School of International Liberal StudiesWaseda University

Please see the FAQ from here.

Study Plan 2（SP2, Students whose native language is not Japanese) students who wish to study abroad may do so for one year. They may choose freely host institutions from any regions and countries in English speaking and non-English speaking parts of the world. Study abroad programs are divided into programs at partner universities of Waseda University (CIE Study Abroad Programs) and partner universities of the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS Exchange Programs). Students from all faculties in Waseda University are able to apply for CIE Study Abroad Programs. However, only students from SILS are able to apply for the SILS Exchange Programs.

Study Abroad Programs Provided by Center for International Education (CIE)

All Waseda University students can attend the programs provided by CIE. These programs are divided into three types.

1.Double Degree Programs（DD）

2.Exchange Programs（EX）

3.Customized Study Programs（CS）

※Please see here for more information

Study Abroad Program List (Offered by Center for International Education (CIE))

Please see CIE study abroad program list from here.
（Previous program list from here.）

SILS Exchange Programs (Target: Only SILS students)

The study abroad programs indicated here are based on the agreements between the host institutions and SILS, and thus the target is only SILS students. SILS exchange students also are exempted from tuition fees at their host universities/institutions by paying only the SILS tuition fees and other costs.

• Pledge (Oct. 6 Updated!)
• Application Guide for SILS Exchange Program Fall 2018 (Oct. 18 Updated!)
• Application Form for SILS Exchange Program Fall 2018 (Oct. 6 Updated!)
• List of SILS Exchange Program Fall 2018 (Oct. 16 Updated!)

Timeline for preparations before embarking on Study Abroad

The period for Study Abroad differs across the regions and countries the host institution is located in. For regions such as Korea, Central and South America as well as Oceania, Study Abroad begins in the spring semester. For other regions, it begins in the fall semester. Study Abroad is only possible after completing 3 semesters at SILS.

Please see the annual schedule from here.

Credit Transfer Rule

Credits earned during the study abroad period have to be converted to the equivalent number of Waseda University units according to the Credit Transfer Methods outlined below. It is not possible to directly transfer the number of units earned at the host institution.

General Information

• Recognition can be given only to the total number of units earned, not to specific course subjects taken and grades received. With the exceptions noted below, all credits transferred are included in the “Elective Course” category under the SILS curriculum.
• Recognized credits are shown as grade “P” (Completed) 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 remarks column with the name of the institution and the period of study.
• All courses listed on the Official Transcript as receiving a Pass grade or above (such as A, B, C) qualify for credit recognition. Courses noted as Failed or the equivalent are disqualified.
• A maximum number of 40 Waseda credit units can be recognized.

Documents

In applying for credit recognition, the following documents must be submitted:

• The STUDY ABROAD CREDIT TRANSFER APPLICATION FORM (input via Course N@vi).
• An official transcript (English ver.) issued by the host institution.
  * Please attach an English or Japanese translation if English version is not available.
  * We do not accept PDF or on-line version as official transcript.

• Calculation of the number of Waseda University units to be recognized will be based on your achievements in relation to the standard course load on the program in which you are enrolled.
• Students successfully undertaking a standard annual course load at their host institution should expect to receive Waseda credit units within the range typically achieved over two semesters by a student studying at SILS, that is, 32-36 units.
• The specific number of Waseda credit units assessed will reflect the number of local credit units, class hours, educational content, level of difficulty, and grades achieved in the actual courses taken.

*Special credit transfer arrangements for Other Foreign Language and Japanese Language credits

• Students may choose to have Language credit units (other than English) earned during study abroad recognized as those for “Other Foreign Language (Compulsory)” courses or “Japanese Language (only SP2 students)” courses at SILS rather than among “Elective Courses”. In this case, applicants must fulfill the actual class time necessary to meet the conditions for blocks of 2 credits. (Singles credits cannot be recognized.)
• In both the above cases, general SILS Curriculum requirements must be complied with, and the following calculation method should be employed:
  Number of Credit Units = Actual Class Time [in Minutes] ÷ 1350
  Actual Class Time = (No. of weeks) × (No. of classes per week) × (Minutes per class)
  * Omit all figures following decimal point *
• If you wish to transfer course credits as “Other Foreign Language” or “Japanese” credits, please submit documents stating the total class hours for that course (syllabus, print out of university homepage, etc.) along with your official transcript to the SILS office.
• Recognized credits are shown as grade “P” (Completed) with the course title, “Transferred (Study Abroad)” in the “Other language” or “Japanese” category in the grade report available on My Waseda.
• On official transcripts, the total number of recognized credits including elective courses is shown in the remarks column with the name of the institution and the period of study.

* Credit transfer arrangements for Internship, Tutoring, and other Volunteer programs

If the program is listed on the Official Transcript or other official certificate, credits may be included within the total number of “Elective Course” credits earned during study abroad. In this case, submission of the relevant certificate and an application from Course N@vi is also necessary.

Credit Transfer Procedure

This information  is subject to be updated.

Schedule for credit transfer

Attention!

1. The credit transfer process may be delayed if anyone in the same program does not complete the requirements, or your application is incomplete. The schedule above is only as a guide.
2. The official transcript can be submitted either directly to the SILS office or by mail. We recommend that if you chose to submit via mail, that it be sent by registered mail （e.g., Kan-i-kakitome 簡易書留）. Please write your name and student ID number on the upper right-hand side in pencil (not in pen).
3. Please request your institution to deliver a transcript to your postal address, even if you were informed that it will be sent to Waseda University. Further, please ensure that you submit one copy of your transcript to the SILS office. (If your host institution says it is impossible for them to give you a copy of your transcript, please confirm with the SILS office if your official transcript(s) has arrived)
4. The original transcript will not be returned to the student.

Mailing address:
Credit transfer section, School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University
1-6-1, Nishi-waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 169-8050
*Please write your student ID, name and institution on the envelope

Fees for Study Abroad

Scholarships during Study Abroad / Education loans

Types of scholarships you can receive during Study Abroad include those offered by the host institution and those offered by Waseda University. Please refer to the links below when you are deciding on your Study Abroad location.

Please see here for more information.

Waseda University has received a grant from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, through the “Re-Inventing Japan Project: Support for Strategic Higher　Education Cooperation with Overseas”.

The focus of this program is the cultivation of cosmopolitan people capable of being active in various global arenas associated with complex of interests, as well as being able to pursue both regional and global interests. Students will be earning a good command of English and a local language, as well as their native language as a plurilingual.

The airfare and accommodation fees are fully covered by the AIMS office.