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Admissions Guide
- AO April Entry (Overseas)
- AO September Entry
- Change of School Entry (April Enrollment)
- Change of School Entry (September Enrollment)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
for AO April (Overseas) and September Admission
Changes in Application Document Requirements from 2026 September Admissions
*updated on March 6, 2025
AO April Entry (Overseas)
Number of Students to be admitted
100 students of all nationalities
Eligibility
Students who have completed or are scheduled to complete a 12-year non-Japanese education curriculum (including ethnic and international schools in Japan) by March 31, 2026.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
Schedule: 2026 AO April Entry (Overseas)
| Online Application Opening Period | 10:00 AM, August 20 – 5:00 PM, September 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Application Period (Screening Fee Payment Period) | September 1 – 9, 2025 |
| Interview (Only if required) | November 8, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | November 25, 2025 |
Application Documents for 2026 AO April Entry (Overseas)
| Application Guide and Instructions | |
|---|---|
| Application Guide | Download |
| AO: List of Application Documents by Education System |
Download |
| Essay Questions and Instructions | Download |
| Application Forms and Designated Forms | |
| Application Form | Online Application System |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of (Expected) Graduation |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of Prediction of IB Diploma |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of GCE A-level Predicted Grade(s) |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Proof of Honors and Activities |
Download |
| Individual Review Form | Download *Required only if you are uncertain about meeting the applicant eligibility criteria. |
AO September Entry
Number of Students to be admitted
150 students of all nationalities
Eligibility
Students who have completed or will complete a 12-year education curriculum by September 21, 2026.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
Schedule: 2026 AO September Entry
| Application Period | Early Admission: January 8 – 11:59 PM, January 13, 2026 Regular Admission: January 14 – 5:00 PM, February 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Early Decision | 10:00 AM, March 10, 2026 |
| Announcement of Document Review Results | 10:00 AM, April 14, 2026 |
| Interview (if required) |
April 17 or 18, 2026 (One of the dates above) |
| Announcement of Applicants Admitted from the Waitlist* | First Announcement: 10:00 AM, May 19, 2026 Second Announcement: 10:00 AM, June 2, 2026 |
*We will offer admission to a certain number of applicants on the waitlist if some of our successful applicants choose not to accept our offer.
Application Documents for 2026 AO September Entry
| Application Guide and Instructions | |
|---|---|
| Application Guide | Download |
| AO: List of Application Documents by Education System |
Download |
| Essay Questions and Instructions (Early Admission) | Download |
| Essay Questions and Instructions (Regular Admission) | Download |
| Application Forms and Designated Forms | |
| Application Form | Online Application System |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of Graduation/Expected Graduation |
Download |
| TEMPLATE: Certificate of GCE A-level Predicted Grade(s) | Download |
| TEMPLATE: Proof of Academic Honor and Extra-curricular Activities | Download |
| Individual Review Form | Download *Required only if you are uncertain about meeting the applicant eligibility criteria. |
How to Apply to Waseda University for 2026 Admission (for reference)
Change of School Entry (April Enrollment)
Change of School Admissions for 2026 April enrollment has been closed.
Details for 2027 April enrollment will be announced in September 2026.
Change of School Entry (September Enrollment)
Application Documents (For 2026 September Entry)
*Last updated: March 18th, 2026
| Application Guide | Download (PDF) |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Download (Word)/Download (PDF) |
| Screening Fee Payment Method | Convenience Store Easy-Pay Systems |