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AO Admissions Examination

of Special Scholarship programs

exclusively for the Republic of the Union of MYANMAR

Application Guidelines

Master’s program and Doctoral program (5 years) Doctoral program (3 years)

<for Entrance in September 2019 and April 2020>

Waseda University

About Special Scholarship Programs exclusively For the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Outline of Scholarship

(1) WASEDA University provides FULL coverage of tuitions and expenses including an admission fee

during enrollment in Master’s and PhD programs at Waseda University. *Funding is limited to a

maximum of 5 years for Master's and PhD students and 3 years for PhD Students

(2) JPY 110,000 per month will be provided for daily expenses (for a maximum period of 5 years)

The AO Admissions examination of Special Scholarship Programs exclusively for the Republic of the Union of

Myanmar allows two applications for admission and scholarships, and provides scholarship as described above to

successful applicants passing the designated examination administrated by WASEDA University.

[IMPORTANT] Notes for scholarships

- Screening fee is waived. - Travel expenses for second screening and airfare to Japan for enrollment must be privately financed and

will not be provided by Waseda University.

-The admitted students are exempted from payment of the entrance fee, tuition, and miscellaneous fees during the period enrolled in Waseda University (a maximum period of 60 months for the 5-year scholarship program of Master’s program and Doctoral program, and a maximum period of 36 months for 3-year scholarship program of Doctoral programs). Tuitions and fees for optional subjects/courses, which are not considered as basic requirements for completion of graduate programs (Japanese Language Subjects etc.), are not waived.

- Upon entering Waseda University, the academic performance of the recipients will continue to be

assessed every year. If the recipient fails to maintain satisfactory academic results, the scholarship might

be suspended or cancelled.

- If those enrolled in the 5-year scholarship program of Master’s program and Doctoral program

discontinue a Doctoral program, the scholarship will be cancelled after completing a Master’s program.

- The duration of the scholarship is 60 months for the 5-year Master’s and Doctoral scholarship program

and 36 months for the 3-year Doctoral scholarship program at the maximum. If the scholarship recipients

fail to finish the program within the above designated period, it cannot be extended in principle. Only if it

happened due to unavoidable reasons, the extension might be considered.

- This scholarship is designed to support students who study at Waseda University in Japan and the

scholarship recipients are not allowed to study at different educational institutions in and outside of

Japan during the University holiday or are considered essential to the recipients in order to fulfill their

curriculum requirements.

- This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships offered by Waseda University, external organizations, or government-sponsored scholarships including tuition waivers.

- Waseda University will provide successful applicants with accommodation information. Students have to arrange accommodation on their own. Rent and other fees must be privately financed.

- This special scholarship will only be granted to those whose status of residence is “College Student” (ryuugaku) during the period enrolled in Waseda University. ※Those whose status of residence is “Permanent Resident” (eijusha), “Long Term Resident” (teijusha),

“Dependent” (kazokutaizai), or “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” (nihonjin no haigusha tou) / “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” (eijusha no haigusha tou), cannot apply to the Special Scholarship Programs exclusively for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

I. Admissions Overview 1. Programs for application (1) Master’s program and Doctoral program <60 months (five-year graduate program)> (2) Doctoral program <36 months (three-year graduate program)>

2. Number of students to be admitted A few for all graduate schools participating in the special scholarship programs exclusively for the Republic the Union of Myanmar 3. Participating Graduate Schools As the followings, the degree programs, medium of instruction, and term of enrollment, differ depending on each graduate school.

(1) Master’s program and Doctoral program <60 months (five-year graduate program)>

Japanese-based programs

○For September 2019 enrollment

Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course, Journalism Course, Public Management Course(*))

Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering

○For April 2020 enrollment

Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course, Journalism Course, Public Management Course(*))

Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Human Sciences Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering

(2) Master’s program and Doctoral program <60 months (five-year graduate program)>

English-based programs


Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course, Public Policy Course(*)) Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies


Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies

*There is neither Public Management nor Public Policy course in Doctoral program .

Therefore, if you enroll at Master’s program and focus on either Public Management or Public Policy course, and would like to pursue Doctoral program, then, you would choose either Political Science course or Journalism course in Doctoral program.

(3) Doctoral program <36 months (three-year graduate program)>

Japanese-based programs


Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course, Journalism Course) Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Social Sciences Graduate School of Sports Sciences Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering


Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course, Journalism Course) Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering (*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Social Sciences Graduate School of Sports Sciences Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering

(4) Doctoral program <36 months (three-year graduate program)>

English-based programs


Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course) Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering


Graduate School of Political Science (Political Science Course) Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Commerce Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering(*) Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering

*The graduate schools other than the above do not take any students for this AO Admissions examination

of Special Scholarship Programs exclusively for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. *Requirements differ by department and choice of instruction medium for Graduate School of

Fundamental Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering, and Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering. Refer to the list of research guidance and

supervisors at “https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/EN/admissions_gs/#anc_4” (English-based program) or “https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/admissions_gs/#anc_4” (Japanese-based program) for details.

4. Admissions Schedule

II. Applicant Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria (1) to (4) to be eligible for consideration for the scholarship.

(1) Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and must be residing in the

Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the time of application. (2) Applicants must satisfy the following either criteria for academic background.

