Center for Japanese LanguageWaseda University

You can download each application document as below.

Admission Guidelines

• Admission Guidelines (Academic Year 2026)
• Admission Guidelines for Currently Enrolled JLP Students (Academic Year 2026)

Application Documents

• Evaluation Form (2026)
• Form for Screening Fee Waiver (if applicable) (2026)

Necessary Information

The necessary information for the application is as shown below:

• Sample of Application Form 
• Information You Need to Enter
• Sample of Application Form for Currently Enrolled Japanese Language Program (JLP) Students
  Regarding Question 5-2 of the Study Plan for Japanese Language Program at Waseda University in Chapter 5, “Study Plan for Japanese Language Program at Waseda University,” of the Sample Application Form for Currently Enrolled Japanese Language Program (JLP) Students, the following wording was revised on September 24, 2025.
  ※Please describe what you have done and learned since the program began, the areas in which you have grown, as well as your shortcomings and the areas where you still need improvement. 

• If you would like to apply for JLP as an exchange student, please visit CIE（Center for International Education） website for further information.
• If you would like to apply for JLP as a MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship student, please visit MEXT website or the Japanese Embassy in your country for further information.

This admission is only for undergraduate and graduate students (Non-degree) of  Waseda University who wish to be enrolled in Japanese language courses.

*Exchange students and MEXT Scholarship students do not need to apply.
*Be sure to check with your undergraduate/graduate school in advance to see if you need to apply.