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<Admission for September 2020 and April 2021>
Graduate School of Environment andEnergy EngineeringWaseda University
Privacy Policy
Waseda University uses personal information (e.g. name, address, and date of birth) collected fromapplicants applying for admission to the university when it conducts the entrance examination, announcesthe successful applicants, conducts the admission process, and carries out other related tasks. We havetaken appropriate measures to prevent the loss, disclosure, and misuse of personal information. If it isnecessary for us to outsource part or all of the abovementioned process to a third party, we contractually orotherwise require the party to appropriately manage the information. Please note that, once it has beenstatistically processed to ensure that individual applicants cannot be identified, personal information is usedas reference material for the selection of students in the university’s admission process.
(Revised 9/4/2020)
AO Admission Guidelinesfor the Doctoral Program
Table of Contents
AO Admission Guidelines for Doctoral Program
Application Process .......................................................................................................................1
1. Number of Admission Spaces Available............................................................................1
2. Areas of Research Guidance and Degrees ......................................................................1
3. Admission Date................................................................................................................1
4. Application Criteria ...........................................................................................................1
5. Application Period ............................................................................................................2
6. Application Documents.....................................................................................................2
7. Application Procedure ......................................................................................................5
8. Entrance Examination Fee ...............................................................................................6
9. Entrance Examination Fee Payment ................................................................................6
10. Examination Admission Card............................................................................................8
11. Important Information about Applications..........................................................................9
Screening Process ........................................................................................................................9
1. Screening Methods and Dates .........................................................................................9
2. Second Screening (Interview) ........................................................................................10
3. Devices and Media for Presentations during the Second Screening (Interview) .............10
4. Dishonest Acts ............................................................................................................... 11
5. Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 11
Announcement of Results............................................................................................................12
1. Announcement of Successful Applicants from the First Screening .................................12
2. Announcement of Final Successful Applicants ...............................................................12
Admission Procedure ..................................................................................................................12
1. Admissions Procedure Period ........................................................................................13
2. Tuition and Other Fees...................................................................................................13
Scholarship Programs .................................................................................................................14
Acquisition of Status of Residence “Student” ...............................................................................15
Areas of Research Guidance and Faculty Members ....................................................................18
Examination Venue Map..............................................................................................................21
Attached DocumentWaseda University Convenience Store Easy-Pay Systems for Entrance Exam Fees.................................22Waseda University Exam Fee Payment by Credit Card, Union Pay, and Alipay .........................................23
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Application Process
• Applicants can apply only once per academic year to take the AO admission entrance examination for
admission to the Waseda University Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering
(WEEE) doctoral program.
• Before submitting your application, please contact the WEEE Admissions Office by e-mail at the
following address: [email protected].
• If you are interested in applying to other selection systems offered by WEEE, please contact the
WEEE Admissions Office.
1. Number of Admission Spaces Available
For admission in September 2020: A few
For admission in April 2021: 7 (maximum)
2. Areas of Research Guidance and Degrees
Areas of research guidance are as listed below.
Research guidance Supervisor Degree
Environmentally Conscious Systems andMachines
Professor Hiroshi SekiyaEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Energy and Environmental Policies Professor Shinichi TomonariPh. D. in Social
Sciences
Environment - Energy Network Research Professor Yosuke NakanishiEngineering/Ph.D. in
Social Sciences
Environment and Power Systems Professor Jin KusakaEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Environmental and Exergy Engineering Research Professor Takao NakagakiEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Assessment of Environmental Systems Professor Makoto NohtomiEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Environment and Electric Energy Professor Yushi KamiyaEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Energy and Sustainable System for Environment Professor Hiroshi OnodaEngineering/Ph. D.in Social Sciences
Environmental Symbiosis & Local SocietySystem
Associate Professor Takashi NozuPh. D. in Social
Sciences
3. Admission Date
September 2020 or April 2021
4. Application Criteria
Applicants must meet at least one of the following six criteria. Applicants for September 2020 admission
must meet the relevant criterion by September 20, 2020, and applicants for April 2021 admission must
meet it by March 31, 2021.
Holders of a Master's Degree, a Professional Master's Degree, or a Professional Doctorate Degree in
Law or those who are scheduled to receive such degree
Holders of a Master's Degree, a Professional Master's Degree, or equivalent from an institution
outside Japan or those who are scheduled to receive such degree
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Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology
Those who have completed postgraduate programs and received a degree equivalent to a Master’s
Degree from United Nations University or those who are scheduled to receive such degree
Those who have engaged in research for two years or more at a university, institute, or the like after
graduating from university, and has an academic ability that has been acknowledged by Waseda
University to be equivalent to that of a person holding a master’s degree or higher based on, for
example, the achievement of such research; or
Those who have been recognized by WEEE as possessing academic credentials superior to those of
holders of a Master's Degree, Professional Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree in Law through an
individual entrance requirements screening process and are scheduled to reach 24 years of age by
the time of admission.
Applicants seeking to qualify under criterion or must contact WEEE at least two months prior to the
application deadline.
Faculty of Waseda University including Waseda University Junior / Senior High School,
Waseda University Honjo Senior High School and Art and Architecture School are not
able to become a student of the University, although there are few exceptions according
to the university regulations. If you have any question, please ask Waseda University
administration offices.
5. Application Period
Applications for the July, October, and February entrance examinations must be postmarked as follows.
Exam Application Period
July exam May 27 (Wed) – June 9 (Tue), 2020
October exam August 25 (Tue) – September 7 (Mon), 2020
February exam *1
December 7 (Mon) – December 18 (Fri), 2020
* Applications submitted from outside Japan must arrive by the last day of application period.
* Applicants may take only one of the above examinations.
* Applicants wishing to apply for September 2020 admission should take the July examination.
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Applications are open only for applicants residing in Japan.
6. Application Documents
Create the application documents in Word format and print them out for submission. If you will be
submitting handwritten documents, use a black ink pen or ballpoint pen. Fill in the documents using
block capitals and Arabic numerals.
