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International Admissions Oﬃce
Waseda University
Address：1-6-1, Nishi-waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050

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Inquiry Form : https://forms.oﬃce.com/r/vU64PnJkTZThis brochure is published as a guide for students who wish
to study at the University in 2024.
Information contained in the brochure is accurate at the timeof printing（May 2023）and is subject to revision and changes.
Please refer to the University website for updates.

https://www.waseda.jp/inst/admission/en/

Undergraduate
Programs

2024

QS World University Rankings 2023

#2

Private University
in Japan(#10 in Japan, #205 in the world)

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

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・Classics & Ancient History
・Geography
・Politics
・Sports-related Subjects
・Modern Languages
・Law and Legal Studies
・Arts & Humanities
・Social Sciences & Management
・Linguistics

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

#1

Alumni Prime
Ministers of Japan

8

Private University
in Japan(#2 in Japan, #37 in the world)

Alumni CEOs & Presidents
in Japan

10,407
Asahi Shimbun Publishing College
Ranking 2023

8,350
121
Number of International Students

From

Countries and Regions

Where Students
Come From

CHINA

4,425

KOREA

961

TAIWAN

593

U.S.A.

559

INDONESIA123

FRANCE

121

U.K.

117

THAILAND116

SINGAPORE

107

HONG KONG

101

GERMANY

85

CANADA

81

OTHERS

961

TOTAL

8,350

As of Academic Year 2019

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Overview

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School of Political Science and Economics

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MajorsDegrees Offered●

Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science●

Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics●

Global Political Economy

Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Economy

School of Social Sciences
Degree Offered

Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies
in Social Innovation Program (TAISI)Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

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School of Culture, Media and Society
Program

Degree OfferedGlobal Studies in Japanese
Cultures Program (JCulP)

Bachelor of Arts in Literature●

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School of Fundamental Scienceand Engineering
MajorsDegrees Offered

Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science andCommunications Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering●●

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International Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies

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Bachelor of Engineering

School of Creative Science a
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MajorsDegrees Offered●

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering●

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

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School of Political Scienceand Economics

Degrees ・Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

・Bachelor of Arts in Economics
・Bachelor of Arts in Global Political Economy

Curriculum
Each of our three majors is defined through respective credit requirements that comprise courses in political science and economics.

Introduction

B.A. in Political Science

Developing Universal Skills through Specialization

POL

B.A. in Economics

B.A. in Global Political Economy

ECON

POL

ECON

Introduction

Foundation

POL

ECON

The School of Political Science and Economics (SPSE) was one of the original academic units established when Waseda
University was founded in 1882. The synthesis of the study of political science and economics was innovative at that time andlies at the cutting edge of contemporary academia, both in Japan and globally. The School remains true to its founding goal ofadvancing scientific understanding of political and economic phenomena.
The SPSE offers specialized degree programs in political science and economics that are fully comparable in quality to majors
courses that balance our School's traditions with a modern approach to both political science and economics. Our curriculum
provides a systematic progression from introductory to advanced courses, and numerous opportunities to participate inseminars. The seminars offer an exceptionally high degree of specialization, bringing academic research and undergraduate

Contemporary/Japanese Politics

Political Communication, Political Institutions,
Political Behavior, Comparative Political Economy, etc.

Comparative Politics

Comparative Democratization, Politics of Western
Europe, Politics of East Asia, etc.

International Politics

International Organization, International Political
Economy, International History, etc.

Public Policy

Public Policy, Public Administration, Local Government,
NPOs and NGOs, etc.

Political Thought and Political History

Japanese Political Thought, Western Political History,
Constitutionalism, Contemporary Political Theory, etc.

Economic Policy

Labor Economics, Health Economics, Environmental
Economics, Political Economics, Law and Economics, etc.

International Economics

Development Economics, Asian Economy, Spatial
Economics, etc.

Intermediate Micro/Macroeconomics

Japanese Economy, Advanced Micro/Macroeconomics,
Welfare Economics, Public Economics, etc.

Finance

Money and Banking, International Trade, International
Finance, Public Finance, etc.

Economic History

Japanese Economic History, Global Economic History,
Economic Thought, Institutional Analysis, etc.

Game Theory

Mathematical Analysis

Advanced Game Theory, Behavioral Economics,
Experimental Economics, Mathematical Economics, etc.

Statistics

Econometrics

Quantitative Analysis, Network Analysis, Applied
Econometrics, Advanced Econometrics, etc.

Basic Seminar

Intermediate Seminar

Advanced Seminar, Thesis

Political Analysis

in these disciplines at top universities around the world. While keeping a low student-to-faculty ratio, we offer a wide variety of

Political
Science

International Relations

education together. SPSE students can also take classes outside their chosen field of specialization and gain exposure to a richcanvass of knowledge and skills, including quantitative and qualitative methods training, theoretical and applied reasoning

Public Philosophy

techniques, and abstract and historically grounded models of the world.
Our goal is to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in a changing world through academic excellence andintellectual freedom.

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Fully Bilingual Program

Develop Core Methodological Skills

Learn in depth and systematicallythrough specialized coursework inpolitical science and economics

Most courses are offered in English
and Japanese

Mathematics, statistics, game theory,
experimental methods, network
analysis, text analysis, and programming

SeminarsSpecialization

Academic Writing, Japanese and Other Languages, General Studies, etc.
*Courses are subject to change.

Japanese
Students

24 %35

Countries/
Regions

International
Students

76 %International and distinguished facultywith extensive experience at leading
universities worldwide

Working Closely with Professors

Global Learning Environment

Small, discussion-based courses("seminars") with professors, from thefirst year to the final year

Our students come from many
countries and regions around theworld

We have YouTube videos you can accessthrough this QR code or URL.
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3+1 Consecutive Degree Programwith the University of Essex, England

In addition to the University's study-abroad programs, SPSE
runs programs exclusively for SPSE students.

