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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.
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Mid April to Late July
Semester 2: Late September to Early February
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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Japanese except:
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- School of International Liberal Studies
- School of Political Science and Economics
- School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- School of Creative Science and Engineering
- School of Advanced Science and Engineering
- School of Social Sciences
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Faculties/Schools |
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- School of Law
- School of Letter Arts and Sciences I and II
- School of Culture, Media and Society
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Commerce
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Sport Sciences
- School of International Liberal Studies
- School of Political Science and Economics
- School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
- School of Creative Science and Engineering
- School of Advanced Science and Engineering
- School of Social Sciences
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 or the equivalent is desirable for students taking Japanese modules.
Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
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Housing Options |
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On-campus accommodation:
There are 2 student dormitories for male students and 2 dormitories for female students.
Off-campus accommodation:
The rent is around 350,000 yen per semester for a one-room apartment.
Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to Housing Options
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Consular/Visa Regulations |
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Applying for a college student visa requires a Certificate of Eligibility. This document is issued by the Japanese Ministry of Justice. The International Centre will apply for this Certificate on the student’s behalf, and send it to the student when it is issued. Apply at the Japanese Embassy with the Certificate and a valid passport.
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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All foreign nationals residing in Japan for more than one year must join a Japanese public medical insurance program. Students whose stay in Japan is less than one year, but have a “College Student” status of residence, may join the National Health Insurance program. Joining is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for such students to join.
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.
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Estimated Monthly Living Expenses |
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| Breakdown of Costs |
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| Accommodation |
50,000 – 75,000 |
| Food |
30,000 – 60,000 |
| Transport |
5,000 – 20,000 |
| Insurance |
3,000 |
| Others (Entertainment, clothes) |
15,000 |
| Monthly Estimate |
103,000 – 173,000 |
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.
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Useful Links |
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Universal Currency Converter:
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| More Questions? |
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.
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