Application form: Prescribed form
a. Place a check mark next to the admission category of your choice.
b. Do not complete sections marked with *.
c. Each supervisor can only accept a limited number of students. Once you have read pages 18–20,
make sure that you list your top three preferred supervisors in order of preference (the listing of
any other preferences is optional) in the designated section as shown below.
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<Example>
Preferred Supervisor
Order of preference Research guidance Faculty member
1 Environmentally Conscious Systems and Machines Sekiya
2 Energy and Environmental Policies Tomonari
3 Environment - Energy Network Research Nakanishi
Environment and Power Systems Kusaka
Environmental and Exergy Engineering Research Nakagaki
Assessment of Environmental Systems Nohtomi
Environment and Electric Energy Kamiya
Energy and Sustainable System for Environment Onoda
Environmental Symbiosis & Local Society System Nozu
d. The photograph you submit must be a color photograph that is 4 cm high and 3 cm wide (without
border), and it must have been taken within three months of the date on which the application is
received. Do not use a photograph that could prevent the examination supervisors from
recognizing you at the examination venue because of your hairstyle, whether you are wearing
glasses, etc. Write your name on the back of the photograph, and then paste it on the application
form. Photograph taken at home, etc. are not acceptable. Make sure that you keep the negative
for the photograph as one identical photo will be required for the admission process (assuming
you are admitted to the program).
e. Paste the certificate of payment that you receive once you have paid the entrance examination fee
at a convenience store on the application form, or attach the printed “Result” page to the
application form after completion of the payment by credit card.
Curriculum Vitae: Prescribed form
a. In the educational background section, list your entire educational background from high school to
present (including your background as a research student).
If there is not enough space on the form, list your academic background on a separate piece of
paper and send it with the application form.
b. The examination admission card, Announcement of First Screening Results and Final Results,
admission process documents, etc., will be sent to the mailing address written in the current
address section, so make sure that you accurately write a mailing address where you are certain
to receive these documents.
c. If you have held any employment positions prior to your current position, provide details in the
“Additional remarks” part of the “Employment History” section.
Original copies of relevant certificates
If you have completed a master’s program, submit a certificate of completion (certificate of expected
completion for those who expect to graduate) for that program together with academic transcripts for
the master’s and undergraduate programs.
* Applicants must submit original certificates.
* Applicants who have transferred must also submit the academic transcripts for their studies prior to
the transfer.
* If the certificate is in a language other than Japanese or English, a Japanese or English translation
that has been certified by an official organization (e.g., the relevant embassy, consulate, or notary
office) must be provided.
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* Applicants who have graduated from universities in China must submit a certificate of completion
and a degree certificate with 18-digit certificate number (证书编号), and academic transcripts for
master’s and undergraduate programs . In addition, arrange for an official English version "Online
Verification Report of China Higher Education Qualification Certificate" to be sent directly to our
office ([email protected]) from CHSI via email.
・Visit CHESICC website (https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/pvr/) for more information.
・Online Verification Report must reach our office before the deadline of the application period.
・Only report sent directly from CHESICC will be considered valid.
* If the applicant took a leave of absence or leave for military service from his/her university, he or she
must have the home university or another public institution issue a certificate that shows that the
school granted the leave.
Statement of Research and Social Activities: Prescribed form
Summarize the research and social activities you have engaged in to date within 500 words.
Statement of Academic Achievements: Prescribed form
Describe your achievements you have made in terms of research, etc.
Letter of Self-Recommendation: Prescribed form
Summarize your reason and motivation for pursuing your studies and demonstrate your competence,
etc., within 500 words.
Research Plan: Prescribed form
Summarize your intended research project and other activities, etc., within 500 words.
Approval of Application: Prescribed form
This document must be submitted by an applicant who is enrolled as a regular student in a doctoral
program at another university or another graduate school of Waseda University at the time of
application.
Original English Test Score Report (TOEIC L&R, TOEFL-iBT or IELTS Academic are
acceptable)
*only reports taken within two years from the submission period for application documents are
acceptable.
*submit one of the following original certified score reports
TOEIC L&R (Official Score Certificate)
TOEFL-iBT (Official Score Report)
▪ Request a test center to send the Official Score Report directly to the WEEE Admissions Office by using the institution code : C324
ETS website http://www.ets.org/
▪ This must arrive by the submission deadline.
IELTS Academic (Test Report Form)
Questionnaire: Prescribed form
We would appreciate your cooperation in completing this questionnaire as we wish to use the
responses as reference for public relations related to future admissions, etc. Please note that this
questionnaire is not used as a basis for the screening of applicants.
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Attach the following documents, if available.
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• Letter of Recommendation (original): Prescribed form
The letter of recommendation should be preferably in the prescribed form while other formats
can be accepted. The letter must be issued within two years of the last day of the application
period and submitted in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature over the seal.
The letter must be written in English or Japanese.
• Offprints of academic papers, presentations at academic conferences, etc., as well as a list
and photographs of the materials created
• Qualification certificates, a photocopy of a summary of acquired patents, etc.
Applicants who are foreign nationals must also submit the following.12 Statement of Source of Funding: Prescribed form
a. This is not required if you have permanent resident status.
b. If you are expecting to receive a scholarship for the regular duration of the program, you must
submit an original certificate indicating the amount to be received, the length of the sponsorship,
and the specific characteristics of the scholarship or funding.
13 Photocopy of Passport
Submit a photocopy of the page with your photo.
14 Original Certificate of Residence or a Copy of Your Resident Card (both front and back)
(domestic applicants with non-Japanese nationality only)
The Certificate of Residence must contain the following information: nationality, residence status,
period of stay, expiration of a visa, and resident card number.
15 Statement proving payment of entrance examination fee
Copy of foreign remittance statement or a printed “Result” page if you paid the examination fee by
using Credit Card, Union Pay or Alipay.
