Admission (Japanese Language Program)

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Japanese Language Program

Admission (Japanese Language Program)

 JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM（JLP）
 Japanese Language Courses for “Non-degree Students” in Undergraduate or Graduate Schools at Waseda University

** [Important Notice] For those who need to apply for a status of residence **

There is an important notice regarding applications related to status of residence. Please make sure to check the following documents before application.
“The Examination Criteria for the “Student” Status of Residence”

** Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening **

Applicants who hold nationality from the Philippines / Vietnam / Indonesia / Nepal / Myanmar / China are required to submit the “Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance Certificate” in addition to the normal Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application documents to prove that you are not infected with TB. The date this rule takes effect differs depending on your nationality, so please be sure to check the details from the following document if you are eligible.

“New Government System Announcement of the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening”

** Application Procedure **

This program accepts applications directly from individual applicant.
Please be advised that our Center is not affiliated with any external application agencies.

Applications for Academic Year 2026 have been closed.
Application Guidelines for Academic Year 2027 will be released on this website once prepared.

<Reference>
Admission Guidelines (AY2026)
Admission Guidelines for Currently Enrolled JLP Students (AY 2026)
Sample of Application Form for (AY2026)
Sample of Application Form for Currently Enrolled Japanese Language Program (JLP) Students (AY2026)

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.

The application for 2026 spring admission was closed.
Please see the application guidelines for 2026 fall application period.

Admission Guidelines

Japanese Language Courses Application Guidelines for Academic Year 2026

Please see the following file for an image of the online application form.
Online application form screen image for non-degree students in undergraduate or graduate school in Waseda University

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For Prospective Students

Admission (Japanese Language Program)

JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM（JLP）

Admission Guidelines ・Application DocumentsAcademic Year 2026

Japanese Language Courses for “Non-degree Students” in Undergraduate or Graduate Schools at Waseda University

Application Guidelines for non-degree students in undergraduate or graduate school in Waseda University

Admission Guidelines