Center for International EducationWaseda University

Tutorial System allows international students to receive individual lessons for the purpose of improving their learning effect in their specialized field or Japanese language.

Tutors will support students to so that they can focus on their studies smoothly in Japan, such as assisting with seminar presentations, writing papers and explaining points that were difficult to understand in class.

First-year undergraduate students, first-year master`s students, first-year doctoral students, first-year professional degree students, and exchange students are eligible.

If you are worried about your Japanese language ability, please actively use the tutor system. Please contact the office of your undergraduate/ graduate school.

Medical Expenses Assistance Scheme for Foreign Students
International students at Waseda are covered by the following medical insureance schemes:

1.National Health Insurance

Foreign students who remain in Japan for more than three months must register for the National Health Insurance or Kokumin Kenkou Hoken at the National Health Insurance Section of the municipal office where they have obtained their Foreign Resident Registration Certificates. If you are registered with this type of insurance, the insurance will cover 70-80% of your medical bills. However, please note that some medical treatment is not covered （e.g. medical checkup, cosmetic surgery, child birth and traffic accident）. If you are going to receive treatment from medical establishments, which accept National Health Insurance, please be sure to take your National Health Insurance Certificate with you. If you need further information or assistance, please contact the National Health Insurance Section of the ward or municipal office nearest to your residence.

2.Waseda University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association

This association provides support to regular full-time undergraduate and graduate students, as well as graduate research students. Every 6 months, students are required to pay a membership fee of 1,500 yen. As a rule, medical expenses that are covered under the National Health Insurance can be subsidized under this system. The maximum annual amount that can be subsidized is 60,000 yen per fiscal year. (Note that there is a 1,000-yen fee per medical facility claim).

In principle, this scheme covers all the remaining expenses, which were not covered by the above schemes. To apply, please visit the Waseda University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association office, located at Toyama campus Student Center （1st floor）.

Student Health office

[TEL] 03-3203-4349
[URL] https://www.waseda.jp/inst/student/en/support/studenthealth

① Up to About 100% of your payment will be reimbursed by Waseda University Student Health Promotion Mutual Aid Association. （Application at the Student Health promotion Mutual Aid Association In the Student Center.）

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