
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4. Educational Background
(1) Educational Background (as of application, in chronological order)

Period of
Name of School/
schooling From /To
Level University/ Location Degree
you have (Month/Year)
Faculty
attended
Tribhuvan Bachelor’s
University 09/1999 Degree of
(Ex.) Faculty of Kathmandu 4 years - Humanities
Humanities and 08/2003 and Social
Social Sciences Sciences
School
Mahendra 09/1992
Education
Adarsha Lalitpur 10 years -
(from 1st to 10th
Vidhyshram 08 /2002
grade)
Higher
Higher 09 /2002
Education +2 in
Secondary Kathmandu 02 years -
(Proficiency Management
Education Board 08 /2004
certificate)
Higher Tribhuvan Bachelor's
09/2004
Education University Degree in
Kathmandu 03 years -
(University Faculty of Business
08/2007
level) Management Studies
Other Higher /
Education years -
(except training) /
Other Higher /
Education years -
(except training) /
Other Higher /
Education years -
(except training) /
Total School Year: 15 year(s)
Remarks:
* Graduation date and names of degree given in this section must match your submitted diplomas/
certificates.
* Do not list short-term training courses.
* Please count as one year if school year starts in September and ends in June.
* If you did not complete a school, mark ‘incomplete’. If still in school, mark “in school”.
* Applicants for Kyushu University must obtain “Bachelor of Law”.
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(2) Have you ever been awarded any scholarship studying in abroad?
Yes, Name of Scholarship:

Country you studied:
Duration (month/year) / – (month/year) /
Obtained Degree:
No
(3) Are you currently applying for another scholarship?
Yes, Name of Scholarship:

No
(4) Have you ever applied for JDS Program before?
Yes Study field, university, year you applied*:

(Ex.) Field of Law, Kyushu University, 2015
(* List all, if more than one.)
, , ,
, , ,
No
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5. Work Experience
(1) Work Experience (as of application)
* If the blank spaces below are not sufficient, please leave this section blank and use the
specified attachment instead.
* List your work experience from the MOST RECENT full-time work.
* DO NOT include part-time job, internship or volunteer activities.
Organization / Department/ Position Period of From/ To
**Type
Company Division Title Employment (Month/ Year)
(Ex.) Ministry of
Joint 06 / 2017
Federal Affairs Human Resource 2 years
Secretary - (A)
and General Division 5 months
1st Class 10 / 2019
Administration
Customs 11 /2015
Ministry of Department of 04 years
Officer - (A)
Finance Customs, Birgunj months
3rd Class 10/ 2019
Department of Customs 08 /2010
Ministry of 05 years
Customs, Officer - (A)
Finance 03 months
Kathmandu 3rd Class 10 /2015
/
years
- ( )
months
/
/
years
- ( )
months
/
** For the type of organization above, choose the applicable alphabet below:
A. Ministry/Governmental agency (Central or provincial)
B. NGOs
C. Research Institution/center
D. Educational institution
E. Private enterprises
F. Others (If you choose “F”, please specify at below)
Total Work Year as a Civil Servant: 9 year(s) 03 month(s)
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(2) Your Service Group (Sub Group):
Administration (General Administration)
(3) Name of current work place (Organization/ Department/ Division)

Department of Customs
(4) Address of current work place: Tribhuvan Highway, Birgunj
(5) Phone of current work place: 51522228
(6) Are you a member of the Armed Forces? Yes No
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6. Responsibilities of Your Work
Please give a detailed description of your (1) Current Work and (2) Previous Work,
including nature of work, major responsibility, employees number under your
supervision, size of budget, and results achieved. Your answer must be typed in 150
words or less. Use separate sheet of A4 sized paper and attach this page to it as a cover.
[Maximum 1 (one) page]
(Current Work)
(Previous Work)
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7. Research Plan
On separate sheets of A4 sized paper, write a brief proposal of your Master thesis. The
research plan must be typed and should be no more than 700 words [Maximum 3 (three)
pages.]
(You may add a very short, less than 300 words, alternative research proposal if you are
not quite sure what kind of research you may undertake for your Master thesis.)
The research plan must be typed and clearly

