Graduate School of Human SciencesWaseda University

For Prospective Students

Admissions

Leaflet & Youtube Playlist

Leaflet

YouTube playlist about EDICS

How to ApplyMarch 3, 2025 updated

In order to facilitate your application, before applying to the program we strongly recommend that you contact one of the faculty members to share the details of your intended research and to request that they agree to serve as your academic advisor (although your application maybe accepted without following this process).
To contact your prospective academic advisor, please refer to the “Research Guidance Information” below and email them at the address listed.

【EDICS (English-based Master’s Program)】:Research Guidance Information
【English-based Doctoral Program】: Research Guidance Information

Admission ScheduleOctober 16, 2024 updated

The schedule is the same for  EDICS (English-based Master’s Program) and English-based Doctoral Program.
Application  period By March 28, 2025
Payment of screening fee From March 14 to March 28, 2025
Screening Method First screening: Document screening of application materials
Second screening: Interview via web conference system
Result of the Primary Screening informed to
applicants
May 9, 2025
Second screening May 17 / May 18, 2025 (Either)
Announcement of final decision May 23, 2025

Application Guildelines & Forms

2025 September Admission Application

Instruction of using The Admissions Office (TAO) PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Union Pay PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Method for payment of the screening fee at convenience stores in Japan PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Acquisition of Status of Residence of “Student” PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Form for Screening Fee Waiver PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded

【Important】

Change in Application Requirements for admission to the September 2024 intake and thereafter

Please click here for more information. (Published on Sept. 19th, 2023)

Application Guidelines PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Statement of Purpose and Research Plan Word December 25, 2024 uploaded
List of Previous Publication & Research Achievements Word December 25, 2024 uploaded

【Important】

Students in the EDICS program can apply and proceed to the English-based doctoral program at the Graduate School of Human Sciences without taking English tests. Please refer to the information of English-based Doctoral Program.

Application Guidelines PDF December 25, 2024 uploaded
Statement of Purpose and Research Plan Word December 25, 2024 uploaded
List of Previous Publication & Research Achievements Word December 25, 2024 uploaded

Japanese-based Graduate Programs【DEGREES : Master & Doctor】

For information on the Japanese-based Graduate Programs, please refer to the links below (in Japanese only).

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