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Study Abroad Guidebook & FAQ

The latest Study Abroad Guidebook AY2023 is HERE.

*Accurate as of April 1, 2023.

Study Abroad (via CIE)

Study Plan 2 (SP2)
*SP2 – students whose mother tongue is NOT Japanese

Students who wish to study abroad may apply. It is NOT mandatory. The period of study is one semester or up to one year. All students can choose from a list of our partner institutions at the University-Wide CIE Study Abroad Programs, offered by the Center for International Education (CIE). SILS students can also apply to the SILS Bilateral Study Abroad Programs, which is unique.

Should you have any further inquiries or require a consultation, please contact “SILS Advising”. To make an appointment, please refer to this link.

CIE Study Abroad Programs

All students can apply to the programs offered by the CIE. There are three different types.

1. Double Degree Programs(DD)

2. Exchange Programs(EX)

3. Customized Study Programs(CS)

To learn more about the programs, please read HERE.

CIE Study Abroad Program List

To learn more, please refer to the list HERE.

Should you have any questions with regards to the CIE Study Abroad Programs, please contact the CIE directly. Their Office is located on the 1F of Building 22.

Study Abroad (via SILS)

SILS Bilateral Study Abroad Programs

The SILS Bilateral Study Abroad Programs are agreements between the foreign host institutions and the School of International Liberal Studies. Only SILS students are eligible to apply.

Please refer to the following information on the Fall AY2024 Outbound Programs. The application is now closed.

  • SILS Agreement (For Outbound Fall AY2024)
  • SILS Application Guide Fall AY2024
  • SILS Application Form Fall AY2024
  • SILS Study Abroad Program List AY2024

Preparations & Schedule

Before Embarking on Study Abroad

Depending on where the host institution is located, the period for Study Abroad will differ. For universities in the Oceania, Central & South America, and South Korea, the Study Abroad period will mainly begin in spring. Most universities in North America and Europe commence in fall. SILS students are required to complete at least three semesters before embarking on a Study Abroad Program.

CIE Annual Schedule

Credit Transfer

Rules on Credit Transfer

Credits earned during the Study Abroad period can be converted to the equivalent number of Waseda University units, in accordance to the Credit Transfer Methods. It is not possible to directly transfer the number of credits earned at the host institution to Waseda University.

In General

  • Recognition will be given to the total number of credits earned, not to specific course subjects and grades received. With some exceptions, all credits transferred are included in the “Elective Course” category under the SILS curriculum.
  • All approved credits are shown as grade “P” (Passed) with the course title, “Transferred (Study Abroad) ” in the grade report available on My Waseda. On the official transcript, the total number of credits is shown in the note column, with the name of the host institution and the period of study.
  • Courses listed on the Official Transcript (confirmed final version) with a “Passed” grade or above (e.g. A, B, C) qualify for credit recognition. Courses noted as “Failed” or its equivalent (e.g.: NOT Successful, Insufficient, Withdrawn, Cancelled, NOT Approved, etc.) are not eligible.
  • The maximum number of exchange credits a student can earn is 40 credits, regardless of the number of times he/ she studies abroad.
  • Please kindly note that an appeal after the number of exchange credits has been confirmed or a re-evaluation does not guarantee that more exchange credits will be awarded.
  • Students are not required to submit a completion report (return to Japan) and a reinstatement application to the SILS Office.

Documents

To apply for credit recognition, the following documents must be submitted:

  • (~ Returning to SILS from Fall, 2017) Study Abroad Credit Transfer Application Form (via Course N@vi).
    (Returning to SILS from Spring, 2018~) MyWaseda Application Form
    >Please refer to the link in “Credit Transfer Procedure”.
  • Original official transcript (confirmed final version in English) issued by the host institution (hard copy)
    *Please include an English or a Japanese translation if the transcript is NOT available in either language.
    *A transcript in PDF format or an online version will NOT be accepted.

