Waseda University Summer Program
City: Tokyo Country: Japan
Waseda University Summer Session Website
Overview
- Study at one of Japan’s leading universities during an intensive four-week summer program in Tokyo.
- Choose from English-taught courses exploring Japanese culture, business, economics, politics, history, literature and the arts.
- Learn alongside Waseda students and visiting students from universities around the world in an international academic environment.
- Experience Japanese culture beyond the classroom through organized activities and excursions, including a two-day field trip to Nikko
When Can I Go?
Term Offered: Summer
Program Dates: LINK
U of A Application Status: Will open in September
Deadline: TBD
Partner Application Status: Closed
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at their home university during the Summer Session. Students graduating in the summer may participate provided they remain enrolled on the first day of the program.
GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the terms with your 24 most recently completed credits, faculty-specific requirements or partner university requirements, whichever is highest.
See Eligibility.
Learn more about Waseda University's eligibility here.
Ideal for Students In
- Business, economics and management
- Political science and international relations
- History, literature and cultural studies
- East Asian studies and Japanese studies
- Sociology, anthropology and global studies
Fees & Costs
Nomination Fee: $250
PROGRAM TOTAL: LINK
The payment deadline is in Japan time. Make sure you know the time zone!
Yuichi Kurimoto Award for Japan Business Students: Bachelor of Commerce students may be eligible for a fully funded experience. Award value will depend on the program's length and program costs.
Fees are subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for their own travel, visa fees, insurance, books and supplies, food, entertainment, and incidental expenses. International students need to contact Student Services for more information about fees.
Program Information
Language of Instruction: English
Key features:
- Course information will be finalized in early February 2026.
- All classes will be taught in English by experienced faculty members from Waseda.
- University and visiting professors from top global universities.
Read more about Waseda University Summer Course Information
Program Checklist
Please note that checklists are updated as information is received and are in draft copy until that point.
Waseda University Credit Information
Housing
Waseda reserves rooms for Summer Session students at several different places. They have two types of accommodation.
For more details, please check Waseda University Accommodation.
Program Contact
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.