<For Master’s and PhD program, 5-year graduate program>

①Applicants who completed or are expected to complete 15 years of school education in the

Republic of the Union of Myanmar(*)

②Applicants who completed or are expected to complete more than 15 years of school education by

enrolment period inside and outside the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

③Applicants, who needs to be recognized its equivalent as a college or university of recognized

standing, are 22 years old or order at the time of enrollment. *Applicants must complete more than 15 years of school education from elementary school to college principally to enter the Master’s program at Waseda University. The primary/secondary education in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is 11 years. If applicants continued the 3 years university education right after completion of the primary/secondary education, the total years of academic education would be 14 years, which does not fulfill the application eligibility. Contact the International Admissions Office, [email protected], prior to application submission if you are not sure of your eligibility.

<For PhD program, 3-year graduate program> Applicants must be educated in and have conferred or be expected to be conferred a Master's

degree or the equivalent on them inside or outside the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

(3) Applicants must meet all the requirements including the language proficiency set by each graduate school.

(4) Applicants must be the one whose status of residence during the academic years at Waseda

University will be “College Student” (ryuugaku), but not “Permanent Resident” (eijusha), “Long Term Resident” (teijusha), “Dependent” (kazokutaizai), or “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” (nihonjin no haigusha tou) / “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” (eijusha no haigusha tou).

Tue. January 8th, 2019 – Fri. February 15

th, 2019

Pre-application:

Matching prospective students with supervisors

Mon. February 25th, 2019 – Fri. March 15

th, 2019 Application period

Early, April, 2019 – Mid., April, 2019 1st screening (Document screening)

Fri. April 19th , 2019 Announcement of 1

st screening result

Sat. May 25th , 2019 2

nd screening (Essay exam and Interview)

Fri. June 7th, 2019 Announcement of Final Result

After Sat. June 8th, 2019

Procedures for Admission and Application of COE

on behalf of applicants

Sat. September 21st, 2019 or Wed. April 1

st, 2020 Enrollment

https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/admissions_gs/#anc_4

mailto:[email protected]

III. Application Procedures (1) Pre-application: matching prospective students to supervisors

Prior to applications, all applicants are required to contact the International Admissions Office via email, to match their desired research area with the appropriate supervisor by following the instruction below.

<Pre-Application period>

Tue. January 8th, 2019 – Fri. February 15th, 2019 *The application email must arrive no later than the respective deadlines.

<Method> 1. Applicants for the Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Graduate

School of Creative Science and Engineering and Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering

- Prepare a research plan (designated form) - Find your prospective supervisor from the list of research guidance and supervisors at

“https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/EN/admissions_gs/#anc_4” (English-based program) or “https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/admissions_gs/#anc_4” (Japanese-based program), and contact him/her directly.

Send email to: Your prospective supervisor Title: Matching request for the special scholarship programs exclusively for the Republic

of the Union of MYANMAR Main Text: Include the following items;

- Desired term of enrollment (September 2019 or April 2020) - Statement that you have read the application guidelines for the Special - Scholarship programs exclusively for the Republic of the Union of MYANMAR - Your academic and professional background

Attached files: 1-2 pages of “Research Plan” (designated form) Please download the designated form of Research Plan from our website. Faculty information: If you cannot find the contact information of your prospective supervisor, please

send an email to the graduate admissions office at [email protected] .

2. Applicants for the Graduate Schools other than the above graduate schools

Contact the International Admissions Office via email with attached “Research Plan” (designated form) and “Curriculum Vitae (CV)”. Send email to: [email protected] Title: Matching Request (Myanmar) Main Text: Include the following items

- Desired graduate school and degree program - Desired term of enrollment (September 2019 or April 2020) - Desired medium of supervision (Japanese or English) - Desired supervisor (if any)

Attached files: “Research Plan” (designated form) and “Curriculum Vitae (CV)” <Notification for Pre-application Result> The applicant’s eligibility and matching result will be notified within two weeks after the pre-application are accepted.



(2) Submission of Application Documents Submit the required application documents during the following application period with the designated procedure after confirming eligibility and application approval from the prospective supervisor.

<Application period>

Mon. February 25th, 2019 – Fri. March 15th, 2019 *The application documents must arrive at the International Admissions Office by POSTAL SERVICE during the application period.

*Late submission will NOT be accepted after the deadline.

<Application Procedure> Refer to “(3) Application documents” and the requirements of each graduate school for admission,

download a set of application forms from the International Admissions Office website as follows; http://web.waseda.jp/admission/en/ssp/myanmar/ and send them to the following address via DHL,

EMS, or any other international parcel delivery services.

(3) Application documents

① Application form (designated form)

*Attach one color headshot photo (4cm H×3cm W) to the application form. *Write your name on the reverse side with a pen.

【NOTE】As for the desired research area / major (name of supervisor)

Leave the column for the Research Area/Major (Name of Supervisor) blank for those who wish to apply for the Master’s program and Doctoral program, five-year graduate program, in either Graduate School of Political Science, Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics since the supervisor will be assigned when enrolling the program.

② Certificate of graduation or completion of the degree program (copy acceptable)

*All degree certificates need to be submitted. For instance, submit certificates both undergraduate program and master’s program when applying to the Doctoral program.

*Submit certificates in either English or Japanese. If certificates are available in only Burmese, applicants must attach an English or Japanese translation notarized by public organizations, such as regional notary offices, inside Myanmar.

*The applicant expected to complete your master’s program at the time of application must submit the certificate of estimated graduation clearly indicating the estimated date of completion, awarded degree, and major, issued by your home university.

*The successful applicants who have taken the examination as expected graduates of master’s program should submit the original degree and completion certificates during the entrance procedures.

*Avoiding risks of lost mails due to the country conditions for mailing, a submission of copies for all required certificates is allowed. However, the original certificates need to be submitted at the time of the 2

nd Screening.