Criteria and Number of Credits

  • Based on the standard annual course load of the program, the number of local credits, the academic class hours, the educational contents, the level of difficulty, the grades achieved in the actual courses taken, the academic standing status issued by the host university, the language of instruction at the host university, among other factors, the number of SILS credits to be recognized will be determined.
  • SILS students, who have successfully undertaken a standard annual course (two semesters) at their host institution, should expect to earn within the range of 32-36 credits. This is subject to internal reviews and screening.

Credit Transfer for Other Foreign Language & Japanese Language

  • Students may choose to have the language credits (other than English) earned during the Study Abroad recognized as Other Foreign Language (Compulsory) or Japanese Language (applies only to SP2 students) courses at SILS, instead of “Elective Courses”. Applicants must fulfill the actual class hours to meet the conditions for two credits (Other Foreign Language). One single credit will not be approved. For Japanese language, SP2 applicants must fulfill the actual class hours to meet the conditions for a block of six credits.
  • In both cases, the general SILS Curriculum requirements must be complied with, and the following calculation method must be employed (from AY2023):
    Number of Credits = Actual Class Time (in Minutes) ÷ 1400
    Actual Class Time = (No. of Weeks) × (No. of Classes Per Week) × (Minutes Per Class)
    *Omit all figures following the decimal point*
  • Should you wish to transfer course credits as Other Foreign Language or Japanese Language credits, please submit the required documents (syllabus, course homepage, etc.), clearly stating the total number of class hours for the course along with the official transcript to the SILS Office.
  • Recognized credits are shown as grade “P” (Passed) with the course title, “Transferred (Study Abroad)” in the Other Foreign Language or Japanese Language category in the grade report available on MyWaseda.
  • On the official transcripts, the total number of recognized credits is shown in the “remarks” column, with the name of the institution and the period of study.

* Credit Transfer for Internship, Tutoring & Volunteer Programs

If the program is listed on the Official Transcript (confirmed final version) or other official certificate(s), credits may be included in the total number of “Elective Course” credits earned during your Study Abroad. Please submit the application form and the relevant certificate(s).

Credit Transfer Procedure

*Subject to change.

*The course form and the schedule for students returning in Spring 2024 will be released on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Time Frame Content Detailed Explanations
While Abroad/ Right after Returning from Studying Abroad Submit             Study Abroad Credit Transfer Application Form Please open another tab to log into MyWaseda. Please click on the following link without closing the MyWaseda tab.

[For Students Returning in Spring 2024] – From 1300hrs, March 21, 2024, to 1700hrs, September 30, 2024 (Subject to Change)

All Courses: Form (To Be Updated)

[For Students Returning in Fall 2023] – From 1300hrs, August 7, 2023, to 1700hrs, March 31, 2024 (Subject to Change)

All Courses: Form

[For Students Returning in Spring 2023] – From 1300hrs, March 1, 2023, to 1700hrs, September 20, 2023 (Subject to Change)

All Courses: Form

[For Students Returning in Fall 2022] – From 1000hrs, August 5, 2022 to 1700hrs, March 31, 2023 (Subject to Change)

Course 1 to 21: Form

[Spring & Fall 2021 Study Abroad Departure: For Students Returning in Spring 2022] – From 1800hrs, March 18 (Friday) 2022, to 1700hrs, January 13, 2023 (Subject to Change)

Course 1 to 16: Form 1

After Returning from              Study Abroad Submission of Transcript(s) Please order two copies of the transcripts and submit one copy for credit transfer to the SILS Office.
CIE Report of Completion (if any) Please kindly contact the CIE for more details.
Notification of Results The evaluation will be based on the data and the transcript(s) you have turned in. To learn about the date of notification, please refer to the schedule for credit transfer.
After Announcement of Results Consultation & Clarification Should you wish to seek clarification in regard to the results, please contact the SILS Office by using our Inquiry Form, within two weeks from the announcement of the results.
In the event your inquiry requires an interview, it will be conducted with the SILS Study Abroad Committee.

