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About Waseda University
Waseda University — private university. It is located in Tokyo, Japan. Waseda University is working together with Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Universitas 21, OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which Waseda University is on top-180. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 801 position in the world.
At Waseda University, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Establishment year
- 1882
- Students
- 48,839
- International students
- 4,884
- Female students
- 38%
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 63 |
Social Sciences & Management | 99 |
Accounting & Finance | 100 |
Engineering & Technology | 193 |
Natural Sciences | 354 |

Waseda University tuition fees
The academic calendar at Waseda University is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at Waseda University will cost local citizens a minimum of 10,617 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 4,361 USD per year. The university provides tuition help to some students through scholarships. They are available to both local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local10,617USD/year
- Foreign7,555USD/year
- Master
- Local11,817USD/year
- Foreign4,361USD/year
Study programs at Waseda University
Humanities
International Liberal Studies (BA)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Political Economy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Transcultural Studies Global Studies in Japanese Cultures Program
- Study form
- Full-time
Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation Program
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Mechanical Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bioscience
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioscience
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematical Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Mechanical Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Medicine
Sports Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sports Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Letters, Arts and Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Letters, Arts and Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information, Production and Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Economics
- Study degree
- MA, PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
International Culture and Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA, PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study degree
- MA, PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
International Culture and Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA, PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Advanced Science and Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Science and Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Environment and Energy Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at Waseda University
In order to enter an undergraduate program at Waseda University, you must successfully pass the entrance exams.
Master's degree at Waseda University
It is impossible to enter Waseda University for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Waseda University campus
Waseda University has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships.
The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The university has a developed sports infrastructure, which includes sports grounds and clubs. Not only locals study at Waseda University, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
- Sport Facilities
- Yes

What to do after graduation
To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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