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Main Schedule of the University and the School of Social Sciences
| September | Autumn Term Starts(Sep. 21st) Entrance Ceremony(Sep. 24th) |
| October | Anniversary of the University Foundation (Oct. 21st) |
| November | Athletic Festival Waseda Festival |
| December | Winter Vacation (Late Dec – Jan. 6th) |
| January | Autumn Term Final Exams Classes End Spring Vacation (Early Feb – Mar. 31st) |
| February | |
| March | |
| April | Spring Term Starts School of Social Sciences Day |
| May | |
| June | |
| July | Spring Term Final Exams Summer Vacation (Early Aug – Sept. 20th) |
| August | |
| September | Graduation Ceremony (Sep 20th) Commencement Ceremony |
※The schedule above is tentative and the actual dates and durations may change from year to year.
▲Orientation for new students
School Expenses and Other Fees (Enrollee of September 2011)
(Unit：Yen)
| Tuition and Fee | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | |
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | ||||
| Tuition | 759,500 | 764,500 | 769,500 | 774,500 | |
| Educational Environment Enhancement Fee | 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | |
| Other Fees | Basic Education Enhancement Fee | 100,000 | 50,000 | ||
| Laboratory Work Fee | 43,000 | ||||
| Student Library Fee | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | |
| Academic Association Registration Fee | 1,000 | ||||
| Academic Association Annual Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Waseda University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association Fee | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Total | 1,268,300 | 979,300 | 934,300 | 939,300 | |
Scholarship
(1) Scholarships for International Students
The following table shows the main scholarships available to international students.
(Unit：Yen)
| Scholarship Program | Scholarship Amount |
Privately Funded International Students Scholarship Scheme 200,000/year |
200,000/year |
| Waseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students | Covering 50%, 40%, or 20% of annual tuition (3 types) |
| Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship | 300,000/year |
| 125th Anniversary Scholarship | 300,000/year |
| Designated Contributions Scholarship | Amount depends on scholarship |
| Ministry of Education Honors Program | 46,000/month |
In addition to the above, there are also scholarships from private organizations and public authorities.
For more information, please click here.
(2) Scholarships for Japanese Students
Administration office of the School of Social Sciences accepts general consultations or questions on handling processes, recommendations, and selections of scholarship programs.
The Scholarship and Financial Assistance Section (1st Floor of the Student Union Building) can answer to more detailed questions on applications and scholarship systems.
For more information on scholarships for Japanese students, please click here.
Dormitory
Waseda University offers the WID (Waseda International Dormitory), university operated student dormitories, the Wakeijuku Students Dormitory, and recommended student dormitories.
A great number of students enjoy meaningful community lives at those dormitories.
For more information on student dormitories, please click here.
Detailed information on student life
Waseda University Center for International Education (CIE) provides various information and support for international students' life at Waseda University. At CIE, all the information and services necessary for your life in Japan, such as livelihood support for international students, various kinds of applications, the medical fee assistance system, etc., and general information on study abroad programs or useful information for short-term study abroad programs, are provided.
For more information on Center for International Education, please click here.