16 Request Form for Return of Submitted Materials
We do not return the submitted documents which can be reissued, such as certificates of graduation,transcripts, recommendation letters, English test score reports, and a Certificate of JapaneseProficiency.
Download the prescribed forms from the WEEE Admissions Guidelines & Application Forms website,
and print them in A4 size. : https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/gweee/en/applicants/admission/
* When creating these documents in Microsoft Word, do not change the format or add pages. Do not delete
items even if there is no corresponding entry.
7. Application Procedure
The application documents must be sent by postal mail only. Applications postmarked after the
application deadline will not be accepted.
Applications submitted from outside Japan must arrive by the deadline.
* send the applications by an Express Mail Service (EMS) or other international courier service, such
as FedEx etc. which enables you to trace the documents
Send the application by the Kan’i Kakitome Yubin （簡易書留）(simplified) registered mail in a K2
size envelope (i.e. 240 mm 332 mm), which can hold A4 documents without folding.
Send by the Kan’i Kakitome Sokutatsu Yubin （簡易書留速達）registered express mail if the
deadline is imminent.
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On the envelope, write the program name and admission month in red ink.
<Example> Application for Doctoral Program, AO Admission in July
Application for Doctoral Program, AO Admission in February
A certificate of receipt for the application documents will not be issued. Track the documents using a
mail tracking number issued by the post office in order to check whether the WEEE Admissions Office
has received them.
We do not accept application documents that are submitted in person at the WEEE Admissions
Office.
Send to:
Admissions OfficeGraduate School of Environment and Energy EngineeringWaseda University
1011 Nishitomida, Honjo, Saitama 367-0035, Japan
8. Entrance Examination Fee
35,000 yen
The entrance examination fee of 35,000 yen must be paid before you send the necessary application
documents.
* If there is a possibility that you will become a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT)
Scholarship student after admission to the graduate school, please consult the graduate school office
before applying. You may be eligible for an exemption from the entrance examination fee.
9. Entrance Examination Fee Payment
Payments for the July, October, and February entrance examinations must be made as follows:
Exam Payment Period
July exam May 27 (Wed) – June 9 (Tue), 2020
October exam August 25 (Tue) – September 7 (Mon), 2020
February exam December 7 (Mon) – December 18 (Fri), 2020
*Make the payment before you submit the application documents. Applications with no record of the entranceexamination fee having been paid will not be accepted.
Please pay the screening fee by using one of following methods.
<Payment at a convenience store>
To make a payment at a convenience store in Japan, you must complete the designated application
procedure in advance by accessing the “screening fee convenience store payment site” (http://e-
shiharai.net/) [Japanese only] on the Internet from a personal computer or a mobile phone and
complete the prescribed online procedures. After accessing the website, please make the payment at
a convenience store.
After making the payment, detach the “Certificate of Payment of the Screening Fee” on the Screening
Fee Handling Description, paste it to the designated space (“Screening Fee Payment Certificate” [入
学検定料・選考料取扱明細書]) on the Application From, and submit it. For more information on the
payment, refer to “Convenience Store Easy-Pay Systems for Entrance Exam Fees” on page 22.
• The payment can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week , including Saturdays, Sundays,and holidays. However, please note that application via the website will end at 23:00 on the last
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day of the payment period. Similarly, you will not be able to make a payment at a conveniencestore after 23:30 on the last day of the payment period.
• If a family member or acquaintance of an applicant conducts the procedure for the applicant, thefamily member or acquaintance must enter the applicant’s information.
<Payment by credit card, China Union Pay or Alipay (online payment)>
To make a payment by credit card or online payment system (China Union Pay or Alipay), please
access the online screening fee payment website (https://e-shiharai.net/ecard/) and complete the
required procedure.
After completion of the payment, print out the “Result” page and attach it to the Photo submission Slip
and Certificate of Receipt for Examination Fee. For details, refer to “Examination Fee Payment by
Credit Card, Union Pay, and Alipay” on page 23.
• The payment can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week , including Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays. However, please complete the payment through “e-shiharai.net” by 11:00pm Japan
Standard Time on the last day of the payment period.
• The payment can be made with a credit card held in the name of a person other than the
applicant. However, the applicant’s information must be entered in the “Basic Information” page of
the screening fee payment website.
<Payment by remittance from outside Japan>
Remit the entrance examination fee plus an exchange fee of 2,500 yen (total value of 37,500 yen) at a
financial institute (if the local bank requires any additional handling charge, pay the fee to the bank in
addition to the 37,500 yen). Enclose a copy of the remittance form with other application documents.
Type of remittance Telegraphic Transfer
Payment method Advise and Pay
Bank Transfer fee Payer’s Responsibility
Lifting charge payee’s Account
Remittance amount 37,500 yen （35,000 JPY for Screening Fee 2,500 JPY for Lifting Charge）
Purpose of remittance Screening Fee
Message to payee Graduate School Code 54 along with Applicant’s full name in English
Payee’s Account Information
Bank Name： MUFG Bank, Ltd
Branch： Edogawabashi Branch
Account No.： 0035967FLK
Beneficiary： Waseda University
Bank Address： 1-48-13 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0014, Japan
Swift code： BOTKJPJT
The applicant is exempt from the entrance examination fee in the following cases:
Application to the WEEE doctoral program coincides with the applicant’s completion of a master’s
program offered by WEEE or one of the following Waseda University graduate schools: Fundamental
Science and Engineering; Creative Science and Engineering; Advanced Science and Engineering; or
Information, Production, and Systems.
Application to the WEEE doctoral program is submitted after the applicant has completed a master’s
program offered by WEEE or one of the following Waseda University graduate schools and
subsequently become a general research student of one of these graduate schools: Fundamental
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Science and Engineering; Creative Science and Engineering; Advanced Science and Engineering; or
Information, Production, and Systems. However, this exemption is limited to applications made within
four years of the applicant’s enrollment in the master’s program.
Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries.
a. Outline
Applicants who wish to be admitted into an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda
University are eligible to apply for a screening fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries
designated by Waseda University AND hold nationality of one of those countries.
b. Eligibility
The following conditions must be fulfilled:
1) The applicant must reside in one of the countries classified as "Least Developed Countries" or
"Other Low Income Countries" in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC AND
hold nationality of one of those countries (the applicant's country of residence and nationality
do not necessarily have to be identical). *For the list of eligible countries, refer to “Eligible
Countries”.
*Applicants residing in Japan are not eligible.
2) Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are included in the list of
eligible countries described in 1) above.
c. Procedures
When applying to an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University, please enclose
the following documents with the other application documents instead of the certificate of
payment for the screening fee (copy of the remittance form etc.). The application for the
screening fee waiver program must be made along with the application for admission.
Applications made afterward will not be accepted under any circumstances.
1) Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver
2) Copy of the Passport (including all details of the applicant)
*Applicants who apply for the screening fee waiver program are not required to pay the
screening fee. However, if payment was made before the application for the screening fee
waiver program, the screening fee will not be reimbursed.
*In the event that the applicant is found to be ineligible for the screening fee waiver program or
have made a false claim, the application for admission to Waseda University itself might be
revoked immediately.
[Eligible Countries]Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, CentralAfrican Rep., Chad, Comoros, D.P.R.Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea,Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar,Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe,Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste,Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia , Zimbabwe
10. Examination Admission Card
After the application documents have been accepted, an examination admission card will be sent by
postal mail to the current address given in your CV.
If you find any errors in the information provided on the examination admission card, contact the
WEEE Admissions Office immediately.
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If the examination admission card does not reach you at least one week prior to the examination
date, contact the WEEE Admissions Office.
11. Important Information about Applications
As a general rule, application documents and screening fees are not returned or refunded. However,
the full screening fee will be returned in the following circumstances. If any of the following applies to
you, contact the WEEE Admissions Office.
1) The applicant paid the screening fee, but failed to submit the required application documents.
2) The applicant paid a screening fee and submitted the application documents after the deadline.
3) The applicant paid a screening fee and submitted the application documents, but your application
was rejected before screening due to the following reasons.
*The submitted application materials are not complete enough to meet the applicationrequirements.
*The applicant doesn’t meet all the eligibility criteria.
If you have made a payment by credit card or wire transfer from the bank outside of Japan, any
handling fees which may be incurred for refund must be paid by the applicant.
Application documents may not be accepted if they have not been completed correctly. If the WEEE
Admissions Office contacts you about this matter, follow the instructions provided immediately.
If you require special arrangements for the examination and/or enrollment due to a physical
impairment, contact the WEEE Admissions Office before submitting your application documents. If
you are suffering from a serious illness or injury that impedes your ability to take the entrance
examination, notify the WEEE Admissions Office immediately, even if you have already submitted
your application.
If the application documents and materials that you submit to Waseda University are found to have
been forged, falsified, or plagiarized, this will be regarded as a dishonest act and your examination
results may be voided. In such circumstances, we do not return the submitted documents, materials,
or screening fee.
Screening Process
1. Screening Methods and Dates
Screening comprises the first screening (document review) and the second screening (interview).
The WEEE Admissions Office screens applicants based on an examination of the application
documents (first screening).
The Announcement of First Screening Results are sent to all applicants by postal mail to the current
address given in their CVs.
Those who pass the first screening are able to take the second screening.
Successful applicants are selected after a comprehensive evaluation of the application documents
and the results of the interview has been conducted.
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The Announcement of Final Results are sent to all applicants (regardless of whether they actually
attended the final examination or not) by postal mail to the current address given in their CVs.
ExamFirst Screening
(Document Review)
Second Screening
(Interview)
July exam June 22 (Mon) July 19 (Sun)
October exam September 18 (Fri) October 11 (Sun)
February exam January 15 (Fri) February 14(Sun)
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2. Second Screening (Interview)
The second screening is conducted in the form of an interview (including a presentation and Q&A
session).
The second screening is scheduled to be held at Building No. 22 on Waseda Campus (see the map
on page 21).
The venue, date, and time for the second screening will be specified separately in a notice when the
Announcement of First Screening Results is sent.
During the presentation, applicants are required to make a PowerPoint presentation based on the
following application documents that they submitted: Statement of Research and Social Activities,
Statement of Academic Achievements, Letter of Self-Recommendation, and Research Plan. An
applicant’s presentation should not last more than 20 minutes.
At the examination venue, equipment such as a PC, a projector, and a projection screen will be
provided. See the following section for details.
Bring your examination admission card, stationery, and the removable media (i.e. USB flash drive or
CD-R disks) containing your presentation materials to the venue.
Please be aware that applicants who are late will not be allowed to take the second screening.
3. Devices and Media for Presentations during the Second Screening (Interview)
The following devices and media can be used for presentations during the second screening (interview):
The computer and projector set up at the examination venue by WEEE.
A computer and any other devices brought by the applicant. Bring a conversion adaptor to connect
Mac to the projector [VGA port (15 pins)] if you are a Mac user.
Removable media (i.e. a USB flash drive or CD-R disks) can be brought to the venue for use on the
computer provided by WEEE, as long as the data format is compatible with Windows.
PowerPoint 2010, which is installed on the computer provided by WEEE.
A laser pointer, which will be provided by WEEE.
An applicant’s presentation should not last more than 20 minutes. If you wish to use your own
computer, start your computer and open the presentation file before you enter the room.
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If you wish to distribute handouts to the faculty members at your presentation other than the
documents submitted with your application, send them as a PDF file (maximum size: 2 MB) to the e-mail
address below by the date specified by WEEE. The title of the e-mail should be “Presentation handouts:
-Your name-”.
If you have any inquiries regarding the devices you will be using for your presentation, please contact the
WEEE Admissions Office.
4. Dishonest Acts
Waseda University has provided the following guidelines so that all examinations can be properly
administered and all examinees have an opportunity to perform in a fair and equitable environment.
Please read the guidelines carefully and approach the examination in a serious manner.