Q7 [Research plan]
indicated as “Question 7: Research Plan”, “Research Research Title
Title”, put your name and signature in each page, This Insert!
and insert it under this page. Application
Form
Name / Signature
For further details, refer to “Guideline for Writing a Research Plan” and “Warning about
Plagiarism”, “(page 10-11) of the Application Guidelines (AG).
Title of your Research Plan:

International Relation of Nepal
Please tick the box below after you check the faculty member list of the applying
university
I checked information of academic advisors and course information of the university

in making my research plan.
8. How will you utilize your knowledge, skills and experiences that you obtain in
Japan on your return home for the contribution to the development of Nepal?
 Your answer must be typed in 400-500 words [Maximum 2 (two) pages)]

 Use separate sheets of A4 sized paper, clearly indicate as “Question 8” and insert it
under your research plan
 Do not forget to put your signature on each page of the attachments
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9. Declaration
I, (Name as of written in passport) _Thapa, Ram Kumar , declare that I apply for
JDS Program with full understanding “Application Guidelines for JDS Program in
Nepal”, especially the articles stipulated below:
1. All the information answered and provided in this Application Form by me is true
and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. My Application will be
cancelled if any information mentioned above recognized to be false.
2. Application Form which is incomplete or missing the necessary documents is

regarded ineligible.
3. All the selection procedure and its result are entirely entrusted to the secretariat of
JDS and any inquiry and objection by applicants regarding the result of selection are
not accepted.
4. If any act of dishonesty is found other than those above in the application and
selection, I am to lodge no complaint about cancellation of the application.
5. The objective of the JDS is to provide Nepal citizens to study in Japan at master level
in order to support national efforts to achieve social and economic development in
Nepal. Thus, the JDS Fellow is under the obligation to complete the course program
within the prescribed period of study; and then return to the country, comply with
the Act of Pledge required by Nepal.
6. I agree that my personal information in the Application Form, provided to Japan

Development Service Co., Ltd., will be used only for the purpose of the operation of
JDS Program.
Signature:
(*Please sign at the bottom of all the pages including this page)
Date: (day) 24/(month) 10_/(year) 2019
JDS Nepal 2019
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Prescribed Form 2 Confidential Statement of Reference for Master Level Scholarship
FOR the Employer/ Authorized Officer
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) in Nepal 2019
CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT of REFERENCE for MASTER LEVEL
This reference statement is to be completed by the employer / authorized officer from the applicant’s
work place. This should be written or typed clearly in English and put in a sealed envelope (if not in
English, an accurate translation must be attached by the referee).
The Name of the Applicant and the Applying Component (this should be written by the
applicant by him/herself):
Name of Applicant (as of written in passport)

Thapa, Ram Kumar
Component: Economic Policy

To the referee: This is an integral part of an application form for the scholarship program provided by
Nepal under the Grant Aid Program by the Government of Japan. This particular
program offers opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational
institutions. Also, this is to enhance the leadership skills of young people in Nepal so
that they can contribute more effectively to their home country after completion of their
respective studies. Your candid responses to the items below would greatly assist the
selection. Please return the form in the sealed envelope to the applicant.
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context?
2. How do you estimate the applicant’s personality?
(Strength)
(Weakness)
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3. How do you describe the applicant’s competence and weakness in his/her work?
(Competence)
(Weakness)
4. How do you appraise the applicant’s ability that he/she will fill upon his/her return to
Nepal, and the duties he/ she will undertake?
5. Please evaluate the applicant regarding the following items in comparison with other
staff: Please tick one each.
Excellent Good Average Below Average
Academic Ability
Knowledge of Specialty Field
Motivation & Diligence
Potential for Future Contribution in Specialty Field
Leadership
Emotional Maturity
Communication Skill
Skill in Maintaining Personal Relationship with others
Adaptability to New Environment
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6. Other recommendation remarks:
7. Relevance of the applicant’s research plan and his/her current work; (please tick one from
below)
Strongly relevant / somewhat relevant / not relevant
Comments:
Full Name of the Referee:
Relationship to the Applicant:
Name of Organization/ Department/ Division:
Title:
Phone No.: Fax No.:
Signature:
Date: (day) /(month) /(year)
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Prescribed Form 3 Official Approval Letter
Official Approval Letter
To: Ministry of Finance

