Study Abroad

In order to authorize as the study abroad program on the enrollment in above, it is necessary to complete the procedures specified by the student’s School before departure and after returning to Japan. For details of the procedures, please refer to the Japanese page.

In principle, students are not allowed to study abroad for longer than 1 year(*) during their registration with the Graduate School. Under certain special conditions, however, they may be permitted to extend their period of study abroad or be allowed to study abroad again. The duration of an exchange program based on an academic exchange agreement with an overseas university depends on the agreement.
*Students who wish to study abroad for more than 1 year have to consult with the supervisor and the Administrative Office in advance.

The period of study abroad may be included in the number of years of registration with Waseda only if the Faculty Committee deems appropriate.

Of credits earned during study abroad at an overseas university, etc., up to eight credits can be accredited as those to be included in the required number of credits for completion of this Graduate School only if the Faculty Committee deems appropriate. Some types of study abroad programs may require credit recognition fees.

In the case of privately-financed study abroad, a fee of 50,000 yen must be paid to Waseda University as enrollment fees for the semester in question. If you participate in programs offered by the Center for International Education, tuition and related fees vary depending on the program. Please confirm the details before applying.

For further details, please refer to the Japanese page.