1. You may be deemed to have committed a dishonest act if Waseda University determines that you
have falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized the document(s), statement(s), or information submitted for
your application.
2. Your actions may be considered dishonest if you commit any of the following acts:
Cheating (concealing or glancing at a cheat sheet or reference book during the examination,
glancing at another examinee’s answer sheet, or gaining answers from others)
Providing benefits to other examinees (providing them with answers etc.) during the examination
Keeping your mobile communication device with you or using it during the examination
Letting your mobile communication device or watch emit noise (incoming call alert, alarm, vibration,
etc.) during the examination
Conducting acts that could be considered a nuisance to other examinees at the examination venue
Not following instructions from the examination supervisors at the examination venue
Pretending to be an applicant and taking the examination for the applicant
Conducting other acts impairing the fairness of the examination
3．The following responses may be taken if an applicant is suspected of committing a dishonest act.
A supervisor may warn or question the applicant.
The applicant may be requested to take the examination in another room.
4．In addition, the following responses may be taken if a dishonest act is identified.
The applicant may not be allowed to continue taking the examination or allowed to take any
other entrance examination given by Waseda University during the year. (Screening fees will not
be returned.)
The results of all entrance examinations taken by the applicant at Waseda University during the
year may become invalid.
In this Admissions Guidelines, any devices with communication function such as a cell phone,
smartphone, tablet, PHS, or smartwatch are collectively called “mobile phones etc.”
5. Disclaimer
In cases of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond human control, such as a natural disaster (e.g.,
typhoons, earthquakes, flooding, tsunamis) and/or accident, such as fire, power failure, and so on,
measures including delaying the start of the exam or postponing the exam, etc. may be taken. However,
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in such an event, we will bear no responsibility for any resulting inconvenience, expense, or other
personal loss that the examinee may incur.
Announcement of Results
1. Announcement of Successful Applicants from the First Screening
The WEEE Admissions Office will send the Announcement of First Screening Results to all applicants by
postal mail to the current address given in their CVs according to the following schedule.
* If the Announcement of First Screening Results has not reached you one week after the scheduled
date, contact the WEEE Admissions Office.
Dates on which the Announcement of First Screening Results will be sent out:
July entrance exam: June 23(Tue), 2020
October entrance exam: September 24, (Thu), 2020
February entrance exam: January 19 (Tue), 2021
2. Announcement of Final Successful Applicants
The WEEE Admissions Office will send all successful applicants from the first screening (regardless
of whether they actually attended the final examination or not) the Announcement of Final Results by
postal mail to the current address given in their CVs according to the following schedule.
* If the Announcement of Final Results has not reached you one week after the scheduled date, contact
the WEEE Admissions Office.
Dates on which the Announcement of Final Results will be sent out:
July entrance exam: July 21 (Tue), 2020
October entrance exam: October 13, (Tue), 2020
February entrance exam: February 16 (Tue), 2021
For successful applicants, September 2020 admission is permitted from September 21, 2020, and
April 2021 admission is permitted from April 1, 2021. However, applicants must have cleared and
completed the admission requirements by the respective admission dates.
Admission Procedure
The entrance procedures will be completed by the payment of the entrance procedure fees (admissions
fee, school expenses, and other fees) and the submission of documents within the designated period. In
case the applicants failed to complete the enrollment procedures within the designated period, the
admission will be canceled regardless of any reason.
Contact the WEEE Admissions office if there is a change in your address after application because the
documents will be mailed to the mailing address written in the current address section in the Curriculum
Vitae.
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1. Admissions Procedure Period
Admission in September 2020
[Entrance exam in July]
Admission procedure documents sent out to applicants: July 21 (Tue), 2020
Admission procedure period: In the beginning of August – August 24 (Mon), 2020*
Admission in April 2021
[Commonly applied to entrance exams in July and October]
Admission procedure documents sent out to applicants: Around mid-November 2020
Deadline for the payment of the entrance procedure fees: December 2 (Wed), 2020
Admission procedure period In the beginning of February – February 24(Wed), 2021*
[Entrance exam in February]
Admission procedure documents sent out to applicants: February 16 (Tue), 2021
Deadline for the payment of the entrance procedure fees: February 24 (Wed), 2021
Admission procedure period February 18 (Thu) – February 24 (Wed), 2021*
* Postmark deadline
Admission documents must be submitted by postal mail only. Documents postmarked after the
postmark deadline will not be accepted.
*Admission documents submitted from outside Japan must arrive by the deadline.
Send the application by registered mail in a K2 size envelope (i.e., 240 mm 332 mm), which can
hold A4 documents without folding. Send by registered express mail if the deadline is imminent.
On the envelope, write Admission Documents for Doctoral Program, AO Admission in red ink.
A certificate of receipt of the admission documents will not be issued. Track the documents using a
mail tracking number issued by the post office in order to check whether the WEEE Admissions Office
has received them.
We do not accept admission documents that are submitted in person at the WEEE Admissions Office.
A Certificate of Admission will be sent by postal mail to international students who have successfully
completed the admission process.
Send to:
Admissions OfficeGraduate School of Environment and Energy EngineeringWaseda University1011 Nishitomida, Honjo, Saitama 367-0035, Japan
2. Tuition and Other Fees
The admission fee, tuition, and other fees required for the WEEE doctoral program (April 2020
admission) are as follows.
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Breakdown of tuition and other fees for students admitted in April 2020（reference）: First
academic year
(Japanese yen)
Admission fee
TuitionExperiment & seminar
feeStudent Health
Promotion Mutual AidAssociation fee(per semester)
TotalSpring
semesterFall
semesterSpring
semesterFall
semester
200,000353,500(upon
admission)353,500
47,000(upon
admission)47,000 1,500
Upon admission:
602,000
Fall semester:
402,000
Breakdown of tuition and other fees for students admitted in April 2020（reference）: Second
and third academic years(Japanese yen)
Academic year
TuitionExperiment & practice
feeStudent Health
Promotion Mutual AidAssociation fee(per semester)
Total
Springsemester
Fallsemester
Springsemester
Fallsemester
Springsemester
Fallsemester
Second 453,500 453,500 48,000 48,000 1,500 503,000 503,000
Third 453,500 453,500 48,000 48,000 1,500 503,000 503,000
Note:* If you are currently enrolled in, graduated from, completed, or withdrew from an undergraduate,
graduate, or specialized program of Waseda University, you are not required to pay the entrance fee(registration fee). For more information, please refer to the “Admission Guide” sent to successfulapplicants.
