Graduate School of Letters, Arts and SciencesWaseda University

Office Hours

Mon. – Fri. : 10am – 4 pm

• The Office is closed on Saturday, Sundays, Holidays (excluding holidays designated as a class day), Special University Holidays, Foundation Day, Saturdays during Summer / Winter Vacation, and designated University Holidays.
• Please click here to check the academic calendar.

We are informed of frequently asked questions and answers about the entrance examination. When thinking about going on to university etc, we will also inform you of the information on this page (Japanese Site).

FAQ

Q1. Is there an English based program?
A1. The Global Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies (Global-J) use both English and Japanese. We will conduct hybrid research and educational activities.
The rest of the Master’s and Doctoral programs are taught in Japanese only.

Q2. Is there a September enrollment?
A2. Global-J applicants may choose at the time of application to enroll starting in April or September.
The other courses are for April enrollment only.

Q3. Are there the pluriannual entrance examinations?
A3. Entrance examinations are conducted once a year for each (master, doctoral) programs. Only the entrance examination for the Global J doctoral program is conducted twice a year for each entrance date.

Q4. Is there an acceptance of a research student?
A4. We don’t accept a research student. However, we have an admission for non-degree students.
Please check here (Japanese Site) for details.

Q5. How do I contact to the faculty?
A5.  At first, please search your hope faculty on the Waseda University Researchers Database.
If you cannot find the e-mail address, please check the “コース連絡先” on this page (Japanese Site).

For more information, please check the below URL.
入学試験情報 / Admissions

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• The inquiry form