Center for International Education (CIE)Waseda University

Important information for both applications

• Only full-time regular Waseda students may apply.
• If you wish to participate in a program during Waseda’s academic term, make sure that it will not affect your coursework at Waseda University. If you are currently studying abroad, check that joining this program will not interfere with your coursework at your host university before applying.
• You are responsible for applying directly to the partner university. Please contact the university directly for the program.
• You must handle all steps yourself. This includes overseas remittance of participation fees, arranging airline tickets and accommodation, and confirmation of whether a visa is required. Any other procedures should also be confirmed and completed well in advance as necessary.
• These programs are arranged by partner universities themselves. Waseda University is not in any way involved in the program content or fees. , so we ask students to take full responsibility for any contracts and other related matters.

Notes when applying for programs requiring nomination by Waseda University (For-credit)

• To cover various risks during your study abroad, you must subscribe to the overseas travel insurance required by Waseda University. Please follow the CIE’s instructions after you have been selected.
• Participants are responsible for sending course fees overseas, arranging accommodation, and confirming whether a visa is required.
• Once selected as a candidate, you are not allowed to withdraw. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please consult with Waseda University and the host university. Even if your withdrawal is approved, you may still be subject to a penalty fee.
• As a general rule, extension of the stay is not permitted for personal or other reasons before or after the program.
• Prospective graduates of Waseda University are not eligible to apply if the program end falls beyond March 15 or September 15 of the year of graduation.
• The CIE will send participants in for-credit programs information on course registration procedures to your Waseda mail later. Follow the instructions to register.
• Course registration is permitted for students who:
  – enroll in a graduate program;
  – are expected to lose registration at Waseda University due to graduation etc. during the program;
  – plan to study abroad or take a leave of absence for more than 1 semester from the next semester of the program; or
  – enroll in the e-learning courses in the School of Human Sciences.

Notes when applying for Programs requiring nomination from Waseda University (noncredit)

• To cover various risks during your study abroad, you are required to subscribe to the overseas travel insurance required by Waseda University. Follow the instructions from the CIE after you have been selected.
• The participant is responsible for sending course fees overseas, arranging accommodation, and confirming whether a visa is required.
• Once selected as a candidate, you are not allowed to withdraw. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please consult with Waseda University and the host university. Even if your withdrawal is approved, you may still be subject to a penalty fee.
• Please contact your undergraduate or graduate school to confirm if you can receive credits for participating in the program. Regardless of class hours or whether the partner university grants, the CIE will not grant credit for participating in the program.