Waseda University Short-Term Japanese Program
The Waseda University Short-Term Japanese Program offers 3 week language courses targeted at beginner and intermediate levels.
The Short-term Japanese Program is organized and run by the centre for Japanese Language Waseda University. The goal of this 3-week program is to cultivate -students’ overall Japanese language ability. Through the classes provided at different levels, students can study the Japanese language according to their own abilities.
Field of Study
- Japanese Language
Participate in 3-week intensive language courses, suitable for many beginner and intermediate learners.
For more detailed information about these courses visit the host university website.
Credit Equivalent
2 Waseda Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 2 Waseda Credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact Waseda University for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Waseda entry requirements.
The program is aimed at students who can at least read and write Hiragana/Katakana. Waseda advises that students self-study with Waseda's provided learning materials before starting the program.
Students are required to complete a self-check test prior to the application period. Students must enter the scores when processing their application to Waseda University.
Cost
The tuition fee is approximately $1,208 AUD. More information regarding fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Students are to arrange their own accommodation. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Tsoi Fung - 2019
This experience gave me a chance to made more friends that we all share the passion and interest in Japanese language and culture. The program made me feel more comfortable and confident to speak it out. During this experience, it allows me the learn how to do daily and more local ways to oral speaking skills, other than a textbook style of speaking. I have also learned more gramma and stance structure.
Read more of Tsoi Fung's story here.
Qi - 2019
I would like to use my summer holiday wisely and continue learning. I want to discover new things outside my comfort zone and explore more interesting aspects of the world. I am so glad that UQ abroad provides this great opportunity which combines studying and travelling at the same time.
Read more of Qi's story here.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 31 July 2025*
Host: 09 September 2025
Program Dates
Start: 04 December 2025
End: 23 December 2025
*Apply early to UQ if applying for credit.
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Tokyo, Japan (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April*
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.