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Master of Arts in International RelationsDoctor of Philosophy in International Studies

International Studies Program

Waseda UniversityGraduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies

Diverse Backgrounds, Common Purpose 2018

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The Asia-Pacific region has been achieving high economic growth for more than half a century since the end of the World War II, contributing to global economic growth. The Asia-Pacific has come to have strong influence on not only economic but also political and social aspects of the world. As a result of rapid economic growth, people’s income has increased remarkably in the Asia-Pacific. There is no doubt that this increase in income has led to material improvements in daily life. However, there still remain a number of serious problems, such as poverty, the income gap, the gender gap, environmental problems, territorial problems, and national security problems, all of which have strong impacts on our daily lives.

The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) is providing education and training to the students interested in and concerned with understanding and finding solutions to the problems noted above. The problems we face result from various factors involving a number of different academic disciplines. I would like to argue that the students need to develop highly competitive capability in one of many disciplines including economics, political science, international relations, history, sociology, and others. It is also important for us not only to realize but also to accept the diversity in the ways of understanding and dealing with the problems, because even the seemingly same problems are likely to have different historical and social backgrounds reflecting different regions and countries. At GSAPS, we offer a program that aims to achieve this objective, with many notable features, which will be explained below.

First, at GSAPS, you will find a bilingual learning environment. Almost all the lecture courses are offered both in English and Japanese. You can pursue your academic degree either in only English or only Japanese. However, you are encouraged to study both in English and Japanese.

Second, GSAPS is an intellectual community of more than 400 graduate students (approximately 300 MA students and 150 Ph.D. students) coming from more than 50 countries. Approximately 20% of the students are from Japan, while 80% are international students.

Third, a number of lecture courses are offered both in English and Japanese. These lecture courses fall within 3 categories: “Area Studies” in which you assess the situations in countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific; “International Relations” in which you analyze the inter-state relations and transnational relations of non-state actors such as private firms and NGOs; and “International Development and Policy Studies” in which you are challenged with how to tackle specific regional and global issues. In addition, there are several courses offered by lecturers who have experience in international cooperation, diplomacy, and journalism, which can help you translate the research into practice.

I truly hope that you join us to become a highly skilled talent of the future, who can solve or ameliorate the problems in the Asia-Pacific and other areas, through learning and conducting research at GSAPS.

Increasing Importance of the Asia-Pacific Region in the World :The Need for Nurturing Highly-skilled Human Resources forAchieving Further Economic Development

Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies,Waseda University

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Japanese and English Bilingual EducationAn International Learning Environment with Students from over 50 Countries and RegionsA Comprehensive Research Environment Specially Designed for Graduate StudyFaculty with Diverse, Real-World ExperienceActive Support for International ActivitiesA Global Network of Active Alumni

Profile of GSAPS Current Students ( *As of [April 1st 2017] )

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【MA Program】【MA Program】

82% 18%China 42%Taiwan 7%Thailand 5%Republic of Korea 5%

Canada 4%Vietnam 3%Afghanistan 3%

Indonesia 3%Germany 3%United States 2%United Kingdom 2%

Cambodia 2%Others 19%

【PhD Program】70% 30%

China 26%Thailand 16%Indonesia 11%Republic of Korea 9%

Vietnam 7%United States 5%Germany 3%Philippines 3%

Malaysia 2%Laos 2%Others 16%

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27% 48% 15%

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MA117/41%

PhD75 /51%

MA169 /59%

PhD72 /49%

TOTAL192 /44%

TOTAL241/56%

■ Gender ■ Age■ Ratio of GSAPS by Countries / Regions■ International Students ■ Japanese

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Africa・Morocco・Mozambique・Somalia・Tanzania

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North,Central & South America・Canada・Colombia・Mexico

・Peru・United States

● MA / 15 ■ PhD / 8

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・Micronesia・New Zealand

● MA / 4人

Middle East・Afghanistan・Bahrain

・Syria・Turkey

● MA / 11

Asia・Cambodia・China・Hongkong・Indonesia・Japan・Laos

・Malaysia・Mongolia・Nepal・Philippines・Republic of Korea・Singapore

・Taiwan・Thailand・Uzbekistan・Vietnam

● MA / 223 ■ PhD / 127

Europe● MA / 26 ■ PhD / 10・Albania・Austria・Azerbaijan・Czech Republic・France・Georgea

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80% of the student body are overseas students（from 50 countries）

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Area Studies

InternationalRelations

InternationalDevelopmentPolicy Studies

MA Program

Course Category Aims of Each Course CreditRequirement

Core Courses and Basic Courses are designed to help students attain basic knowledge and skills necessary for completing their research projects.Core Courses / Basic Courses

Advanced Courses are designed to provide students with training in the acquisition of highly professional knowledge and in the effective application of those skills in one's own field of research. Among the courses, subjects related to Japanese Studies aim to further promote the understanding of Japan using various approaches so as to meet the needs of our foreign students. Furthermore, in the category of 'Special Seminars' organized by our faculty, experts and researchers from external organizations are invited to deliver lectures, giving our students the latest perspectives on the current hottest issues.