* Fees such as the experiment & practice fee are subject to change.
As a rule, we do not return submitted documents or refund school expenses and fees (the entrance fee
and school expenses for the first semester). However, if you do not enter Waseda University due to
unavoidable circumstances or fail to meet the entrance qualifications prior to enrollment, we may refund
only the school expenses for the first semester (but not the entrance fee). For more information about
the procedure for receiving such refund, refer to the handbook on entrance procedures mailed to
successful applicants.
Scholarship Programs
For information on scholarship programs, refer to the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Section website
(https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/life/aid)
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Acquisition of Status of Residence “Student”
International students who are admitted to Waseda University are able to apply for a status of residence“Student”. Those with the status of residence “Student” are eligible to apply for tuition reduction/exemptionsand scholarships for international students. Those with a status of residence other than “Student” are eligibleto enter Waseda University but please be aware that you cannot use various services and systems intendedfor international students as stated above.Please take note that students are not eligible to enroll in the university with a “Temporary Visitor” visa status.Carefully read (1)-(6) below and take the necessary measures to extend your period of stay, change yourstatus of residence, request for application for COE by proxy, etc. In order to go through proceduresconcerning status of residence, you will need a “certificate of admission” issued by Waseda University. TheWEEE Admissions office will issue the “certificate of admission” after you have completed payment of theadmission, tuition, and other fees.
(1) If you have a status of residence “Student”
If you currently have a status of residence “Student”, please process the “application for extension ofperiod of stay” as necessary. You are able to apply for an extension of period of stay up to three monthsbefore your status of residence expires. For details on procedures of applying for extension of period ofstay, please refer to the following website.
http://www.cie-waseda.jp/visastatus/en/prospective/studentstatus.html
(2) If you have a status of residence “Temporary Visitor”
If you currently have a status of residence “Temporary Visitor,” as a general rule, you will need totemporarily leave Japan and apply for status of residence “Student.” For details on how to apply for astatus of resident “Student,” please refer to “(4) If you do not have a status of residence.”
(3) If your status of residence is other than “Student” or “Temporary Visitor”
If you currently have a status of residence such as “Long Term Resident,” “Dependent,” etc., there is noneed for you to undertake any procedures. However, if you wish to change your status of residence to“Student,” you will need to apply for a change of status of residence. For details on procedures of applyingfor a change of status of residence, please refer to the following website.
http://www.cie-waseda.jp/visastatus/en/prospective/currentresidence.html
【note】In order to apply for an extension or change of your status of residence, you need a completedapplication form with an official stamp of Waseda University. Prior to making the application to theImmigration Bureau, please visit the Center for International Education (located on the 4th floor,building No.22, Waseda Campus) with the application form and a certificate of admission, andother necessary documents.
(4) If you do not have a status of residence in Japan
In order to apply for a status of residence, you will first need to obtain a certificate of eligibility (COE) fromthe Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice of Japan, located in Japan. Limited to students withforeign citizenship and living outside of Japan who have completed enrollment procedures,Waseda University will apply for a COE to the Immigration Bureau on the student’s behalf. After the COE isissued, Waseda University will send it to the student by mail along with the certificate of admission (COA).Upon receiving the COE, you will need to take the COE, COA, and your passport to the Japaneseembassy or consulate in your country of citizenship/residence to apply for a “Student” visa. The COEexpires in 3 months of issuance, so be sure to acquire your visa within 3 months and enter Japan. Since ittakes two to three months for the whole process of receiving documents for proxy application, applicationby proxy to the Immigration Bureau, assessment, and issuance of COE, please be careful not to start latewith little time before enrollment.
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【note】 Waseda University will only carry out the application by proxy after you have completed
payment of the admission, tuition, and other fees. If you wish to have Waseda University applyfor COE for you, please complete your payment as soon as possible, and start your procedures ofrequesting an application by proxy.
For information on what documents are needed to request for application by proxy and where tosend them, please see “Request for COE Application by Proxy” on page 10.
[Sequence of Steps (→) Involved in Obtaining a “Student” Visa]*Depending on the embassy/consulate, the duration before a “Student” visa is issued varies, and in some cases ittakes about 3 weeks. After submitting your application documents to the WEEE Admissions Office, please contact theJapanese embassy/consulate which you intend to apply to and ask how long it will take for your visa to be issued.
(5) Acquisition/Change (applying on your own) of status of residence[Visa waiver and Temporary Visitor visa holders]
If you enter Japan as a visa waiver or on a Temporary Visitor visa (within 90 days of stay in Japan,and no activities involving the receipt of money such as sightseeing, making business contact,visiting relatives, etc.), in principle, you will not be allowed to change your visa status while inJapan. However, if it is difficult for you to return to your home country before the start of the new semesterdue to the entrance exam held at the end of the academic year (end of February/March), you can go to theImmigration Bureau yourself, apply for a COE, get authorization, and go through procedures of changingyour status of residence upon issuance of COE. However, please take note that this procedure is anexception, and you may not be allowed to acquire a status of residence. In such a case, you will need totemporarily leave Japan, submit your COE to the Japanese embassy/ consulate in your country ofcitizenship/residence, receive a “Student” visa, and return to Japan. The Immigration Bureau is solelyresponsible for decisions regarding status of residence. Waseda University cannot be held responsible forthe duration of assessment and outcome.
【Other important points】
•The WEEE Admissions Office acts on your behalf to apply for a “Student” status of residence only. If youwish to apply for other types of status of residence, you need to make an application by yourself at theImmigration Bureau.
