Academic Year One-Year Study Abroad Program at the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS)

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1 Academic Year One-Year Study Abroad Program at the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) Admission Guide for Independent (non-exchange) students September admission/april admission (Updated on July 31, 2015) School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University 1

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3 NOTE This Admission Guide is for non-exchange applicants from non-partner institutions of Waseda University or School of International Liberal Studies (SILS), who will join this program by paying tuitions and fees directly to SILS. If you are an applicant from Waseda University or SILS s partner institutions, please DO NOT refer to this Admission Guide. For the appropriate Admission Guide for the applicants from our partners, please contact the study abroad office at your home institution. For officials of our partner institutions or consortia: This Admission Guide is NOT for the applicants from our partners. For the appropriate Admission Guide, please contact the Center for International Education office at Waseda University. CIE website: Thank you for your attention. 3

4 Admission Schedule Step Admission Schedule 1 Screening Fee Transfer Period 2 Application Period 3 4 Screening Result Notification (Date of Screening Result Delivery) Deadline for Tuitions and Fees Transfer 5 Deadline for Entrance Procedures September Admission 2015 February 2, March 6, 2015 February 2, March 6, 2015* April Admission 2016 October 1, November 6, 2015 October 1, November 6, 2015* April 21, 2015 December 24, 2015 May 25, 2015 January 25, Certificate of Admission, Certificate of Eligibility Delivery Early-Mid July, 2015 Early-Mid February, 2016 *Admission documents must arrive within the application period. Handling of Personal Information Waseda University utilizes applicant information (addresses, names, dates of birth etc.) collected at the time of application in order to carry out operations such as the entrance examination, announcement of the screening results, and enrollment procedures. We will take necessary and proper measures to protect such information from leakage, disclosure, or unauthorized use. All or part of the above operations may be outsourced to an agency. In such case, the agency will be contractually required to maintain necessary and proper management. Please note that the personal information may be used as materials for studies and researches to improve our entrance examinations. The information will be statistically processed to prevent any individuals from being identified. 4

5 Contents Ⅰ Information for the Academic Year Length of Study Japanese Language Courses SILS Lecture Courses Optional courses... 7 a) Other Foreign Language Courses offered by SILS... 7 b) University-Wide Open Courses Syllabus Assignments Class Participation Extra-Curricular Activities... 8 Ⅱ Academic Calendar Ⅲ Course List... 9 Ⅳ One-Year Study Abroad Program Admission Admission Requirements: Admission Schedule Application Period Method of Application Screening Fee Application Documents Details of Application Documents Screening Notification of Screening Result Entrance Procedures Immigration Procedure a. Certificate of Eligibility b. College Student Visa Tuition Fee Ⅴ School life Health Insurance Miscellaneous Expenses Housing Estimated Living Costs (10 months) Ⅵ Information Requests List of Country Code

6 Ⅰ Information for the Academic Year Located in central Tokyo, the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) is one of the Waseda University s undergraduate divisions, which was opened from April In this small and elite college of approximately 2,400 students, classes are largely conducted in English by an international faculty, and up to one-third of its multicultural student body comes from outside of Japan, largely from other Asian countries. During their second year, most SILS students will also participate in study abroad programs outside of Japan, adding a global perspective to their broad education in liberal arts and the modern world. In addition to this degree-seeking program, SILS offers a One-Year Study Abroad Program to international students. The participants in the One-Year Study Abroad Program can take courses with the SILS regular students. This unique setting makes it well-suited for a one-year study abroad program for students from around the world, who are seeking to gain a better understanding of Japan through a wide and varied perspective, such as politics, journalism, art, education, and industry. 1. Length of Study The SILS One-Year Study Abroad Program has been designed for a one-year period of study with an emphasis on Japanese language study. We adopt a semester system: Fall and Spring. Fall is the first semester of the academic year, and the Spring semester the second. All applicants are encouraged to apply for the full year academic program. Course registration is held in each semester, and all course work is graded at the end of the semester based on attendance, class participation, papers, examinations and so forth. However, to accommodate the needs of both international students and those of Waseda students, SILS offers two study options: Academic Year and Semester. (1) Academic Year Fall Semester & Spring Semester (September 21, 2015 to September 20, 2016) (2) Semester Fall Semester (September 21, 2015 to March 31, 2016) Spring Semester (April 1, 2016 to September 20, 2016) (3) Study Duration Fall Semester (September 21, 2015 to February 4, 2016*) Spring Semester (Early April, 2016 to Late July, 2016*) In all cases, the Study Duration chosen at the time of application cannot be changed subsequently, except in unavoidable circumstances. Course registration and student orientations are held before the beginning of classes, so students are expected to arrive at least ten days prior to the beginning of their period of study. *These schedules are tentative and subject to change without notice. 2. Japanese Language Courses Japanese learning experience is not an absolute requirement for admission, however, it is required to take Japanese Language courses while joining the SILS One-Year Program. Before the course registration, students who would like to take Japanese language courses at Level 2 or above are required to take the Waseda Japanese Placement Test (J-CAT) to place them in the appropriate class level, ranging from the beginning level to the advanced (Level 1 to 8). One-Year program students are required to take 6 credits of Japanese language courses in each semester. The maximum number of Japanese language course credits One-Year program students are allowed to take is 7. Formula to calculate the actual class time of Japanese Language courses: 1 credit = 90 minutes (1 class) 15 weeks (1 semester) = 1350 minutes (22.5 hours) 6

