Information from Waseda University
Restrictions
Students must either study a programme taught in English at Umeå University, or be able to provide a valid Official Language Proficiency Score certificate (such as TOEFL or IELTS) in order to apply to Waseda University.
Information about programme restrictions can be found here:
Undergraduate - Application Guidelines for Waseda University Exchange Programs (for April 2025 / September 2025 Enrollment)
Exchange students must select their courses from those offered by the school they will be affiliated with at Waseda. In some cases, you may be permitted to take courses offered to all students or courses offered by other schools as well.
Undergraduate students cannot take courses intended for graduate students.
Graduate students cannot take courses intended for undergraduate students.
An undergraduate diploma is needed in order to study at a graduate level. If you are studying an integrated masters (sv. 4 eller 5 årigt direkt masterprogram t.ex. civilekonom eller civilingenjör), it is possible to apply for graduate studies at some departments without a diploma. Contact the International Office at outgoing.io@umu.se if you have questions regarding this.
Courses
Course levels: Courses have a code which consists of 8 letters and digits; 4 letters – 3 digits – 1 letter. The fifth character reflects the course level.
1–4 = bachelor,
6 = master
7 = doctoral.
Course information: See above, also Syllabus Search - Syllabus Search (waseda.jp)
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):
12-14 credits. Please note that this depends on the school you will be affiliated with. For specific information, please contact the school at Waseda University.
The number of credits varies from institution to institution, but it is usually as followed:
A lecture-style course – 100 minutes x 14 times = 2 credits
A Japanese language course – 100 minutes x 14 times = 1 credit
Academic year
Autumn term: September–February
Spring term: April–August
Additional costs
As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.
National Health Insurance is mandatory.
English tests are required (if you do not study a programme taught in English)
Accommodation
Accommodation is not guaranteed, students apply for accommodation through a housing questionnaire sent by Waseda University.
More information regarding accommodation
Additional information
Student Exchange Program – Center for International Education,Waseda University
Student support
Study with disabilities (umu.se)