Center for Japanese LanguageWaseda University

For Prospective Students

About the Short-term Japanese Program

Short-term Japanese Program is organized and run by the center for Japanese Language Waseda University. The goal of this program is to cultivate students’ overall Japanese language ability.

Class Schedule

Summer  course : July 3 (Thu), 2025 – July 22 (Tue), 2025

Winter course : December 4 (Thu), 2025 – December 23 (Tue), 2025

Program Leaflet

Program Guidelines

For program contents and schedule, please refer to the “Program Guidelines” below.

Short-term Japanese Program Policies

Policy on accepting students (Admission Policy)

We welcome students from every region in the world who have a strong intellectual curiosity, a high motivation to learn, and an interest in the Japanese language and culture.

Policy regarding the completion of program (Diploma Policy)

The purpose of the Short-term Japanese Program is to deepen students’ interest in Japanese culture and language through experiences in Japan and the study of Japanese, and to develop individuals who are able to understand and work with others through interaction with members of the Japanese language community and reflection on their own culture.

Policy on creating and utilizing curriculums (Curriculum Policy)

We provide an opportunity for individual students to proactively learn Japanese according to their own needs through interacting with members of the Japanese language community.

Learning support policy (Support Policy)

We develop a support system aimed to help international students learn independently, such as providing advice on learning Japanese.

Housing

  1. It is a student’s responsibility to find her/his own accommodation.
  2. You can apply accommodations thorough the related business operators. Please directly apply to the related business operators.
    ・Waseda University Academic Solutions Corporation *Homestay etc.
    ・Waseda University Property Management  Student Housing Center *Shared house and apartments etc. *Minimum stay 1 month or more.
    ・WASEDA University Co-op Service Center  *Dormitory with meals
    ・Homii *Homestay etc.
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