7 3. SILS Lecture Courses Since SILS is a liberal arts school, we offer various lecture courses categorized into the following seven clusters: (1) Life, Environment, Matter and Information (2) Philosophy, Religion and History (3) Economy and Business (4) Governance, Peace, Human Rights, and International Relations (5) Communication (6) Expression (7) Culture, Mind and Body, Community All the lecture courses are 2-credit or 4-credit classes. One-year program students are required to take at least 8 credits of lecture courses at Intermediate/Advanced level in each semester. For detailed information about the courses offered, please refer to page 9. The maximum number of SILS lecture course credits allowed to take is 14 per semester. One 2-credit course meets once a week. One 4-credit course meets twice a week. One lesson is ninety minutes. Formula to calculate the actual class time of SILS lecture courses: 2 credits = 90 minutes (1 class) 15 weeks (1 semester) = 1350 minutes (22.5 hours) 4. Optional courses a) Other Foreign Language Courses offered by SILS One-Year program students are allowed to take Other Foreign Language courses offered by SILS if seats are available. However, since SILS regular students have priority taking Other Foreign language courses in order to fulfill the requirement for graduation, please note that One-Year Program students will not be able to register if all seats are occupied by regular students. Please also note that many of the Other Foreign language courses are taught in Japanese; some are taught in English or with the direct method. Other foreign language credits are not included in the minimum required number of credits but they are included in the maximum registerable number of credits. b) University-Wide Open Courses University-wide Open Courses are offered by various schools and institutions at Waseda and are open to all Waseda students. There are two categories of University-wide Open courses: a) University-wide Open Courses offered by the Global Education Center and b) University-wide Open Courses offered by other faculties/schools. *Summer courses, courses conducted abroad, and courses offered by other universities cannot be taken by One-Year Study Abroad Program students. ⅰ)University-wide Open Courses offered by Global Education Center Almost all of these courses are conducted in Japanese. As these courses are designed for average Japanese college students, the same level of Japanese proficiency that they have is required to take these courses. Taking these classes is a good way for advanced students to develop their Japanese ability even further. ⅱ) University-wide Open Courses offered by other faculties/schools Most of the courses in this category are conducted in Japanese, however, there are some courses conducted in English as well. University-wide Open course credits are not included in the minimum required number of credits but they are included in the maximum registerable number of credits. 7