Advanced Courses

Optional Courses are designed to train students in other necessary skills, such as information analysis and computing and languages required for research activities. Credits for these courses will not be considered as a part of the completion (degree) requirements.

Optional Courses

22 credits

Not countedfor graduation

The MA Program in International Relations consists of three main fields of specialization, "Area Studies", "International Relations" and "International Development/Policy Studies". Students will focus on one, but, at the same time, they are allowed to attend courses in all three fields. Using a broad-based, multi-per-spective approach to analyzing the momentous changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific region, graduates of our program will be well-prepared to take on the region's challenges and opportunities in a wide range of professional capacities.

【Academic Degree】Master of Arts in International Relations

【Enrollment Capacity】120 students / year

【Degree Requirements】Project research / Master’s thesis： 8 creditsLecture courses : 22 creditsTotal : 30 credits（The standard curriculum period : 2 years）

1. All the necessary credits for graduation obtained in one year, starting from the day after entrance (except project research).2. 3.5 or above GPA obtained (at the end of the first year).3. A score of 90 or above obtained for the project research.

【Early completion option】(1.5 year completion)

Project Research is carried out in seminar style. Under the instruction of their academic advisors, students will learn and master skills to prepare and complete their thesis, to compile, analyze and review relevant information fully and to understand the research methodology.

Project Research 8 credits

http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/academics/course/ For more details

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1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester

Model Study Plans for the MA Students

1st Year 2nd Year

Model Study Plan 1

Taking mainly Basic Courses /Core Courses along with EAUI program courses.

Taking mainly Basic Courses / Core Courses.

Taking courses related to the Master’s thesis.

Taking courses related to the Master’s thesis.

●Coursework*Thammasat Univ. in Thailand (an EAUI partner university)

●Semester Exchange at TU*Taking EAUI program courses.●Coursework ●Finishing Master’s Thesis

● Internship in Bangkok●Preparing for Exchange Program

●“EAUI Program Certificate of Completion” Conferred

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester1st Year 2nd Year

Model Study Plan 2

●Coursework

With financial support from the “Haraguchi Memorial Asia Research Fund” (p12).

●Coursework

Attending the orientati on, gathering application documents, etc.

●Finishing Master’s Thesis

●Preparing for Exchange Program

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester1st Year 2nd Year

Model Study Plan 3

●Coursework ●Coursework ●Coursework ●Finishing Master’s Thesis

● Field Research in Southeast Asia

●Semester Exchange Program at George Washington Univ.

Taking mainly Basic Courses / Core Courses.

Attending the orientation, gathering appl ication documents, etc.

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After 1 year from matriculation Submission of the Research Plan

Passing the “Interim Presentation”

Finish Writing Thesis / Submit Treatise

Submission of the Doctoral Thesis

Oral Examination ( Defense )

Approval of Faculty Meeting

PhD Degree Conferred

After 1 semester from matriculation Establishment of the Guidance Committee

1st semesterCompletion of the On-demand Course

“Research Ethics / Introduction to Research Ethics”

【The Number of PhD Degree Recipients in the Past 3 Years】AY2016 : 12 AY2015 : 14 AY2014 : 19

【PhD Program Flowchart】The Standard Curriculum Period : 3 Years

【Academic Degree】Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies

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Student Lounge

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Under the exchange program scheme, students wishing to go on exchange will be able to choose from more than 400 partner universi-ties in the world.

Under agreements with overseas partner universities as listed in the right box, GSAPS conducts exchange programs of its own. Students can attend either in spring or in autumn for one semester.

Partnerships with Eminent Overseas Universities

Roadmap to Study Abroad (GSAPS Exchange Program)

Study Abroad Programs GSAPS Partner Schools

Center for International Education (CIE)

Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester1st Year 2nd Year

●S pring Semester Recruitment (Spring departure)【June-Aug : Orientation】 ▶ 【Aug : Application】 ▶ 【From Jan-Mar to May-July : Study Abroad】

●Fall Semester Recruitment (Autumn departure)【Dec-Feb : Orientation】 ▶ 【Feb : Application】 ▶ 【From Aug-Sep to Dec-Jan : Study Abroad】