Under the innovative“3+1”program, accomplished students
at SPSE complete their B.A. at Waseda in three years andproceed to a prestigious one-year Master's program at either
Department of Government or Department of Economics.

Double-Degree Programs(As of May 2022)

International Faculty with
Genuine International Experience

Study Abroad Programs Exclusively
for SPSE Students

National Taiwan University

TaiwanThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong

Scholarships

Exchange Programs

In addition to the scholarships offered by Waseda University,
several scholarships (e.g., the Howard Hagiya Scholarship)
are available exclusively for SPSE prospective students
with outstanding entrance exam scores. Various other
scholarships, such as those provided by the Bai Xian Asia
Institute, are available to current SPSE students with excellent
academic records.

City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Victoria University of Wellington

New ZealandVrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Netherlands

University of Milan

Italy

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

NorwayIÉSEG School of Management

France...and more

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School of Social Sciences
TAISI

Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation Program

Degree ・Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Curriculum
1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th YearFoundations in Social Sciences

Introduction

Example of Courses

Become a Social Innovator

・Game Theory

The aim of the TAISI Program is to create“Social innovators”and train students to become leaders for social change. Students
in the TAISI Program will not only gain general knowledge in the social sciences, but also practical and specialized knowledge.
This is provided through fieldwork and theoretical courses in the following four fields: Community & Social Development, Peace
Building & International Cooperation, Economic & Environmental Sustainability, and Social Organizations & Working. As theworld continues to globalize and advance, it has become increasingly important that as citizens of the world, students need to・Contemporary Japanese Society
・Empirical Study on Policy Evaluation

Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation
Community & Social Development

not only approach global issues from an international perspective, but also discover and implement more effective, sustainable,

Introduction

Field Issues

Practicum

Example of Courses

and fair solutions to these issues.

・Introduction to Rural Development
・Theory of Community Development*Image courtesy of blue studioFeatures

・Urban History of Tokyo

Peace Building & International Cooperation
Example of Courses

・Globalization and Human Rights
・Education and Development
・Japan and World War II: Historical Controversies

Economic & Environmental Sustainability
Example of Courses

Hands-on Experience

Multidisciplinary Research

Japanese Perspective

Students will engage in either on-site
research or classroom simulation tofind feasible and sustainable solutions
to social issues.

Students study the social sciences via
a broad base of multidisciplinary andfoundational knowledge with a focus
on four fields.

Students study these fields from theJapanese perspective and investigate
whether Japanese methods can beapplied or adopted.

・Introduction to Public Economics
・International Development Policy・International FinanceSocial Organizations & Working
Example of Courses

・International Human Resource Management
・Theories of Social Business Cooperation
・Trans-Paciﬁc Perspectives on Work, Culture, and Society

The TAISI program promotional video is now on YouTube!
Please use the following QR code or URL.

Statistics Literacy

SeminarFreshman Seminar

Japanese Language Study

Sophomore Seminar

Junior Seminar

Senior Seminar
Capstone Project

https://bit.ly/taisi-npv*Courses are subject to change

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School of International
Liberal Studies
Curriculum

Crossing Borders, Sharing Cultures, Inventing the Future
The School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) offers a unique environment where students from more than 50 countries andregions around the world come together to study a wide range of subjects and exchange views with each other. The small-Intr

sized classes feature professors whose backgrounds are as varied as those of the students.
Students at SILS pursue a liberal arts curriculum which emphasizes the fostering of knowledge of various different areas, gaining
multidimensional perspectives, developing logical thinking, and acquiring language skills over four years. In addition, the school
offers a wide variety of innovative programs and support for not only the student's studies, but also in choosing and embarking

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on their future careers, whether in Japan or abroad.
By becoming a member of this international community, students will gain the skills required to thrive in today's multicultural
world through working and interacting with one another.

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Life, Environment,
Matter and Information
Artiﬁcial Intelligence, Biology,
Calculus, Data Science,
Environmental Science,
Mathematics, Physics,
Programming, etc.

2

Philosophy,
Religion and History

History (Media, Physical Science,
Region, Society, etc.),
Historical Survey, Philosophy,
Religious Studies, etc.

3

Accounting, Advertising,
Business, Game Theory,
Marketing, Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics, etc.

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Communication

Expression

Applied Linguistics,
Historical Linguistics, Phonetics,
Phonology, Pragmatics, Semantics,
Sociolinguistics, Syntax, etc.

Art Studies, Creative Writing,
Film Studies, Literature,
Media Studies, Photography,
Theatre Studies, etc.

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to allow students to become well-rounded and flexible
individuals. Each cluster is divided into three levels:
Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced. Instead ofimmediately throwing themselves into one particulardiscipline, students are encouraged to take the classes thatinterest them and gradually work toward more specialized
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Degree ・Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies

Human Rights andInternational Relations

Foreign Policy, Human Security,
International Relations,
Peace Studies, Politics,
Political Economy,
Public Policy, etc.

Concentration Program
At SILS, students can study a wide range of academic fields. This program
has been established to enable them to study specific ones in a structured
way. Students who have earned the required number of credits in courses
designated by each concentration (field of study) are eligible to receive a

Culture,Mind and Body,
and Community

certificate of completion for the concentration upon graduation. More than 50
students complete concentrations each semester.

Anthropology, Comparative Culture,
Cultural Studies, Gender Studies,
Sociology, Urban Studies,
Psychology, etc.
*Courses are subject to change

A Liberal Arts Curriculum with Seven Clusters

SILS builds on the roots of a liberal arts education, and over the course of four years, the school curriculum will equip students
with a pluralistic and international perspective, the ability to think logically, and excellent language skills, while they cultivate
knowledge in a wide range of subjects.