8 5. Syllabus Syllabus will be provided at the beginning of each semester to help students select courses. Information on the class schedule of the semester, textbooks, and other readings, examinations, papers, and grading systems is given in the syllabus. If you wish to read a description of the current courses or the past ones, please refer to Page 11. Please note that classes offered will be slightly different from year to year. SILS One Year Program students can take the below categories of courses: -SILS courses: Intermediate/Advanced lecture courses only -Japanese language courses: Courses offered by CJL (*10-credit course cannot be taken) Optional: -University-wide Open courses -Other Foreign Language (OFL) courses offered by SILS *Credits of the University-wide Open Courses and the OFL Courses are not included in the minimum required number of credits but they are included in the maximum registerable number of credits. 6. Assignments Students are usually given substantial reading assignments for each course to prepare for the class discussions based on those readings. Papers are assigned along with examinations usually at the end and/or in the middle of the semester. 7. Class Participation In the classroom, every student is expected to participate in the discussions led by the instructor and may be requested to give a presentation on a topic. Class participation is a large factor in evaluation. 8. Extra-Curricular Activities The One-Year Study Abroad Program at SILS and Waseda University provide ample opportunities for extra-curricular activities for International Students during the academic year. These activities will help students gain better understanding of Japan through wide and varied perspectives. Examples: Volunteer Activities (available through SILS and Waseda Volunteer Center (WAVOC)) <URL> University Athletic Festival All-Waseda Cultural Week Activities at the ICC (International Community Center) <URL> Student Clubs and Circles, including SILS Music Circle and Waseda International Festival 8

9 Ⅱ Academic Calendar Updated: July 31, 2015 Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change without notice. Early September Japanese Placement Test (tentative) Mid-September Academic Orientation September 21 Opening Ceremony Fall Semester 2015 September 24 Classes begins December 23, 2015 January 5, 2016 Winter Break February 4 Classes end (Fall Semester ends) April 2 Opening Ceremony Spring Semester 2016 April 6 Classes begin (Updated: July 31, 2015) Late July Classes end (Spring Semester ends) July 23 (tentative) Closing Ceremony & Farewell Party *After the closing ceremony, make-up classes may be conducted until early-august. Ⅲ Course List 1. SILS lecture courses Updated: July 31, 2015 *The following is the list of courses for Spring semester 2015 and Fall semester *Please note that there will be some changes for the year *One-Year Program students can take Intermediate/Advanced lecture courses ONLY. Spring semester 2015: Fall Semester 2015: 2. Other Foreign language courses offered by SILS *The following is the list of courses for Spring semester 2015 and Fall semester *Please note that there will be some changes for the year *One-Year Program students can register for Other Foreign Language courses as an option if seats are available at the 2 nd Course Registration period. Spring semester 2015: Fall Semester 2015: 3. Other Course Information (will be updated every semester) Online Syllabus Search for current year (now showing Spring 2015 and Fall 2015 syllabus): Online Syllabus Search for previous years: 9

10 Ⅳ One-Year Study Abroad Program Admission This Admission Guide is for Independent applicants (non-exchange applicants). *Independent applicants = applicants from non-partner institutions who pay the tuition and fees directly to the SILS. Independent applicants should apply for this program directly by sending all the required documents to the SILS office by the due date. If you would like to apply for this program as an exchange applicant from consortia or Waseda s partner institutions or SILS s partner institutions, please contact the consortia office or study abroad office at your home institution. You will apply through the consortia office or your home institution. 1. Admission Requirements: Applicants have to meet the following requirements for admission. Applicants must: 1. be enrolled in a four-year BA program or the equivalent. 2. have demonstrated excellent academic and personal records at their home institutions not including records from previous institutions attended. For example, applicants from the U.S.A. must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of a 4.00 scale at their home institution. 3. possess sufficient proficiency in English to carry out everyday tasks and understand class instructions. Students must have a minimum TOEFL score of PBT 550 (CBT 213, IBT 80) or an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (TOEFL-ITP score is not acceptable)*. If the applicant is unable to take the above tests in time for application, Waseda will also accept an official letter from the applicant s home institution certifying an equivalent level of English proficiency. * TOEFL and IELTS scores are required only for non-native English speaking applicants. However, non-native English speaking applicants studying at institutions where the language of instruction is English are not required to submit these test scores. 4. have completed most of their secondary education (six years) in a non-japanese educational system. 5. have completed at least one semester at their home institution at the time of application. At the time students begin their program at Waseda, they must have completed at least one year at their home institution. 6. be able to obtain a College Student Visa or other valid visa for studying in Japan (for example, a Dependent Visa before entering Japan). 7. Japanese learning experience is not an absolute requirement, but is preferable. (Successful applicants will be sent information regarding how to prepare for Japanese classes before coming to Japan.) 10

