Waseda Business School
(Graduate School of Business and Finance)

Students can enjoy opportunities to study abroad through WBS’s extensive network, which connect them with a lot of leading institutions (see the list below) around the world.

Here is the application guide for AY2017 Spring version of the WBS Student  Exchange Program.
Please note that the ONLY WBS students can apply this exchange program. Your  positive participation is highly welcomed.

1.WBS Partner Schools (as of April 2016)

For details of spring 2017, please click here. (updated on 17 May)

2.Quota

A few for each school

3.Study Abroad Period

3 to 5 months, in general. Under the agreement  between WBS and the partner institutions, the  study abroad period will be counted into the enrollment period of Waseda  University. (Note: In case of study abroad under the University-wide agreement, the total period of enrollment will be certainly extended.)

4.Requirement

Good command of English is required. English language score report must be submitted to WBS office when you apply for exchange program and, in some cases, to partner schools as well.

5.Tuituion and Fees

Participants must pay all tuition fees to Waseda University and subsequently the entire tuition fee of the host institution will be exempted.
Fees for air tickets,accommodation, textbooks, health insurance and other living expenses are paid by students.

6.Application Procedures[ Application Documents]

(1) Designated Application Form in English

Click here

In case you cannot get a signature from your supervisor, you may turn in a printed-out paper of e-mail that shows an approval by the supervisor.

(2) Research/Study Plan in English

Size A4, no more than 400 words in English

(3) Proof of Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, TOEIC, etc.)

English proficiency test score must be submitted for the WBS internal screening. Application without the test score cannot be accepted.

(4) Consent form to Participate in WBS Overseas Program (Designated format)

Click here

[Schedule for the Application]

◆ Orientation:

May 21(Sat), 2016  12:15-13:00  Room #912, Bldg. 11
*May bring Lunch

◆ Application Deadline:

June 22 (Wed), 2016  23:59
*Application documents shall be turned-in to WBS office, 3rd floor at Bldg. 11.
*If you send application via e-mail, please submit the original copy to the WBS office at a later date.

◆ Interview Date:

June 30 (Thu), 2016
*Details will be announced to applicants by June 28 (Tue). Interview date and time cannot be changed.

◆ Announcement of Result:

July 14 (Thu), 2016

7. Remarks

– You may review the pamphlets of the partner schools at WBS office. For more detailed information, please see the official website of the partner schools.

– Designated travel insurance at Waseda discount rate must be purchased.

Should  you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at wbs-intl@list.waseda.jp.

WBS has partner universities with 24 schools all over the world.  For the details, please ask your home institution’s coordinator.

◆Academic Calendar Spring: April to the beginning of August Fall: The end of September to the beginning of February Please see the PDF version of the academic calendar which shows the dates classes are conducted. The orientation is usually held one week before the class begins. The date and the time will be announced to exchange students via email.

◆Courses AY2016MBA Program courses

Details for the procedure will be announced from us after you nominated by your home institution.