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WASEDA UNIVERSITY's English-based Undergraduate Programs
Entrance Examinations Overview (September 2014 entry*1)
*1 April Admission is also available for the School of International Liberal Studies.
Application materials are available on individual websites as listed below.
*2 Information marked with "*2" is that of AY2013's entrance examinations. For AY2014's, please refer to the application guidelines when they are released.
As of July, 2013
School of Fundamental/
Creative/Advanced
School of Social Sciences
School of Political Science
School of International
and Economics
Liberal Studies
Science and Engineering
International Program
Contemporary Japanese Studies Program
English-based Degree Studies September
(CJSP)
Admission Program (EDESSA)
(AO Method)
(AO Method)
(AO Method)
International Admissions Office, Waseda University
AO Admission
Summary
Entrance
September
Number of students to
be admitted
September
September
Approx. 20
75
September
April (Overseas)
Fundamental Sci. & Eng.: Approx. 35
Creative Sci. & Eng.: Approx. 25
Approx.125
Approx.100
Advanced Sci. & Eng.: Approx. 15
Language used in
English (Japanese language proficiency not required)
examination
Curriculum(Medium of
English (from entrance to graduation)
instruction)
Japanese language classes
Degree obtained
Number of years required
for graduation *2
Optional
Required
Required (whose mother tongue is a language other than Japanese)
Optional
B.A. in Political Science,
B. of Science or B. of Engineering, depending on
B.A. in Social Sciences
the major
B.A. in Economics or B.A. in Global Political
B.A. in International Liberal Studies
Economy, depending on the department
4 years/3.5 years (only for those with excellent
4 years
academic performance and who wish to graduate
earlier)
Screening Method
4 years/3 years (only for those with excellent academic 4 years/ 3.5 years (only for those with excellent academic
performance and who wish to graduate earlier)
performance and who wish to graduate earlier)
Document Screening only
Document Screening only (for 'Unconditional Offer')
An interview may additionally be arranged for purpose of
Those who have 'Conditional Offer' will be required to take interview and written
Document Screening + Interview
*2
examination.
clarification.
Japan or outside Japan e.g.
Japan or outside Japan
Interview Location
*2
e.g.
Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai,
Guangzhou, Taipei, San Francisco, New York, Bonn, Seoul, Bangkok,
Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, San Francisco, New York, Bonn, Seoul, Bangkok, etc.
etc.
※Please make sure to refer to the application guidelines
※Please make sure to refer to the application guidelines before before you apply.
※Please make sure to refer to the application guidelines before
you apply.
※In principle, applicants need to submit the scores of English,
Math, Physics, and Chemistry. If you have not taken Physics
and Chemistry, submit a note stating the fact.
University
Entrance
Qualification
Examination/
Standardized
Test by
Education
System *2
[Singapore] Cambridge GCE (A-level)
[U.S.] Either I or II:
I. SAT (Reasoning Test and Subject Tests)
II. ACT* and SAT (Subject Tests) *Must include a score for
writing
[U.K.] GCE (A-level or AS-level)
[International Baccalaureate (IB)] Certificate of the results of IB
Score or IB Predicted Score. You must be in the Diploma
Program. Both Standard-Level and Higher-Level subjects are
accepted. (IB diploma if you passed the examination)
[Examination for Japanese University Admission for
※Examination subjects must include mathematics.
[Singapore] Cambridge GCE (one or more A-Level H2 subjects)
[Singapore] Cambridge GCE (one or more A-Level H2
※For details, refer to the SILS's website.
[U.S.] Either I or II:
subjects)
URL: http://www.waseda.jp/sils/en/e_student/exam/ao_list.html
I. SAT-Reasoning Test
[U.S.] Either I or II:
II. ACT
I. SAT-Reasoning Test
[Singapore] Cambridge GCE (one or more A-Level H2 subjects)
[U.K.] GCE (One or more A-level subjects, or two or more AS-
II. ACT
[U.S.] Either I or II:
level subjects)
[U.K.] GCE (One or more A-level subjects, or two or more AS- I. SAT-Reasoning Test
[International Baccalaureate] You must be in the Diploma
level subjects)
II. ACT
Program. Certificate of the results of IB Score or IB Predicted
[International Baccalaureate] You must be in the Diploma
[U.K.] GCE (One or more A-level subjects, or two or more AS-level subjects)
Score of at least six subjects, three or more Higher-Level
Program. Certificate of the results of IB Score or IB Predicted
[International Baccalaureate] You must be in the Diploma Program.
subjects and three or more Standard-Level subjects (IB
Score of at least six subjects, three or more Higher-Level
Certificate of the results of IB Score or IB Predicted Score of at least six
diploma if you passed the examination)
subjects and three or more Standard-Level subjects (IB
subjects, three or more Higher-Level subjects and three or more Standard-
[High school equivalency exam] Certificate of the results of
diploma if you passed the examination)
Level subjects (IB diploma if you passed the examination)
entrance qualification exam or other standardized tests
[High school equivalency exam] Certificate of the results of
[Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
[Examination for Japanese University Admission for
entrance qualification exam or other standardized tests
(EJU)] The exam given in either Japanese or English is acceptable.