Fields of Concentration Programs■ American Studies■ Linguistics■ European Studies■ Mathematical Sciences■ Economics■ Global Governance■ History■ International Relations■ Literature■ Media Studies■P olitical Economy ofInternational Development

APM Program
The APM program (Area Studies and Plurilingual/Multicultural Education Program) focuses on
French, Spanish, Chinese and Korean. In addition to studying the languages as courses, thisprogram adopts the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) method, which brings
together the learning content and language of instruction. Through this, students learn about
topics pertaining to those countries such as culture, history, economy, and politics from multiple
perspectives. A one-year study abroad program is also linked with the APM program, allowing
students to choose to study abroad in the target country to deepen their knowledge. APM not

Where Students Come From

only fosters students' plurilingual and multicultural skills, but also helps them become global
citizens and leaders who are open to different cultures and backgrounds.

5BM Program
The SILS-Sciences Po 5BM program is a competitive dual degree program (taught in English)
designed for students interested in obtaining a Bachelor's degree from SILS and a Master's degree

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Diversity in Coexistence

Small-class Education

Approximately 30% of our students and faculty are nonJapanese nationals, and they come from more than 50
countries and regions around the world.

Seminars are based on a ratio of one teacher for every 20
students. Through active discussions, dialogues, Q&As,
and presentations, the students develop their linguisticcompetence and communication skills, enabling them tolearn, think, and convey their views effectively.

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from Sciences Po within 5 years (or 5.5 years for April-entry students). Ranked 2nd internationallyfor Politics & International Studies (QS Ranking 2021), Sciences Po is one of the world's leading
universities for Social Studies. Students can become multilingual with intensive French language
courses during their studies there.
Students shortlisted by SILS and accepted by Sciences Po will be able to spend 2 years at
Sciences Po after 3 years (or 3.5 years) of study in SILS. Every year, up to 5 students from SILS will
be shortlisted.

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School of Culture,
Media and Society
JCulP

Degree ・Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Overview of the Coursework

Global Studies in Japanese Cultures Program

1st YearIntroduction

Why Study in JCulP?
JCulP takes students through a humanistic exploration of the literary, artistic, and philosophical movements that shape Japan

2nd Year

Required Core
Seminars

3rd Year

4th Year

Advanced Seminars(Explore your interests more deeply in small, thematic seminars)(Learn basic academic skills)

today. Students will not only study Japan's long and rich cultural tradition, but also explore its current vibrant and creative
subcultures, such as manga, anime, and J-pop. Our diverse curriculum will expand your horizons and allow you to reexamine
your own culture within a global context, giving you a different perspective and a deeper understanding of the world.

Graduation Thesis Seminar (Zemi)

Required Intensive
Studies

Seminar on Global Japanese Culture and Media I
Seminar on Global Japanese Culture and Media Ⅱ
Seminar on Global Japanese Culture and Media Ⅲ
Seminar on Global Japanese Culture and Media Ⅳ(Basic Japanese culture courses)

Features
Japanese Language

Graduation Thesis
Lectures, Elective Intensive Studies, etc.
(Design a curriculum tailored to your interests)

A diverse group of students
from Japan and abroad

An interdisciplinary curriculumthat you can tailor to yourinterests

Japanese proficiency not
required upon admission

Wide Range of Elective CoursesJAPANESE LITERATURE

Learn More About JCulP

ArticlesTo read more in-depth articles about
JCulP, search for "JCulP news" online.

https://bit.ly/jculp-ed

Promotional Videos
To watch interviews with actual JCulP
students and faculty, search for "JCulP
promotional video" online.

VISUAL CULTURE AND MEDIA・Contemporary Japanese Fiction in English Translation

・Global Tokyo

・Reading and Translating Japanese Literature・Anime: The Face of Japanese Popular Culture

・Japanese Literature in the World: From Genji to Haiku

・Japan's Living Theater

・Storytelling and Media・Japanese Cinema and LiteratureJAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY

WORLD LITERATURE & CREATIVE WRITING・Radical Thought, Protest and Dissent in Modern Japan・Imagination and Morality in East Asian Culture

・Sociolinguistic Dynamics in Japanese Languages andDialects

・Introduction to Creative Writing

・Tracing the Borders of Japan in the Early 20th Century

・Creative Writing Beyond the Mother Tongue

・Ghosts and the Supernatural in Japanese Culture

・Women's Coming-of-Age Narratives

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Faculty of Science andEngineering◆ School of Fundamental Science and Engineering◆ School of Creative Science and Engineering

Introduction

Curriculum ※ The following information of curriculum is for September 2023 enrollment.

In 2010, the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University became one of the first institutions in Japan to introduce
an English-based Program, offering students the opportunity to acquire an undergraduate degree based solely on learning in
English. This program has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas.

Foreign language subjects (English, Japanese and other Languages) /Humanities and social science subjects / Scientiﬁc and engineering subjects

From April 2018, the undergraduate“English-based Program”was reorganized with education and research programs

Specialized courses / Interdepartmental specialized courses

strengthened through the addition of new disciplines and by boosting faculty numbers. Based around this world-class program,

Seminars / Research projects / Graduation thesis

we aim to create new value through the mutual stimulation of a diverse student body and by building the best possible
environment for an education in science and engineering.
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There are four Major courses covering a broad range of science and engineering fields over two undergraduate schools.
Students in the undergraduate English-based Program obtain degrees in each Major upon conducting studies across the entire
curriculum in English. (*The type of degree you can obtain depends on the chosen course.)

