1) Can share information of which campus is better between Keio and Waseda?
If want to further study Engineering - Mechanical (Robotic)?

2) How to increase chance to get in if self sponsor?

3) Both university also need you original transcript for application screening, how to apply both at the same time for this case if i need to mail them same time.

4) I check in website it said very hard to get in, does it right.....?

Thanks for sharing

I wonder if anyone who studies in Japan could help me buy a few things and send it by post to me?? I wish I had relatives there ...

Hi there Popcorn513!!

Sorry for the late reply, its been awhile since I visited this thread hihi. So here goes :~

1) Waseda and Keio...Wow both are top 3 but ranking wise, Keio is first and Waseda is second. But then again, it depends on the course you're thinking of pursuing. For Engineering, I'd say Waseda is better. Keio is more for Economics, business etc etc. But still, both are really really good.

2) Since these two universities are private universities. After meeting the requirements needed to enter the universities, financial stability comes second next to qualification. To put it simply, as long as you have money, it wouldn't be that hard to enter

3) owh by original transcripts, it means a certified copy of your original certs. So, you don't need to give your original cert, just copy them, have them certified by your school and send in the certified copy

4) Hmm yeah these two universities are two of the hardest universities to get into in Japan. According to the ranking of top private universities alone, Keio ranks First and Waseda second or third or something like that. But definitely in top 5. However, the admission requirement varies according to courses. Some courses only requires you to have a Japanese level of 250 out of 400 for the EJU (examination of Japanese universities). While some requires more, like Japanese and Maths, or Maths and physics. You have to check what subjects they are really looking at when screening students.

Hope this helps! Whatever it is, hang in there and All the best!!!

This post has been edited by ifana: Feb 15 2012, 05:19 PM

Hi there TSOM!

I used to hear about some people on the forum offering their service to help buy things from Japan for those outside of Japan. But I don't really know who per se.

1) ya agree with you, like Waseda more

2) Are you sure got money sure can enter? i goggle it and found the success rate to get admitted like 10-20% chance only

3) Thanks, luckily i didnt send out my original cert, this advice really help

4) I got basic JLPT, going to take TOEFL next week

new questions to you now
5) How to write a proper Study Plan?
Should i write in English/Japanese? My japanese very bad since i seldom practice it, got grammar problem they can accept? (i doubt they can understand later on )

Hey there popcorn513\(^-^)/

Thank you for replying. Haha sorry, I didn't explain it well. What I meant was that compared to national and public universities in Japan, the rate to enter private universities in Japan is higher. But yeah, doesn't mean that its super easy or that you're guaranteed a place or anything, its just that national and public universities screening is more strict! So, what I'm trying to say is, compared to National universities like Tokyo U, Kyoto U, Osaka U or Public unis such as Tsukuba U, its easier to get in. But still, compared to other private universities, KEIO and Waseda is among the hardest unis to get into. And unlike national and public unis which concentrates completely on achievements and qualification, most Private unis tend to concentrate more on the person's financial status coz the school fees are much higher than national/public Unis. But in the case of Keio and Waseda U they might look at both qualification and financial status but still not very strict when it comes to qualifications. I do advice you to do well in TOEFL though if you wanna enter WAseda.

But not to worry, the best part is, you are not competing with the japanese for a place in the universities, but with other foreign students instead. So atleast thats a relief, less rivals right? Hihi So chances of getting in is considerably higher!

5) You can write your study plan in English, Waseda is one of the most international universities in Japan. There a lot of foreigners from all over the world studying there so its a very English-friendly university. Unless they already stated strictly that it has to be written in Japanese. As how to write it, just write simply what you're thinking of studying if you get the chance to enter the university. Why you pursue the course, why do you find it important, how will it be useful to you in the future(for example, I would like to pursue my major in Business because I would like to build my own company in the future , thus I feel the need to gain knowledge about business) or something like that. Just write it simply and you'll be just fine. No stress Owh one tip, check the pamphlet and read about the course you want to pursue. the classes they offer. Pick one subject that you're interested in and insert it in one of your reasoning as to why you want to enter Waseda, for example, after going through the booklet about the courses of study, I found the subject business theory most intriguing as it is the core of studying business, or something like that. That will be a bonus point for you. Coz it shows that you have read through the pamphlet.

