Waseda University

Exchange

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
Language of instruction: English, Japanese
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Waseda University Exchange information
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study, but is recommended for Asian Studies and Arts students
  • Students must have a 75% cumulative average to apply
  • SILS is only offered as a full year program if you begin in the fall. Students that wish to join the SILS program for a spring term entry may only complete 1 semester
  • At the time of Go Global application deadline, if you will not have one full academic year complete by the following March (for Fall entry), or November (for Spring entry), Waseda will not consider your application 

When applying to Go Global:

  • Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'Waseda University-COMM' 
  • All other Students: select 'Waseda University-Uniwide' 

 

 

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (Waseda Fall semester): Late September to Early February
  • UBC Term 2 (Waseda Spring semester): early April - early August 

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • The One Year Study Abroad Program at the School of International Liberal Studies of Waseda University is aimed at undergraduate international students who take courses in the Japanese language and in Asian and Japanese Studies (most of the courses of this program deal with Japanese and Asian culture, history, society, politics, economy, geography, arts, and literature) - Waseda strongly recommends that students have completed at least one term of Japanese language study or the equivalent at the time of applying
  • Please note that only intermediate and advanced Courses are available for one-year program students
  • When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
  • SILS Program: undergraduate program conducted in English
  • Intensive Japanese Language Program: Largest Japanese language education center in Japan

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • For SILS track students, regular courses: Waseda credits x ¾ = UBC credits
  • Japanese language courses (usually with LANJ course codes at the partner & offered by the Center for Japanese Language): Waseda credits x 1.5 x ¾ = UBC credits (or Waseda credits x 1.125 = UBC credits)
  • For IJL track students: Waseda credits = UBC credits (1:1)
  • Upper year and graduate level science credit = 1:1

Course load Information

  • Normal courseload: 42 units per year 

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

  • Recommended for students looking to improve their Japanese
  • Courses except Japanese language courses are conducted in English
  • Elementary to pre-advanced Japanese language courses are also offered

Other opportunities at this partner

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Student experience

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Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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