11 2. Admission Schedule September 2015 (Fall Semester) or April 2016 (Spring Semester) (Applicants must clearly indicate the semester and program duration they wish to study. Once an application has been submitted, no change in the semester nor program duration will be allowed.) Month of Admission September 2015 Study Duration One-year September 21, 2015~Late July, 2016 Semester-long September 21, 2015~February 4, 2016 April 2016 Semester-long April 1, 2016~Late July, 2016 *After the regular classes end in late July, make-up classes maybe conducted until early-august. 3. Application Period Month of Admission Application Period September 2015 February 2, 2015 ~ March 6, 2015 April 2016 October 1, 2015 ~ November 6, 2015 *Application documents must arrive within the application period. Please note that any application before or after the application period will not be accepted. If a physical disability requires special consideration when you study at SILS, please notify the SILS office prior to submitting your application. If a serious illness or injury which makes it difficult for you to study at SILS occurs after submitting your application, please notify SILS office promptly. 11

12 4. Method of Application You must complete the following 3 steps. (1) Pay the Screening Fee. (Refer to P Screening Fee ) *Please make sure to pay the Screening Fee during the designated period. *Please DO NOT pay the Screening Fee before or after the period. (2) Prepare the application materials. 1 Prepare all the application materials. (Refer to P Application Documents ) *Please download the prescribed forms from the below website. ( *If the applicant has no way to download the forms, please contact the SILS office. 2 Enclose all application materials in A4 sized envelope. 3 Send it by registered express mail (EMS, Federal Express, etc. which you can track.) (3) Screening Screening will be processed on the basis of the admission documents. If you do not meet the criteria, your application will be canceled. NOTE Applications can be accepted by registered express mail (EMS, Federal Express, etc.) ONLY. Applications must arrive within the application period. Otherwise we will NOT accept the application even if the application is postmarked on/before the final date of the application period. We cannot accept any application other than the above manner. Please make sure to send all application materials together by registered express mail. You must send all the application materials, including your official transcript and a letter of recommendation from your reference, together. Check the Checklist for Documents Submission before submitting application documents. Please be aware that the decision on admission is made on the basis of submitted application materials. If the application is incomplete at the time of screening, it will cause detriment to applicants. All the documents must be in "A4" size. Please do not make both-side photocopies. Please do not staple any documents. <Address> School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University Admissions Office for One-Year Study Abroad Program 4 th floor, Bldg. # Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 12

13 5. Screening Fee (1) Period of Transfer Please make the payment during the designated period stated below. Month of Admission 13 Period of transfer September 2015 February 2, 2015 ~ March 6, 2015 April 2016 October 1, 2015 ~ November 6, 2015 (2)Exemption of Screening Fee Please note that applicants who fall into one of the following cases are exempted from paying the Screening Fee. 1 Those who are consecutively applying for the same school for another semester or year as a non-degree program student. Screening fee is exempted only for 2 years counting from the next Academic year of your first enrollment date as a non-degree program student. 2 Those eligible for the "Screening Fee Waiver Program for applicants from specified countries" and the application form for Screening Fee Waiver Program submission is required. (3) Screening Fee Waiver Program for Applicants from Specified Countries Applicants who wish to be admitted into the SILS One-Year Program are eligible to apply for a Screening Fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries designated by Waseda University AND hold nationality of one of those countries. Eligibility The following conditions must be fulfilled: 1)The applicant must reside in one of the countries classified as "Least Developed Countries" or "Other Low Income Countries" in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC AND hold nationality of one of those countries (the applicant's country of residence and nationality do not necessarily have to be identical). *Applications from within Japan are not eligible. *Please refer to the latest ODA Recipient List (2015 edition). 2)Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are specified in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC. Procedures When applying to the SILS One-Year Program, please enclose the following documents with the other application documents instead of 6 Certificate of Payment for Screening Fee (telegraphic transfer application form, etc. See Page 15). Applications for the Screening Fee waiver program must be made along with the applications for the SILS One-Year Program. Applications made afterward or separately will not be accepted under any circumstances. 1)Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver 2)Copy of passport (including all details of the applicant) *Applicants who apply for the Screening Fee waiver program are not required to pay the Screening Fee. However, if payment was made before the application for the Screening Fee waiver program, the Screening Fee will not be reimbursed. *In the event that the applicant is not eligible for the Screening Fee waiver program, or the application for the Screening Fee waiver program is found to be false, the application for Waseda University itself may be cancelled immediately. [ODA Recipient List (2015 edition)] Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Rep., Chad, Comoros, D.P.R.Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Rep., Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

