[Japan] Waseda University – Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021

Warm greetings from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan!

 

Waseda University started life as Tokyo Senmon Gakko (Tokyo College) on October 21, 1882. In the early years, it was also commonly known as the Waseda Gakko (Waseda School) or Totsuka Gakko (Totsuka School), after the location of founder Shigenobu Okuma’s villa in the village of Waseda and the school’s location in Totsuka Village. Around 1892, the vernacular name Waseda Gakko became prevalent, and the institution was formally renamed Waseda Daigaku (Waseda University) upon acquiring university designation in 1902.

 

Until now, the University has stayed true to its founding ideals, educating seven prime ministers and countless other politicians, business leaders, journalists, diplomats, scholars, scientists, inventors, actors, writers, and artists. Waseda’s history and tradition are to tirelessly challenge convention, in favor of progression and innovation. By its 150th anniversary in 2032, the University has committed to expanding its leadership in Asia and around the world.

 

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Waseda University Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Online Application Link

Application Instructions

Fact Sheet

 

NOTE: Each school or department within the program has different requirements and course lists. You can check the information in the link: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application. 

 

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate (S1) or Graduate (S2) students
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. The language requirement of each school or department within the program can be checked in the link: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application
4. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

 

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Official Academic Transcript record (English version)
4. Study Plan
5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
8. English Language Proficiency Certificate
9. Copy of passport photo identification page
10. Passport picture 
11. All the document listed as required on the Online Application page
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation [download]

 

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than February 15th, 2021 for internal review. Please, keep the hard file documents with you.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Waseda University and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Waseda University.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id).
• Application of outgoing mobility for the fall semester in AY 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.