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Mechanical Engineeringwith usIn the first and second years, students mainly take courses aimed at acquiring the foundational knowledge required in all fields
of science and engineering, while preparing to take the specialized courses under each Major that begin from the second year.
During graduation research, students are assigned to a research laboratory or seminar and work on compiling their graduation
thesis under the direct guidance of their supervising professors.
All September enrollees in this program must take Japanese Language or other Languages.
* Students in Major in Mechanical Engineering must take Japanese language.

Major in
Civil and Environmental
Engineering

We create a new environment in
the pursuit of a sustainable society.

Departmental Affiliation and Degree
When students enroll in the English-based Undergraduate Program in Science and Engineering, Waseda University, each
student is automatically affiliated with the School responsible for administering the students' chosen major program. At theend of their third year, each student's departmental affiliation is determined by the School taking into account the student's
academic performance and preference. The table below shows the departments which students may be affiliated withaccording to their chosen major (e.g. students who choose to Major in Mathematical Sciences will be affiliated with either the
Department of Mathematics or the Department of Applied Mathematics at the beginning of their fourth year).
As shown in the table below, the type of degree (i.e. a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Engineering degree) a
student will be conferred upon graduation will depend on the student's departmental affiliation.

Features

Major

DegreeBachelor of Science●

Mathematics●

Bachelor of Engineering●

Applied Mathematics●

Bachelor of Engineering●●

Bachelor of Engineering●●

Bachelor of Engineering●

Mathematical Sciences

Computer Science and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Broad coverage of 4 major fields
of science and engineering

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Covers the most diverse rangeof fields of any international
program in Japan.

Department●

SchoolFundamental Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering● Communications and Computer Engineering●

Modern Mechanical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Resources and Environmental Engineering

Creative Science and Engineering

In the heart of a city wellknown as one of the safest andeasiest places to live in theworld, the Faculty of Scienceand Engineering is on the NishiWaseda campus.
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School of Fundamental
Science and Engineering
Major in Mathematical Sciences

Degree ・Bachelor of Science

・Bachelor of Engineering

Express, connect, and create– Mathematical sciences is the door to the future

Major in Mechanical Engineering

Degree ・Bachelor of Engineering

Create New Pages of Mechanical Engineering with us“Modern mechanical engineering”covers traditional areas such as manufacturing as well
as recent areas such as robotics and medical engineering. In response to recent various

The Major in Mathematical Sciences will provide a broad curriculum, ranging fromsocial demands, modern mechanical engineering is expected to integrate architecture andfundamental to applied mathematics. The aim is to equip students with knowledge not only of

management system engineering into mechanical engineering. Students can graduate only

mathematical sciences but also of its connections to scientific and engineering fields, and toby taking courses, including laboratory courses and graduation research, given in English,

provide students with the mathematical skills needed to make a contribution to society. The

but students are recommended to take also courses given in Japanese to learn relationshipcourse places particular focus on three topics that are essential in modern society: nonlinear

between academia and industry in Japan.

mathematics, computational mathematics, and statistical mathematics.

Faculty & Keywords

Faculty & Keywords
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Research Area