Schedule for Credit Transfer (Japan Standard Time)

Application Deadlines
(MyWaseda & Transcripts)
Notification of Results
Academic Year 2023 Academic Year 2023
January 11, 2024 (Thursday), 2359HRS (CLOSED) February 16, 2024 (Friday)
Academic Year 2024 Academic Year 2024
April 4, 2024 (Thursday), 2359HRS May 17, 2024 (Friday)
June 20, 2024 (Thursday), 2359HRS July 31, 2024 (Wednesday)
August 31, 2024 (Friday), 2359HRS October 10, 2024 (Thursday)
November 5, 2024 (Tuesday), 2359HRS December 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
January 9, 2025 (Thursday), 2359HRS February 14, 2025 (Friday)
*Deadlines are subject to change *Dates of Notification are subject to change

Attention

  1. The credit transfer process may be delayed if a student from the same program does not complete the procedure, or your application is incomplete. The above-mentioned schedule is subject to change.
  2. The official transcript (confirmed final version) can be submitted either directly to the SILS Office or by post. We would recommend that should you decide to mail it, please send it by registered post (e.g., Kan-i-kakitome 簡易書留). Please indicate clearly your name and student ID number on the upper right-hand side of the transcript in pencil.
  3. Please request your host institution to send one transcript to your home address, even if you have been informed that it will be sent to Waseda University (CIE). Please also ensure that you submit one copy of your transcript to the SILS Office. In the event your host institution fails to provide you with a copy of your transcript, please contact the CIE and/ or the SILS Office to confirm if your official transcript(s) has arrived.
  4. If the formal transcript of records is issued online, please kindly provide the SILS Office with the official link to download the transcript or kindly ask the coordinators at the host institution to contact the SILS Office directly at [email protected].
  5. The original transcript (confirmed final version) will NOT be returned to the student.
  6. For a student who is enrolled beyond the standard four years (e.g. 9th semester/10th semester) and he/ she is expected to participate in a study abroad programme, the full tuition fee will be levied during the said semester(s) . In doubts on the tuition fee payment (including students attending a study abroad programme in the 8th semester and expected to return to SILS in the 9th semester), please contact the SILS Office for more details.
  7. A student has 30 days (including the weekends and national holidays) from the result announcement date to file an appeal.

Mailing Address
Study Abroad Credit Transfer Section
School of International Liberal Studies (SILS)
Waseda University
1-6-1, Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 169-8050
*Please write your name, student ID number and the name of the host  institution on the envelope.

INQUIRY FORM

Tuition (School) Fees for Study Abroad

Program Type Fees
Exchange Programs (EX) Waseda University Tuition (School) Fees Only
Customized Study Programs (CS) Program Fees Only
Double Degree Programs (DD) Will depend on the agreements with each host university
SILS Study Abroad Programs Waseda University Tuition (School) Fees Only
  • The ‘program fee’ refers to the total fees required by 1) the host university to support the exchange program and 2) Waseda University to support the Study Abroad program. The fees required by the host institution are first paid to the Center for International Education (CIE) at Waseda University and later remitted to the host institution. In this case, you are NOT required to pay any tuition fees to Waseda University during the term of Study Abroad. Please note that there may be other cases where the program fee is inclusive of 1) the school fees only, or 2) the school fees, living and other miscellaneous expenses. Please read the details carefully.
  • The above tuition (school) fees are NOT inclusive of accommodation (dormitory, etc.), air tickets (costs of travel), textbooks and reference, overseas insurance (host university may require an additional insurance), and all other personal and miscellaneous expenses. Please refer to the program list of partner universities for an estimation of the cost of living in the respective countries.

Scholarship & Financial Aid for Study Abroad

The types of scholarships you can apply will include those offered by Waseda University and the host institutions. For more information, please refer to the following link.

Scholarship & Financial Aid

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