If you need help with me translating things to Japanese, do tell coz I'm have a lot of free time in my hands and it'll be nice to crack my head with some japanese while I'm on holiday

All the best!

This post has been edited by ifana: Feb 16 2012, 01:16 AM

ifana,

Since it was not so hard probably i should only apply 3 private uni, previous i got another 3 institution to backup in case i cant admit to private uni.

5) Thanks, Keio strictly stated must be written in Japanese, will try my best to write it (with help of books and dictionary) and ask Japanese sensei to check the grammar then.

6) Regarding Japan National Uni, actually how to get into them for oversea student? Must throught Embassy Recommendation?

Hi popcorn!

YAY! GO FOR IT!

Yup, u can apply as many universities as you want, but beware, everytime you apply you have to pay an application fee of around 35,000yen and it won't be returned back to you even if you failed the entrance examination, last time I applied for 5 universities, passed all except one. Spent around 140,000yen which is about RM3,500 just for application alone. hihi

5) Cool! You can do it! just show them how eager you are about entering Keio, they really like that (*^-^*)

6) Urm for national unis, they want to see your EJU results and most of the time, their screening will base on your japanese level on EJU for example, out of 400 marks you need to have atleast 350 marks. This is why I say its really strict, they will also look at other subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology if you sit for it. So yeah, the stakes are higher. Its like they totally look at results and nothing else. But you can apply by yourself without going through the embassy. Just email them saying that you want the application form (願書Gansho) and they will send it to you by post or by mail. Its really worth the try! The school fees is really cheap compared to Private unis

ifana,

ya, money burning when want to apply too much (originally i got 6 target, now plan to reduce to 3-4 since want to cut cost ).
So all the 5 uni you applied is private or national? Wow 4/5 you must be very good

5) just finish my Study Plan in 1 full page in Japanese point form. May i know how many pages you written and in point form or?

6) EJU japanese 350/400 i not until that level, probably need go private brush up japanese and try national later on


This post has been edited by popcorn513: Feb 17 2012, 02:04 PM

5th year in Japan now, doing my final year this in Mechanical System Design in one of the national universities here in Japan.

Able to help out if any info is needed. Thank you.

Hi hi \(^-^)/

Yup, cost a lot when you'Re applying but its safer All the unis I applied for are private unis I was just lucky lol

urm I think essay form is the best! So I suggest you write in essay form, it'll show that you're familiar with Japanese I wrote around 800~1000 japanese letters. Around one page

Sure, you can transfer to a another uni when you're in your third year if I'm right or u can apply to universities that offer courses in English instead

All the best!

Gaius B!!! Hello!!!

Welcome welcome! Irrasshai! Wow, final year in Mechanical System Design, that is so freakin cool! I envy you...I love courses that has to do with design and graphics Which uni are u studying at? Do u live in Tokyo? Maybe we can hang out some time haha

Well anyway, maybe you can help enlighten us about scholarship and loans! It seems that everyone here is hoping for a way to financially cope with the living expenses here.

Do help us if you can! 宜しく!

I think I just apply 4 target enough, yen too high now.

Ok, will ask sensei help a bit how to join my point into essay

Thanks for your help to explain all my question.

Popcorn-chan!

Omg tell me about it! The rate is killing me And the government is planning to increase sales tax...yikes, not good for us...things will become more expensive while at the same time the rate of yen is getting higher and higher...but then, they might only execute it next year, so I'm safe YAY!

Its nice that you have a Japanese sensei to help you while you're there! Sensei knows best!

I hope everything will be smooth sailing for you! Do tell me if you're coming, then we can go yumcha together gether!!

Ifana out! \(^-^)/

Ifana, are you ファラ?

OMG! yeah...WAH u know me?? Tell me tell me..who are u gaius B!

You from ABK? Now at 中央大学 right?

Yup yup

D4?

Yup yup!!