FAQ

Applicants to the master’s program do not need to contact the desired faculty advisor before applying.
Applicants to the doctoral program need to contact the desired faculty advisor and obtain consent before applying.

Regardless of the applicant’s nationality, please choose based on your place of residence.

Overseas application: A method for applicants residing outside Japan to submit their application documents from abroad.

Domestic application: A method for applicants residing in Japan to submit their application documents from within Japan.

Yes, in addition to Kitakyushu, the exam is also held in Tokyo (at Waseda University).

Yes, it is. As long as you like, but you can’t take multiple application categories at the same time.

No, they are not available to the public.

Yes, it is possible.

It is not disclosed.

The statement of preferences is for reference only and will not influence your opportunities after admission.

The Admissions Office makes an overall judgment based on the submitted research plan and responses to interview questions.

You may apply if your application complies with the university’s regulations and you are deemed qualified for admission to IPS. For details, please consult the “Qualifications for Application” section of the Admission Guide. If you then have any questions, please inquire with the Admissions Office.

IPS is primarily an engineering-focused institution, but many students from liberal arts backgrounds also enter to study information science or management engineering. While IPS accepts a diverse range of students from both domestic and international backgrounds, some research labs may require strong mathematical skills. Please contact the faculty member in charge of the research lab directly via email to inquire about specific requirements.

Yes. Even if your undergraduate major differs from your desired field of study, you may apply as long as you meet the application requirements.

Please describe a report corresponding to a bachelor’s thesis, results of previous research, etc.

Please submit a certificate of expected graduation and an academic transcript of records at the time of application. Please submit the final certificate at the time of admission.

In the case that you have not presented or published papers, nor have any publications, a job description related to your research or desired research would be acceptable.

Yes, if you wish to reapply, you must submit all required documents again. Previously submitted documents cannot be reused.

We do not provide individual notifications regarding the arrival of documents. Please use the tracking number provided at the time of shipment to check the delivery status on your own.

The “Receive Status” will only be updated to “Received” if there are no deficiencies in both the mailed documents and the information entered on TAO. If there are any deficiencies, the status will be updated after all issues have been resolved.
Please note that we review the documents in the order they are received, so it may take some time for the status to be reflected. Thank you for your understanding.

We do not provide individual confirmation of submitted documents. Please carefully review the “Application procedure” section and the “Instructions for application and documents to be submitted ” in the Application Guide to ensure everything is prepared correctly.
If there is any issue or clarification needed regarding your submitted documents, we will contact you via the TAO messaging system.

Please refer to the “Instructions for the Recommenders” and “FAQ” for important notes.
If the issue appears to be system-related, please contact the TAO Help Center directly.

For questions regarding the operation of the TAO system, please contact the TAO Help Center directly.
You can send a message by clicking the “Submit a ticket” button at the top right of the following page:

Please refer to the Visiting Information page.

IPS is a practical, interdisciplinary engineering graduate school with a strong focus on internationalization and industry–academia collaboration. Please also refer to the page about our graduate school for more information.

Please refer to the following pages:

・Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) website

・Waseda University Center for International Education website

For further details, please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate-general in your country.

Please refer to ‘Achievement of adopted scholarship’ of last year. Note, however, that the number and variety of scholarships and the rate of recipients will differ from year to year.

Those who wish to be awarded scholarships are required to complete the appropriate procedures for registration. Pertaining to scholarships which require nomination by the university, IPS nominates candidates based on their academic performance and financial situation. In each case, applicants are requested to submit an application and necessary documents. (Japanese and permanent resident foreigners only).
In addition to the above-mentioned scholarships, there are scholarships students can directly apply for. In each case, the information is posted on the IPS bulletin board. The information for international students is also posted on the IPS bulletin board and the bulletin board of the Center for International Education (international students only). Applicants must complete the necessary procedures.

Additionally, there are some scholarships which can be applied before admission.
Please see details under the  “Scholarship” menu.

Most of the classes at IPS are held in both English and Japanese.

Please refer to the Introduction to Japanese Learning Websites (External Resources).
You may also register for Japanese language courses offered within the Science and Research Park.
Although additional tuition fees are required, the university provides partial financial support for these course fees.

IPS gives classes from the 1st period (starting at 8:50 am) to the 6th period (from 18:55 to 20:35). A working person should select classes in the 6th period and on Saturdays, and also one or two weekdays. It will be necessary to make out your registration schedule according to the IPS timetable and the curriculum. If you choose to study while continuing to work, your motivation and commitment, and your employer’s understanding, will be essential. Please consider these factors carefully before applying.

Classes are available from Monday to Saturday. The first period starts at 8:50 in the morning. The last period starts at 18:55 and finishes at 20:35.

Please check here (Academic Calendar – Waseda University) for more details.

Air conditioning and heating, a mini kitchen, a unit bathroom, a bed, a study desk, a network port, and lighting fixtures are provided.
Please note that bedding, chairs, curtains, and cooking utensils are not included.

Waseda Dormitory: 5 minutes on foot / HIPPO!8: 20 minutes on foot / Sun Heights Koharu: 20 minutes on foot / SUNPIA Isegaoka: 20 minutes on foot.

The monthly fee is 12,165 JPY (including a 165 JPY bank transfer fee).
Additionally, an annual fire insurance fee of 4,000 JPY is required.
Payment is made by automatic bank transfer from your account.

Overnight stays by friends or family are not permitted.

Utility fees are not included. Each resident must arrange and pay for utilities for their own room separately.

Each room is shared by two people.

Each room is equipped with a LAN cable port for internet connection.

For detailed information on tuition, please refer to the admission guidelines or the brochure.

*Actual costs may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Yes, it does. IPS sets school information session and open days several times in a year. Check the schedule on the page. You will prepare a form to join.

There are Japanese companies that actively hire international students, and many IPS graduates are excelling in their careers.
You will be provided with opportunities to receive support for internships and job hunting from professors with corporate experience and recruiters who are alumni of Waseda University.