The PhD in International Program in Public Economics (IPPE) at Kyushu University is a three-year English-taught doctoral program offered by the Graduate School of Economics that focuses on developing advanced research expertise in public finance and economic policy within an international context. The program provides rigorous academic training through specialised seminars and independent research in areas such as fiscal policy, taxation systems, welfare economics, development economics, public sector governance, and international economic institutions, enabling doctoral candidates to critically evaluate policy frameworks and contribute to evidence-based economic decision-making. Emphasising quantitative analysis, econometric modelling, and interdisciplinary policy research, students are required to conduct original research under academic supervision and complete a doctoral dissertation that advances theoretical and applied knowledge in public economics, preparing graduates for careers in academia, international organisations, government agencies, and economic policy research institutions.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.