One of the Graduate Institute’s most valuable assets is its network of academic and other partners around the world. This network enables exchanges of students and faculty members across institutions, academic and research cooperation, and the promotion of good practice in educational programme development. It is key for cross-fertilisation of ideas and fostering genuine internationalism.

It is in this spirit that the Graduate Institute and the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University (GSAPS) have entered into partnership. Under the agreement, two students per year from each institution may enrol in the student exchange programme and, if selected, elect to study for a semester or a whole year in the host institution. Faculty members and administrative staff are also eligible to apply to the exchange programme which seeks to promote academic cooperation and educational development.

Founded in 1998, the Graduate School of Asia Pacific-Studies at Waseda University is unique in Japan, thanks to its specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region. GSAPS offers Masters and Ph.D. courses in history, politics, economics, industry, management, society, culture and international affairs. Teaching is bilingual with courses offered in English and Japanese. The student body is highly cosmopolitan with students drawn from throughout Asia and the rest of the world. In the last decade, GSAPS has awarded 49 Ph.D.s and 1,230 MA degrees.

GSAPS joins a prestigious network of academic partners which includes:

• University of St-Gallen
• Sciences Po, Paris
• Graduate School of International Studies (Seoul National University) [pdf]
• Lee Kuan Yew School of International Public Policy (Singapore National University)
• Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Yale University)
• Elliott School of International Affairs (George Washington University)
• Fletcher School

In addition, the International Law Unit has entered into exchange programmes with the following law schools:

• Boston University School of Law
• Harvard Law School
• Michigan Law School
• UCLA School of Law

Exchange programmes enable participating students to spend one semester, or more, in a partner institution to broaden their academic horizons. They can obtain credits or undertake research. Selection of participants is based on academic merit.

More information on admission procedures, on the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies at Waseda University and on the IHEID Exchange Programmes.