14 (4) Screening Fee Transfer Please follow the procedure below to remit 27,500 yen (the screening fee of 25,000 yen plus the lifting charge of 2,500 yen) from a local financial institution. If the local financial institution requires a separate handling/lifting fee, you must pay the fee in addition to the above remittance. Enclose a copy of the remittance form with your other application documents. Transfers must be made by Telegraphic Transfers. Type: Telegraphic Transfer Please make sure to instruct your bank that all banking charges are for account of Remitter so that Waseda University can receive the full amount. Payment Method: Advice and Pay Bank Transfer Fee: Payer s Responsibility Lifting Charge: Payee's Account Amount to be remitted: JPY 27,500 (the screening fee of 25,000 yen plus the lifting charge of 2,500 yen) (+handling fee at your bank, if necessary) Purpose: Screening Fee for One-Year Program Message to payee: Applicant s full name Transfer Amount Screening fee: JPY 25,000 [In case of overseas remittance] Bank name: The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Branch: EDOGAWABASHI BRANCH Swift code: BOTKJPJT Account number: AFE Account holder: Waseda University Bank address: Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Japan Handling Fee at Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank: JPY 2,500 Handling Fee at your Bank (Ex: JPY 2,000, JPY 3,000) [In case of transfer within Japan ] Bank: Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Branch: Takadanobaba SWIFT:MHBKJPJT Account number: O/D Account holder: Waseda University Bank address: Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan *ATM transaction is NOT acceptable. Transfer Amount Screening fee: JPY 25,000 Handling Fee at your Bank Note Checks are not acceptable. Make sure to enter the information of the applicant even if his/her relatives or friends pay as a proxy. (5) Application Documents and Screening Fee Returning As a general rule, application documents and Screening Fees are not returned or refunded. However, the full Screening Fee will be returned if you fall into one of the following categories. Please contact the SILS admission office, if necessary. 1) You paid the Screening Fee but failed to submit the required application documents. 2) You failed to either meet the application requirements or submit the application documents by the deadline. Note that the handling fee is your obligation when we refund the screening fee to a bank account outside of Japan. 14

15 6. Application Documents Please refer to 7. Details of Application Documents for detailed information on each item. *For items marked '*', applicants must use the SILS s prescribed forms. *You must submit the items marked. As for items marked, please submit it if you are required to do so. *Please DO NOT staple the admission documents. *We may require additional documents in order to make fair judgment on admission. No Application Documents * 1 Application Form for Admission * 2 Letter of Recommendation (sealed) * 3 Letter of Guarantee 4 Official transcript from the Home Institution * 5 Personal History 6 Certificate of Payment for Screening Fee (Telegraphic Transfer Application Form) 7 4 Pieces of Color Photos 8 Official TOEFL Score Report *Native speakers and applicants who have studied at a post-secondary educational institution which conducts courses in English do not need to submit this. * 9 Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver (If applicable) 10 Color Photocopy of Passport *Japanese passport holders must enter Japan with Japanese passport. Application for Certificate of Eligibility See below. * 11 *Japanese passport holders do not need to submit this. * 12 Statement of Source of Funds 13 Documents to prove that you can defray all the expenses (bank balance certificate, etc) * 14 Written Oath for Defraying Expenses * 15 Questionnaire * 16 Checklist for Document to Submit If you are applying Certificate of Eligibility (COE, a necessary document when applying for your student visa application and entering into Japan) through another institution in Japan, please notify us on submission. (The Immigration Bureau will reject COE applications of the same person through different institutions.) 15

