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 4 UQ Units if 4 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 $1,190 AUD. More information regarding fees can be found on the host university website.
Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by late-October if they are eligible for travel grants and scholarships awarded by the Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your global experience.
Accommodation
Students are to arrange their own accommodation. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Eligible students are guaranteed to receive a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $2,500 AUD when participating in this experience.
When you submit your application to the Internships and Global Experiences team, you are automatically considered. There is no additional application required. Applicants will need to submit supporting documentation (host acceptance, bank details) by the relevant deadline.
Internships and 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.
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: 14 April 2024
Host: 6 August 2024
Program Dates
Start: 28 November 2024
End: 17 December 2024
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Tokyo, Japan
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
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.