Name

Research Area

Name

BOWEN, Mark

Nonlinear Differential Equations

MURAKAMI, Jun

Topology

ARIGA, Takashi

Urban and Environmental Design

MUNECHIKA, Masahiko Research on Quality Management

FUKUIZUMI, Reika

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

NAGAI, Yasunari

Algebraic Geometry

GOTO, Masayuki

Research on Applied Information Science

NAKAGAKI, Takao

Research on Exergy Engineering

GUEST, Martin

Geometry

NARITA, Hiroaki

Number theory and Automorphic forms

HASUIKE, Takashi

Research on Mathematical Decision Making

OHMORI, Shunichi

Research on Logistics Engineering

HAYAMIZU, Momoko

Discrete Mathematics

OGITA, Takeshi

Numerical Analysis

HISHIYAMA, Reiko

Research on Intelligent Information System

OHYA, Jun

Image Engineering

HOMMA, Yasushi

Differential Geometry

OISHI, Shinichi

Verification of Accuracy of Numerical Computations and Applications

ISHII, Hiroyuki

Biorobotics

SUGANO, Shigeki

Intelligent Machine

IKEDA, Takeshi

Geometry, Representation Theory and Combinatorics

OHMOTO, Toru

Singularity Theory, Characteristic Classes, Applied Geometry

ISHIMURA, Kosei

Design of Structures and Mechanisms

TAKAGUCHI, Hiroto

Environment MediaITO, Kimihisa

Mathematical Materials Engineering

OHNITA, Yoshihiro

Differential Geometry, Harmonic Map Theory

IWASAKI, Kiyotaka

Biomechanical and Biomedical Engineering

TAKAHASHI, Shingo

Research on Systems Science and Engineering

KAJI, Hajime

Algebraic Geometry

OZAKI, Manabu

Algebraic Number Theory

IWATA, Hiroyasu

Human Assistive and Augmentation Robotics/ Medical Robotics

TAKANISHI, Atsuo

Robotics and Mechatronics

KASHIWAGI, Masahide Numerical Analysis

SHIMIZU, Yasutaka

Mathematical Statistics and Applied Probability

KANEKO, Shigehiko

Research on Systems Mechanics

TAKIZAWA, Kenji

Fluid-Structure Interaction

KOZONO, Hideo

Functional Analysis, Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

TAKAHASHI, Daisuke

Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

KISHI, Tomoji

Research on Software Engineering

TANABE, Shin-ichi

Architectural Environment

KUBOTA, Ayako

Algebraic Geometry

TANAKA, Kazuaki

Reliable Computing with Neural Networks

KOMATSUBARA, Akinori Research on Human Life Engineering

UEMICHI, Akane

Energy system mechanics

KUMAGAI, Takashi

Probability Theory

TANAKA, Kazunaga

Nonlinear Analysis

KUSAKA, Jin

Thermal Energy Conversion, Automotive Propulsion System

UMEZU, Shinjiro

Micro/ Nano Engineering

KUTO, Kousuke

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

TOYOIZUMI, Hiroshi

Applied Probability

LIN, Jia-Yeu

Robotics, Intelligent mechanics

WESUGI, Shigeru

Co-creative Interface Design

LIU, YanTime Series Analysis

TRINH, Khanh Duy

Probability Theory and Applied Probability

MATSUBARA, Masami

Research on Functional Structure Design

YOSHIDA, Atsumasa

Environmental Thermal Engineering

MARUNO, Kenichi

Mathematical Physics

USUBA, Toshimichi

Mathematical Logic, Set Theory

MATSUDA, Yu

Thermo-Fluid Engineering, Visualization techniques for thermo-fluid phenomena

YOSHIDA, Makoto

Transporters & Energy Plants Materials Science and Engineering

MATSUSHIMA, Toshiyasu Information Theory and its Applications

YAMAZAKI, Masao

Partial Differential Equations

MIYASHITA, Tomoyuki

Design Methodology of Mechanical System

MIEZAKI, Tsuyoshi

YONEDA, Gen

Theory of Relativity

Algebraic Combinatorics

Major in Computer Science and Communications Engineering
Degrees ・Bachelor of Engineering

Incubating CSCE talents to contribute to society
Students in the Computer Science and Communications Engineering Major acquire cuttingedge knowledge and skills required for an advanced networked and computerized society,and the improvement of urban environments. Career paths include engineers and planners

of professions. Career paths are diverse thanks to the recent computerization, and include

for civil service, construction, transport, and energy industries. The Department of Civil andsoftware, electric machinery, telecommunications, broadcasting, and ICT services.

Environmental Engineering manages the major's educational program, in collaboration with theFaculty & Keywords

Department of Resources and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Architecture.

Name

Research Area

Name

Research Area

FUKAZAWA, Yoshiaki

Software Engineering, Web-application Development, Agent-Based Software

SAKO, Kazue

Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchains, Security and Privacy by Design

HONIDEN, Shinichi

Self-adaptive Systems, Automated Software Evolution, Automated Program Repair

SHIMAMOTO, Shigeru

Wireless Access, Air and Space Communication, Body Area Network

ISHIKAWA, Hiroshi

Computer Vision, Discrete Optimization, Pattern Analysis

SHIMIZU, Kana

Computational Biology

KAMEYAMA, Wataru

Multimedia Content Distribution, Information Sharing and Retrieving

SIMO-SERRA, Edgar

KASAHARA, Hironori

Supercomputing, Multicore, Parallelizing & Power Reducing Compiler

Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Image Processing, Human
Computer Interface

KASAI, Hiroyuki

Optimization, Machine Learning, Signal Processing
Future Networking and Multimedia Signal Processing
Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Text Analysis/Understanding

KIMURA, Keiji

Computer Architecture, Parallelized Applications, Parallelizing Compiler

KOBAYASHI, Tetsunori Perceptual Computing, Spoken Language Processing, Image
Processing, Intelligent Robot
LIU, Jiang

Wireless Sensing, Wireless Network Systems, Optical Wireless Communication

MAEHARA, Fumiaki

Wireless Communications and Communications-related Signal Processing

MORI, Tatsuya

Information Security and Privacy

MORITA, Itsuro

Optical Fiber Communication, Free Space Optics

NAKAJIMA, Tatsuo

Infrastractures, Social Platforms, and Interaction Design inDistributed Computing Environments

NAKAZATO, Hidenori

Network Engineering, Distributed Computing

OGAWA, Tetsuji

Pattern Recognition, IoT, Audio and Speech Processing

PAN, Zhenni

Green Communications, Mobile Communication Systems, Wireless Networks

SAKAI, Tetsuya

Information Access, Natural Language Processing, Interaction

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Degree ・Bachelor of Engineering

We create a new environment
in the pursuit of a sustainable society.

environmental approaches to development, ensuring safety and security against natural hazards,

engineers who will be able to contribute to these fields in a global context and in a variety

KAWAHARA, Daisuke

Major in Civil and Environmental Engineering

sustainable human society through the construction of infrastructure. The course includes

The major aims to maximize the individual potential of each student and thereby foster future

KATTO, Jiro

Research Area

Covering the fundamentals of civil engineering, students learn how to create a better and more

encompassing computer science, computer engineering and communications engineering.

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School of Creative
Science and Engineering

Faculty & Keywords
Name

Research Area

Name

Research Area

AKAGI, Hirokazu

Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering

OKOCHI, Hiroshi

Atmospheric and Aquatic Environmental Chemistry

AKIYAMA, Mitsuyoshi

Concrete Engineering

ONO, Kiyoshi

Structural Mechanics

SUGAWARA, Toshiharu Multi-Agent Systems, Distributed Artificial Intelligence, Machine
Learning in Multi-Agent Systems Contexts

ESTEBAN, MiguelSustainability Science, Natural Disaster, Climate Change, Renewable Energy

OWADA, Shuji

Resources Recycling Engineering

TANAKA-ISHII, Kumiko

FURUI, Kenji

Geomechanics and Petroleum Production Engineering

SAKAKIBARA, Yutaka

Water Quality & Environmental Engineering

HAYAMI, Hiroshi

Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences

SASAKI, Kuniaki

Urban science

ITSUBO, Norihiro

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment

SASAKI, YohUrban and Regional Design

Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning, Complex Systems
Theory, Natural Language Processing, Computational Finance using
Natural Language Processing

TEI, Kenji

Self-adaptive Software, Reactive Systems, Event-triggered Control,Internet-of-Things

IWANAMI, Motoi

Structural Engineering & Structural Design

SATO, Yasuhiko

Structural Engineering & Structural Design

TERAUCHI, Tachio

Programming Languages, Program Verification, Program Synthesis,
Type Systems, Automated Deduction