16 7. Details of Application Documents (1) All documents must be written in English. (2) For items marked *, applicants must use the SILS s prescribed forms. They can be downloaded from the website. (3) Fill in the form using black or blue ink.(all forms may be typed or printed with a word processor.) For the essay, a typed version is preferred. (4) In principle, the documents once submitted would not be returned. If the application is not accepted because the applicant does not meet the admission requirements, the application documents will be returned to the applicant. (5) You may be requested to hand in photocopies of the application materials when applying for a visa at the Embassy in your country. Please make photocopies of all the materials beforehand and keep them with you. You may be deemed to have committed a dishonest act if you falsified, fabricated, or plagiarized a document, material or information submitted in your application. In such case, any decision taken on your application may later be invalidated, and the application documents submitted and screening fee will not be returned. * 1 * 2 No. Documents No. Special Instructions Application Form for Admission 1 Letter of Recommendation (sealed) 1 Must be filled out by the applicant. Refer to the Guidelines/Sample and write correctly. For Nationality code, refer to P23~24 List of Country Code and write 3 figures. This letter must be written by a dean, academic advisor, full time professor or instructor with a good knowledge of the applicant s academic performance. * 3 Letter of Guarantee 1 Please ask your parent or guarantor to fill out this document. 4 Official Transcript from the Home Institution * 5 Personal History 1 * 6 Certificate of Payment for Screening Fee (Telegraphic Transfer Application Form) Certificates must be an "Original" or a Certified true copy" of the original certified at either your school, the embassy in Japan, or notary office in your country (such as notarial certificate). Certificates must be in English. In case the applicant's home institution or government does not issue English certificates, the translated certificate which is certified by the Embassy or by Notary Office must be enclosed. The translated certificate must be accompanied with the original one. The copies which are printed out from the Internet cannot be accepted. In case the certificate is issued only through the Internet, it must have an approval seal from your school. In case the prescribed certificates cannot be issued, please prepare the list of the certificate number, the period of study, the name of all the subjects with your grades and credits, and submit it with the approval seals from school. If you are a transfer student, please submit an official transcript from your current home institution, not the former institution. (Please attach a letter indicating the applicant s place in the overall grade percentage, e.g., within the top 10%.) Please attach the Grading Scale at your home institution. Example of the Grading Scale for One-Year Program at SILS: 1 Please fill in the form accurately. Telegraphic Transfer Application Form must be enclosed with the rest of the application documents. Payment of Screening Fee by check or cash is not allowed. 16

17 7 8 * 9 10 * 11 * * 14 4 Pieces of Color Photos Updated: July 31, 2015 Official TOEFL Score Report Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver (If applicable) Color Photocopy of Passport Application for Certificate of Eligibility Statement of Source of Funds Documents to prove that you can defray all the expenses Written Oath for Defraying Expenses 1 * 15 Questionnaire 1 * 16 Checklist for Documents to Submit Picture should be a color photograph of yourself, 1.6" long X 1.2" wide (4cm 3cm), which must be printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper, taken in 1 month (also, please submit the different picture from the one on your passport), borderless, and taken against a plain background. In the picture, you should be looking straight ahead with your head uncovered. Print your name and the date of birth on the back This picture will also be used for COE application. Do not submit a picture that might cause difficulty in identifying yourself, including your hairstyle, glasses etc. On the backside of the photos, the applicant s name and date of birth should be written. Color photocopies of the photographs cannot be accepted. * As this picture will also be used for COE application, we may request for another ID photo in case your ID photo attached does not suffice all the conditions above. A score report of TOEFL at PBT550 (CBT213, ibt80) or more, or a score report of IELTS at level 6.0 or better. A score report taken within the past two years is valid.(a TOEFL-ITP Score is not acceptable) Native English speakers and applicants who have studied at a postsecondary educational institution which conducts courses in English do not need to submit this. Please refer to P13 Screening Fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries Submit color photocopies of the pages showing your photo and passport number. If you have more than one passport, please submit photocopies of all of them. Japanese passport holders must enter Japan with Japanese passport. Please follow the instruction on the sample to fill out. *Japanese passport holders do not need to submit this. State the source of funds to cover all the expenses required for studying at Waseda University. Expenses include tuition fees and living expenses incurred during your stay in Japan If you are self financing yourself ⅰ)Written Oath for Defraying Expenses(Prescribed Form) ⅱ)Bank balance certificate under the applicant s name If your relatives or kin besides yourself is covering your expenses ⅰ)Written Oath for Defraying Expenses(Prescribed Form) ⅱ) Bank balance certificate under the supporter s name If a document is written in the language other than English, the translation should be attached to it. Please ask the person who will defray the expenses to fill in. Applicants answer to the questionnaire does not affect the admission decision. Check all application materials before you enclose. Please put a " " in the appropriate boxes for each item. Set 1~15 in order and put the checklist on the top of all the documents. 17

