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Dates for Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/en/exchange/academics |
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| Fall 2019 | Spring 2019 |
| Arrival: early Sept. | Arrival: prior to 19 March |
| Orientation: mid Sept. | Orientation: 19 March |
| Classes begin: late Sept | Classes begin: 1 April |
| Holidays: TBA | Holidays: See Waseda calendar |
| Classes end: early Feb | Classes end, including final exams: by late July/early August - SILS classes by mid-August - non SILS classes *depends on courses |
| Departure: | Departure: TBD depending on final exam ending dates |
| *Students should not book flights for arrival in Tokyo until they have the confirmed arrival date from Waseda. | |
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Budget Sheet for Waseda
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| Students pay UR tuition, but not room and board, to UR for the semester abroad. Housing fees are paid to Waseda directly by the student. There is no meal plan as student housing is self-catered or meals can be purchased at university canteens. Japan uses the Yen as their currency. To convert amounts from Japanese Yen to US dollars, see the Universal Currency Converter. | ||
| Program Fee | Current UR tuition | |
| Travel Allowance (credited to student's UR account) | US $1,000 per semester | |
| Lodging (estimated) per month | 80,000 Japanese Yen | |
| Food costs per month (self-catered unless otherwise indicated) | 40,000 Japanese Yen | |
| Health & travel insurance | Paid by UR - see "health insurance" section on our web page for more details | |
| Books and academic supplies per semester | 30,000 - 50,000 Japanese Yen for books/course packets | |
| Personal expenses (estimate only; per semester) | US $600 (excludes personal recreational travel and souvenirs) | |
| Local transportation (estimate only; per semester) | US $100 per month | |
| Estimated airfare | US $1,500, depending on departure point and carrier | |
| Student visa fee | See Japanese Consulate web page for details | |
| Other | Passport (US $145) | |