Waseda Summer SessionWaseda University

Student Status

• You must be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited university on June 15, 2026 (the program start date).

• The following students cannot apply:

  • high school students

  • graduate students

  • community college students

  • foundation / preparatory program students

  • students on a leave of absence

Students Graduating in Summer 2026

• If you will graduate in summer 2026, you may apply only if you can submit an official document proving that you are enrolled at your university until June 2026.

GPA Requirement

• • You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0.

  • Students with a GPA below 2.5/4.0 cannot apply.

• *All classes in this program are conducted in English. For students enrolled at universities where English is not the primary language of instruction, the language proficiency levels listed below are recommended.
  TOEFL PBT®: 550, TOEFL iBT®: 79, IELTS: 6.0.

• *If there are too many applications, a selection will be made.

Applications must be submitted online. The online application will be available starting Monday, February 16. Please attach the following documents to the online application.

1. Transcript of Grades & Grading Scale

You must submit an official transcript of grades issued by your university.

• If your transcript is not in English or Japanese, you must also submit an official translation with a notarized stamp issued by an embassy or certified notary office.

• If you are a first-year student and your grades are not yet available, you must submit:

  • a list of your currently registered courses, and

  • one letter of recommendation from a professor at your university.

• You must also submit an official Grading Scale document together with your transcript
  (for example, a page from your university website explaining the grading system).

2. Certificate of Enrollment

All applicants must submit an official Certificate of Enrollment issued by their university.
This must clearly show:

• that you are a full-time undergraduate student, and

• your enrollment period and (if applicable) expected graduation date.

3. Passport Copy

Please submit a photocopy or scanned copy of the passport page showing your photo and passport number.

4. Statement of Purpose

Please submit a short statement explaining your reasons for participating in the Waseda Summer Session
(200 words or less, in English).

Online Application

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Starts: Monday, February 9, 0:00 Japan time
Deadline: Friday, February 27, 23:59 Japan time

The online application site is currently closed.

Application result will be announced to all applicants by e-mail on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Students from the U.S., Canada, and Europe do not need a visa if their stay in Japan is for 90 days or less. On the other hand, students from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East need a visa. For students who require a visa, the Waseda Summer Session Office will send an “Letter of Admission” and “Letter of Invitation” after confirming payment. After receiving the documents, please apply for the visa by yourself at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General. It may take several weeks for the visa to be issued, so please apply well in advance.

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The Waseda University Summer Session is open to all undergraduate students regardless of disability status, gender, nationality, religion, creed, or political beliefs.

The faculty and staff of this program will work with the Accessibility Resource Center and other relevant departments to provide academic accommodations in this program as outlined in the “WSS Disability Access Guidelines”.