International Students (EJU)] You must take the exams given in [Examination for Japanese University Admission for
International Students (EJU)] Accepted for applicants to the
School of Advanced Science and Engineering only.
Application
you apply
Documents
English. “Japan and the World” and Mathematics Course 1 or
International Students (EJU)] You must take the exams given
Mathematics Course 2
in English. “Japan and the World” and Mathematics Course 1
or Mathematics Course 2
*2
TOEFL /iBT, CBT or PBT・TOEIC ・ IELTS (Academic)・EIKEN
TOEFL /iBT or PBT・ TOEIC ・ IELTS (Academic)
English
Proficiency
Test *2
TOEFL /iBT or PBT・ TOEIC ・ IELTS (Academic)
※If you cannot submit one, write a statement convincing us that you
will be able to take classes in English using designated form.
※If you submit a certificate of university entrance qualification
TOEFL /iBT or PBT・ TOEIC ・ IELTS (Academic)
examination / standardized test administered for an educational
※If you submit a certificate of university entrance qualification
system in which the first language is English (such as SAT, ACT, GCE,
examination / standardized test administered for an educational
IB taught in English, etc.), you are not required to submit a certificate
system in which the first language is English (such as SAT, ACT,
related to your English proficiency.
GCE, IB taught in English, etc.), you are not required to submit a
※If you cannot submit the documents above within the application
certificate related to your English proficiency.
(Test in Practical English Proficiency)
※If you submit a certificate of university entrance qualification examination /
standardized test administered for an educational system in which the first language
is English (such as SAT, ACT, GCE, IB taught in English, etc.), you are not required to
submit a certificate related to your English proficiency.
※If you cannot submit the documents above within the application period, make sure
to submit the "Letter to Explain in English the Reason Why You Are Unable to Submit
period, make sure to submit the designated form for explaining.
the Documents" using designated form.
・Reason for application (essay)
Others *2
・Reason for application (essay)
・Certificate of (expected) graduation
・Reason for application (essay)
・Certificate of (expected) graduation
・Academic transcript
・Certificate of (expected) graduation
・Certificate of (expected) graduation
・Academic transcript
・Recommendation letter
・Academic transcript
・Academic transcript etc.
・Recommendation letter etc.
・Proof of language (other than English and one's
・Recommendation letter etc.
first language) proficiency (if any) etc.
September Entry
Announcement
February 4, 2014
(First Application Period) December 20, 2013
of Document
March 7, 2014
(Second Application Period) April 18, 2014
Review Results
Interview
(First Application Period) January 11, 12, 18, 19, 2014 (one of the dates)
Examination
(Second Application Period) May 10, 11, 17, 18, 2014
Schedule
(Second Application Period) May 26, 2014
of Successful
Certain types of applicants to the Fundamental/Creative/Advanced Science and Engineering have a separate schedule.
Applicants
April Entry
February 5- August 19-September 18,
2013
April 8, 2014
October 18,
May 16, 2014
2013
March 29-
May 31-
October
April 13, 2014
June 15, 2014
26- November 17, 2013
April 21, 2014
June 23, 2014
November 25, 2013
The School of Political Science and Economics announces the results of interview examination.
(First Application Period) February 12-March 14, 2014
Enrollment
(Second Application Period) May 26-June 20, 2014
Procedures
Accepting Applications
(one of the dates)
Second batch
(First Application Period) February 12, 2014
Announcement
Schools and Departments
January 6-
(Second Application Period) February 14-March 10, 2014
Period
Admission
First batch
(First Application Period) November 1-November 15, 2013
Application
Certain types of applicants to the Fundamental/Creative/Advanced Science and Engineering have a separate schedule.
Schools Departments
Mathematics
April 22 -
June 24 -
November
May 9, 2014
July 11, 2014
26 - December 12, 2013
Departments
Departments
Departments
Social Sciences
Political Science
International Liberal Studies
Applied Mathematics
Economics
Funda-
Electronic and Photonic Systems
Global Political Economy
mental
Computer Science and Engineering
Communications and Computer Engineering
Intermedia Art and Science
Creative
Modern Mechanical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Physics
Applied Physics
Advanced
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Applied Chemistry
Life Science and Medical Bioscience
Electrical Engineering and Bioscience
Tuition and fees for
September 2013
enrollees *2
URL
1,556,500〜1,596,500 yen
1,098,300 yen
1,056,500 yen
1,437,500 yen
15,565〜15,965 US$
10,983 US$
10,565 US$
14,375 US$
+Entrance Fee of 200,000 yen (2,000 US$) for the first year
http://www.sci.waseda.ac.jp/eng/admissions http://www.waseda.jp/sss/en/cjsp/
_us/
http://www.waseda.jp/sss/en
※If you plan to apply, please be sure to consult the application guidelines.
* The figures are subject to change every year.
http://www.waseda-pse.jp/pse/en/forapplicants/english-based-degree-
http://www.waseda.jp/sils/en/e_student/
programs/admission.html
http://www.waseda.jp/admission/