③ Academic transcripts (copy acceptable)

*All courses taken from both undergraduate program and master’s program on must be included in the academic transcript.

*Applicants currently having enrolled the PhD program must submit academic transcripts for the PhD program as well.

*Certificates need to be described in English. If the certificates are available in only Burmese, applicants must attach an English translation notarized by public organizations, such as regional notary offices, inside Myanmar.

[Address]

“Myanmar AO Admission” Section, International Admissions Office, Waseda University

1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan

TEL: +81-3-3204-9073

*Avoiding risks of lost mails due to the country conditions for mailing, a submission of copies for all required certificates is allowed. However, the original certificates need to be submitted at the time of the 2

nd Screening.

④ Translation of the documents no.2 and 3above

*Only if the certificates are issued in Burmese, turn in the translated certificates in either English or Japanese, and notarize them at public organizations, such as regional notary offices, inside Myanmar.

⑤ Research plan

*The requirements for research plan differ by graduate school and program. Please refer to “Appendix” for specific instructions.

⑥ Motivation Letter (designated form)

*Applicants must write a Motivation Letter in a designated form.

⑦ Language proficiency certificate (copy acceptable)

*Requirements differ by graduate school and program. Please refer to “Appendix”. * A copy of the original certificate is acceptable *Applicants who have received the education in an English-medium university are exempted from this requirement. (Applicants seeking this exemption must submit a proof indicating that the medium of instruction is English.)

⑧ Letter of recommendation (original, designated form)

*One letter of recommendation should be submitted in a designated form while other forms are also acceptable. The letter must be written after April 2017 and submitted in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature over the seal.

*The letter of recommendation must be written in English or Japanese. If the letter is written in other language, you must provide its English or Japanese translation Notarization is not required.

⑨ Copy of passport

* Headshot photo page only. *If you do not have a passport, you are required to submit a copy of your government photo ID.

(4) Screening fee

Applicants are exempted from payment of the screening fee. (5) Notes on application

① You may be deemed to have committed a dishonest act if Waseda University determines that you

have falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized the submitted document(s), statement(s), or information

submitted for your application. In case that this type of misconduct is found, the submitted

application documents and screening fees are not returned or refunded.

② Be well aware that incomplete application documents may not be accepted. If we contact you

concerning your application, please follow our instructions immediately.

③ As a general rule, the submitted application documents are not returned except that they are

unable to be reissued. In any case, we will not return documents, which can be reissued, such as

original copies of notarizations, academic transcripts and recommendation letters.

④ All notices regarding your application are sent to your present address or to your e-mail

address specified in the application form. If there is a change of your address, telephone number,

e-mail address, or other information after application, promptly notify [email protected], via

an e-mail. Waseda University will not be responsible for any damage caused from your address

change, such as not receiving letters and notifications from Waseda University.


IV. Screening (1) Screening method

Document screening for the 1st screening

Essay exam and Interview for the 2nd

screening

(2) Screening Schedule

(3) Selections

①First screening (Documentary screening)

All documents submitted are evaluated comprehensively.

②Announcement of first screening result

First screening result will be sent via email to the email address shown on the application form by Fri. April 19

st, 2019. Please contact the International Admissions Office if you did not receive an email

on the above date.

③Second screening (Essay exam and Interview)

Second screening will be held as follows;

DATE: Sat. May 25th , 2019 VENUE: KDDI Myanmar

10/F., LA PYAYT WUN PLAZA, NO.37 ALANPYA PAGODA ROAD, DAGON TOWNSHIP,

YANGON, MYANMAR

*The above date is fixed and cannot be changed. *The details about the second screening will be notified when the first screening result is announced.

Early April, 2019 ~ Mid April, 2019 1st

Screening (Document Screening)

Fri. April 19st

, 2019 Announcement of first screening result

Sat. May 25th

, 2019 Second screening (Essay exam and Interview)

Fri. June 7th

, 2019 Announcement of final result

V. Announcement of Successful Applicants and Enrollment Procedures

(1) Announcement of Successful Applicants The announcement for the final result will be sent as an attachment via the email specified in the application form by Fri. June 7

th , 2019. Immediate contact the International Admissions Office is needed

if a notification email was not sent, or was unable to open or read the attachment file. Successful applicants will receive “Admission Announcement” and “Application Documents for enrollment and a Certificate of Eligibility(CoE) by proxy” to the “Mailing Address” specified in the Application Form by international mail services such as EMS, etc. Immediate contact the international Admissions Office, [email protected], is needed if the application packet is not delivered in 10 days after the announcement of the final result.

(2) Enrollment Procedures An “Enrollment Packet” will be mailed out at the date for the notification of the final result. Successful applicants for September 2019 enrollment will receive via a postal mail. Details about the enrollment procedure and documents required for enrollment will be provided in the “Enrollment Guide”, which is enclosed in the enrollment packet. Successful applicants for April 2020 enrollment will receive the summary of enrollment procedures at the time of the announcement for the final result, and receive the “Enrollment Packet” additionally right before enrollment, which is around February in 2020.

1. Enrollment Procedure’s Periods

For September 2019 enrollment: July 2019 ~ August 2019 (differs by graduate school) For April 2020 enrollment: February 2020 ~ March 2020 (differs by graduate school)

2. Enrollment Procedures A “Submission of Application Documents for Enrollment” is required during the designated enrollment periods to complete an enrollment. Failing a submission of application documents for enrollment, an acceptance may be revoked in case of a failure to submit the required application documents for enrollment.