KAWABE, Yoshishige

Geo-environmental Engineering

SEKINE, MasatoRiver Engineering

KITANO, Naohiro

City and Regional Planning, International Development

SHIBAYAMA, Tomoya

Coastal Engineering and Management

TOGAWA, Nozomu

Integrated Circuit System Design

KOIWA, Masaki

History of Architecture

TAKAGUCHI, Hiroto

Environment MediaUCHIDA, Masato

Data Science, Machine Learning, Information Security

KOMINE, Hideo

Geotechnical Engineering

TOKORO, Chiharu

Resources and Environmental Processing Engineering

UEDA, Kazunori

Design and Implementation of Programming Languages, Highperformance Computer-Aided Verification

KURIHARA, Masanori

Petroleum Engineering

UEDA, Takumi

Exploration Geophysics

MIKAMI, Takahito

Coastal Engineering & Management, Natural Disasters

WANG, Hailong

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

WASHIZAKI, Hironori

Software Engineering, Reliable Software Systems, Software
Development Environments

MORIMOTO, Akinori

Transportation Planning

YAMAGUCHI, Katsunori Materials Processing Engineering

WATANABE, Hiroshi

Video and Image Recognition, Video Coding

YAMANA, Hayato

Big Data (Secure Computation, Data Mining, IR), Pen-based Computing

YANAGISAWA, Masao Bioinformatics

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From Students

Unique and Inimitable Global Experience
I always loved traveling and learning more about other countries andcultures. Japan was one of the countries that attracted me the most,by its intriguing mix of tradition and modernity. Waseda gave me theWhat a Global Culture Does

opportunity to come study in Tokyo at a prestigious university, andget an insight into the real Japanese culture and lifestyle. Studying in

Aside from the obvious merits derived from immersing oneself in an

JCulP is providing me with a unique and inimitable global experience.

unfamiliar culture, the university’s practice of international learning

At Waseda, people from all different backgrounds and cultures areis what drew me to Waseda, specifically the SPSE. As someone

welcomed warmly by both the student body and faculty alike. I believe

who studies politics in an effort to expand their worldview, what

JCulP is giving me the possibility to study both media and culture, andmakes the SPSE perfect for me is that the international setting at

to take part in constructive discussions in an international environment.

Waseda never fails to challenge my perspectives, a blessing for any

After my studies, I wish to work in the media industry to share theserious thinker. Professors from all walks of life urge exploration

knowledge I developed during my university time with people who, like

BEZANILLA Y BOURGES, Malena

beyond textbooks. The diversity of the student body compels openmindedness. And the global excellence that surrounds you demands

School of Culture, Media and Society
Global Studies in Japanese Cultures Program (JCulP)
Graduated from Lycée Pierre Lagourgue

a work ethic. Waseda’s mode of learning equips you with tools thattranscend the classroom by forcing you to do the very thing that

Franceme, enjoy discovering the world.

constitutes not just a scholar, but a human being: thinking. It is how
this university channels its cultural diversity that satiates the very

KIM, Young Hoo
School of Political Science and Economics
Major in Political Science
Graduated from Seoul Foreign School

Korea

desire that led me to political science.

Waseda, a school for global leaders
While there are many English based programs, it is extremely rare to beable to study an engineering major in English as an undergraduate in

An opportunity to gain hands-on

here Japan. What I love about this program is how close the connection
between the students and the professors is so that there is always aexperienceplace for face-to-face questions. Moreover, I am very blessed to havemet such amazing friends with various backgrounds from all over the

I chose Waseda for so many reasons, but mostly because of theworld. Although the workload is quite tough, because everyone is

TAISI program, which is unique compared to other social innovation

constantly motivated and has their own purposes to study their majors,

curriculums. I do believe myself to be a practical learner, and thewe always have study sessions after the classes which allow us to

study approach of the TAISI program is such that I can choose to do

deepen our understanding even more and get through the challenges

either a thesis or a capstone project. What I love about this is thattogether. I for sure believe that Waseda gives everyone the chance toit offers me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of creating

become the bridge between Japan and the world in the future.

a potential solution for the social issue I'm most passionate about.

Iran
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
Major in Computer Science and Engineering
Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Kokusai High School

It makes me more excited and motivated to have my social project
come to life. I also relish being in the School of Social Sciences'
beautiful learning spaces because they have such great views thatyou can enjoy while studying. It is an absolute delight!

EMOH, Justina Ebubechukwu
School of Social Sciences
Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social
Innovation Program (TAISI)
Graduated from Bethel Secondary School

Nigeria

Discovering interests

Waseda, the place fostering

I never knew I had

the creators of future

The main reason why I chose SILS is because I did not know what I

Waseda University has been the pioneer in providing high quality
English programs in Japan. The warm and welcoming environment

wanted to be in the future. SILS offers such a diverse and liberatingallows us to collaborate and learn deeply with students from all

program in one of the most prosperous cities in the world; it was an

backgrounds. Besides, the Japanese language classes and electives

opportunity I did not want to miss and definitely do not regret. If I told

provided in Japanese act as a bridge connecting us to the industries

my freshman high school self about who I am today, she would havenever believed me. SILS allowed me to discover interests I never knew

PO, Bea Sabrina Espejo
School of International Liberal Studies
Graduated from The Beacon Academy

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I had in the first place, while learning a new language, which although
The Philippines

NIOUSHA, Rosedifficult, I know will benefit me in what I hope will be my future career.
Thanks to SILS, I now know I want to serve as a Foreign Officer for mycountry, the Philippines in the future.

and the local society. Studying mechanical engineering here gives

LIN, Leo
School of Creative Science and Engineering
Major in Mechanical Engineering
Graduated from Taipei European School

students access to laboratories of a wide-range of subfields. I believe
USA

that this is the place where we could challenge our own and stimulateinnovations.

