Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies

Graduate school in Japan

Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
大学院アジア太平洋研究科 (Daigakuin Ajia Taiheiyō Kenkyūka)
GSAPS building
Other name	GSAPS
Type	Independent graduate institute of Waseda University
Established	April 1998
Dean	Prof. Yasushi Katsuma (currently)
Students	427 from 50 different countries and regions (2011)
Location	Tokyo , Japan
Website	http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/

The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (大学院アジア太平洋研究科, Daigakuin Ajia Taiheiyō Kenkyūka),^[1] or GSAPS, is an independent graduate school focusing on international relations and area studies of the Asia-Pacific region.^[2]

GSAPS was established in April 1998 on the Waseda Campus of Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. GSAPS students, faculty, and alumni come from more than 50 countries, making it the university's foremost hub for international graduate education and one of Japan's most culturally diverse graduate institutes.^[3]

History

In 1940, Waseda University's Koa Economic Research Institute (興亜経済研究所) established, which was later reorganized as Social Science Research Institute (社会科学研究所).^[4]

In 1956, Waseda University Manufacturing Research Institute (生産研究所) was established, which was later reorganized as the Systems Science Research Institute (システム科学研究所).^[4]

In 1997, Waseda University Institute of Social Science and Waseda University Institute of Systems Science were integrated into the Waseda University Asia-Pacific Research Center (アジア太平洋研究センタ).^[4]

In 1998, master's program in International Relations and International Management established at Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (International Management major moved to Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce in 2006).^[4]

In 2000, doctoral program was established at Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies.^[4]

Academic

GSAPS' core teaching and research areas are in East Asian studies and Southeast Asian studies, international relations, and international cooperation and policy studies. Research seminars and classes are organized around these three themes.^[5] The School operates on a quarterly calendar, with English and Japanese classes held from April to July (Spring), August (Summer), September to January (Fall), and February (Winter).^[6]

The master's degree (MA) program in International Relations has three areas: Area Studies, International Relations, and International Cooperation/Policy Studies. This program aims to cultivate professionals who can play an active role in international society, including the Asia-Pacific region. The doctoral program (Ph.D.) program in International Relations consists of three areas: Area Studies, International Relations, and International Cooperation/Policy Research.^[7]

Student profile

As of May 1, 2011, there are total 427 students including 283 of Master students and 144 of PHD students. 69.6% of MA students are from overseas, and 30.4% are Japanese local students. The GSA, the school's official student organization, frequently organizes social, academic, and career-related events.

International cooperation

GSAPS conducts regular teaching and research activities with the London School of Economics and Political Science, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, National University of Singapore, Seoul National University, and Chulalongkorn University, among other partner schools. Also, through the European Commission's Erasmus Mundus international mobility programme, GSAPS administers a joint doctoral program on Globalisation, the EU, and Multilateralism in partnership with Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali in Italy, Université de Genève in Switzerland, and Fudan University in China.^[8]

GSAPS is an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), a network of leading international relations and public policy schools from around the world.

GSAPS has recently spearheaded the Campus Asia program, which is aimed at establishing an EUI-type institution in Asia. This effort is currently underway in conjunction with Peking University, Korea University, Thammasat University, and Nanyang Technological University.^[9]

Location

The GSAPS Building (No.19) is located at Waseda University Main Campus, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Faculty members

Satoshi Amako (Ph.D. Sociology, Hitotsubashi University)
Nobuhiko Fuwa (Ph.D. Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California-Berkeley)
Sachiko Hirakawa (Ph.D. International Relations, Waseda University)
Akiko Kamogawa (Ed.D., Waseda University)
Yasushi Katsuma (LL.M, Ph.D. Development Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Yukio Kawamura (Master of Laws, University of Miami)
Toshiharu Kitamura (M.Phil., Oxford University)
Hideo Kobayashi (Doctor of Social Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University)
Kazuo Kuroda (Ph.D Sociology of Education, Cornell University)
Gracia Liu-Farrer (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Chicago)
Shunji Matsuoka (Ph.D., Hiroshima University)
Hitoshi Mitomo (Doctor of Urban and Regional Planning Studies, University of Tsukuba)
Eiji Murashima
Toshio Obi (Ph.D. Global Information and Telecommunication Studies, Waseda University)
Glenda Roberts (Ph.D. Anthropology, Cornell University)
Hatsue Shinohara (Ph.D. History, University of Chicago)
Masaya Shiraishi (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Tokyo)
Chikako Ueki (Ph.D. Political Science, MIT)
Shujiro Urata (Ph.D. Economics, Stanford University)
Michio Yamaoka (Ph.D. Social Science-International Relations, Waseda University)

External links

GSAPS
GSAPS Student Association

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The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

Member schools
North America	American University American University School of International Service Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies Carleton University Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Florida International University Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgia Institute of Technology Sam Nunn School of International Affairs^[1] Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government^[2] Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies Pennsylvania State University Penn State School of International Affairs^[3] Princeton University Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Texas A&M University The Bush School of Government and Public Service Tufts University The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy University of California, San Diego UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland School of Public Policy University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs University of Southern California USC Master of Public Diplomacy program The University of Texas at Austin Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Yale University Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs^[4]
Europe	Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva - IHEID Hertie School Stockholm School of Economics University of St. Gallen Master International Affairs and Governance program Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs - formally known as Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris IE University School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs Moscow State Institute of International Relations Saint Petersburg State University School of International Relations
Asia	Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies Korea University Graduate School of International Studies National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Ritsumeikan University Graduate School of International Relations
South America
Africa
Oceania	University of Queensland

Affiliate member schools
North America	Arizona State University Thunderbird School of Global Management Balsille School of International Affairs University of Waterloo Wilfrid Laurier University Centre for International Governance Innovation Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs Brandeis University The Heller School for Social Policy and Management Carnegie Mellon University Institute for Politics and Strategy DePaul University International Studies Program Fordham University Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service North Carolina State University School of Public and International Affairs Pepperdine University School of Public Policy San Francisco State University Department of International Relations Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs University of Miami Master of Arts in International Administration program University of Oregon Department of International Studies Middlebury College Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey College of William & Mary
South America	Universidad Austral Escuela de Política, Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales Universidad Externado de Colombia
Europe	University of Trento School of International Studies Diplomatic Academy of Vienna - Vienna School of International Studies Prague University of Economics and Business Jan Masaryk Centre for International Studies Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals - IBEI Barcelona Centre for International Affairs Pompeu Fabra University University of Barcelona Autonomous University of Barcelona Polytechnic University of Catalonia Open University of Catalonia University of Geneva
Africa	Al Akhawayn University
Asia	ADA University School of Public and International Affairs Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Utsunomiya University Graduate School of International Studies International University of Japan Graduate School of International Relations Nanyang Technological University S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies National Chengchi University College of International Affairs Fudan University School of International Relations and Public Affairs International University of Japan Graduate School of International Relations Utsunomiya University
Oceania	Monash University Master of International Relations program University of Sydney

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v t e Waseda University
Located in: Tokyo, Japan
Undergraduate Schools	International Liberal Studies
Graduate Schools	Asia-Pacific Studies
Facilities	Ōkuma Auditorium Ōkuma Garden Waseda El Dorado Waseda University Library Waseda University Junior and Senior High School Waseda University Honjo Senior High School Waseda Shibuya Senior High School in Singapore Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum
Organizations	Waseda University Rugby Football Club Cheerleading Club Waseda Big Bears football
Miscellaneous	History Campus Library Faculty Alumni Waseda–Keio rivalry Waseda-SAT2
Founded: 1882 Students: 51,129 Endowment: Category Commons