NTU Department of Economics–Waseda University International Dual Degree Program: Call for Applications

陳 尚瑜

Students who are interested in studying at Waseda University beginning in April 2027 should submit the required application documents to Teaching Assistant Chen Shang-Yu at the Department of Economics office by 5:00 PM on October 16. Official admission notifications will be issued by Waseda University in late February 2027.

Application Documents

For the Japanese-Taught Program at the School of Political Science and Economics
  1. Application form.
  2. One copy of the applicant’s official NTU academic transcript in Chinese. The applicant’s cumulative GPA must be 3.225 or above.
  3. Proof of passing Level N1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or an Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Japanese score of 220 or above out of 400.
  4. An autobiography/personal statement and study plan, with one version in Chinese and one in Japanese. There is no prescribed format.
For the English-Taught Program at the School of Political Science and Economics
  1. Application form.
  2. One copy of the applicant’s official NTU academic transcript in Chinese. The applicant’s cumulative GPA must be 3.225 or above.
  3. Proof of one of the following English-language proficiency qualifications:
    • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above
    • IELTS: 6.0 or above
  4. An autobiography/personal statement and study plan, with one version in Chinese and one in English. There is no prescribed format.

Important Notes

  • Students participating in this program must return to NTU and continue their studies for one semester after completing three semesters at Waseda University. To receive a degree from Waseda University, students must also obtain an NTU degree with Economics as their major.
  • Of the 64 credits earned at Waseda University, a maximum of 20 credits may be transferred and counted toward the general elective credits required for graduation from the NTU Department of Economics.
  • Applicants must be third-year students or above in the NTU Department of Economics and must have completed or currently be taking the following courses:
    • Political Science
    • Principles of Microeconomics and Recitation
    • Principles of Macroeconomics and Recitation
    • Statistics and Recitation
  • The Bai Xian Asia Institute in Hong Kong has offered the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) since 2014. Non-Japanese students planning to study at Waseda University may apply for the scholarship. However, applicants will compete with degree-seeking students from across Asia who plan to study in Japan. Interested students should consult the Bai Xian Asia Institute website for further information.

Application Form