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FAQ
If applicants would like to apply for our program, please read the “GSAPS Application Guide for Admissions”.
General Questions for Admission
How can I get the Application Guide and designated forms?
They are downloadable from our website.
Can I apply even though my undergraduate major is not International Relations?
You may apply even if your undergraduate major is different from International Relations. The Graduate School of Asia- Pacific Studies accepts a wide range of talented individuals from Japan and abroad.
Can I postpone my entrance date after I have been accepted?
The admission period cannot be postponed or changed. However, for successful international students who will serve in the military before entering GSAPS and wish to enter after completing their military service, postponement of the entrance date may be granted. For details, please contact the GSAPS Admissions Office.
Is it possible to apply more than once in the same academic year?
Yes, it is possible. There is no limit to the number of times you can apply as long as you meet the application requirements.
Do I need to make prior contact or appointments with the faculty member(s) of my desired research project before applying?
It is not required. But if you want, please check the below page.
Project Research Seminar – Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University
What kind of entrance examination is the “Scholarships Admissions”?
Scholarships Admissions are entrance examination systems that allows students to apply for scholarships at the same time they apply for the admissions, and to find out whether or not they are eligible to receive a scholarship before entering the school. Some of the scholarships available through the scholarship admissions are full-coverage scholarships that waive tuition fees and provide additional monthly living expenses. GSAPS offers several kinds of Scholarship Admissions. Eligibility for each scholarship varies, so please check the website below for the scholarship admissions of your choice.
How many times a year is the entrance period?
Basically, there will be two timings, one in April and the other in September (depending on the admissions category, only one of the two may be held).
May I visit your office to inquire about the details of the admissions?
You are welcome to visit GSAPS Office on the 7th floor of Building No. 19 during office hours (10:00-16:00, Monday through Friday, except for national holidays and university holidays). (No prior appointment is necessary, but we recommend that you inquire in advance as the university’s business days and holidays may differ from the general calendar.)
Can I apply to other graduate schools of Waseda University at the same time?
Yes, no problem.
Can you tell me the competitive ratio of admissions?
We do not disclose it. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Application Documents
I will not be able to submit my final transcripts or graduation certificate by the application deadline because of my expected graduation status. What should I do?
Upload your certificate of expected graduation and the latest transcripts as of the time of application on the online application system. If you are accepted, please submit your graduation certificate and final transcript at the time of entrance procedures.
Please tell me about the language proficiency test required for application.
”Proof of Language Proficiency” depends on the language applicants choose for screening/their degree thesis at GSAPS or their mother language, etc. Please carefully read the “Application Guide” and prepare the appropriate lauguage test score report/certificate.
May I request a recommendation letter from a former academic advisor who has retired?
No problem. (However, when submitting a recommendation letter through the online system, recommenders will need to register at the system using an email address other than a free email address.)
Do you accept GRE scores?
No, we do not.
Others
Is it possible to take only certain courses as an auditing student?
Auditing students are not currently being recruited.