School of Political Science and EconomicsWaseda University

For applicants to the English-based Degree Program who intend to matriculate as first-year students

Application Guides

◆AO Admission Application Guide for September 2024 Enrollment (Updated December 11, 2023)

◆List of Application Documents by Education System

◆How to Apply to Waseda University for 2024 Admission(Video)

Application Materials

As of 2022, printed applications sent by post are no longer accepted. You must submit your application through The Admissions Office (TAO) online application system, which is available at the following link: https://admissions-office.net/en/portal

• Instruction for Recommender (Updated December 25, 2023)
• Template for Letter of Recommendation
• Template for Certificate of Graduation/ Expected Graduation
• Template for Proof of Honors and Activities

For applicants to the English-based Degree Program who are currently enrolled at another university and intend to matriculate as second-year students at Waseda University

Students already enrolled at Waseda University are not eligible to apply for Admission by Transfer. Such students should apply for the Change of School (see below).

Application Guides

◆Admission by Transfer Application Guide for September 2024 Enrollment (Updated March 14, 2024)

◆List of Application Documents by Education System

Application Materials

Applicants are strongly suggested to apply for a Preliminary Review of Eligibility. Please apply through the application form below (link only available after 10:00 AM of December 11, 2023 (JST) ):

Application Form for “Preliminary Review of Eligibility”

As of 2022, printed applications sent by post are no longer accepted. You must submit your application through The Admissions Office (TAO) online application system, which is available at the following link:

https://admissions-office.net/en/portal

• Instruction for Recommender (Updated March 14, 2024)
• Template for Letter of Recommendation
• Template for Certificate of Graduation/ Expected Graduation
• Template for Proof of Honors and Activities

Important Notice

Changes in the Admission Schemes of the School of Political Science and Economics, English-based Degree Program (from 2026 Intake Onwards)

For applicants to the English-based Degree Program who are currently enrolled at another school at Waseda University

Application Guides

• Application Guide for 2024 Admissions by Change of School
• List of Application Documents for Education System

Application Materials

You must submit your application through the Admissions Office (TAO) using the designated link below.

Please note the link will be available from May 31 to June 6 (5:00 PM), 2024.

Application Form for the 2024 Application by Change of School (The Admissions Office (TAO) )

• Consent from Dean

Important Notice

Changes in the Admission Schemes of the School of Political Science and Economics, English-based Degree Program (from 2026 Intake Onwards)

For current students in the English-based Degree Program who intend to change their major/degree program

Application Guide

• Application Guide for 2024 Admissions by Change of Major

Application Materials

You must submit your application through the Admissions Office (TAO) using the designated link below. Please note the link will be available from May 31 to June 6 (5:00 PM), 2024.

Application Form for the 2024 Application by Change of Major (The Admissions Office (TAO) )

• Proof of Permission from a Guardian