Graduate School of Asia-Pacific StudiesWaseda University

Schedule for the Release of Application guides
April Entrance: Available around July of the year before enrollment
September Entrance: Available around late December of the year before enrollment

Instruction and Notes for application

The short video (2.5 minutes) outlines the application process and points to keep in mind when you apply for the GSAPS.
Please make sure to check here before you start application preparation.*Please note that music will be played.

【English Ver.】How to apply for GSAPS? GSAPSへの出願方法

MA course Application Guide

September 2026 Entrance　MA course Application Guides/Designated Forms

Important Notices for entrance examinations targeting students entering September 2026

１．The Validity Period of Language Proficiency Test Results Required for Admissions
２．Notice of Change to Language Proficiency Test Requirements for Admissions

Application Guides

◆　 General Admissions for September 2026 Entrance【English-based program】*Scheduled to be released in late December 2025

◆　 Special Admissions for International Development for September 2026 Entrance 【English-based program】*Scheduled to be released in late December 2025）

※Please refer to the link for Application Guides for Special Admissions for Graduating Waseda University Students and 5BM Admissions.

Designated Forms

◆　Essay A: Research Plan 【Form】
*A link to “Essay A: Research Plan” is provided in the linked PDF document.

◆　 Application Form for Application Fee Waiver, Waseda University*If applicable

April 2026 Entrance　MA course Application Guides

※Please refer to the link for Application Guides for Special Admissions for Graduating Waseda University Students and 5BM Admissions.

Ph.D. course Application Guide

September 2026 Entrance　Ph.D. course Application Guides/Designated Forms

Important Notices for entrance examinations targeting students entering September 2026

１．The Validity Period of Language Proficiency Test Results Required for Admissions
２．Notice of Change to Language Proficiency Test Requirements for Admissions

Application Guides

◆　 General Admissions for September 2026 Entrance【English-based program】*Scheduled to be released in late December 2025

Designated Forms

◆　Research Plan 【Form】
◆　List of Previous Publications 【Form】

◆　 Application Form for Application Fee Waiver, Waseda University*If applicable

April 2026 Entrance　Ph.D. course Application Guide

• Application guide for GSAPS Excellence Awards Scholarship (For Japanese Applicants for the MA program) can be referred on this page.
• If you expect to require reasonable accommodation during the entrance examination or after entering the university owing to a disability or serious medical condition, etc., please refer to the application guide and contact the relevant school office before submitting your application.
  Regardless of the type of entrance examination, answers to frequently asked questions can be found here. Please be sure to review them as well.
• For MEXT Admissions (Japanese Government Scholarship), please refer to this page.
• For “Special Admission for Postgraduate Study Abroad Program by China Scholarship Council (CSC)”, please refer to this page.
• Click here for the FAQ