③Enrollment Procedures

①Documents sent from Waseda University

a) Pledge/Written Guarantee (oneself or Guarantor’ own handwriting is only acceptable) b) Letter of Consent for personal information handling (oneself or Guarantor’ own handwriting is only

acceptable) c) Other designated documents: enrollment application for student record, student card, photo card for

student ID, etc.

②Documents sent from students expecting enrollment

a) Certificate of graduation (diploma) and transcripts (only if applicants have not graduated yet at the time of application)

b) Color Photo

VI．Acquisition of Status of Residence “Student” To enroll in Waseda University, you need to acquire a status of residence “Student”. Those who do not

have a valid long-term status of residence need to acquire the status of Residence “Student” by the following procedure. Waseda University will apply for a “Certificate of Eligibility (COE)” at Tokyo Immigration Bureau on behalf of the students who live overseas.

1) The successful applicants send the required documents for a COE application to Waseda University.

*The required documents for a COE application will be sent with the “Enrollment Application Packet” to the successful applicants for September 2019 admissions, and will be sent with the “Enrollment guide” to the successful applicants for April 2020 admissions, at the time of the Announcement for

the Final Result. 2) Waseda University applies for a COE at Tokyo Immigration Bureau on behalf. 3) Waseda University receives a COE from Tokyo Immigration Bureau. 4) Waseda University sends the COE to successful applicants. 5) Successful applicants apply for a student visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your

country. 6) Successful applicants receive a student visa. 7) Successful applicants go through the immigration at airport, acquire a status of residence “Student”,

and arrive in Japan.

Schedule of 1) through 4) COE Proxy Application

5) and 6) Application and Acquisition of Student Visa After Obtaining a COE, submit the designated application documents by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate, the issued COE and passport to apply for a student visa. The detailed information of the required documents for a student visa, directly contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate at which you are going to apply The Certificate of Admission will be sent with the COE from Waseda University.

7)Acquisition of Status of Residence “Student” Enter Japan carrying the COE and student visa and acquire a status of residence “Student” within three

months after the COE is issued.

Students who enter the university in September 2019

Month Students who enter the university in April 2020

1) Successful applicants send application documents to Waseda University.

Jun.

2) Waseda University makes an application at Tokyo Immigration Bureau on your behalf.

Jul.

3) COE is issued. 4) Waseda University sends the COE to

successful applicants. Aug.

Sep.

Nov. 1) Successful applicants send application

documents to Waseda University.

Dec. 2) Waseda University makes an application

at Tokyo Immigration Bureau on behalf.

Jan.

Feb. 3) COE is issued. 4) Waseda University sends the COE to

successful applicants.

Mar.

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7) Arrive in

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Student

Japanese Embassy or

Consulate

Tokyo Immigration

Bureau

Waseda

University 5) Submission of application for

student visa with COE

6) Issuance of student visa 1) Mailing of COE

application documents

4) Mailing of COE

2)Application by proxy for

COE

3) Issuance of COE

VII. Others (1)Handling of Personal Information

Waseda University utilizes applicant information (addresses, names, dates of birth etc.) collected at the time of application in order to carry out operations such as the entrance examination, announcement of the screening results, and enrollment procedures. We will take necessary and proper measures to protect such information from leakage, disclosure, or unauthorized use. All or part of the above operations may be outsourced to an agency. In such case, the agency will be contractually required to maintain necessary and proper management. Please note that the personal information may be used as materials for studies and researches to improve our entrance examinations. The information will be statistically processed to prevent any individuals from being identified.

(2) Notes on the Examination

Waseda University has provided the following guidelines so that all examinations can be properly

administered and all examinees have an opportunity to perform in a fair and equitable environment.

Please read the guidelines carefully and approach the examination in a serious manner.

1. You may be deemed to have committed a dishonest act if Waseda University determines that you

have falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized the document(s), statement(s), or information submitted for

your application.

2. Your actions may be considered dishonest if you commit any of the following acts:

Cheating (concealing or glancing at a cheat sheet or reference book during the examination,

glancing at another examinee’s answer sheet, or gaining answers from others)

Providing benefits to other examinees (providing them with answers etc.) during the examination

Keeping your mobile phone with you or using it during the examination

Letting your mobile phone or watch emit noise (incoming call alert, alarm, vibration, etc.) during

the examination

Conducting acts that could be considered a nuisance to other examinees at the examination

venue

Not following instructions from the examination supervisors at the examination venue

Pretending to be an applicant and taking the examination for the applicant

Conducting other acts impairing the fairness of the examination

3．The following responses may be taken if an applicant is suspected of committing a dishonest act.

A supervisor may warn or question the applicant.

The applicant may be requested to take the examination in another room.

4．In addition, the following responses may be taken if a dishonest act is identified.

The applicant may not be allowed to continue taking the examination or allowed to take any

other entrance examination given by Waseda University during the year. (Screening fees will not

be returned.)

The results of all entrance examinations taken by the applicant at Waseda University during the

year may become invalid.

< Unforeseen problems that are beyond human control.>

In cases of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond human control, such as a natural disaster

(e.g., typhoons, earthquakes, flooding, tsunamis) and/or accident, such as fire, power failure, and

so on, measures including delaying the start of the exam or postponing the exam, etc. may be taken.

However, in such an event, we will bear no responsibility for any resulting inconvenience, expense,

or other personal loss that the examinee may incur.