Study AbroadIt was my ultimate desire to participate in the study abroad program to experience university life abroad, to exchange ideas with people of different nationalities, and expand my horizon. I aspired to challenge myself, both academically and socially, in an international environment. My master’s thesis pertained to Japan’s role in the Institute of Pacific Relations. Library at the University was one of the few libraries around the world that preserved archives related to the Institute. A wide range of courses offered at University of Hawaii facilitated the background knowledge of my research. I was also fortunate enough to be surrounded by students and professors who had similar research interests which fostered my studies. After studying abroad in Hawaii, I now have a clearer vision of my future: I hope to foster more understanding and friendships between people of different backgrounds around the world.

http://www.cie-waseda.jp/en/

United Kingdom・Department of International Relations,

London School of Economics and Political Science (PhD Students Only)

France・Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales

Switzerland・Graduate Institute of International and

Development Studies

Germany・Center for Digital Technology and

Management at the Ludwig-Maximilians University and Technical University of Munich・Hertie School of Governance （MA Students

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United States・College of Social Science, University of

Hawai'i at Mānoa・Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University （MA Students Only）

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Economics, Korea University・Graduate School of International Studies,

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China・School of International Relations and

Public Affairs, Fudan University・School of International and Public

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Singapore・School of Humanities and Social Sciences,

Nanyang Technological University＊

Thailand・Faculty of Political Science,

Chulalongkorn University・Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat

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＊EAUI Program Partner Schools

AMETANI, Hitomi【Project Advisor】 HAYASE, Shinzo【Partner University】 Unversity of Hawai’i at Mānoa (United States)

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Study AbroadOn consideration, I have chosen the Department of International Relations (IR) of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as destination of the study. Not only because of the first-class faculty group specialized in political science and information technology, the comprehensive training coursed for PhD students; but also for its well-known open and multicultural environment for researchers. The study in IR of LSE has helped me gain a better and clear understanding of processing the PhD research thanks to various faculties and colleagues for giving me lots of valuable suggestions on the thesis; they also helped expanding my vision of academic thoughts, providing the space for fruitful discussion and debate in conference, seminar, and so on. Abundant alumni activities and LSE Careers (an organization for helping students in career building) have helped me with my future plan in choosing jobs after the graduation.

East Asian University Institute (EAUI)for Asian Regional Integration

Waseda University EAUI Program

http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/academics/eaui/For more details

Initially started in 2011 as a project subsidized by the “Re-Inventing Japan Project” of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (the subsidized period: 2011 -2015), the EAUI (East Asian University Institute) Program is a joint education program developed and managed by the College of Political Science and Economics, Korea University (Korea), the School of Humanities and Social Science, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), the School of International Studies, Peking University (PRC), the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Thailand) and the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (Japan) with an aim of fostering young scholars who can contribute to regional integration and cooperation in the East Asian region. The EAUI joint education program is made up of components for fostering understanding of the theme of Asian regional integration and cooperation with the semester exchange program at its core. The EAUI Program issues certificates of completion to students who have fulfilled the requirements for specially designed curricular models.

Yang, Yao【Project Advisor】 OBI, Toshio【Partner University】 London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom)

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Financial Aid and ScholarshipsGSAPS offers a comprehensive program of financial support including scholarships and grants from government agencies, private corporations and donors.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Waseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

Expansion of the Scholarship and Research Fund System

Haraguchi Memorial Asia Research Fund

The Haraguchi Memorial Asia Research Fund was endowed by Ms. HARAGUCHI Uta (1920-2009) in commemoration of her father, Mr. HARAGUCHI Takejiro (1882-1951), towards the development of Southeast Asian Studies, and especially Indonesian Studies, at GSAPS.

【Main Scholarships and Number of Recipients】【

For Japanese StudentsFor Privately - Financed International Students

Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Loan

Loan

Equivalent to theamount of the annualtuition(First year only)

400,000JPY/year

400,000JPY/year

400,000JPY/year

600,000JPY/year

50,000JPY/month 88,000JPY/month

100,000JPY/month

150,000JPY/month

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Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Reduction of 50% ofannual tuition fee

400,000JPY/year

600,000JPY/year

48,000JPY/month

140,000JPY/month

140,000JPY/month

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Number ofRecipientsin AY2016

What is the Haraguchi Memorial Asia Research Fund?

This grant, from the Haraguchi Memorial Asia Research Fund, is open to any regular graduate school student at Waseda University whose research theme is related to Asian studies focused on Southeast Asia. The annual field trip grant is JPY250,000 and it will aid about 20 students per year.* Under this scheme, the "Research Field Trip" refers to fieldwork in a foreign country.

Research Field Trip Grant

* 1 An international student with a “Permanent Resident”, “Long Term Resident”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese citizen” or “Spouse or Child Permanent Resident” status will be required to register for scholarships as a Japanese student. For the details, please contact Scholarship division.

