We are pleased to announce that we will accept applications for the exchange program with Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, U.S.A., which is one of the partner universities of Waseda University.
This scholarship program was established through the generosity of the family of Dr. Tsuneo Akaha, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Professor at the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University.
One eligible student will be exempted from paying the local dormitory fee (up to $6,500).
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
■Outline of Recruitment
(1)Number of applicants: 1
(2)Eligibility
・Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s or doctoral program at the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University, at the time of application for the program and throughout the study abroad period, and must be of excellent academic and personal standing.
(Applicants may apply while on a leave of absence, but must be back in school at the start of the program.)
・Applicants must understand the contents of the written pledge and have the consent of their parents or guardians.
・Nationality Requirement: No
・Academic Year Requirement: No
・GPA Requirement: (Master’s students only) 3.0 or higher (Doctoral students’ GPA is not required)
・Language requirement: TOEFL iBT Total 79 (Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 23) (My Best Score submission accepted)
Or IELTS Total 6.5 (Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6, Speaking 6)
However, some programs may have higher language requirements than those listed above. Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
■How to Apply
Please submit your application using the application form below during the web application registration period from February 20, 2025 at noon (JST) to March 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (JST).
https://my.waseda.jp/application/detail/application-detail?communityContentLinkId=617295978
*The above application form cannot be opened until the start of the application period.
*Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted for any reason. Please make sure to submit your application by the deadline.
*Please submit the application documents together with the web application registration between noon (JST) on February 20, 2025 and 4:00 p.m. (JST) on March 3, 2025.
*There are two types of application documents : those submitted as data via the application form above, and those submitted as originals to the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Office.
*Please submit all documents, both data and originals, by the due date. Submission after the deadline will not be accepted for any reason.
■Required Documents
1) Study Abroad Program Agreement (CIE designated form) (1 Original) ★Only Submit the original to the GSAPS office★
Please download the form from the following link.
https://waseda.box.com/s/utn06yc41ymanqvpakmry4gqgybuaw4v
2) Consent Form for Semester Exchange Program Participation (Format designated by the GSAP) ★Submitted as data from the application form ★
Please download from the following link.
https://www.waseda.jp/fire/gsaps/assets/uploads/2025/01/fb561524d75e04d56ed45333ddd18fc7.pdf
3) Academic Transcript in English ★Submit data from the application form + submit an original to the GSAPS office★
Master’s degree students: Transcripts of bachelor’s degree and master’s degree must be submitted.
Doctor’s degree students: Transcripts of bachelor’s degree + master’s degree + doctoral degree are required.
4) Certificate of Official Language Test ★Submit data from the application form + submit an original to the GSAPS office★.
Please note that there are standards for the number of points for each section, not just the total number of points.
Please submit the score certificate valid as of the local application deadline (May 1, 2025).
5)Documents certifying permission to participate from your supervisor ★Submit in data format via the application form
Please submit a copy of your e-mail or a signed letter of permission (any format).
６) Essay ★Submit the essay in data format via the application form★
Submit a copy of the essay in data format via the application form
Please submit an 800-word essay in English describing your purpose for participating in the semester exchange program and your academic plans at the school of your choice. (Handwriting is not acceptable)
■Future Schedule (JST)
February 20, 12:00 ~ March 3, 3:00 p.m. : Web application registration
*Please note that application documents must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the same day.
March 5 ~ March 9 : Document screening, notification of interview schedule
March 10 ~ March 12 : Interview test
March 13 after 1:00 p.m. : Announcement of in-house screening results (in MyWaseda “Notices”)
Middle March ~ Middle April : Application procedures for partner institutions (Deadline : May 1, 2025)
“Candidate Orientation” video (required)
After May : Acceptance from the partner university ⇒ Arrangement of VISA, housing, airline tickets, etc. / Procedures at GSAPS
July : Pre-departure orientation (participation required)
Early August : Travel to the destination and start the program
■Contact Us
Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Office
▶Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00-16:00
▶Telephone support: Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (03-5286-3877)
▶Inquiries by e-mail: [email protected]
Please be sure to include your student ID number and name when inquiring by e-mail.
The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when classes are not held.
Please check the GSAPS website for the latest information as the office opening days and hours are subject to change.
Please note that the office hours and days will be changed during the summer, winter, and spring breaks.
