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All documents must be written in Japanese or English.
If the original document is written in another language, Japanese or English translations must be attached. Photocopies of documents will not be accepted. Please confirm that all documents have been provided and all procedures are completed. If any items on the list have not been completed, your application will not be accepted.

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Exchange Program Forms

Exchange Program Application

Academic Objectives and Study Plan at Waseda University

Letter of Recommendation

Certificate of Japanese Proficiency

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Please attach this certificate if you have not taken the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or the Japanese section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

NOTE: Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering all require an official test score (JLPT or EJU). Applicants cannot substitute this requirement with a letter of recommendation (the Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency).

Only required for graduate schools conducting courses in Japanese. Please refer to the requirements page.

Certificate of Enrollment issued by the home institution.


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*	This document verifies current student status and expected graduation date from home institution.

Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts

Score Report of Level 1 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or
the Japanese section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)


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*	If not available, the Certificate of Japanese Proficiency should be attached. NOTE: Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering all require an official test score (JLPT or EJU). Applicants cannot substitute this requirement with a letter of recommendation (the Certificate of Japanese Proficiency).

TOEFL Score Report:


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*	Required TOEFL scores differ by graduate school, so please make sure to refer to the requirements page.

5 Color Passport Style Photographs (3 x 4 cm), 1 for visa and 4 for program application

You cannot apply for both JASSO and MEXT scholarships at the same time.

MEXT Scholarship Information for 2010-2011 is updated!!

Application Guidelines for the JASSO Scholarship
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English /

Japanese]


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*	JASSO applicants only.

Application Guidelines for the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship
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English /

Japanese]


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*	September Admission Only.

*	Exchange students interested in the MEXT Scholarship are required to submit 2 applications, one for the exchange program and one for the MEXT Scholarship. Final results will be decided by the Monbukagakusho Scholarship Office, not by Waseda University.

< Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship Information >

Application is open to exchange students nominated by partner institutions in all countries which have official diplomatic relations with Japan.

Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Application Form

Personal History (i.e. Resume, C.V.)

Statement of Financial Resources

Agreement for Defraying Expenses


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*	If an individual other than the applicant is covering study abroad costs, a bank balance certificate from that individual will be required.

Copy of Passport (page with photograph)

Bank Balance Certificate


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*	This statement must indicate that you have an equivalent of AT LEAST 1,000,000 YEN in your bank account. This total may include your scholarship / bursary.

Certificate of Scholarship

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Only for scholarship exchange students

An official certificate from the organization that issues your scholarship indicating the amount and duration.

"Did you confirm all requested documents and procedures with the Form 2?"