* 2 Depending on the scholarships, you might be able to receive more than one scholarship.* 3 Please note that these scholarships are not necessarily available every year and that scholarship information is subject to change.

*（Based on AY2016 records）*

Waseda University Partial Tuition - Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship for International Students

Scholarship for Young Doctoral Students

Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation

Tonen International Scholarship Foundation

Main Scholarship Grant/Loan

Amount PaidNumber ofRecipientsin AY2016

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【Screening】

【Amount】

【Expected number of awardees】

New and current privately financed international students in the MA program

Based on academic performance (Entrance examination results for new students and academic record of GSAPS for current students)

Half of the annual tuition fee

15 (tentative)

GSAPS Excellence Awards

Okuma Memorial Awards

Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship

WASEDA Alumni Awards

Scholarship for Young Doctoral Students

Japan Student Service Organization Scholarship (JASSO)Loan Type Ⅰ (without interests)

Japan Student Service Organization Scholarship (JASSO) Loan Type Ⅱ (with interests)

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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ScholarshipsCHAICHANAVICHAKIT, Akadet

As a privately-funded international student, financial burden is the main obstacle to achieve exquisite academic performance. However, with plentiful financial supports, I can concentrate my time and energy on research activities as well as sharing and discussing my findings with academic communities through publications and conferences. GSAPS office has provided excellent support and assistance both in informing students about available scholarship and research subsidy opportunities as well as assisting students in the process of application. GSAPS offers you not only broad and deep academic knowledge, but also broad and deep life experience as a graduate student in Tokyo. You will have abundant opportunities to pursue your academic, career, or life goals; all you have to do is give it a try.

【Scholarships Application Procedure】* In principle, scholarship application is required to be made after enrollment.

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Submission of Application Documents

InterviewNominationFinal Results

Scholarship RegistrationApplicants submit the designated applictaion documents to the GSAPS Office during the Registrartion Period (Upon entrance and every April).

Final results are decided by the foundation or the University.

The Office nominates the final nominees to the foundation and/or the relevant sections of University.

* Application term is depending on each scholarship

The Office contacts the candidates and conducts interviews.

Document ScreeningThe committee selects candidates based on academic merits

Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students,Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

【Project Advisor】 MURASHIMA, Eiji

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Area StudiesFaculty

AMAKO Satoshi｜Professor

Politics, Contemporary China,International Relations on East Asia

Project Research

［M A］［PhD］Not available

MIICHI Ken｜Associate Professor

Area Studies in Southeast Asia,Comparative Politics

Project Research

［M A］Politics in Southeast Asia ［PhD］Religion and Politics in Contemporary Southeast Asia

AOYAMA Rumi｜Professor

Contemporary China’s Foreign Policy, Politics in Contemporary China

Project Research

［M A］Politics and International Relations of China　 ［PhD］Politics and International Relations of Contemporary China

LIU-FARRER Gracia｜Professor

International Migration, Social Stratification and Inequality, Globalization, International Education

Project Research

［M A］Globalization and Socio-Cultural Change ［PhD］Self, Culture, Society under Globalization

MURASHIMA Eiji｜Professor

Area Studies (Southeast Asia),History of East Asia

Project Research

［M A］Political Society and Culture　　　in Southeast Asia ［PhD］Southeast Asian Area Studies

LEE Jong Won｜Professor

International Relations in East Asia, International History, Contemporary Korean Studies

Project Research

［M A］Politics and Diplomacy in Korea,　　　 International Relations in Northeast Asia ［PhD］Contemporary Korean Studies, International Relations in Northeast Asia

ROBERTS Glenda S.｜Professor

Cultural Anthropology, Japanese Studies,Gender Studies, Work and Organizations,Migration Policy

Project Research

［M A］Everyday Life in the Asia-Pacific (Not available for Apr.2018 Admission) ［PhD］Contemporary Japanese Society

NAKAJIMA Seio｜Associate Professor

Economic Sociology, Organizations, Culture, China, East Asia, Creative Industries in Asia

Project Research

［M A］Popular Culture in Asia ［PhD］Development and Prospects of Creative Industries in Comtemporary Asia

HAYASE Shinzo｜Professor

Ethno-history of Asia,History of International Relations

Project Research

［M A］Japan in Asia ［PhD］Asia-Japan Relations in Modern History

Area Studies

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International RelationsKAWAMURA Yukio｜Professor

International Co-operation and Laws of Asia-Pacific Region, International Organizations and International Law

Project Research

［M A］International Co-operation in the APEC 　　　Region and Laws ［PhD］International Organizations and International Co-operation

SHIRAISHI Masaya｜Professor

International Relations in Southeast Asia, Modern History, Politics and ExternalRelations of Vietnam

