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Founded in 1882, Waseda is one of Japan's top private, coeducational institutions of higher learning. It was first founded as a college with three departments under the old system of Japanese higher education, till now it has grown to become a comprehensive university with a land area of 518 acres with two senior high schools and an Art and Architecture School. The courses are taught in the Japanese Language.
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Academic Calendar:
- First Semester: Mid-April to Late July
- Second Semester: Late September to Early February
University’s faculties/schools:
Political Science and Economics, Law, Letters Arts and Sciences, Education, Sport Sciences, International Liberal Studies, Commerce, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences, Human Sciences (http://www.waseda.jp/eng/u_graduate.html)
One-Year Study Abroad Program at the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS): Most of the courses of this program deal with Japanese and Asian culture, history, society, politics, economy, geography, arts, and literature. Courses except Japanese language courses are conducted in English. For more information, please visit:
http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/sils/01_overview.html
Most undergraduates’ courses are 4 units.
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On-campus accommodation: There are 2 student dormitories for male students and 2 dormitories for female students. The entrance fee is 43,000 yen and the rent is 61,000 a month
Off-campus accommodation: The rent is around 350,000 yen per semester for a one-room apartment. For more information, please visit
http://www.waseda.jp/eng/campuslife/lodging.html
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Other living expenses are around 900,000 yen per semester which include 700,000 yen for food, transportation, 50,000 yen for Health Insurance / Medical Fees and 150,000 yen for miscellaneous fees (e.g. books etc.)
Insurance:
International students are obliged to participate in the National Health Insurance Scheme. International students are required to register at the National Health Insurance Section of the municipal office with your Certificate of Alien Registration.
http://www.waseda.jp/eng/campuslife/medical.html
Waseda University
1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo, 169-8050,
JAPAN
Email: cie@list.waseda.jp (International Programs, Admissions)
Website: http://www.waseda.jp/top/index-e.html
SEP Contact:
Ms. Yoshiko EBISU or Mr. Nobuaki YASUNAGA
Incoming Student Exchange Coordinator
Centre for International Education
Email: yebisu@waseda.ac.jp / yasunaga@waseda.ac.jp
NUS Contact:
Mr Eugene GOH
International Relations Office
Email: irogbpe@nus.edu.sg
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