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Waseda University
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# Waseda University

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/waseda-university
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Tokyo

Japan

[Waseda University exchange website](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange)

[Universitas 21](http://www.universitas21.com/)

## Language of instruction

English

Japanese

Waseda University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It strives to maintain its educational independence through the promotion of practical learning and its founding principle of fostering good citizens.The University has a large international population, with almost 5,500 students coming from outside of Japan.

Waseda has 7 campuses located within the Tokyo prefecture. The main campus is a short distance from Shinjuku.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | Mid-March–Late July/Early August |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | September–February |

View the [Waseda academic calendar](https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/about/work/organizations/academic-affairs-division/academic-calendar).

## Guides and additional information

Waseda has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

- [Exchange Program Fact Sheet AY2025](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/206974/2025_Waseda_Factsheet.pdf)
- [Exchange Program Overview (e-brochure)](http://www.waseda.jp/nyusi/ebro/as/exchange_en_2018/html5.html#page=5)
- [Practical matters for exchange at Waseda](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/practical#anc_5)

## Campuses

Waseda has [3 campuses](https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/access) available to exchange students:

- Waseda campus
- Toyama campus
- Nishiwaseda campus

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Student testimonials

- [Hannah - Waseda University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20356/hannah-waseda-university)

  Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours)

  Semester 1, 2024
- [Jonah - Waseda University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20351/jonah-waseda-university)

  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

  Semester 1, 2024

## Full-time study load

13 credits per semester at Waseda is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

## Host university requirements

**GPA**\
Students must meet both the Waseda University [general requirement and specific requirements for the school/department](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application) (expand the section for UG/PG/Japanese language program for detail) for which they apply.

- Waseda GPA: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study at Waseda.
- Waseda Centre for Japanese Language GPA: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study in the Centre for Japanese Language.

**Language**

- **Japanese:** Students wishing to take courses taught in Japanese will require Japanese proficiency of [level N1 or higher](http://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html).
- **English:** You must meet the language requirement each school has set. Refer to the program information on [Waseda's application page](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application).
- **Japanese Language Program (JLP):** You must have completed at least one year of Japanese language before enrolment in the JLP.

**Study Options**\
You must choose one admission Program from the available list. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.

**Semester Restrictions**

- **Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs:** Some schools(majors) set a particular semester of admission/duration for exchange study. Please refer to the “Note” section under each program on [Waseda's application page](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application) for each school’s policy.
- Extension or shortening of your exchange period is not permitted.

**Other Restrictions**

- **Enrolment before exchange:** You are required to be enrolled and taking courses at UQ in the semester before the exchange. Students who don't have continuous enrolment throughout their UQ program will need to provide an explanation statement upon application to Waseda.
- **Japanese nationals:** Waseda accepts Japanese national students, but they have to complete at least 12 years (UG) or 16 years (PG) of school education or the equivalent in countries other than Japan. Refer to the [general requirements section](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application) for more details.

**Note:** host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the list of courses taught in English for each School, or Japanese language courses, under the “Note” section under each program on [Waseda's application page](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application).

Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for exchange program options at Waseda.

To find course profiles, use the [Waseda course catalogue](https://www.wsl.waseda.jp/syllabus/JAA101.php?pLng=en) in combination with the [Subject Field Code Sheet](https://www.wsl.waseda.jp/syllabus/01/Waseda%20University%20Subject%20Field%20Code%20Sheet_2015.pdf).

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Communication, digital media and PR

Computer science

Development

Economics

French

German

International relations

Japanese

Korean

Mathematics and statistics

Political science

Public policy

Spanish

## Academic restrictions

**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:

- Communication, digital media and PR / Development / International relations / Public policy
- French / German / Korean / Spanish
- Mathematics and statistics
- Computer Science (you must also be in your 3rd/4th year as a Computer Science major)

**Course Restrictions**

Each program and school have their own course restrictions. refer to the [program requirements and restrictions](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application) of each school for full details.

- Undergraduate students cannot take postgraduate courses.

**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**\
The following are not open to exchange students at Waseda University:

- Research courses

## Additional academic information

**Study Option Details**\
You must choose one admission Program from the list below. More details about each option can be found on the [Waseda application page](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/application).

1. **[Japanese Language Program (JLP)](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cjl/en/applicants/launch/)**
   - Offered by the Center for Japanese Language (CJL)
   - For students strongly motivated to learn Japanese.
   - Available to undergraduate students only
   - Taking courses outside CJL is possible, however, courses are very limited and not recommended due to the intensity of the JLP.​
   - Students must have at least one academic year of Japanese language learning experience at university, high school, or Japanese language school before the enrollment of JLP.\
2. **Undergraduate Program** (English or Japanese taught courses)
   - You will need to select an admitting school from the available schools
   - Enollment of courses are based on availabilty and a lottery system depending on demand. Not recommended  to students who are wanting to earn Compulsory Credits.
   - Students are allowed to take Japanese language courses from CJL while admitted to your nominated School. However, enollment of Japanese language courses are also based on availabilty and a lottery system depending on demand.
   - Students may be permitted to take courses in Japanese depending on the rules of their School of admittance. Refer to the notes section of your preferred admitting school.
   - Students enrolled in a Waseda school can take [English taught courses offered by the Centre for International Education](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/course/class) (no GPA requirement).\
3. **Postgraduate Program** (English or Japanese taught courses)
   - You will need to select an admitting school from the available schools
   - Students may be permitted to take courses in Japanese depending on the rules of their School of admittance. Refer to the notes section of your preferred admitting school.
   - Students enrolled in a Waseda school can take [English taught courses offered by the Centre for International Education](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/course/class) (no GPA requirement

**Additional Academic Resources** \
Waseda has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:

- Students enrolled in a Waseda school can take [English taught courses](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/course/class) offered by the Centre for International Education (no GPA requirement)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

Waseda University has student dormitories specifically for exchange students, all within walking distance from the campuses. [The Residence Life Center](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/rlc/en/student_dormitory/exchange/) provides information on all accommodation options open to exchange students.

## Cost of living

Tokyo can be a very expensive city to live in, depending on your lifestyle and expectations. Waseda recommends an average of  ¥160,000 per month to cover all accommodation and living expenses.

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

Students going on exchange to Waseda University may be eligible to apply for [a number of scholarships](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/life/aid).

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Every international student who lives in Japan for over 3 months is required to enrol in the [National Health Insurance (NHI)](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/practical) system.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Waseda provides [visa and immigration information](https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/visa) for incoming exchange students.

Contact the [Consulate General of Japan](http://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/visa_long.html) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)