18 8. Screening Screening will be processed on the basis of the application materials. 9. Notification of Screening Result Applicants will be notified directly of the results of screening by postal mail. The notification will be shipped from the SILS office to the address indicated on your application documents on the date listed below. It will take about a week to reach you. Inquires through telephone or will not be answered. Month of Admission Notification of Screening Results September 2015 April 21, 2015 April 2016 December 24, 2015 Early Admission for September 2015 If you must be notified of the screening result before early May 2015, early admission is available. Please submit your application documents during the period below. You will be able to receive the screening result by late January to early February Early Admission Application and Screening Fee Transfer Period: December 1, 2014~December 12 th, 2014 *Refer to page 12 for the method of application. 11. Entrance Procedures Successful applicants will receive a guide for entrance procedures together with the notification of screening results. Please follow the guide and complete all necessary procedures. *The entrance procedure after the period will not be accepted. Month of Admission Deadline for Tuitions & Fees Transfer and Entrance procedure September 2015 By May 25, 2015 April 2016 By January 25,

19 Important 12. Immigration Procedure Applicants of foreign nationality seeking to enter Japan and enroll in universities need to possess a valid passport and receive a valid visa. Upon visa application, an applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility together with his/her passport to a Japanese embassy or consulate in his/her own country. For foreign applicants, Waseda University acts as a proxy to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Please note that in some cases the Immigration Bureau may require additional materials. a. Certificate of Eligibility Japanese Immigration Control Law requires international students to obtain a proper student visa in order to study in Japan. The Certificate of Eligibility is the principal document needed for visa application. The Immigration Office will issue this certificate to the students through their admitted institution. SILS will apply for the certificate at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau for all Academic Year Students and Semester Students. It usually takes one month for the Immigration Office to issue the certificate. Upon receipt from the Immigration Office, SILS will send the certificate to individual Independent Students by EMS. Please note that the immigration bureau of Japan may not issue the COE depending on the content of the documents prepared by an applicant. Waseda University is not responsible for the unissued COE in such case. b. College Student Visa The student should then submit the certificate, together with a completed application for a College Student Visa and his/her passport, to the nearest Japanese Consulate. This can be done in person and usually the visa is granted within a few days after the application is received. If the student enters Japan with a visa for purposes other than for study as a student (e.g., for business or sightseeing), he/she will be required to change the visa status to a college student visa. In most cases, a student visa will be issued at a Japanese Consulate located in a country other than Japan. However it is better and strongly recommended that you get the College Student Visa in your home country before coming to Japan. Admission to the One-Year Study Abroad Program at SILS ceases to be valid if, for any reason, a student does not arrive in Japan the day before classes begin. Upon arrival at the university, the students will be required to present to SILS their travel documents such as passport, visa, etc. [Sequence of Steps ( ) Involved in Obtaining a Student Visa] 2Application by proxy 1Mailing of 5Submission of application for Tokyo for COE Waseda COE application documents Student visa with COE Japanese Immigration University Student Embassy or Bureau 3Issuance of COE 4Mailing of COE 6Issuance of Student visa Consulate Completion of fee payment required 19

20 13. Tuition Fee <September 2015 Admission> Academic Year Tuition Fee Program Duration: One Year Tuition and Fees Payment for the First Period (Fall Semester, 2015) Payment for the Second Period (Spring Semester, 2016) Tuition Fee JPY 733,000 JPY 736,500 Grand Total Program Duration: One Semester Tuition and Fees Payment for Fall Semester, 2015 JPY 1,469,500 (yearly amount) Tuition Fee JPY 758,000 <April 2016 Admission> Program Duration: One Semester (Updated: July 31, 2016) Updated: July 31, 2015 Tuition and Fees Payment for Spring Semester, 2016 Tuition Fee JPY 761,500 20

