School of Political Science and EconomicsWaseda University

For Prospective Students

Admissions by Transfer

Admissions by Transfer is open to prospective students who wish to enter as second-year students. We accept a small number of transfer students, though the precise figure is not predetermined.

For applicants to the English-based Degree Program who are currently enrolled at another university and intend to matriculate as second-year students at Waseda University

Students already enrolled at Waseda University are not eligible to apply for Admission by Transfer. Such students should apply for the Change of School.

Overview

Degree Programs
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Economics
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Economy

Applicants are accepted by degree program. In your application, you must indicate one of the three degree programs. Be sure to read the descriptions of the degree programs before making your choice. The degree program cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.

Year of Matriculation

Admitted students will enter in September as second year students of a four-year program.

Screening Methods

Admissions decisions are based on a holistic screening of the application documents. This includes consideration of examination/test scores and English language proficiency.

Applicants may be invited to an interview, but only if required for verification purposes.

Admissions Timeline and Important Dates

Note that all dates refer to Japan Standard Time (JST).

Application Period for Preliminary Review of Eligibility December 11 (10:00AM), 2023 ~December 17 (11:59PM),
2023
Announcement of Preliminary Review of Eligibility Results Individual Notification
Application Period (Screening Fee Payment Period) March 11 (10:00AM), 2024 ~March 22
(5:00PM), 2024
Notification of Examinee Number (And interview invitation, if required) April 15, 2024
Interview Period (If required) April 19 or 20, 2024
Results Announcement April 25, 2024
Registration Deadline (Fee payment) May 14, 2024
Enrollment Date September 21, 2024

 

Application Information

Application Guides

◆Admission by Transfer Application Guide for September 2024 Enrollment (Updated March 14, 2024)

◆List of Application Documents by Education System

Application Materials

Applicants are strongly suggested to apply for a Preliminary Review of Eligibility. Please apply through the application form below (link only available from December 11 (10:00 AM) to December 17 (11:59 PM), 2023(JST) ):

Application Form for “Preliminary Review of Eligibility”

As of 2022, printed applications sent by post are no longer accepted. You must submit your application through The Admissions Office (TAO) online application system, which is available at the following link:

https://admissions-office.net/en/portal

Important Notice

Changes in the Admission Schemes of the School of Political Science and Economics, English-based Degree Program (from 2026 Intake Onwards)

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