Project Research

［M A］［PhD］Not available

UEKI Chikako Kawakatsu｜Professor

Political Science, International Relations,Security Studies

Project Research

［M A］International Relations and Security　　　in East Asia ［PhD］International Relations and Security in Asia-Pacific

YAMAOKA Michio｜Professor

Global Exchange Studies, Studies onEconomics Education, New Zealand Studies

Project Research

［M A］［PhD］Not available

NABESHIMA Kaoru｜Associate Professor

Economic Development of East AsianCountries, Innovation

Project Research

［M A］East Asian Economies and Industries ［PhD］Industrial Upgrading in East Asia

SHINOHARA Hatsue｜Professor

International Relations, International History,History of US-Japan Relations, Law andPolitics

Project Research

［M A］East Asia and America, Foreign Policy ［PhD］History of US-Japanese Relations, International History

International Relations

http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/about/faculty/

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International DevelopmentPolicy Studies

Faculty

International Development /Policy Studies

URATA Shujiro｜Professor

International Economics,Development Economics

　Project Research

［M A］International Economic Issues in Asia-Pacific (Not available from Sep.2018 Admission) ［PhD］Not available

KURODA Kazuo｜Professor

Comparative and International Education,Educational Policy, Education andInternational Development, InternationalHigher Education

　Project Research

［M A］Educational Development in Developing　　　Countries and International Cooperation ［PhD］Policy Analysis of Comparative and　　　International Education

MATSUOKA Shunji｜Professor

Environmental Studies, Development Studies,Evaluation Studies, and Risk Governance

　Project Research

［M A］Global Sustainability and International　　　Development Cooperation Studies ［PhD］Environment and Sustainable　　　Development

KATO Atsushi｜Professor

Political Economy of Economic Development,Economic Development of India

　Project Research

［M A］Economic Development and Policy in Asia ［PhD］Economic Development and Governance

MITOMO Hitoshi｜Professor

ICT (Information and CommunicationTechnology) Economics and Policy,ICT Applicaitions in Business and Civic Life,Social Innovation by ICT

　Project Research

［M A］Economics, Policies and Applications　　　for Networked Societies (Not available in Apr. /Sep.2018 Admission) ［PhD］Info-Communication Economics, 　　　Business and Policy Analysis

OBI Toshio｜Professor

International Competitiveness,e-Government, CIO,ICT Application for Ageing Society, BCP

　Project Research

［M A］［PhD］Not available

KATSUMA Yasushi｜Professor

Development Studies (Human Development),International Human Rights Global Governance(Child Rights), Human Security

　Project Research

［M A］Peace, Human Rights and Social　　　Development in Less Developed　　　Countries ［PhD］Social Development and International　　　Human Rights

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Faculty from Other Institutions

AssistantProfessor

KAWANO Mariko｜Professor (Faculty of Law)

International Law

　Project Research

［M A］Pacific Settlement of International Disputes

Inter-regionalism / Comparative Regionalism(Europe and Asia)

　Project Research

［M A］Europe and Asia: Inter-regional Relations ［PhD］Comparative Regionalism (Europe and Asia)　　　(MA&PhD：Available in English supervision only)

BACON Paul Martyn｜Professor(Faculty of International Research and Education)

YAMAKAGE Susumu｜Visiting Professor(Aoyama Gakuin University)

International Relations Theory,ComparativeRegional Systems, Asia-Pacific InternationalRelations,Building Artificial Societies

　Project Research

［M A］International Relations of, and with, ASEAN (Not available from Sep.2018 Admission)

NISHIMURA Masao｜Professor(Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences)

Development anthropology, Anthropology of tourism, Heritage studies

　Project Research

［M A］Cultural Heritage and Development　　　in Southeast Asia (Not available from Sep.2018 Admission)

LIU Jie｜Professor (Faculty of Social Sciences)

Modern History of Sino-JapaneseRelationship,History of International Relationsin East Asia

　Project Research

［M A］Chinese History in Modern and　　　Post-WWⅡ period

LEE Sean｜Assistant Professor

Language Evolution, Cultural Evolution,Human Evolution, Data Science

* Assistant Professors Do Not Offer Project Research Seminars.

