Universities in Japan that accept freemovers
Want to study in Japan but didn't get an exchange spot — or your university has no agreement there? You can still go as a freemover and apply directly. Below are the 2 universities in Japan we've verified as freemover-friendly, Medium tuition.
Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan
Fee-paying non-degree students; earn credits in English via SILS. One or two semesters.
Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
Fee-paying study abroad open to students from non-partner institutions; English-taught tracks (SILS).
What is a freemover?
A freemover is a student who studies abroad by applying to a university directly, on their own — no exchange agreement or Erasmus spot required. You pay the host university directly and transfer the credits home. It is the route most students never hear about.
Tuition and requirements differ by university and change yearly — always confirm the exact details on each school's own admissions page (linked above).