We, IDP at IDEC considers diversity is one of its strengths. We thus would like to invite all of you from various background and experience, with sufficient analytical/quantitative aptitude as well as basic understanding of standard micro and macroeconomic theories. Entrance exam is therefore consisted of two parts, (1) Basic Math Aptitude Test and (2) Basic Micro and Macro Economics Test. In part (1) questions are similar to those in the quantitative section of GRE administered by ETS. In part (2), questions are similar to chapter-end problems in the following textbooks:

We are happy to help you shape up your research proposals, so please make sure to contact one of our faculty members before you apply. Please read the Application Guideline carefully as ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS differs for each selection.

Important Reminder: Special Selection for International Students is ONLY applicable for non-Japanese citizen residing outside of Japan.

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Intermediate Microeconomics and Its Application, by Walter Nicholson, Christopher M. Snyder

Macroeconomics, N. Gregory Mankiw

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Students who are in the Master's programs are required, to complete the program, to attend for two years in order to obtain 30 credits and to complete a Master's thesis which is supervised by academic advisors. Students are also required to pass the final examination. With the approval at the faculty meeting, a student may complete the program in one year or more upon the merits of outstanding academic achievement during the first year of the program.

(M.A., M.Sc., M.Eng., M.Agr., M.Ed., M. ICS.)

The Master's degree is granted to students who fulfill the requirements stated above.

Students who are in the Doctoral programs are required, to complete the program, to attend for three years in order to obtain 8 credits and to complete a Doctoral dissertation. Doctoral candidates are also required to pass the final examination. With the approval at the faculty meeting, a student may complete the program in one year or more upon the merits of outstanding academic achievement during the first year of the program. If the attendance requirement is waived in this way, a total of three or more years of attendance (Master's and Doctoral programs combined) is required.

(Ph.D., D.Eng., D.Agr., Ph.D. in Ed., Ph.D. ICS) 

The Doctoral degree is granted to students who fulfill the requirements stated above.

A wide range of scholarship opportunities are available from the Japanese government, local governments, private foundations and local international associations. For more in-depth information on particular scholarships, criteria and application procedures, please visit the following sites.