* Only Accept MA StudentsFaculty from Other Institutions

Assistant Professor

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CareerWhile engineering is still every 2nd Indian’s choice, I was perhaps way too adamant about choosing a different path. After doing my BA in Japanese at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi), I decided to study further, instead of getting a job. During my 2 years of Tokyo life, I learned so many things that I probably wouldn’t have experienced in India or any other country. I was studying at Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies at Waseda, which attracts foreign students from all over the globe. There are people from countries here I wouldn’t have ever been curious of if I hadn’t met them at all. I am happy that I got to be in such an international environment and got to know so many people and their cultures.Japan has been full of knowledge and opportunities for me – not just at University but also outside. During my 2 years at Waseda, I also got to do an internship with a UN organization and later at a venture capital. The internship at the VC helped me get in touch with the IT startup industry of Japan which later fuelled my thesis. I got in touch with the startup community of Japan and met new people every day, learning something new every day!Life is of course full of ups and downs, and it’s not all green and bright always. I had my share of trying to understand and adjust. The most difficult of all was perhaps job hunting. It was a long road – after spending almost an entire year looking for a job, I found one. And guess what? A job as an engineer. No, it’s not because I have no options, it’s because I wanted to be an engineer. I loved programming back in high school but decided to not go with the flow because I wanted to do something different. So, my ideal job was being a web programmer at a Japanese web service. I finally got it and cannot wait to get started in April 2017! I graduated in September 2016 so there is some time before I start – but don’t worry, companies usually take care of your interim visas as well. Moreover, you can always ask the university for help – I have pestered them so much with questions, but they’ve always managed to answer with a smile.All in all, Japan has been wonderful to me. I got to study things I liked at University. And I get to do what I like for a living. I am sure I wouldn’t have been able to get back to programming so easily if I was in India.

Job Fairs

International Organizations Joint Outreach Mission

Job fairs are held several times on campus annually. Students will have the opportunity to meet recruiters directly from various corporations and organizations.Participating Oranizations : United Nations(UN), United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), United Nations Volunteers(UNV), UN Women, International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), International Labour Organization(ILO), Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization(CTBTO)

InternshipsAdvanced Management Training (AMT), Embassy of Colombia in Tokyo, Ericsson Japan K.K., Goldman Sachs, Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan, International Committee of the Red Cross, Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO), JTB Corp., Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co.,Ltd., United Nations Univ.(UNU), among

GSAPSPracticalApproches

GSAPS offers advanced courses conducted by experts to equip students with practical skills for after graduation.● Practical Approaches: Diplomacy ● Practical Approaches to International Civil Service : United Nations Organization and Documentation ● Practical Approaches: Media I ● Practical Approaches: Media II ● International Cooperation

WASEDA UniversityCarreerCenter

The WASEDA University Career Center is dedicated to assisting students through various career advancement and development programs such as career advisory service, workshops, company seminars, guidance counseling and interview practice.

www.waseda.jp/career/eng/index.html

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VARSHNEY, Deepali【Post Graduation Career】 Engineer at Kakaku.com, Inc.【Project Advisor】 NAKAJIMA, Seio

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Asian Development Bank Institute (Research Associate)Chulalongkorn University (Lecturer)Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (Lecturer)Harbin Institute of Technology (Assistant Professor)Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA)(Specialist)

Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (Professor)Nihon UniversityOsaka University (Associate Professor)Rikkyo University (Associate Professor)Thammasat UniversityThe Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (Visiting Researcher)

The Chinese University of Hong KongTsuda College (Lecturer) Vietnam National University/ Hanoi University of Economics and Business（Lecturer）Waseda University (Associate Professor)

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MA Program

Asia-Pacific Cultural Center for UNESCOEmbassy of France in Tokyo, JapanFoundation for the Welfare and Education of the Asian People (RHQ)Japan Ministry of DefenseJapan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Japan International Cooperation AgencyKyoto Prefecture OfficerTokyo Metropolitan GovernmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs, ColombiaUNESCO Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understandings

International Organization & GovernmentUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)United Nations UniversityUnited States Department of State

Bloomberg L.P.CyberAgent, Inc.Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Co.,Ltd.Fujitsu LimitedH.I.S.Co.,Ltd.Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K.Hoshino Resort Co., Ltd.IBM Japan, Ltd.Intelligence Holdings,Ltd.Jiji Press, Ltd.Johnson & Johnson K.K.JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation

Kakaku.com,Inc.KDDI CorporationMitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Mitsui ChemicalsMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.NEC CorporationPanasonic CorporationProcter & Gamble JapanRakuten, Inc.Recruit Holdings Co.,Ltd.Sankei Shinbun Co.,Ltd.