•The Immigration Bureau may require you to submit additional documents if needed.
•If you decide not to enter Waseda University, please write a statement that explains your reason (freeformat) and immediately send it to the WEEE Admissions Office along with your COE. Also, if you areaccepted by another university in Japan, please make sure that you do not apply for a COE at more thanone university. If there are multiple applications, the COE cannot be issued.
•If you have multiple citizenships that includes a Japanese citizenship, you are not eligible to apply for COE.
•The Immigration Bureau is solely responsible for decisions regarding status of residence. If issuance isdelayed or application is not approved, Waseda University cannot be held responsible for the cancellationfee of your air ticket and other inconveniences. Please be careful when you book your flight.
•For application procedures concerning“Student”status of residence, contact Center for International
Education, Waseda University (e-mail：[email protected]) or the WEEE Admissions Office (e-mail : [email protected]).
Student
JapaneseEmbassy
orConsulate
ImmigrationBureau,
Ministry ofJustice
WasedaUniversity
⑤Submission of application for
Student visa with COE
⑥Issuance of Student visa
①Mailing of COEapplication documents
④Mailing of COE
②Application by proxy for
COE
③Issuance of COE
Completion of fee payment required
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<Request for COE Application by Proxy>◎Please put all following documents in an envelope and send them to the WEEE Admissions Office, Waseda University by
registered mail (international courier service, etc.).
【Documents needed to apply for COE】 Put a check mark ☑in front of the needed documents you have enclosed.
□ ①Application for certificate of eligibility (3 for the applicant to use, 1 photo)https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/gweee/assets/uploads/2019/04/COE-application-form_201904.pdf
*Please be sure to check the example for filling out a COE Application Form.https://www.waseda.jp/inst/admission/assets/uploads/2019/06/COE-application-form-Sample.pdf
□ ② Copy of passport (page with your photo)
□ ③ Request for COE Application by Proxy (this form)
□ ④ Documents Concerning Defraying Expenses (original)
1 You are financing yourself Bank balance certificate*1 (account is in your name)
2You are going to receive
scholarshipCertificate of Scholarship
3Someone besides yourself is
covering your expenses
Bank Balance Certificate *1 (account in the name of the person covering your
expenses) and Written Oath for Defraying Expenses
*1 Note concerning bank balance certificates・It must show the name of the account holder, name of bank, date, and account balance.
・A balance of 960,000 yen or more per year as living expenses.
・If it is written in a language other than Japanese or English, attach a Japanese or English translation. (notarization isnot needed)
・If the account balance is in a currency other than Japanese yen, the WEEE Office will convert it by using the exchangerate at the time your documents are being confirmed.
□ ⑤Written Oath for Defraying Expenses (only when someone besides yourself is covering your expenses)* Please download the designated form from the following:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/admission/assets/uploads/2018/08/defrayers_expnese.pdf
Deadline for sending documents
The date designated at the time you go through the admission process.【must reach Waseda University by mail by the date】*Assessment for COE takes two to three months, so regardless of the deadline, we strongly recommend that you remit the entrancefee/tuition swiftly, and make your application early.
Mailing Address Contact
“COE Application by Proxy” Section, E-mail：[email protected] Admissions Office, Waseda University1011 Nishi-Tomida, Honjo, Saitama 375-0035, Japan
Name in Kanji (If any)
Name in English
Current address in English with Zip CodeＺｉｐ Cｏｄｅ:Phone number:
Mailing Address ofthe recipient of COE in English(address outside of Japan)
Recipient’s name in English
Address
City
State/Province
Country
Ｚｉｐ Cｏｄｅ
Phone number
E-mail address
Undergraduate/Graduate School Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Waseda University
Examinee's number
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Areas of Research Guidance and Faculty Members
Doctoral Program:
Research guidance Faculty member Degree
Environmentally Conscious Systems and Machines Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Hiroshi SekiyaEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Energy and Environmental Policies Professor Shinichi TomonariPh. D. in Social
Sciences
Environment - Energy Network Research Professor D.Eng., Tokyo Metropolitan Yosuke NakanishiEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Environment and Power Systems Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Jin KusakaEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Environmental and Exergy Engineering Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Takao NakagakiEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Assessment of Environmental Systems Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Makoto NohtomiEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Environment and Electric Energy Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Yushi KamiyaEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Energy and Sustainable System for Environment Professor D.Eng., Waseda University Hiroshi OnodaEngineering/Ph. D. in
Social Sciences
Environmental Symbiosis & Local Society SystemAssociate Professor
D.Public Policy, National Graduate Institute For Policy StudiesTakashi Nozu
Ph. D. in SocialSciences
Research guidance details for the doctoral program
Environmentally Conscious Systems and Machines Hiroshi Sekiya
Given the pressing need to tackle global environmental and energy issues in recent years, research
and development into environmentally conscious systems and machinery which will reduce the
environmental load are becoming increasingly important for the sustainable development of human
society and the conservation and regeneration of the natural environment.
The research guidance provided in this area seeks to offer solutions to these challenges by focusing
on research and development into system equipments with the external-combustion engine and the
natural refrigerant, as well as the development of a method for their optimal design. In addition,
students will pursue the application of such system equipment in next-generation distributed electricity
generation, cogeneration, and highly efficient refrigeration and air-condition suitable for energy
conservation and clean energy. Research will also be conducted into the optimal uses of recyclable
and unused energy through the system equipment.
The research guidance provided in this area offers appropriate advice and guidance throughout all
phases of the doctoral research, starting from the selection of a research project related to
environmentally conscious system equipment.
Energy and Environmental Policies Shinichi Tomonari
Energy and environmental problems are comprehensive social issues that extend over a wide range of
academic fields.
When viewing energy and environmental problems from a political perspective, it is necessary to
consider the theory as it is presented and the theory behind-the-scenes.