21 Ⅴ School life 1. Health Insurance (Updated: July 31, 2015) Since medical costs are high in Japan, international students on the One-Year Study Abroad Program at SILS are expected to have medical insurance to cover the entire period of their stay in Japan. Even if students have a medical insurance plan in their home country, they are strongly recommended to apply for National Health Insurance, a Japanese Government Plan (Kokumin Kenko Hoken), at the nearest district municipal office of their place of residence. The amount of insurance cost differs depending on the area where you live. Also, international students of temporary residence may declare they have no income from the previous year (earned in Japan) and apply for a 50~70% discount in health insurance payment (Kani Gengaku Shinsei, specific to the Tokyo Metropolitan Office). Please ask the national health insurance representative of the local public office if the discount is available in your area. By taking advantage of this discount application, students will have less financial burden. 2. Miscellaneous Expenses At least 30,000 yen per month will be needed for books, clothing, entertainment, and so forth, though the amount differs according to each individual s life style. 3. Housing (Updated: July 31, 2015) There are five types of housing: University Dormitories, Private Dormitories, Home stay, Shared houses, and apartments. For university dorms, successful applicants can apply through SILS. However, as a rule, Waseda University gives priority to the Bilateral Students in University dorm application due to the extremely limited availability of international student housing. For private dorms, home stay, shared houses (except DK House Tokyo Nerima, which SILS office can offer a help for application), and apartments, students need to make arrangements themselves. Upon acceptance into the One-Year Study Abroad Program, SILS will inform you of the housing options. The figures below are based on the average cost for each housing type. Living costs and rents will differ from individual to individual. All the successful applicants will be requested to fill in the housing questionnaire, and those who prefer living in university dorm or the shared house DK House Tokyo Nerima will receive the information about application procedure to the each accommodation. 4. Estimated Living Costs (per month) (Updated: July 31, 2015) University Dormitory (for International Students) There are three university dorms for the international students, all of which are located in walkable to Waseda campus. -Waseda University Students House North Wing / South Wing ( 早 稲 田 大 学 留 学 生 寮 南 棟 東 棟 ) -Waseda Hoshien (Bldg. #1, #3, #5) ( 早 稲 田 奉 仕 園 1 号 館 3 号 館 5 号 館 ) -Waseda University Nishiwaseda Students House ( 早 稲 田 大 学 西 早 稲 田 留 学 生 寮 ) Successful applicants who would like to apply for university dorm will receive online application form from the SILS office. On the online application form, you can specify your preference (for example, it s OK to pay up to xxx yen per month, you prefer single room, etc), but cannot specify which dorm to apply for. For the detailed information (including the amount of rent) about the 3 dorms, please refer to the web page below. 21

22 Waseda University International Dormitories (WID) *These are the private dorms run by one of the Waseda s associate companies named Kyoritsu Maintenance These dorms are located relatively in suburb areas in Tokyo and thus require minute train ride to campus (that is, commuting fee is needed). Each dorm has its own condition, so please refer to the website below for the detailed information. DK House Tokyo Nerima(shared house which SILS office can offer a help for application) Please refer to the webpage below. Homestay Fee (By Waseda University Academic Solutions Corporation) Please refer to the webpage below. Apartment (unfurnished) Rent 75,000 Utilities 10,000 Deposit 22,500 Food (boarding yourself) 50,000 Approximately 157,500 yen (per month) Depending on the location of the apartment, commuting fee will also be necessary. Other Expenses Lunch 18,600 National Health Insurance cost 2,000 *This amount differs depending on your residence area. Miscellaneous Expenses 30,000 Approximately 50,600 yen Ⅵ Information Requests For further information including the curriculum, please refer to the following website. If there are any inquiries, please contact the SILS office. School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University Admissions Office for One-Year Study Abroad Program TEL: FAX: [email protected] URL: Monday through Saturday : 9:00~17:00 (Japanese Standard Time) Closed: Days specified by the university and national holidays *Services are limited on Saturdays 22

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