Graduate School Instruction RequirementMaster’s program and Doctoral program

<60 months (five years consecutively)>

PhD programs

<36 months (three years)>

Language

Research

Plan

●Political Science Course, Journalism Course

Submit the research plans falling into the following 4 themes.

①Describe a reason for application and a future plan after studying Waseda in

approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or 500 words in English.

②Describe what you have learned before applying to the Graduate School of

Political Sciences, giving the theme of your graduation thesis, and what you

have learned in the field, with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or

500 words in English.

③State your research topic and research plan after enrolling and list

reference books and materials (no more than five materials), with


④Explain how and why you have decided your research topic, including details

such as the reason (s) why you focused on it with approximately 1,000

characters in Japanese or 500 words in English.

●Public Management Course


①Describe a reason for application and a future plan after studying Waseda in




have learned in the field, with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or

500 words in English.





such as the reason (s) why you focused on it with approximately 1,000

characters in Japanese or 500 words in English.

⑤Future plan after completing the program: Please describe how you would

like to involve with “Public” in the future after

completing the program. Please write it to maximum of 2 pages in paper size

A4.

●Political Science Course, Journalism Course

<Academic thesis> 1 copy

Submit four copies of academic article about one theme.(e.g., Master's Thesis, or other article

with the referee, etc.)

<Abstract of academic thesis> 1 copy (approximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 4,000

words in English)

＜Research Plan＞ 1 copy

State the tentative title for Doctoral dissertation in Japanese and English, and answer the

questions below. Your answers should be written with approximately 10,000 characters in

Japanese or 5,000 words in English.

○Setting Subject

[Hypothesis] With what question are you going to write your doctoral dissertation and what are

you going to demonstrate?

[Preceding Study] What has been said regarding the subject so far?

[Process] By what process (logical layout) are you going to verify your hypothesis?

［Method］What method (reference books, statistical processing, data analysis, interview) are

you going to use for the verification of your hypothesis?

○Composition of Your Doctoral Dissertation

［Composition］Write the main composition (structure of chapters) of your doctoral dissertation.

○References

※First, write the author’s name in the Latin alphabet (Last name only. If there is no author’s

name, write the first meaningful sentence of the title. If it is in Kanji or any other alphabet,

translate it to the Latin alphabet). Next, input one half-width space, the year of publication, a

colon, another half-width space and then the complete bibliographic data (no need to

transliterate). The authors' names should be listed in alphabetical order. This does not have to

be a complete list of references. List only reference materials which are necessary for writing

your doctoral dissertation, are available to read by others and which you plan to use.

[Theoretical References] References for the method and the view point.

[Materials] References to support your hypothesis.

Language

Research

Plan

●Political Science Course


①Describe a reason for application in approximately 500 words in English.



have learned in the field, with approximately 500 words in English.



approximately 500 words in English.


such as the reason (s) why you focused on it with approximately 500 words in

English.

●Public Policy Course


①Describe a reason for application in approximately 500 words in English.



have learned in the field, with approximately 500 words in English.



approximately 500 words in English.


such as the reason (s) why you focused on it with approximately 500 words in

English.

⑤Future plan after completing the program: Please describe how you would

like to involve with “Public” in the future after

completing the program. Please write it to maximum of 2 pages in paper size

A4.

●Political Science Course

＜Master's Thesis＞　1 copy

＜Abstract of Master's Thesis＞　1 copy　It should be written with approximately 4,000 words

in English.

*Submit two samples of academic writing related to the specialized field if the Master’s thesis

and abstract are not yet complete.

A)Content/Format: It must be written for specific themes in standard formatting for academic

papers.

B)Length: One material should be written with approximately 4,000 words in English.

C) Total number of submissions: 1 copy

＜Research Plan＞ 1 copy

State the tentative title for Doctoral dissertation in English, and answer the questions below.

Your answers should be written with approximately 5,000 words in English.

○Setting Subject

[Hypothesis] With what question are you going to write your doctoral dissertation and what are

you going to demonstrate?

[Preceding Study] What has been said regarding the subject so far?

[Process] By what process (logical layout) are you going to verify your hypothesis?

［Method］What method (reference books, statistical processing, data analysis, interview) are

you going to use for the verification of your hypothesis?

○Composition of Your Doctoral Dissertation

［Composition］Write the main composition (structure of chapters) of your doctoral dissertation.

○References

※First, write the author’s name in the Latin alphabet (Last name only. If there is no author’s

name, write the first meaningful sentence of the title. If it is in Kanji or any other alphabet,

translate it to the Latin alphabet). Next, input one half-width space, the year of publication, a

colon, another half-width space and then the complete bibliographic data (no need to

transliterate). The authors' names should be listed in alphabetical order. This does not have to

be a complete list of references. List only reference materials which are necessary for writing

your doctoral dissertation, are available to read by others and which you plan to use.

[Theoretical References] References for the method and the view point.

[Materials] References to support your hypothesis.

【Appendix】 Required application documents for each graduate school

N1/Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate ※Copy accepted. No expiry date.

Either a score of TOEFL(iBT),TOEFL(PBT), TOEIC, or IELTS(Academic), is required other than that above.　※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

No minimum score required for admission.

Either score card: over 90 pts for TOEFL-iBT, over 577 pts for TOEFL-PBT, over 800 pts for TOEIC, OR a band score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS(Academic).　※Copy accepted.

Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

GraduateSchool ofPoliticalScience

Japanese

-based

Program

English

-based

Program

Language

Research

Plan

＜Research Plan＞　1 copy

State your research plan in A4 horizontal format up to approximately 2,000

characters in Japanese

Contents: name, desired course and research area, research topic you want to

study after admission, reason for selection of the topic, what you have

previously studied on the topic, the future research plan, career planning after

graduation, and reference sources.

＜Research outputs, such as graduation thesis, working paper etc.

on Economics＞　1 copy (photocopy accepted)

Research outputs, such as graduation thesis, working paper etc. on Economics

meeting the thesis format requirements. Only single-authored papers are

eligible.


＜Abstract of Master's Thesis＞　1 copy

State your research plan in A4 horizontal format up to approximately 2,000 characters in


＜Review of Master’s thesis by your supervisor＞　1 copy

It must be written in Japanese or English with your supervisor’s handwritten signature.

*When you expect to graduate with the Master’s degree and have not yet completed your

thesis and thesis outline, other research outputs, such as articles, working paper etc. on

Economics meeting the thesis format requirements, are also acceptable. Only single-authored

papers are eligible.

＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copy


Japanese

Contents: name; desired supervisors: primary supervisor, sub-supervisors for the first and

second choice); research title and description; reference sources.

*Must choose your desired primary supervisor and sub-supervisor you choose first.

Language

Research

Plan

＜Research Plan＞　1 copy

State your research plan in A4 horizontal format up to approximately1,000

words in English.

Contents: name, desired course and research area, research topic you want to

study after admission, reason for selection of the topic, what you have

previously studied on the topic, the future research plan, career planning after

graduation, and reference sources.

＜Research output, such as graduation thesis, working paper etc., on

Economics＞　1 copy (photocopy accepted)

Research output, such as graduation thesis, working paper etc., on Economics

meeting the thesis format requirements. Only single-authored papers are

eligible.





＜Review of Master’s thesis by your supervisor＞　1 copy

It must be written in Japanese or English with your supervisor’s handwritten signature.

*When you expect to graduate with the Master’s degree and have not yet completed your

thesis and thesis outline, other research outputs, such as articles, working paper etc. on

Economics meeting the thesis format requirements, are also acceptable. Only single-authored

papers are eligible.


State your research plan in A4 horizontal format up to approximately 2,000 words in English.

Contents: name; desired supervisors: primary supervisor; sub-supervisors for the first and

second choice); research title and description; reference sources.

*Must choose your desired primary supervisor and sub-supervisor you choose first.

Language

Research

Plan

State your reason for application, your research theme at the Graduate School

of Law, what you have studied related to your research theme, and your

research plans after the admission with approximately 2,000 characters in

Japanese.

<Master's Thesis> 1 copy

<Abstract of Master's Thesis> 1 copy

*Abstract of Master's Thesis must be written in Japanese.

*The Master’s Thesis must be written within 2 years before the date of your application

submission. If the Master’s thesis was written more than 2 years ago, submit the revised

version.

*If your thesis and thesis outline is not completed at the time of appliction, submit the

manuscript you have made by the time of submission and state the fact that it is not

completed.

<Research Plan for Doctoral Dissertation> 1 copy


Japanese. List the citing sorces at the end of the document when using references in your

research plan.

Language

Research

Plan

Submit a research plan with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese. ＜Master's Thesis＞　1 copy


It should be written with no more than 2,000 characters in Japanese.


It should be written with no more than 5,000 characters in Japanese..



GraduateSchool ofEconomics

Japanese

-based

Program




English

-based

Program

GraduateSchool of Law

Japanese

-based

Program

Submit either one of the followings.

*Copy accepted. Expired certificate is acceptable.

①"Result Notification (合否結果通知書)" indicating JLPT Level 1/N1

②"Score Report (成績通知書)" indicating more than 260 pts (excluding the Writing section score) on the "Japanese as a Foreign Language" portion of the EJU score.

Other specific requirements Submit a statement describing your academic background in Law, such as degrees in the legal field, etc. (free format)

GraduateSchool ofEducation

Japanese

-based

Program


Language

Research

Plan

Submit a research plan with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese, not

including charts and graphs.


＜Summary of Master's Thesis＞　1 copy*Submit only if you have not yet completed the master's thesis at the time of application.＜Research Proposal for Doctoral Dissertation＞ 1 copy

Write about research plan in 4,000 characters in Japanese or 1,000 words in English statedapplicants name, first and second choice of research project including the research theme. Thereference must be stated at the end.

＜Publication/Paper＞at most 3*Submit the original photocopies of major publications/research paper written except master'sthesis on the list if you have. Submit the translation if the publication is written other than

Japanese or English.

Language

Research

Plan


＜Summary of Master's Thesis＞　1 copy*Submit only if you have not yet completed the master's thesis at the time of application.＜Research Proposal for Doctoral Dissertation＞ 1 copy

Write about research plan in 4,000 characters in Japanese or 1,000 words in English statedapplicants name, first and second choice of research project including the research theme. Thereference must be stated at the end.

＜Publication/Paper＞ at most 3*Submit the original photocopies of major publications/research paper written except master'sthesis on the list if you have. Submit the translation if the publication is written other than

Japanese or English.

Language

Research

Plan

Submit a research plan with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or

250 words in English, not including charts and graphs.


＜Master's Thesis Outline＞　1 copy1 copy: outline should be approximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English,not including charts and graphs.

*Submit the Master’s thesis proposal if it is not yet complete. It should be written withapproximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English, not including charts andgraphs.

＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copyIt should be written with approximately 10,000 characters in Japanese or 2,500 words inEnglish, not including charts and graphs. The research theme must be specified.

