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Essay Question and Instructions
for AO April Entry (Overseas) 2027
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*Posted on August 25, 2026
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, 2027.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
Schedule: 2027 AO April Entry (Overseas)
| Online Application Opening Period | 10:00 AM, August 19 – 5:00 PM, September 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Period (Screening Fee Payment Period) | 00:00 AM, September 1 – 5:00 PM, September 8, 2026 |
| Interview (Only if required) | November 7, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | 10:00 AM, November 24, 2026 |
Application Documents for 2027 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, 2027.
*For details of the applicant qualifications, please refer to the Application Guide.
Schedule: 2027 AO September Entry
| Application Period | Early Admission: 10:00 AM, January 7 – 11:59 PM, January 12, 2027 Regular Admission: January 13 – 5:00 PM, January 28, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Early Decision | 10:00 AM, March 9, 2027 |
| Announcement of Regular Admission Results | 10:00 AM, April 13, 2027 |
| Interview (if required) |
March 26 or 27, 2027 (One of the dates above) |
| Announcement of Applicants Admitted from the Waitlist* | First Announcement: 10:00 AM, May 18, 2027 Second Announcement: 10:00 AM, June 1, 2027 |
*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 (for your reference)
| 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)
Application Documents (For 2027 April Entry)
*Last updated: September 1st, 2026
| Application Guide | Download (PDF) |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Download (Word) |
| Screening Fee Payment Method | Convenience Store Easy-Pay Systems |
Change of School Entry (September Enrollment)
Change of School Admissions for 2026 September enrollment has been closed.
Details for 2027 September enrollment will be announced in March 2027.