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Faculty of Science and Engineering School of Fundamental Science and Engineering School of Creative Science and Engineering School of Advanced Science and Engineering WASEDA UNIVERSITY English-based Undergraduate Program AO Admission (for September 2021 enrollment) Application Guidelines Notice Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) will continue to monitor the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and may update the instructions in the Guidelines, depending on the circumstances. Please check the FSE website regularly: https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/en/ Online Application and Screening Fee Payment System Open 10:00 am on January 8, 2021 Application Period February 1 - 25, 2021 Notification of Examinee's Number April 6, 2021 Document Screening Results Announcement April 9, 2021 Interview Screening April 17 or 18, 2021 Final Results Announcement/Wait-listed Annoucement April 23, 2021 Confirmation of Being on the Waitlist May 10 - 14, 2021 Enrollment Procedure for Final Successful Applicants April 23 - May 14, 2021 Announcement of Applicants Admitted from the Waitlist May 31, 2021 Enrollment Procedure for those Admitted from the Waitlist May 31 - June 8, 2021 *The schedule above is indicated by Japan Standard Time [JST] 1 Table of Contents Admissions Policy ............................................................. 3 I. Academic Year and Number of Students to be Admitted ............................................................. 4 II. Applicant Eligibility ............................................................. 5 III. Application Periods ............................................................. 6 IV. Roadmap to Enrollment ............................................................. 7 V. Application Procedures ............................................................. 8 VI. Application Documents ............................................................. 17 VII. Screening Methods and Schedule ............................................................. 34 VIII. Final Announcement/Wait-listed Announcement ............................................................. 39 IX. Instructions for Waitlisted Applicants ............................................................ 40 X. Enrollment Procedures ............................................................. 41 XI. School Expenses and Other Fees ............................................................. 42 XII. Dormitories ............................................................. 44 XIII.Scholarships ............................................................. 44 List of Application Documents by Education System ............................................................. 45 Please carefully read the Guideline before making inquiry to the office. Please make all inquiries to us via-email as we would like to keep a record of all communications with our applicants. International Admissions Office (IAO), Admissions Center, Waseda University English-based Undergraduate Program AO Admission, Faculty of Science and Engineering 1-6-1, Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan TEL: +81-3-3204-9073 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Admission Policy Under the Waseda University’s motto of “independence of learning”, the School of Science and Engineering welcomes many students from both within and outside of Japan who have a certain level of high fundamental academic skills, strong intellectual curiosity, “enterprising spirit” which is the philosophy of the university, and a high motivation to learn. School of Fundamental Science and Engineering In line with Waseda University’s founding principle, “the preservation of the independence of scholarship,” the school invites applications from a wide range of researchers and engineers from Japan and overseas who have the desire to acquire advanced knowledge, and who are capable of leading society and looking to impact the future of science and technology. Applicants will be selected based on their ability to study a science and technology curriculum in English, in order to obtain an English degree, and also based on their motivation to master the theoretical and practical abilities necessary in order to tackle both general and specialized courses. To this end, the school considers it a prerequisite that applicants not only have a reasonable command of English but also have basic academic skills at a high school level or equivalent. The school will also take into consideration the applicant’s personal character, such as whether or not they have the communication skills required to play an active role on the world stage. School of Creative Science and Engineering In line with Waseda University’s founding principle, “the preservation of the independence of scholarship,” the School of Creative Science and Engineering welcomes applications from individuals from Japan and overseas who possess a solid grounding in basic scholarship, a powerful intellectual curiosity, an enterprising spirit in line with the university’s principles, and a strong motivation to pursue further study. When selecting applicants, the school places particular importance (among other things) on whether or not the applicant possesses the following: outstanding abilities in the natural sciences, sufficient command of English to study the various fields covered in that language, sufficient logical thinking ability, and the ability to play a leading role in future society, drawing on global insights, and a comprehensive grounding in the liberal arts. School of Advanced Science and Engineering In line with Waseda University’s founding principles “the preservation of the independence of scholarship,” “the promotion of the practical application of scholarship,” and the “fostering of good citizens,” the School of Advanced Science and Engineering invites a broad range of individuals from Japan and overseas who have a solid grounding in basic scholarship, a powerful intellectual curiosity, an enterprising spirit, and a strong motivation to study. The school strives to select applicants who: 1. Are motivated to study natural science and related fields in English 2. Have sufficient command of English to study in that language or the potential to do so 3. Have sufficient logical thinking skills and can engage in the study of applying basic scholarship 4. Have the motivation to apply a general grounding in natural sciences and contribute to the international community 5. Have international perspectives or the flexibility to acquire international perspectives 6. Have sufficient grounding in basic scholarship at a high school (or equivalent thereof) 3 I. Academic Year and Number of Students to be Admitted Please select one of the Majors listed for the English-based program. You are not allowed to apply for more than one Major. Number of Academic Time of School Major Students Degree Year enrollment to be Admitted B. Science Major in Mathematical Sciences School of B. Engineering Fundamental Science and 30 Major in Computer Science and Engineering B. Engineering Communications Engineering School of Major in Mechanical Engineering B. Engineering Creative First September, Science and 30 Year 2021 Engineering Major in Civil and Environmental Engineering B. Engineering B. Science Major in Physics B. Engineering School of B. Science Advanced Major in Chemistry Science and 20 B. Engineering Engineering B. Science Major in Bioscience B. Engineering NOTE: In the English-based Undergraduate Program in Science and Engineering, the term "Major" refers to a program of study that leads to a Bachelor's degree in one of seven academics fields. To receive a Bachelor's degree, students must earn at least 136 credits as specified by their major. All students in September admission must obtain 4 credits in the Japanese language class to graduate. This program does not admit second- or third-year transfer students. The decision to apply to a particular Major cannot be changed after you submit your application. The application for a place in the Faculty of Science and Engineering does not prevent you from applying for other undergraduate schools in Waseda University. 4 Ⅱ. Applicant Eligibility You must meet one of the following requirements. A. At the time of application, you must meet one of the following qualifications; 1. You have completed or are expected to complete secondary education and formal school education for 12 years or more outside Japan. 2. You have completed or are expected to complete secondary education and formal school education for 12 years at an international school that has been accredited by an international accreditation institution(a). 3. You have completed or are expected to complete formal school education at a foreign school in Japan, designated by MEXT(b) as is equivalent to a high school in Japan(c). 4. You have obtained or are expected to obtain one of the following qualifications: International Baccalaureate Diploma, Baccalauréat, Abitur, or General Certificate of Education Advanced Level. 5. You have completed or are expected to complete secondary education and formal school education for 11 years in the specific countries designated by MEXT(d). 6. You have completed or are expected to complete a college preparatory course designated by MEXT after completing a formal education of less than 12 years, other than the cases specified in No.5 above. B. You are 18 years old or older as of September 21, 2021, AND you have passed, at the time of application, a qualification exam that proves you are equivalent to or higher in scholastic ability