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WASEDA’s Worl dwide Network

For a full list of partner institutions, please search for "Partner, WASEDA" online.

Partnership agreements at both universityand departmental levels withand institutions in

848 universities

91 countries and regions

As of December 2021

North America
McGill University（Canada）
University of British Columbia（Canada）
University of Toronto（Canada）
Columbia University（USA）
Dartmouth College（USA）
Georgetown University（USA）
University of California, Berkeley（USA）
University of California, Los Angeles（USA）
University of Chicago（USA）
University of Michigan（USA）
University of Washington（USA）
Yale University（USA）
and more

Fudan University（China）
Peking University（China）
University of Hong Kong（Hong Kong）
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi（India）
University of Indonesia（Indonesia）
Korea University（Korea）
Seoul National University（Korea）
National University of Mongolia（Mongolia）
University of the Philippines（Philippines）
Nanyang Technological University（Singapore）
National University of Singapore（Singapore）
National Taiwan University（Taiwan）
Chulalongkorn University（Thailand）
Vietnam National University, Hanoi（Vietnam）
and more

KU Leuven (Belgium)
Université Libre de Bruxelles（Belgium）
Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris（France）
Sciences Po（France）
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich（Germany）
Technical University of Munich（Germany）
University of Bonn（Germany）
Ca' Foscari University in Venice（Italy）
University of Amsterdam（Netherlands）
University of Barcelona（Spain）
Lund University（Sweden）
University of Zurich（Switzerland）
University College London（UK）
University of Birmingham（UK）
University of Edinburgh（UK）
and more

Asia

Europew WASEDA USA,San Francisco Officew International Center Taipei

South &
Central America

University of Campinas（Brazil）
University of São Paulo（Brazil）
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Chile)
University of Chile（Chile）
Ibero-American University (Mexico)
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education（Mexico）
and more

Egypt-Japan University of Scienceand Technology (Egypt)
University of Tehran（Iran）
Qatar University (Qatar)
King Abdulaziz University（Saudi Arabia）
Bilkent University（Turkey）
and more

Africa &the Middle East
Australian National University（Australia）
Monash University（Australia）
University of Melbourne（Australia）
University of New South Wales（Australia）
University of Queensland（Australia）
University of Sydney（Australia）
University of Auckland（New Zealand）
University of Canterbury（New Zealand）
and more

Oceania

Study Abroad Programs
Double Degree Programs
Students earn designated degrees from both Waseda
and their host university when they graduate withcertain requirements satisfied. They need high-level
foreign language skills as well as academic skills tocomplete the curriculum.
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Exchange Programs
Students study abroad based on exchange agreementswith partner universities. They are required to haverelatively high-level language skills and can takeregular academic courses with local students.

Customized Study Programs
These programs are designed especially for Waseda
students. There are two types of programs: one wherestudents can take regular academic courses, and one
where they focus on brushing up a foreign language
from beginner level.

Short-term Programs
Students have a chance to develop their language
skills and to learn the culture of their chosen country
during spring or summer vacation. This can be a good
opportunity to prepare for participating in a longer
study abroad program in the future.

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Student Dormitories
The Residence Life Center provides 20 more dormitories and helps to establish a network extending beyond the affiliatedschools, departments and nations. Here are the 2 largest dormitories.
Furthermore, if you would prefer to rent your own apartment, the Student Housing Center - which is operated by Waseda
University Property Management Corp - can assist you.

Expenses
TuitionFirst Year Expenses

Waseda International Student House (WISH)
Access3 stops by Metro (approx. 9 min)from Waseda Station

Capacity

872

Fees

JPY 55,000 per month(includes utility fees)

Possible Length of Stay

2 years for April admissions and
1.5 years for September
admissions (freshmen only)

Meals

Not provided(shared kitchen available)

Room Type

SingleNote

September admissions may be able toextend their length of stay by 0.5 years.

SchoolExpenses (JPY)Expenses (USD)

Political Science and Economics

1,206,500

9,281

Social Sciences

1,176,800

9,052International Liberal Studies

1,593,000

12,254Culture, Media and Society

1,213,000

9,331

Fundamental Science and Engineering

1,721,000

13,238

1,751,000 - 1,753,000

13,469 - 13,485

Creative Science and Engineering

The above amounts are for September 2023 enrollment, including the admission fee (JPY 200,000), regular tuition fee and various administrative fees.
The exchange rate used is 130 yen per dollar.

Living Expenses
Estimated Living Expenses (1 month)Affiliated Dormitories
The student dormitories are operated by companies thathave a cooperative relationship with Waseda University.
You can choose the one that best suits your needs in termsof location, dormitory fees, facility type, and meal options.
For details on each dormitory and how to apply, please referto the Waseda University Residence Life Center website.

Expenses (JPY)Expenses (USD)

Accommodation

80,000615

Food and utilities

34,000262

Other personal expenses

16,000123

Total

130,000

1,000

Personal expenses will depend on the student's individual lifestyle. The estimates above are for reference only.
The exchange rate used is 130 yen per dollar.

https://www.waseda.jp/inst/rlc/en/*These photos are of the affiliated dormitory WID WASEDA.

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Scholarships*Numbers below are as of March 2022.

