This is a general layout of the schedule. Please refer to the university website for the exact dates and information about the admission.
https://www.waseda.jp/fsss/sss/en/

Admissions schedule – September Entry

First Period
Admission Period: October – November
Interview (conditional)*: December
Notification of result: December

* Those who receive a conditional offer are required to take an interview test.

Second Period
Admission Period: November – January
Interview (conditional)*: February
Notification of result: February

* Those who receive a conditional offer are required to take an interview test.

Third Period
Admission Period: January – March
Interview (conditional)*: April
Notification of result: April

* Those who receive a conditional offer are required to take an interview test.

Fourth Period
Admission Period: March – April
Interview (conditional)*: May
Notification of result: May

* Those who receive a conditional offer are required to take an interview test.

Required documents

Waseda University “School of Social Sciences” (TAISI) requires prospective students to submit several documents. One of the required documents is a written essay of about 1000 words. The topic is about a social issue and what their motivation for applying for TAISI is.

Furthermore, students who receive a conditional offer are required to take an interview test. In general, they will be asked about their applications, their motivation for applying and their future goals.

Additionally, if the student’s previous education system was one in which the first language is NOT English, then they are required to submit a certificate to prove their English proficiency. Acceptable types of certification are TOEFL iBT, TOEIC L&R, IELTS (Academic), GEPT (General English Proficiency Test) and EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency).

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