The research guidance provided in this area seeks to foster a viewpoint that can see the true nature of
energy and environmental policies, and the ability to seek a meaningful policy for various countries
while considering the technical, economic, social, international, and diplomatic aspects of that policy.
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Environment - Energy Network Research Yosuke Nakanishi
Energy systems have many component facilities that are organically integrated and regionally
expanded large-scale entities. Full consideration to environmental preservation should be given for
generation, transport, distribution and use. This class aims for the students to acquire methods for (1)
construction of energy system with focus on environmental preservation, (2) modeling for analysis and
evaluation of energy market, and (3) optimization for planning, operation and control. The emphasis is
on students experiencing the process, from the identification of issues, planning and executing
research projects, problem solving, to presentation of research results, and to support the writing of
their theses.
Environment and Power Systems Jin Kusaka
Many of today’s environmental problems are attributable to combustion. Recently, various chemical
substances have been highlighted as causes of environmental pollution. The need to clarify the
production and decomposition processes by which these chemical substances cause environmental
pollution is expected to grow even greater. In researching the combustion phenomena governed by
chemical reactions, our main focus will be on internal combustion engines and engine systems, as
well as on the production and decomposition processes of the hazardous substances released. Our
research will also explore next generation fuel cells as an energy conversion system and the engine
systems that employ such fuel cells.
Environmental and Exergy Engineering Research Takao Nakagaki
Technological development aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions is urgently needed to
achieve a sustainable-energy society. It is extremely important to establish energy systems with a low
environmental impact considering features of electric, thermal, and chemical energy from the exergetic
viewpoint. Our research guidance will focus on the following themes:
• Energy storage technologies for effective utilization of renewable energy
• CO2 capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies with unused industrial byproducts
• Thermochemical and electrochemical exergy recuperation technologies applied to iron and steel
making process / industrial furnaces
• Analysis of transport phenomena / development of fabrication process for fuel cells and Li-ion
batteries
The research guidance provided in this area aims to develop individuals who possess a higher
perspective view of energy systems and are capable of identifying problems and solutions based on a
solid scientific foundation.
Assessment of Environmental Systems Makoto Nohtomi
For the construction and maintaining a sustainable society, the introduction and propagation of new
environmentally friendly technologies and social system are essential and necessary, the reasons of
these necessity are derived by the excess consumption of natural resources and burden on
ecosystem by human beings.
However it is difficult to foresee the effect and influence of control policies such as new technology
introductions and new environmental policies, so the development of assessment (evaluation)
methodology from the aspects of environment, economy and society is important for the sustainability
of earth system.
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The research guidance provided in this area seeks to help students learn analytical methods for the
assessment(evaluation) of various environmentally conscious systems through exercises in applying
the method in the actual systems they desire, and to lead the students to a level where they can
develop the methods further and resolve actual problems. At the same time, OJT research activities
are conducted to allow students to try out hands-on (experimental) approaches for resolving
environmental and energy-related problems that extend outside the textbook.
Environment and Electric Energy Yushi Kamiya
In recent years, even in the automotive field, it has been extremely important to overcome
environmental and energy problems, and so related companies and researchers have been expected
to further improve the performance of internal combustion engines, and at the same time conduct R&D
into alternative driving systems. With this background, we conduct research into electric-driven
vehicles (electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles, etc.) that are friendlier to the
environment. Electric-driven vehicles are superior to traditional vehicles in terms of reducing
greenhouse gases, energy shift effect, reducing the burden on the environment, and improving the
passenger environment. However, there are major technical problems, principally with the battery and
charging, and so it has been difficult to carry out extensive spread of them. Here, we design, produce,
and evaluate the electric-driven vehicles, as well as to improve the performance of its components
(batteries, motors, charging systems etc.), and while solving each individual problem, tackling the
common battery and charger problems.
Energy and Sustainable System for Environment Hiroshi Onoda
Research towards social implementation has been conducted which is focused on technology and
system development for Low-carbon and Sustainable society. While the basic stance is the system
engineering approach that is based on “Life Cycle Thinking”, incorporates a viewpoint of the academic
area integrated consideration in terms of social acceptance. It is also characterized by developing
project-based research by various industry-academic-government collaboration. The research fields
are Smart Community, Next Generation Mobility System, Biomass Utilization Technology /System,
Renewable Energy Utilization Technology / System, Energy Management System, Design for
Environment, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), Resource Recycling and Waste Management Technology
/System, Business Ecosystem and so on.
Environmental Symbiosis & Local Society System Takashi Nozu
It has become difficult to treat environmental problems as a single issue in recent years. We need tounderstand and think about solutions for that from all aspects of the environment, economy, and society.Local communities have been attracting attention as a place to practice new circulating and greeneconomy because they have both problems and potential of that.This research aims to the realization of a sustainable local community system in harmony with theenvironment through the utilization of local resources. Our research guidance focuses on theinterrelationships of various fields, such as the environment, energy, regional, food, and agriculture, fromthe viewpoint of social science and policy perspectives.The following are examples of research themes:Regional Revitalization by Utilizing Unused Resources such as Renewable Energy and Biomass,Environmental Symbiosis Policy, Agricultural Policy, Food Policy, Regional Policy, Construction ofInnovation Systems in the Food Industry and Agriculture, Genetic resources.
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Examination Venue Map
Waseda Campus
JR Yamanote Line (20-minute walk from Takadanobaba station)
Seibu Shinjuku Line (20-minute walk from Takadanobaba station)
Tokyo Metro (5-minute walk from Waseda station)
Toei (Gaku) bus (Takadanobaba station – Soudai Seimon)
Bus (West exit of Shinjuku station – Waseda)
(Shibuya station – Soudai Seimon)
(Ueno-hirokoji – Waseda)
Tokyo Toden (Minowabashi station – Waseda station, 5-minute walk)
Examination VenueBuilding No. 22
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Admissions Office
Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering,Waseda University
1011 Nishitomida, Honjo, Saitama 367-0035, JAPAN
https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/gweee/en/E-mail: [email protected]