Center for International EducationWaseda University

Common notes for both applications

• Only full-time regular Waseda students may apply.
• If you wish to participate in a program that takes place during the academic term at Waseda University, please make sure that it will not affect your coursework at Waseda University. If you are currently studying abroad, be sure to check it will not affect your coursework at your host university before applying.
• You are responsible for applying to the partner universities directly. Please contact the host university directly for the questions regarding the program.
• Overseas remittance of participation fees, arrangements for airline tickets and accommodation, and confirmation of whether a visa is required are also need to be handled by the participants themselves. Other procedures necessary for studying abroad should also be confirmed well in advance and carried out as necessary.
• The programs listed here are partner universities’ own programs. Waseda University is not in any way involved in the content and fees of the programs offered, so we ask students to take full responsibility for any contracts and other related matters at their own risk.

Notes when applying for “Programs requiring nomination by Waseda University (for credit)”

• In order to cover various risks during your study abroad period, you are required to subscribe to the overseas travel insurance required by Waseda University. Please follow the instructions from the CIE after you have been selected to participate in the program.
• The participant is responsible for sending the course fees overseas, arranging accommodation, and confirming whether a visa is required.
• Once you have selected to participate in the program, you are not allowed to withdraw. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please consult with Waseda University and the host university. Please note that even if you withdrawal is approved, you may still be subject to a penalty fee.
• As a general rule, extension of the travel period for personal or other reasons are not permitted before or after the program.
• Prospective graduates of the University are not eligible to participate if the program period falls after March 15 or September 15 of the year of graduation.
• For those who will participate in programs for credit, the CIE will send information on course registration procedures to your Waseda mail at a later date. Please follow the instructions to register.
• The following students are not eligible for course registration.
  -who enroll in graduate program
  -who will lose registration of Waseda University due to graduation etc. during the program
  -who plan to study abroad/take a leave of absence for more than 1 semester from next semester of the program
  -who enroll in the e-learning courses in the School of Human Sciences

Notes when applying for “Programs requiring nomination by Waseda University (not for credit)”

• In order to cover various risks during your study abroad period, you are required to subscribe to the overseas travel insurance required by Waseda University. Please follow the instructions from the CIE after you have been selected to participate in the program.
• The participant is responsible for sending the course fees overseas, arranging accommodation, and confirming whether a visa is required.
• Once you have selected to participate in the program, you are not allowed to withdraw. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please consult with Waseda University and the host university. Please note that even if you withdrawal is approved, you may still be subject to a penaty fee.
• Please contact your undergraduate/graduate school to confirm if you can receive credits for participating in the program. The CIE does not grant credits for participating in the program, regardless of the number of class hours or whether credit is granted from the partner university by participating the program.