AIMS Program, School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University

BINUS University

Q1.Full
Full name of your institution in English

BINUS University

Q2. Student quota: number of exchange students you can accommodate from Waseda University

1 (possible for more than one student, with prior notice and communication)

Q3. Categories of exchange students you will accept

Any Students who meet the standard of selection criteria

Q4. Study Period

Odd/Fall Semester: September - February

Even/Spring Semester: February - July
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Q5.Is enrollment open to students of any nationality including your own country? If "no", please specify all
restrictions.

No, only non Indonesian citizen

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Q6. GPA requirement on the 4-point

point scale (Please also indicate any other specific requirements regarding grades.)

Minimum GPA 2.75 out of 4.00

Q7. TOEFL requirements: Please specify required

req minimum scores on PBT and iBT. Please add section
section-score
requirements if there are any.

TOEFL min 550 (paper based), 79 (internet based), IELTS 6.00, TOEIC 605 or
other English proficiency score/proof is also accepted (only
( only for student whose first language is not English
English)

Q7-a. How many class hours per week of the beginner local language courses (other than English) do you have?

Students can only choose classes that offered in English. However we provide non credit Indonesian course
BIPA 101 (Indonesian language course),
ourse), the class is held twice a week for about 3--4 months with the total 36
hours.

Q8. What kind of accommodation is available?

BINUS Square Hall of Residence (http://binus.ac.id/binussquare)

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Q9. How much will estimated living cost be for a month ? Please tell us a rough overall amount in your currency.

Estimated USD 600 700

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Q9-a. Please break down the overall amount answered in Q9.

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Accommodation (at BINUS Square Hall of Residence): USD 180 /month (double occupancy) or USD 230
/month (single occupancy)
Transportation, food and others: estimated USD 400 /month (depending on lifestyle)

Q10. Number of courses you would recommend an exchange student should take during one semester

Min: 12 SCU (System Credit Unit)

Max: 24 SCU (System Credit Unit)

One semester runs for 13 weeks.

To attain good result, student is expected to gain 50 minutes
inutes per week classroom attendance for each credit (1
SCU), and at least one or two hours of self learning (explore, discuss and re-present
re present the material etc).

Q11. Insurance plan: Is an exchange student required to purchase a compulsory insurance plan (e.g., health
insurance plan) designated by your university or country? If "yes", how much does it cost?

It is not required; however international

nternational students are expected to obtain insurance. Students can purchase
insurance policy from any insurance company from home country. Alternatively, students may also purchase
insurance after they arrive at BINUS.

Q11-a. If your answer to Q11 is "yes", is a waiver available, provided that the student purchases an insurance plan
designated by Waseda University? Please state specific "conditions" if any.

N/A

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Q12. Application documents

Application and required documents should be submitted and managed through the International Office of
the home university of exchange student. Application can be downloaded at:
http://web.binus.ac.id/io//International.Students/Student.Exchange/English

List of required documents include:

1) Completed Application Form
2) Letter of Enrolment from Home Institution
3) Copy of Official Transcript
4) Copy of English Language Proficiency Test Resul (test result obtained in the last two years and only for
applicants whose country of origin (country issuing passport) does not speak English as a native language)
5) Health Statement from a Doctor (confirming that you are in a good health)
6) Copy of Passport (in color)
7) 5 (3 x 4 cm) + 1 attached on the form and 2 (2 x 3 cm) Recent Color Photograph with Red Background
(for visa purposes in Indonesia)
8) Completed Housing - BINUS Square Application Form

All hard copy documents can be submitted and mailed to BINUS International Office
BINUS UNIVERSITY Syahdan Campus
International Office
Jl. KH. Syahdan No. 9, Palmerah, Jakarta Barat 11480, Indonesia
Tel.: (+62-21) 534 5830 ext. 2172, 2173
Fax: (+62-21) 530 0244

Q13. Any comments and other useful information (e.g., visa, orientation, local information)

Exchange students are recommended to apply for a visa at home country at the nearest Embassy/Consulate
General of the Republic of Indonesia. To ensure a successful obtainment of visa, student will need to show
Letter of Invitation from BINUS and prepare supporting documents that may vary. There are two types of
visa recommended for exchange students:

Limited Stay Permit Visa (VITAS)

Valid for 12 months. Student must start applying for this visa at least 2-3 months before arrival and must
report to immigration within 5 days of arrival to Indonesia (first entry must be Jakarta). Single entry to begin
with but can apply for multiple entry in Indonesia.

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Social Cultural Visit Visa (VKSB)

Valid for 60 days to begin with and can be extended every 30 days for 4 times consecutively (for a total of 180
days). Single entry only.

For details of visa information, please visit:

http://web.binus.ac.id/io/SERVICES/Visa.and.Legal.Advise/English