Waseda Business Schoolgraduate School Of Business And Finance
FINANCE , Waseda Business Schoolgraduate School Of Business And Finance conducts several kinds of screening methods, depending on the program. Information is listed below on each of the screening methods and how to apply for our school.
Change of Application Rules Waseda Business School
Regarding the “Application for Graduating Waseda University Students with GMAT or GRE” channel, it will be suspended from AY2021 onward. For those who are graduating from a Waseda University undergraduate school from AY2021 onward and who intend to apply to our program, please do so through the “Application with GMAT or GRE” channel.
Method of Conducting the September 2021 Family Business Successor Examination
Please see details below.
Regarding changes of the method of conducting the September 2021 Family Business Successor Entrance Examination (announced on 2021.1.28)
- Be sure to read the “Application Guide” carefully before applying.
- Application and Screening Methods for the International MBA Program
- Application with GMAT or GRE
This category is for applicants holding GMAT or GRE (General Test) scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT or GRE scores, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of educational background, academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT or GRE score does not necessarily guarantee enrollment. For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Such candidates will be contacted individually by the WBS Admissions Office.
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Some applicants may receive a conditional offer at the time of result announcement. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed admittance. Such applicants are required to meet the conditions (e.g. GMAT score) stated in the conditional offer letter and submit any required documentation as indicated to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date listed in the letter. Note that if applicants fail to submit the required documentation by the deadline, the conditional offer will be revoked.
Application for Family Business Successors
This category is for applicants whose family members run their own business* and are scheduled to succeed it in the future. The admission screening will be based on overall performance on the required written exams, and in on-campus interviews, as well as evaluation of all application documents (GMAT and GRE scores are optional). In addition, potential quality as a company successor will be evaluated based on the Application Form for Family Business Successors [Form 5] and the recommendation letter from the current representative of the company.
- Must be a listed company on the stock exchange or of similar standing and scale
- Application and Screening Methods for the MSc in Finance Program
- Application with GMAT or GRE
This category is for applicants holding GMAT or GRE (General Test) scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT or GRE scores, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of educational background, academic record, extracurricular activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT or GRE score does not necessarily guarantee enrollment. For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Such candidates will be contacted individually by the WBS Admissions Office.
Some applicants may receive a conditional offer at the time of result announcement. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed admittance. Such applicants are required to meet the conditions (e.g. GMAT score) stated in the conditional offer letter and submit any required documentation as indicated to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date listed in the letter. Note that if applicants fail to submit the required documentation by the deadline, the conditional offer will be revoked.
Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants
This application category is designated for applicants (i.e., employees) who have been offered financial sponsorship by their employer who will bear the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of enrollment at WBS. To be eligible, the employer must be a listed company on the stock exchange (or a company of similar standing and scale) or a public institution.
For eligibility details, please contact WBS by email ([email protected]).
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Enter application information through the Online System and download the PDF file
Login to the Online System with your login ID and enter the information through the Online System.
Documents to be prepared by applicants themselves
Prepare and assemble all necessary documents, including any required certificates and recommendation letters.
You can also download the Form4 to Form 10 from below.
- Form4: Letter of Consent from Employer
- Form5: Family Business Successor Form
- Form6: Request for Submitted Documents Return
- Form7: Application for Screening Fee Waiver
- Form8: Statement of Fund Resource
- Form9: Application for Scholarship Offered Prior to Matriculation
- Form10: Applicant Evaluation (Recommendation) Form
Pay the screening fee
Pay the screening fee by Credit Card, Union Pay, Alipay, or Convenience Store in Japan.
Mail the application documents
Send all specified documents to the WBS Admissions Office by postal mail.
Your application will be considered complete when all required documents are received by the WBS Admissions Office no later than the deadline for each application round. (Please see the Application Guide for the deadlines.)
A rolling admissions process is operated for “Application with GMAT or GRE,” “Application for Graduating Waseda University Students with GMAT or GRE,” and “Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants” with the five key deadlines below. Regarding the screening schedule of “Application for Family Business Successors,” please refer to the Application Guide, which you can download from above.
*Note that each “round” represents a distinct period in which you may apply, not a succession of steps for your application. Repeat applications for later rounds are accepted.
For residents of Japan
Enclose all the required application documents in an envelope (square-sized #2 type) and paste the designated address label* for application on the recipient address side. Send it to the WBS Admissions Office stated below by registered mail (簡易書留郵便).The address label for application can be downloaded from the Online Application System.
For residents of countries other than Japan
Enclose all the required application documents in an envelope and send it to the following address by an international courier service for which you can track the delivery status such as EMS.
- Please send all application documents to the following address:
- Waseda Business School Admissions Office
- Please indicate the type of the admission here:
- Application with GMAT or GRE or Application for Family Business Successors or
- Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants
Tel: +81-(0) If you have any questions about admission, please contact us by e-mail.
Additionally, you can see frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the page below.
QS World MBA Tour
Prospective students who are interested in WBS and would like to meet with our admissions officers and the alumni in person are all welcome to join this tour.