Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies

Waseda University

Open School Special Website

Open School Special Website

GSAPS Open School

Date and time: 12PM~5PM on January 17(Sat), 2026
Format: Online
Language: English and Japanese
Registration is here.
*You can register by 4:00PM on January 15th, 2026(JST).

Event Details:

  1. Overview and Introduction of the GSAPS by Faculty and current students[12:00PM–1:30PM ]
    • Faculty members from GSAPS will provide an overview and introduce the faculty. Additionally, current master’s and doctoral students will present about student life and their research!
  2. Zemi (Seminar) Information Session by Faculty [1:30PM–5:00PM (tentative)]
    • We will hold Zemi (Seminar) Information Session conducted by faculty members. Please check the schedule below.
      Please note that you cannot attend seminar sessions scheduled at overlapping times.

      Time Zemi (Seminar) Information Session① Zemi (Seminar) Information Session②
      13:30～14:00  AOYAMA, Rumi LIU-FARRER, Gracia
      14:00～14:30  NAKAJIMA, Seio BUKH, Alexander
      14:30～15:00  GAGNE, Nana Okura
      15:00～15:30  UEKI, Chikako KATO, Atsushi
      15:30～16:00  SHINOHARA, Hatsue NABESHIMA, Kaoru
      16:00～16:30  KATSUMA, Yasushi MIICHI, Ken
      16:30～17:00  ENDO, Tamaki SETA, Makoto
  3. Consultations with the Admissions Office/Current Students [13:45-14:30, 15:00-15:45*Open Entry/exit]
    • You can directly consult with staff and current students about GSAPS or graduate school admission. This session is open to everyone, and during consultations, other participants may listen in. Please note that this is not a private consultation.

Introducing GSAPS Content Useful for Open School Participants in a Q&A Format!

Q: I’m unsure about which professor to consult with… I want to know more about GSAPS professors!
A: “Faculty Spotlights” features videos and digital books showcasing professors’ research and teaching. You can also search the syllabus by entering the professor’s name to see which lectures they offer.

Q: I want to check the admisson schedule and Admissions Categories in advance.
A: You can find the infomration here.

Q: Where can I check the application guidelines?
A: You can check them here. The guidelines for September 2026 admissions will be published around late December 2025.

Q: I want to know more about the achievements of current students and alumni at GSAPS…
A: Our graduate school regularly shares information on Instagram, so please take a look!