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  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Full year
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Full year 2025-2026 02/15/2025 04/15/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic areas: East Asian studies, Economics, English, History, International Studies, Japanese studies, Political science, Sociology Click here for a definition of this term Instruction language: English, Japanese
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Program Description:

JAPAN: WASEDA UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Academic Year Deadlines
January 15: Final Deadline

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

GPA Requirement
PSE 3.0 GPA required; SILS 3.0 GPA required; CJL 2.75 GPA required 
 
CSU Class Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
 
Pre-requisites
Students are responsible for verifying that they meet individual course pre-requisites prior to registration with the overseas institution.
Students who completed secondary school in Japan are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled at a CSU campus no later than fall term prior to departure.
CSU IP recommends that applicants take a Japanese language and/or Japanese culture course if applying to this program.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Subjects Available by School
PSE SILS CJL
Asian Studies Communications Japanese
Economics History  
International Relations Liberal Studies  
International/Global Studies Linguistics  
Japanese Literature  
Political Science Mathematics  
  Sociology  


CLICK HERE to view the online course catalog. 

Academic Credit
Students are required to take the equivalent of 15 CSU units per semester.

CLICK HERE to view the Academic Bulletin for this program for further details regarding course credits and academic policies.  

Cost
Students pay the same tuition for Japan: Waseda University as the tuition paid for their home CSU campus. For more information on costs, including accommodations, travel and other expenses, see the Budget Estimates at the top of the brochure page.

Program Dates
CSU IP students spend an Academic Year abroad on this program.

Academic Year: September to August

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Japan: Waseda University program is affiliated with Waseda University, a private research university in Tokyo. Waseda currently enrolls 54,000 students, including almost 4,700 international students from 90 countries. A  CSU IP Program Coordinator oversees the program on the ground in Tokyo. They are a full-time local staff member with an office located on the Waseda University campus. The CSU IP Program Coordinator organizes excursions and provides assistance to all CSU students studying in Japan (Waseda and Tsukuba). 


Japan - WasedaCenter for Japanese Language (CJL)
CSU students enroll in the one-year Japanese Language Program (JLP) at the Center for Japanese Language (CJL) at Waseda University. This program is designed for students who want to focus primarily on studying Japanese language. 

School of International and Liberal Studies (SILS)
CSU students enroll in the One-Year Study Abroad Program at the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) of Waseda University. Each semester, students take 6 credits of Japanese language plus SILS courses (in English) from a wide variety of subject areas such as history, politics, economics, culture and society.  A list of the previous year’s elective courses offered in English by SILS can be found here.

School of Political Science and Economics (PSE)
CSU students enroll in the One-Year Study Abroad Program at the School of Political Science and Economics (PSE) of Waseda University. Students take courses through PSE and also have the option to enroll in Japanese language courses. Courses at PSE are designed specifically for Political Science, International Relations, and Economics majors.
For more information about the academic program, students may refer to the CSU IP Academic Bulletin. Note that course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered during the year of intended study. 


LOCATION

The Japan: Waseda University program is located in Japan’s capital city of Tokyo. With a population of over 12 million, Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities. Waseda University is located in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, which is famous for history, fashion, and food. As would be expected of a city of its size, Tokyo is on the cutting edge of everything from architecture, technology, and fashion, to food, and pop culture. Explore centuries-old temples, gardens, and castles that are only minutes from ultra-modern skyscrapers, electronics stores, and haute couture fashion centers. 


HOUSING

Housing is arranged prior to arrival in Japan in coordination with Waseda University. CSU IP students have the opportunity to live with Japanese host families through homestay arrangements. Off-campus temple dorms (located 5-15 minutes from campus) are available, but very limited.