Language

Research

Plan

Submit a research plan with approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese or

250 words in English, not including charts and graphs.



*Submit the Master’s thesis proposal if it is not yet complete. It should be written withapproximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English, not including charts andgraphs.

＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copyIt should be written with approximately 10,000 characters in Japanese or 2,500 words inEnglish, not including charts and graphs. The research theme needs to be specified.

Language

ResearchPlan

＜Master's Thesis＞　1 copy＜Abstract of Master's Thesis＞　1 copy 　It should be written with approximately 2,000

characters in Japanese.＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copyIt should be written with approximately 4,000 characters in Japanese, including a title,

references, and notes.*For those who are expected to graduate with the Master’s degree and are unable to submitthe Master’s thesis at time of application, submit the following three materials.

<Writing Plan for Master’s thesis> 1 copy It should be written in Japanese with no word limit.<An interim meeting report on the progress of the Master’s thesis> 1 copyIt should be written in Japanese. There is no need for the interim report if the interim meeting

is not held.＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞1 copyIt should be written with approximately 4,000 characters in Japanese, including a title,

references, and notes.

Language

ResearchPlan

・State reasons for application, what you have previously studied on the topic,and research plan after admission including an explanation of research

activities and graduate thesis, etc.・Letters must be minimum of 2,000 characters and no more than 4,000characters (Citations sources are not included in the word count limit, if any).



English

-basedProgram


Either a score of TOEFL(iBT),TOEFL(PBT), TOEIC, or IELTS(Academic), is required other than that above.　※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.No minimum score required for admission.

GraduateSchool ofHumanSciences

Japanese-basedProgram

N1/Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate ※Copy accepted. No expiry date.Either a score of TOEFL(iBT),TOEFL(PBT), TOEIC, or IELTS(Academic), is required other than that above.　※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.No minimum score required for admission.

GraduateSchool ofSocial Sciences

Japanese-based

Program


GraduateSchool ofFundamentalScience andEngineering;

GraduateSchool ofCreativeScience andEngineering;

GraduateSchool ofAdvancedScience andEngineering

Japanese-based

Program

Japanese language skills are judged in essay and interview exams.Either score card: over 57 pts for TOEFL iBT, over 550 pts for TOEIC L&R, OR a band score of 4.5 or higher for IELTS Academic.

※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

English-based

Program

Either score card: over 71 pts for TOEFL iBT, over 680 pts for TOEIC L&R, OR a band score of 6.0 or higher for IELTS Academic.※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

GraduateSchool ofCommerce

Japanese

-basedProgram

Language

Research

Plan


Submit 1 copy with A4 horizontal format up to approximately 2,000 characters in Japanese

(handwriting only).


Submit 1 copy with A4 horizontal format up to approximately 4,000 characters in Japanese

(handwriting only).

*For those who are expected to graduate with the Master’s degree and have not yet completed

the Master’s thesis/outline at the time of application, submit one copy of “Outline of Research

Achievements, such as thesis, you have made by application submission”. It must be written in

A4 horizontal format up to approximately 2,000 characters and handwriting in Japanese.

Language

Research

Plan

<Master's Thesis>　1 copy

<Abstract of Master's Thesis>　1 copy

It should be written with approximately 1,000 words in English.

<Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation> 1 copy

It should be written with approximately 1,000-1,500 words in English, without including a title,

references, and notes.

<Career Plan>

It should be written with approximately 200 words in English.

<List of Research Achievement>

Submission is optional.

<Research Achievement>

If there are any publications other than the Master's Thesis, you may submit a maximum

number of three additional research outputs (an original or photocopy).

*Submit the translation if the publication/paper is written in other than Japanese or English.

Language

Research

Plan

Please describe in detail the research plan which you wish to pursue at

GSAPS, including the theme, approach, and methods, etc. which you

intend to use. Also, please write a list of references. The list of

references is not included into the number of characters.

(2,000 characters or less)

＜Master's Thesis＞　1 copy 　*If you have not yet completed your thesis, submit the

manuscript you have made by the time of submission.

＜Master’s Thesis Outline＞　1 copy

*It should be written with no more than 12,000 characters in Japanese.

*If you have not yet completed your thesis, submit the manuscript you have made by the time

of submission.

＜Research Achievement＞ 1 copy

If there are any publications other than the Master’s Thesis, you may submit a maximum

number of two additional research outputs (one copy for each), if applicable.

＜List of Research Achievement＞　1 copy

※This submission is optional, and it's not too long to all fit on one page.

＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞

Please write on each of the following topics. The total word count for all the four topics should

not excess 4,000 characters in Japanese.

1. The central issue, topic, theme or hypothesis you wish to research

2. How you compare it to existing research

(How is it different, how will it expand the current body of knowledge?)

3. How you propose to approach it; what methods you intend to use

4. Your future goals upon completion of the program

Language

Research

Plan

Please describe in detail the research plan which you wish to pursue at

GSAPS, including the theme, approach, and methods, etc. which you

intend to use. Also, please write a list of references. The list of

references is not included into the number of words.

(800 words or less)

＜Master’s Thesis＞　1 copy


of submission.

＜Master’s Thesis Outline＞　1 copy

*It should be written with no more than 5,000 words in English (double-spaced).


of submission.

＜Research Achievement＞ 1 copy

If there are any publications other than the Master’s Thesis, you may submit a maximum

number of two additional research outputs (one copy for each), if applicable.

＜List of Research Achievement＞　1 copy

※This submission is optional, and it's not too long to all fit on one page.

＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞

Please write on each of the following topics. The total word count for all the four topics should

not excess 1,600 words in English.

1. The central issue, topic, theme or hypothesis you wish to research

2. How you compare it to existing research

(How is it different, how will it expand the current body of knowledge?)

3. How you propose to approach it; what methods you intend to use

4. Your future goals upon completion of the program

Japanese

-based

Program

GraduateSchool of Asia-Pacific Studies




Japanese

-based

Program

Other specific requirements

GraduateSchool ofSportsSciences

GraduateSchool ofInternationalCulture andCommunicationStudies

English

-based

Program

Either a score of over 577 pts for TOEFL-PBT, over 90 pts for TOEFL-iBT , over 800 pts for TOEIC or a band score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS(Academic).

*Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

＜Note＞Applicants may be contacted by your desired supervisor, such as via an email, upon the first selection, documentary screening.Other specific requirements

Either score card: over 90 pts for TOEFL-iBT, over 577 pts for TOEFL-PBT, over 800 pts for TOEIC, OR a band score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS(Academic).

※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

English

-based

Program


＜Note＞Those who apply to Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies may be contacted by your desired supervisor, such as via an email, upon the first selection,

documentary screening.

“Special Scholarship programs exclusively for the Republic of the Union of MYANMAR” Section

International Admissions Office,

Admissions Center, Waseda University

1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050 Japan TEL: +81-3-3204-9073 FAX: +81-3-3204-9464

E-mail: [email protected] (Japanese or English available)

Language

ResearchPlan

Describe specific details with approximately 2,000 characters in Japanese.*The statement cannot exceed 2,000 characters in length even with citing

sources.

Language

Research

Plan

Describe your desired research plan with an outline describing general background information,

purpose, objective, novelty and validity, etc. up to approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese.

English-basedProgram

Language

ResearchPlan

Describe your desired research plan with an outline describing general background information,purpose, objective, novelty and validity, etc. up to approximately 500 words in English.

Language

Research

Plan

Describe your desired research themes and outline of research activities up to

approximately 1,000 characters in length.



*Submit the Master’s thesis proposal if it is not yet complete. It should be written withapproximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English, not including charts and

graphs.＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copyIt should be written with approximately 10,000 characters in Japanese or 2,500 words in

English, not including charts and graphs. The research theme must be specified.

Language

ResearchPlan

＜Master's Thesis＞　1 copy＜Master's Thesis Outline＞　1 copy1 copy: outline should be approximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English,

not including charts and graphs.

*Submit the Master’s thesis proposal if it is not yet complete. It should be written with

approximately 8,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English, not including charts andgraphs.＜Research Plan for Doctoral dissertation＞ 1 copy

It should be written with approximately 10,000 characters in Japanese or 2,500 words inEnglish, not including charts and graphs. The research theme needs to be specified.

GraduateSchool ofInformation,Production andSystems

Japanese-based

Program


Either score card: over 90 pts for TOEFL-iBT, over 577 pts for TOEFL-PBT, over 800 pts for TOEIC, OR a band score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS(Academic).※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

Other specific requirements ＜Master’s Thesis＞　1 copy*If you have not yet completed your thesis, submit the manuscript you have made by the time of submission.

● “Video Presentation (DVD)”Record and submit a DVD of your presentation about the following topics.

Theme: Reason for Application and Research PlanSubmission: CD-R or DVD discs are acceptable.Recording Guideline: One copy; Total running length minimum 10 to 20 min.; Image must be the applicant’s clear bust shot (upper body).

●Assignments related for Japanese language education: Answer to “Theme 1” and “Theme 2” in Japanese.

*All of the themes and questions are provided in only Japanese in the followings.　課題１、課題２について、必ず日本語で作成してください。ワープロ等の使用可。【課題１】次の課題について、2,000 字程度（参考文献や引用文献等の字数も含む）であなたの考えを述べなさい。

　　日本国外の日本語教育において、日本語で教える場合と現地語を使って教える場合のメリットとデメリットについて、あなたの考えを述べなさい。【課題２】次の３つの課題すべてについて、各1,000 字程度（参考文献や引用文献等の字数も含む）で述べなさい。解答の際には、各問題で指定された３語に下線を引きなさい。

　①課題２-１：　　「車が出す音」と「車が走る音」の文法的な違いについて、次の用語を用いて述べなさい。　　　　　　　　　　　　ウチの関係、底の名詞、連体修飾

　②課題２-２：　　日本語授業のあり方について、次の３語を用いて述べなさい。　　　　　　　　　　　　教師、教室活動、反転授業　③課題２-３：　　インターネット教材を利用した日本語学習の特徴について、次の３語を用いて述べなさい。

　　　　　　　　　　　　遠隔教育、学習機会、対面授業

Other specific requirements

GraduateSchool ofEnvironmentand EnergyEngineering

Japanese-based

Program

N1/Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate ※Copy accepted. No expiry date.Either score card　of TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-PBT, TOEIC, OR IELTS(Academic) is required other than that above.

※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date. No minimum score required for admission.

English-basedProgram

Either score card: over 90 pts for TOEFL-iBT, over 577 pts for TOEFL-PBT, over 800 pts for TOEIC, OR a band score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS(Academic).※Copy accepted. Scores are valid for two years after the test date.

Other specific requirements “Outline for Activities and Accomplishments” 1 copyDescribe the above topics up to approximately 500 words in English.

GraduateSchool ofJapaneseAppliedLinguistics

Japanese

-basedProgram

