Waseda University Short-Term Japanese Program: Summer course
The Waseda University Short-Term Japanese Program offers 3-week language courses targeted at beginner and intermediate levels. The program welcomes students with a high motivation to learn, and an interest in the Japanese language and culture.
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 starter to 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.
Review the Waseda University webpage 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.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences Team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The tuition fee is approximately $1,100 AUD, and a screening fee of $240 AUD will also apply. More information regarding fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation for the duration of the program. For more information regarding accommodation options that may be available, 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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 5 March 2026
Program Dates
Start: 2 July 2026
End: 21 July 2026
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
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
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.