CC: Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and JDS Project Office in Nepal
This is to officially nominate a Gazetted Officer of our organization,
Name (as of written in passport): Mr. /Ms. Thapa, Ram Kumar _________
Position: Customs Officer___________________________________________
for the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) 2019 (Academic Year
2020-2021).
He/she shall be allowed if chosen as a JDS scholar:
1. to fully participate in Pre-Departure Orientation in Kathmandu.

2. to study at an accepting university in Japan for 2 years.
3. to return to Nepal as a government official after graduating from the university.
The given contents are true and under our authorization.

Full Name
Position
Division
Organization
Signature Official Stamp
Date (day/month/year)
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Prescribed Form 4 Registration Form
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship in Nepal 2019
Registration Form Registration Form

Registration # Registration #
(Official Use Only) (Official Use Only)
Applying Component: Applying Component:

Economic Policy Economic Policy
Accepting University: Accepting University:

Waseda University Waseda University
Name (as of written in passport): Name (as of written in passport):

Thapa, Ram Kumar Thapa, Ram Kumar
Signature: Signature:
* Please keep this registration form as a proof

of registration.
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Prescribed Form 5 Questionnaire on Source of Information
Questionnaire on Source of Information

JDS Nepal 2019 (Academic Year 2020-2021)
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the JDS Project, we would appreciate you taking a few minutes
to complete this questionnaire. Your answers won’t affect the selection results
Name (as of written in passport) ; Thapa, Ram Kumar
1. How did you get the information of the JDS Project? (Multiple answers allowed)
[✓] Informed by a person in charge of foreign scholarship in my organization:
Name of my organization Ministry of Finance _______________________________
[ ] Informed by my supervisor/colleague
Name of the person __________________________________________________
[ ] Informed by JUAAN/JAAN/NJAA:
[ ] Informed by JICA staff/JICA Expert/JDS Staff:
[ ] Informed by others: Ex) Parents
___________________________________________________________________
[ ] I got the information by myself:
Where did you get it? ________________________________________________
2. Which information media did you see (or use)? (Multiple answers allowed)
[ ] JDS website
[ ] JDS Facebook Page
[✓] Other websites
Please specify: MOFAGA __________________________________________________
[✓] Application guidelines:
Where did you see it? MOF ________________________________________________
[✓] Poster:
[✓] Flyer:
[ ] Newspaper:
Which newspaper did you read? ______________________________________
[ ] Press release by Nepal Government:
[ ] Press release by Japanese Government:
[ ] Others: ____________________________________________________________
3. Did you attend Promotion Seminar on the JDS Project?
[✓] Yes:(Place: Ministry of Finance )

[ ] No:
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Prescribed Form 6 Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted
Name of Applicant (as of written in passport) Thapa, Ram Kumar
Applying Component: Economic Policy
Applying University: Waseda University
Date of Submission (day/month/year): 24/ 10/ 2019
No. Application Documents Original Copy Official Use Only

