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Waseda University is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan. The university was founded in 1882 at Tokyo's school of applied sciences by the former samurai and later Japanese minister president Ōkuma Shigenobu.
It is considered the top Japanese university for internationalization and has a great reputation outside of Japan.
| The focus of the partnership with Waseda University is on the hydraulic engineering courses. Aside from the courses an obligatory component is the research stay at the Shibayama Lab with Professor Tomoya Shibayama. | |
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The following courses are recommended during the winter semester:
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The following courses are recommended during the summer semester:
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City |
Tokyo |
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Founded in |
1882 |
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Number of Students |
55,000 |
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Type of Agreement |
Partnership with the Faculty of Civil Engineering |
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Who can apply? |
Bachelor's students, if studies are expected to be completed at the time of stay Master's students |
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Type of Stay |
Studies |
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Length of Stay |
1 to 2 semesters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter and/or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
1 or 2 |
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Semester Dates |
First semester – summer: end of March to beginning of April Second semester – winter: beginning of September to end of February |
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Study Possibilities |
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Course Offerings |
Course Directory – including courses taught in English |
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Language Courses |
Information about Waseda University's Japanese language courses |
| Language Requirements |
English: B2 |
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| Application Deadline in the Faculty of Civil Engineering International Office |
January 31. one to two semesters starting in the winter semester of the same year |
| Application Period at the partner university |
February 1 to March 1: for winter semester of the same year November 1 to 20: for summer semester of the same year Note: You can only apply to the partner university once you have successfully submitted your application at RWTH. Waseda Procedure and information for incoming students (From RWTH to Waseda) |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees waived. |
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| Costs | Travel costs, cost of living, and housing |
| Average Cost of Living | Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world. The cost of living for an international student ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 Euros per month. |
| Accommodations |
The partner university offers housing in student dorms for exchange students. Waseda University also provides additional information and assistance regarding housing. |
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| Visa | Visas are required for stays lasting three months or longer. Here is information from Waseda University about visas. |
| Information About Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. |
| Experience Reports |
See the exchange reports in MoveOn Exchanges |
| Further Information | Study in Tokyo |