Information from Waseda University
Restrictions
Students must either study a programme taught in English at Umeå University, or be able to provide a valid Official Language Proficiency Score certificate (such as TOEFL or IELTS) in order to apply to Waseda University.
Please note that you need to be aware of the language of instruction in the programmes offered.
For information about restrictions, closed programmes and programmes with limited access please refer to: Requirements and Course Lists.
Only the schools/departments listed in the webpage are open to exchange students.
Please note that the syllabus is subject to change, and is not guaranteed to be the same each semester.
Each School/Graduate School/Center has different application requirements. Please be aware that the choices of English courses available to undergraduate exchange students are quite limited, and undergraduate exchange students cannot take any courses related to lab work/experiments.
Exchange students must select their courses from those offered by the school they will be affiliated with at Waseda. In some cases, you may be permitted to take courses offered to all students or courses offered by other schools as well.
Undergraduate students cannot take courses intended for graduate students.
Graduate students cannot take courses intended for undergraduate students.
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp): 12-14 credits. Please note that this depends on the school you will be affiliated with. For specific information, please contact the school at Waseda University.
Course types: The number of credits you can obtain by taking a course varies; it is, however, usually as follows:
A lecture-style course (100 minutes x 14 times): 2 credits
A Japanese language course (100 minutes x 14 times): 1 credit
Course levels: All courses have a code which consists of 8 letters and digits; 4 letters – 3 digits – 1 letter. The fifth character reflects the course level.
1–4=undergraduate,
6=master
7=doctoral.
Level 1 — Freshman (beginner, initial, introductory)
Level 2 — Sophomore (intermediate, developmental, applicative)
Level 3 — Junior (advanced, practical, specialized)
Level 4 — Senior (final stage advanced-level undergraduate)
Academic year
Autumn term: September–February
Spring term: April–August
Accommodation
Housing options:
Most students choose to live in student accommodation, though this is not guaranteed, and the number of rooms is limited. Students may also find their own room in an apartment or a shared house, or some choose to live with a host family.
Exchange students can apply for dormitory after they have been accepted.
Housing Options for Exchange Students