Waseda Business School
(Graduate School of Business and Finance)
(Graduate School of Business and Finance)
Waseda Business School conducts several kinds of screening methods, depending on the program. Information is listed below on each of the screening methods and how to apply for our school.
Regarding the “Application for Graduating Waseda University Students with GMAT or GRE” channel, it will be suspended from AY2021 onward. For those who are graduating from a Waseda University undergraduate school from AY2021 onward and who intend to apply to our program, please do so through the “Application with GMAT or GRE” channel.
Please see details below.
Regarding changes of the method of conducting the September 2020 Family Business Successor Entrance Examination (announced on 2021.1.28)
Be sure to read the “Application Guide” carefully before applying.
This category is for applicants holding GMAT or GRE (General Test) scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT or GRE scores, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of educational background, academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT or GRE score does not necessarily guarantee enrollment. For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Such candidates will be contacted individually by the WBS Admissions Office.
Some applicants may receive a conditional offer at the time of result announcement. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed admittance. Such applicants are required to meet the conditions (e.g. GMAT score) stated in the conditional offer letter and submit any required documentation as indicated to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date listed in the letter. Note that if applicants fail to submit the required documentation by the deadline, the conditional offer will be revoked.
This category is for applicants whose family members run their own business* and are scheduled to succeed it in the future. The admission screening will be based on overall performance on the required written exams, and in on-campus interviews, as well as evaluation of all application documents (GMAT and GRE scores are optional). In addition, potential quality as a company successor will be evaluated based on the Application Form for Family Business Successors [Form 5] and the recommendation letter from the current representative of the company.
*must be a listed company on the stock exchange or of similar standing and scale
This category is for applicants holding GMAT or GRE (General Test) scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT or GRE scores, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of educational background, academic record, extracurricular activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT or GRE score does not necessarily guarantee enrollment. For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Such candidates will be contacted individually by the WBS Admissions Office.
Some applicants may receive a conditional offer at the time of result announcement. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed admittance. Such applicants are required to meet the conditions (e.g. GMAT score) stated in the conditional offer letter and submit any required documentation as indicated to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date listed in the letter. Note that if applicants fail to submit the required documentation by the deadline, the conditional offer will be revoked.
This application category is designated for applicants (i.e., employees) who have been offered financial sponsorship by their employer who will bear the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of enrollment at WBS. To be eligible, the employer must be a listed company on the stock exchange (or a company of similar standing and scale) or a public institution. For eligibility details, please contact WBS by email ([email protected]).
1) Qualifications for “Application with GMAT or GRE” and “Application for Family Business Successors”
Applicants must fulfill ONE of the following requirements. Three years of work experience is preferable but not required. If you apply for International MBA program with less than three years of work experience, you need to fill in the designated essay (Form1-7, Essay1).”
1. Those who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a university in Japan by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
2. Those who have received a Bachelor’s Degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation of Japan or are scheduled to receive such degree by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
3. Those who have completed 16 years of standard school education outside Japan or are scheduled to complete such education by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
4. Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
5. Those who have been enrolled at a university for more than three years (or have completed 15 years of school education overseas or are scheduled to complete such education by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate) and have been recognized by WBS as having earned a specified number of credits with an excellent academic record*.
(Chinese three-year university（専科）graduates excluded)
6. Those who have been recognized by WBS as possessing academic credentials superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance requirements screening process and are scheduled to reach 22 years of age by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.*
*Any applicant who wishes to apply under Qualifications 5 or 6 above should contact the WBS Admission Office via e-mail prior to application for an individual qualification screening.
(Individual Eligibility Review Form)
[Attention]
Applicants for Family Business Successors’ channel need to fulfill the requirement that their family members run their own business* and they are scheduled to succeed it in the future.
*must be a listed company on the stock exchange or of similar standing and scale
1) Qualifications for “Application with GMAT or GRE” and “Application for Company Sponsored Applicants”
Applicants must fulfill ONE of the following requirements.
1. Those who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a university in Japan by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
2. Those who have received a Bachelor’s Degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation of Japan or are scheduled to receive such degree by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
3. Those who have completed 16 years of standard school education outside Japan or are scheduled to complete such education by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.
4. Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
5. Those who have been enrolled at a university for more than three years (or have completed 15 years of school education overseas or are scheduled to complete such education by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate) and have been recognized by WBS as having earned a specified number of credits with an excellent academic record*.
(Chinese three-year university（専科）graduates excluded)
6. Those who have been recognized by WBS as possessing academic credentials superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance requirements screening process and are scheduled to reach 22 years of age by the enrollment date that applicants wish to matriculate.*
*Any applicant who wishes to apply under Qualifications 5 or 6 above should contact the WBS Admission Office via e-mail prior to application for an individual qualification screening.
(Individual Eligibility Review Form)
Access the URL below and input your personal information to acquire a login ID.
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Login to the Online System with your login ID and enter the information through the Online System.
Prepare and assemble all necessary documents, including any required certificates and recommendation letters.
You can also download the Form4 to Form 10 from below.
Form4: Letter of Consent from Employer
Form5: Family Business Successor Form
Form6: Request for Submitted Documents Return
Form7: Application for Screening Fee Waiver
Form8: Statement of Fund Resource
Form9: Application for Scholarship Offered Prior to Matriculation
Form10: Applicant Evaluation (Recommendation) Form
Pay the screening fee by Credit Card, Union Pay, Alipay, or Convenience Store in Japan.
Send all specified documents to the WBS Admissions Office by postal mail.
Your application will be considered complete when all required documents are received by the WBS Admissions Office no later than the deadline for each application round.
A rolling admissions process is operated for “Application with GMAT or GRE,” “Application for Graduating Waseda University Students with GMAT or GRE,” and “Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants” with the five key deadlines below. Regarding the screening schedule of “Application for Family Business Successors,” please refer to the Application Guide, which you can download from above.
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Result Announcement |
| 1st Round | Sep 14 (Mon), 2020 | Oct 8 (Thu), 2020 |
| 2nd Round | Nov 9 (Mon), 2020 | Dec 10 (Thu), 2020 |
| 3rd Round | Jan 8 (Fri), 2021 | Feb 11 (Thu), 2021 |
| 4th Round | Mar 29 (Mon), 2021 | May 13 (Thu), 2021 |
| 5th Round | May 14 (Fri), 2021 | Jun 10 (Thu), 2021 |
*Note that each “round” represents a distinct period in which you may apply, not a succession of steps for your application. Repeat applications for later rounds are accepted.
>> For residents of Japan
Enclose all the required application documents in an envelope (square-sized #2 type) and paste the designated address label* for application on the recipient address side. Send it to the WBS Admissions Office stated below by registered mail (簡易書留郵便).
*The address label for application can be downloaded from the Online Application System.
>> For residents of countries other than Japan
Enclose all the required application documents in an envelope and send it to the following address by an international courier service for which you can track the delivery status such as EMS.
Please send all application documents to the following address:
Waseda Business School Admissions Office
Please indicate the type of the admission here:
Application with GMAT or GRE
or
Application for Family Business Successors
or
Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants
3rd Floor, Bldg.11, Waseda Campus, Waseda University,
1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050 JAPAN
Tel: +81-(0)3-5286-8719
If you have any questions about admission, please contact us by e-mail.
Additionally, you can see frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the page below.
Prospective students who are interested in WBS and would like to meet with our admissions officers and the alumni in person are all welcome to join this tour.
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