Since its foundation, Waseda University has been sensitive to changes in society while maintaining its core principles. We have fearlessly taken on a variety of challenges and tirelessly pursued innovation. Waseda has been built by our many predecessors and their bold endeavors embodying the founding spirit. However, as we face this era of massive change, I see it as the mission and duty of today’s Waseda to go further building on this tradition.
Website of University: http://www.waseda.jp/top/en
Website for inbound exchange students: http://www.waseda.jp/cie/select/step01.html
Online Academic Calendar:https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/about/work/organizations/academic-affairs-division/academic-calendar
ABOUT COURSE
Full Time Load: according to Immigration Law, 10 hours per week is required for s student visa
For most language courses, 1 credit=22.5h; For most academica courses, 2 credit=22.5 h
Most Japanese language courses: 1 credit/1 course/1 semester; Most academic courses: 2 credit/1 course/1 semester (for a course throughout academic year, 4 credit/1course/1 year)
Course Finder Website: https://www.wsl.waseda.jp/syllabus/JAA101.php?pLng=en
Restricted Programs and other academic requirements: Requirements vary by school. Please refer to the latest application document for the details.
APPLICATION
1. SEMESTER PLACEMENT
Academic Year: 2 Placement
2. APPLICATION DEADLINE
Spring Semester: From November 1 to November 20
Fall Semester:From February 1 to March 1
3. ELIGIBILITY
Varies by schools. Please refer to the link for the updated info:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application
4. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Varies by schools. Please refer to the link for the updated info:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application
5. PROCEDURE
Please refer to the website : http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/undergraduate/01_roadmap.html
DAILY LIFE
1. INSURANCE
International students staying in Japan are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance Scheme (Kokumin Kenko Hoken). For more information, please refer to http://www.waseda.jp/cie/handbook/2014_pdf/p134-147.pdf
2. ACCOMMODATION
On campus: http://www.waseda.jp/cie/dorm/index.html
Off campus: In case that students choose to live in an apartment, they will have to find one on their own through private house agent.
3. VISA REQUIREMENTS
For undergraduate: http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/undergraduate/03_download.html
For Graduate: http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/graduate/03_download.html
4. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
JASSO: We don’t require you to submit application form and we select the candidate internally. Final selection for JASSO will be made by JASSO organization. Acceptance information will be only informed to successful candidates.
http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/graduate/02_scholarship.html
5. ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES
Costs vary individually. View details: http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/documents/sgtj2014chap03_e.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION
Yating HOU
cie-asia@list.waseda.jp