Checklist of Application
1 Documents 1 -
(Prescribed Form6)
Application Form
2 (Item 1~9) 1 1
(Prescribed Form 1)
Confidential Statement of
Reference for Master’s
3 1 -
Level Scholarship
(Prescribed Form 2)
Notarized Copy of
4 Official Certificate 1 1
(University-level)
Notarized Copy of
5 Official Transcript 1 1
(University-level)
6 Copy of Passport - 3
(If any)
7 Official Certificate of 1 1
IELTS or TOEFL
Official Approval Letter
8 1 1
(Prescribed Form 3)
Registration Form
9 1 -
(Prescribed Form 4)
Questionnaire on Source
10 of Information 1
(Prescribed Form 5)
 Read the Page 9 of Application Guidelines carefully.
 Use only A4 size paper for all Copy Sets. Original documents such as Academic Certificates and passport should be made a
copy of A4 size or pasted on A4 sized paper.
 Please set the documents according to the number on the left.
 The JDS Project office will not provide any copy of them once it’s submitted
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Birth Year and Age as of April 1, 2020
From To Age
1979/4/2 1980/4/1 40
1980/4/2 1981/4/1 39
1981/4/2 1982/4/1 38
1982/4/2 1983/4/1 37
1983/4/2 1984/4/1 36
1984/4/2 1985/4/1 35
1985/4/2 1986/4/1 34
1986/4/2 1987/4/1 33
1987/4/2 1988/4/1 32
1988/4/2 1989/4/1 31
1989/4/2 1990/4/1 30
1990/4/2 1991/4/1 29
1991/4/2 1992/4/1 28
1992/4/2 1993/4/1 27
1993/4/2 1994/4/1 26
1994/4/2 1995/4/1 25
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Application Guidelines

The Project for Human

Japan International Cooperation Agency

1. WHAT IS THE JDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME? ............................. 1

2. FIELDS OF STUDY ....................................................................... 1

5. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS........................ 9

6. IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JDS FELLOWS ............ 14

7. BENEFIT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS ................................ 14

The objective of the JDS Programme is to support the human resource

The JDS Programme is now accepting potential applicants, wishing to obtain a

2-2. ･ Decentralization Ritsumeikan University 2

Sub- 1. Social and economic infrastructure and mechanism development which

Sub- 1. Social and economic infrastructure and mechanism development which

Sub- 2. Governance enhancement and basic framework development for

Sub- 2. Governance enhancement and basic framework development for

Applicants should be/have:

2. between the ages of 25 and 40 (both inclusive) as of April 1st, 2020.

4. at least 3 years of work experience in Civil Service at the time of applications.

5. gazetted civil servants currently employed in following organizations

8. English language proficiency sufficiently fluent for studying in Japan.

Applicants should not be/have:

1. serving in the military.

2. previously acquired a master’s degree after studying abroad on a scholarship

3. currently receiving, or planning to receive, another scholarship through the

Preparing and Submitting the Application Documents

English and Mathematics Examination

Screening of Application Documents

Technical Interview & Medical Check up

Admission Process for Graduate School

Enrolment at Graduate School in Japan

■ Checklist for Application Documents to be submitted

Nepal JDS Project Web site for downloading application documents;

Please find below important instructions on how to prepare your application

 Application documents will NOT be returned for any reason.

 Please compile documents in the order illustrated below.

Notarized Notarized Copy of

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7

Official Registration Questionnaire

 Your reason for applying to the JDS Programme

 A statement of problems within Nepal (state the critical/problematic situation

 Research Question/s (describe the questions, as well as sub-questions, you

 Rationale of Your Research (describe why your research deserves being

 How to Ensure Liability/Accuracy and Limit (if you can state)

 A sub-Programme/component (See Section 2 for details).

 The graduate school Programme to which you wish to apply.

Check Points: whether Your Research Plan is in line with Solving

 Does it provide convincing reasons why the research questions described in

 Is your research plan academically interesting and challenging?

 Is your academic background strong enough to implement your research plan?

 JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to invite their dependents (spouse/children) to

 JDS Fellows are NOT allowed to enter a doctoral course proceeding

 JDS Fellows MUST return to Nepal immediately on completion of the master’s

7. BENEFIT TO BE PROVIDED TO JDS FELLOWS

The Scholarships will include:

JDS Project Office in Nepal

Address : Regus, Ground Floor, Trade Tower, Thapathali

Tel : 9823 575703 / 9803 517011

Office Hours : Mon to Fri 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00

1-1. Economic Policy

1-2. Industrial Development Policy

International University of Japan (IUJ)

2-1. Development of Human Resource and Administrative Capacity of Civil Servants

International University of Japan (IUJ)

2-2. Building of International Relations