Business SectorSBI SECURITIES Co.,Ltd.Seiko Epson CorporationSekisui House, Ltd.Shinsei Bank, LimitedShiseido Company, LimitedSoftBank Corp.Sonpo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Co.,LtdTaisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.Toshiba CorporationTOTO Ltd.TV Asahi Corporation

Career Placement

InternshipDuring the spring break in 2017, I worked as an intern at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) for two months in Bangkok, Thailand. During my internship, I was assigned to work for the Business and Development Section of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division. I engaged in organizing international conferences, drafting an annual report for my department and a regional trade treaty for ASEAN countries as well as updating and analyzing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) data from various databases. This internship was a great opportunity for me to exercise the theoretical knowledge I have learned at GSAPS and experience how an international organization works in promoting regional cooperation and development. In addition, I met a lot of interns from all over the world with different backgrounds and scholars in different academic fields, which marvelously strengthened my social network and laid a significant foundation for my future career.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

WU, Zhiqiang United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific【Project Advisor】 KAWAMURA, Yukio

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Q.1 Why did you choose GSAPS for your higher education? What made you decide to choose GSAPS?I was interested in sanitation problems in the world and I thought GSAPS is appropriate place to broaden my perspective and improve my expertise so as to conduct my specialized study. There are several reasons why I chose GSAPS. First, GSAPS is conducted their lectures in Japanese and English. It makes me to improve my language skills. Second, there are lots of international students from over the 50 countries which help me to expand my perspective. Third, all of the professors have diverse experiences and this is a great opportunity to improve my expertise. The final reason why I chose GSAPS is I can have lots of internship chances and it will be valuable step for my future career. For these reasons, I decided to choose GSAPS.

Q.2 What kind of things you gained at GSAPS became useful/ helpful for job hunting?The experience of studying with international students from all parts of the world was useful when I tried to find a job. I thought most of the companies were looking for an applicant who has an experience of cultural differences through the job hunting period. Actually, GSAPS has international students from over the 50 countries and I could experience cultural differences during the Master’s course in GSAPS. It makes me possible to take an interview confidently. Thanks for the experience in GSAPS, my job hunting was finished successfully and I’m going to work at the company which I really want.

Q.3 What is your treasure you have gained at GSAPS?There are two of treasures I have gained at GSAPS. First of all, I met lots of international students from all over the world and I experienced cultural differences. It makes me get rid of cultural stereotypes and change my mind to communicate with someone who isn’t the person from the country but an individual. Secondly, I studied many aspects of international relations such as law, education, economics, politics and development studies which I wasn’t interested in before the entrance into GSAPS. This makes me draw my interest to study all kinds of the international relations and improve my knowledge considerably.

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EQ.1 Why did you choose GSAPS for your higher education? What made you decide to choose GSAPS?The reason for choosing GSAPS is because my friend studies there. Also, due to your extensive academic network, abundant learning resources and professors specializing in what I study, I am determined to choose GSAPS to have my further study.

Q.2 What did you get satisfied with GSAPS most?From GSAPS, I can interact with the people from different countries in the world. In addition, the school and companies offer abundant scholarships and periodical speeches of the specialists from different fields.

Q.3 Do you recommend GSAPS to those who are thinking of going to a graduate school?Yes, I strongly recommend the people having the thought of going to graduate school to study. For me, GSAPS is like a small United Nations. I can interact with different people around the world. It also has specialized professors of different fields. It is a great experience to learn with the specialists of certain field as well as understand the thoughts of students from different countries. Both of them will be crucial no matter in lives or works.

Voice of Recent Graduates

Q.4 Do you recommend GSAPS to those who are thinking of going to a graduate school? Since GSAPS has many beneficial characteristics and the best place to improve your international knowledge and skills, I definitely recommend to other applicants who are interested in international relations. I also was worried about my future before the admission into GSAPS, but I had the valuable time during the two years and I got a job offer which I really want to work for. Please do not hesitate to apply for GSAPS and seize an opportunity as a great step for your future career.

HAN, Jong Hun 【Post - Graduation Career】 CSR department at LIXIL Corporation【Project Advisor】 KATSUMA, Yasushi

【Post - Graduation Career】 Speed Link Japan【Project Advisor】 YAMAOKA, Michio

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The mission of the GSAPS Student Association is to create an environment which is conducive to the social, academic and career development of GSAPS students. All GSAPS students are considered members, in that they are welcome and encouraged to participate in GSA activities. The GSA holds events to support and expand social relationships between students. We at the GSA are working to make sure each member has an excellent experience at GSAPS and welcome the participation of all students.

GSAPS Student Association (GSA)

Message from GSA

Events

Message from GSA

Our Mission is to create a friendly environment in which students, staff and professors can bond and enjoy their life at GSAPS. This is why we are always looking forward to meeting new students and making friends from all over the world. The international environment of GSAPS is perfect for students to have new experiences such as cultural exchange while mingling with schoolmates from every corner of the world. The GSA aims to offer opportunities for students to interact with each other, regardless of their nationality; to expand their understanding of global affairs; to generate empathy towards new values and different cultures as well as to help them fulfill their academic and social interests. We are always open to new ideas and eager to work with new students. On behalf of the GSA Council, I would like to welcome all new students, hoping that we can help you enjoy your time in GSAPS.

