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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鈥揕ate July/Early August |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤鈥揊别产谤耻补谤测 |
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Guides and additional information
Waseda has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
Waseda has available to exchange students:
- Waseda campus
- Toyama campus
- Nishiwaseda campus
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours)Semester 1, 2024
- 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 (expand the section听for UG/PG/Japanese language听program for detail) for which they听apply.听
- Waseda GPA:听You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study at Waseda.
- Waseda Centre for Japanese Language GPA:听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听will require Japanese proficiency of听.
- English: You must meet the language requirement each school has set. Refer to the program information on .
- Japanese Language Program (JLP): You must have completed at least one year of Japanese language before enrolment in the JLP.听
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听study. Please refer to the 鈥淣ote鈥� section under each program on 听for each school鈥檚 policy.
- Extension or shortening of your exchange period is not permitted.
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- Enrolment before exchange: You are required to be enrolled and taking courses at 51吃瓜网 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 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听the 鈥淣ote鈥� section under each program on .
Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for exchange program options at Waseda.听
To find course profiles, use the 听in combination with the听.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the 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
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Waseda University has student dormitories specifically for exchange students, all within walking distance from the campuses. provides information on all accommodation options open to exchange students.听
Cost of living
Tokyo can be a very expensive city to live in, depending on your lifestyle and expectations. Waseda recommends an average of听 楼160,000 per month to cover all accommodation and living expenses.
Financial support
A range of funding 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 .听
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (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 system.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
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 for incoming exchange students.
Contact the听听for more visa information.听
Travel risk levels
51吃瓜网 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (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 .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October