GRIPS combines a broad interdisciplinary curriculum with an applied research focus and a commitment to international, state, and regional policy issues.
Field trips, seminars, academic conferences and collaborative events common at the school are another important means of enhancing the scholars' understanding of subject matters related to East Asia and Pacific Affairs, and International Politics in general.
The school mainly produces highly qualified researchers in the field of international politics, strategic and security studies, and foreign policy analysis.
The school also produces competent public administrators and practitioners with professional expertise in diplomacy and foreign policy.
Designed by the Yamashita Sekkei and Richard Rogers Partnership, the campus opened its doors in the spring of 2005.