Welcome Party

Young Asia Observers Talk

Research Presentation Session

Farewell Party

Hanami(Cherry blossom viewing party)

Potluck Party

GSA Career Day

Others

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Admissions

Admission Categories

GeneralAdmissions

SpecialAdmissions for

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SpecialScholarshipPrograms

Categories CategoriesCharacteristics Characteristics

*1 All the applicants through Special Admissions for Graduating Waseda University Students take a second screening (interview) as the admission decision will be based on document review and interview results.*2 Winter application is for April admission. When the winter application is available, we will announce after Dec. 1, 2017 through GSAPS website.*3 With regard to the second screening, only those who pass the first screening will take the second screening.

Application from inside of Japan: For residents of Japan (Japanese citizens and non-Japanese who possess status of residence（visa）)Application from overseas : For residents of countries other than Japan (Japanese citizens and non-Japanese)

This admission aims to seek excellent persons from all over the world without restricting nationalities and ages.【Application cycle】 Twice annually 【Enrollment】 April/September

This admission targets Japanese or special permanent residents who have overseas experiences of more than one year in the following fields;Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, expert investigator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officer in an overseas diplomatic office, international civil servants such as United Nations, international NGOs, overseas CSR activities, or other international development activities.【Application cycle】 Twice annually 【Enrollment】 April/September http://web.waseda.jp/admission/en/

For more Information, please refer to the website of International Admissions Office, Waseda University.

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This admission targets undergraduate students of WasedaUniversity who are expected to graduate. (Those who have already graduated are not eligible.)【Application cycle】 Three times annually【Enrollment】 April/September

MA Screening ScheduleCategories Application Period First Screening

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Sep.13(Wed.) ~ Sep.20(Wed.),2017Nov.9(Thu.),2017 Nov.25(Sat.),2017 Nov.30(Thu.),2017

Dec.20(Wed.),2017

Apr.2(Mon.) ~ Apr.9(Mon.),2018May.17(Thu.),2018 Jun.2(Sat.),2018 Jun.7(Thu.),2018

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Nov.9(Thu.),2017

Nov.9(Thu.),2017 Dec.20(Wed.),2017Nov.6(Mon.),2017

Jan.5(Fri.) ~ Jan.12(Fri.),2018 ー Feb.22(Thu.),2018 Mar.8(Thu.),2018Feb.5(Mon.),2018

Apr.2(Mon.) ~ Apr.9(Mon.),2018 ー May.17(Thu.),2018 Jun.21(Thu.),2018May 14(Mon.),2018

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*1 During the period, the interview by phone or e-mail will be conducted.*2 With regard to the second screening, only these who pass the first screening will take the second screening.

* Entrance Fee(200,000JPY) is included in the “ For Entrance Procedures (First Semester )”.* The Entrance Fee is waived for successful candidates who are currently enrolled in, graduated from, completed, or withdrew from an undergraduate, graduate, or specialized program of Waseda University.* Tuition and fees above include “Waseda University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association Fee” (1,500JPY/semester).* Students who have newly enrolled MA program will be required to pay 40,000 JPY as the “Alumni association membership fee”. This Membership fee will be paid in the final term / semester of their last year, which covers 10 years of annual membership fee that students pay in advance.

PhD Screening Schedule

PhD 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd YearFor Entrance Procedures (First Semester) Second Semester First Semester Second Semester

589,000 JPY 389,000 JPY 489,000 JPY 489,000 JPY

First Semester Second Semester489,000 JPY 489,000 JPY

Sep.13 (Wed.) ~ Sep.20 (Wed.),2017 Nov.16 (Thu.),2017

Nov.25 (Sat.),2017

Nov.30 (Thu.),2017 Dec.20 (Wed.),2017Nov.17 (Fri.)~ Nov.22 (Wed.),2017*1

Apr. 2 (Mon.) ~ Apr. 9 (Mon.),2018 May 24 (Thu.),2018

Jun.2 (Sat.),2018

Jun.7 (Thu.),2018 Jun.21 (Thu.),2018May 26 (Fri.)~ May.31(Thu.),2018*1

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978,000 JPY 978,000 JPY 978,000 JPY2,934,000 JPY

Application Documents

MA 1st Year 2nd YearFor Entrance Procedures

(First Semester) Second Semester First Semester Second Semester888,000 JPY 688,000 JPY 788,000 JPY 788,000 JPYSub-Total

Total

Total

1,576,000 JPY 1,576,000 JPY3,152,000 JPY

Application guide, application documents (PDF) and brochure can be downloaded from the GSAPS website.

Tuition and Fees for AY 2018

http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/en/

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