Scholarships provided by Waseda

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Meet One of Our Scholarship RecipientsMax

1,000,000 yen
a year per student

Opening New DoorsI received the Global Leader International Student Scholarship (forincoming students) offered by Waseda University to privately financed
international students who are deemed to have outstanding academic
potential based on a holistic evaluation comprising application
documents, academic records, and/or an interview.
One of the attractive points of this program is that there are no bonds

Scholarships provided byexternal organizations thatare available at Waseda

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involved. Upon applying to the program at the university, students
are considered for this scholarship without the need for a separate
application. Most eligible students are notified during the announcementof the screening results. Scholarships can be an important factor for
students who need financial support when choosing a university.
My scholarship and studies in Japan have broadened my perspectives,
providing me with the opportunity to learn a new language, gain abetter understanding and deeper knowledge of the Japanese economy
and society, and build a network of friends in the country, among
many other benefits. I believe all of the aforementioned have opened
new doors for opportunities in my career and beyond. My uniqueexperiences have shaped me into a better and more well-informed
individual—and that is the greatest implicit gift.

51%

of international undergraduate students
receive a scholarship

WANG, Yuelin
School of Political Science and Economics
Major in Economics
Graduated from Hwa Chong Institution

Singapore

Part-Time Job Opportunities
If you wish to do a part-time job to cover some of your expenses during your studies, Waseda University will help
you find ones on or off campus.
*International students are allowed to do part-time jobs for up to 28 hours a week during the semester and 40 hours a week during summer/
winter/spring breaks, by applying for a Part-Time Work Permit.

Examples of Waseda Scholarships
Scholarship nameAmountWhen you register

Yamada Taikichi and Asa Scholarship

JPY 1,000,000/year

After enrollment

Reserved Scholarshipfor Successful International Examinees

JPY 500,000/2 years

Before enrollment

50%
of annual tuition waived

Before enrollment /After enrollment

Okuma Memorial Scholarship

JPY 400,000/year

Before enrollment /After enrollment

Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarshipfor International Students

JPY 400,000/year

After enrollment

Waseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarshipfor Privately Financed International Students

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Career Path

As of April 2022

2021-2022 Academic Year: Post-Graduation Paths ofChoosing to enter graduate school

759 Students in English-based Undergraduate Programs

to make use of undergraduate studies
I was always fond of Japan and knew I wanted to study there after

Foreign companies
Japanese companies

5%

graduating from my high school in Shanghai. I was not able to speak
Japanese at all back in the time, so Waseda, with its well-developed
English-based degree programs, became an obvious choice for me.
I always enjoyed dealing with math, so choosing applied mathematics

95%

as my major is a more-than-natural decision for me. Waseda’s programs
offer a sheer amount of subjects in English, which students are allowed
to study freely ― outside their areas of expertise, too. Despite most of
the classes I took were centered around mathematics and computerscience, I also took classes like literature and arts out of pure interest.

Major Employers

Employed

58%

Being able to join a lab in the undergraduate years and conduct a
specialized research is a big perk of being in Waseda. I personally joined●

Accenture PLC●

MITSUI & CO., LTD.

●

Amazon Japan G. K.

●

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

●

Bloomberg L.P.

●

Morgan Stanley●

Dentsu Digital Inc.

●NTT DATA Corporation●

EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.

●

Panasonic Corporation●

Hitachi, Ltd.

●PwC Consulting LLC●

IBM Japan, Ltd.

●

Rakuten, Inc.

●

ITOCHU Corporation●

Robert Walters Japan●

JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd.

●Salesforce.com Co., Ltd.

●

Konami Digital Entertainment●

SoftBank Corp.

●

Marubeni Corporation●

Sony Corporation●

Microsoft Japan Company, Limited●

Sumitomo Corporation●

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan●

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation●

Mitsubishi Corporation●

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

●

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

a probability and statistics-oriented lab in my third year of university andcontinued the study throughout my graduate life. Our lab offers seminars
in both Japanese and English. This thereby grants chances to international
students to communicate with Japanese students and allows them toextend their Japanese skills outside of everyday conversation. I want towork for an IT company in Japan in the future and put what I have learned
about statistical analysis to use.
Waseda offers many opportunities to grow both on and off campus. To
make the most out of them, I encourage everyone to go bold and worry
less about the failures.

CHEN, Chung-an

TaiwanGraduated from the Department of Applied
Mathematics in the School of Fundamental Scienceand Engineering in 2020
Working on a master's degree in Pure and Applied
Mathematics at the Graduate School of Fundamental
Science and Engineering

You can seek out your future
Japan
WasedaGraduateschool21%

Others21%

39%

Overseas

goals at Waseda

14%

I was born in Bhutan and lived in Qatar until I graduated from high school.
I liked manga and anime from when I was a child, which led me to want
to study in Japan. So, I came here in 2014 and was attending Japanese

47%

language school when I heard about Waseda’s English-based degree
programs, and I enrolled the following year.
The School of International Liberal Studies enables students to takecourses in a wide range of academic fields. I mainly took journalism
courses in my first year and international relations ones in my second

Major Graduate Schools
Asiayear. In my third year, I became interested in Children’s rights during a●

National Taiwan University●

ETH Zurich●

National University of Singapore●

King's College London●

Peking University●

KU Leuven●

The University of Tokyo●

The University of Edinburgh●

The University of Hong Kong●

University of Amsterdam●

University of Oxford

North America

Seminar on Governance and then entered graduate school to research

Europe●Columbia University

Oceania●

University of Chicago●

The Australian National University●

Yale University●

The University of Sydney●

New York University●

The University of Melbourne●

Brown University

further on Women’s and Children’s rights. Looking back, when I first came
to Waseda, my interests were too varied and I had no goals for my future.
The School of International Liberal Studies’curriculum was perfect for meat that time; it let me delve into my interests and test out a diverse rangeof fields. I love that Waseda is brimming with internationality, too: there is

CHODEN, Sonam

BhutanGraduated from the School of International
Liberal Studies in 2019
Earned a master's degree from the Graduate School of
Asia-Pacific Studies in 2021
Works at HENNGE K.K.

a strong culture of encouraging people to understand others, regardless ofnationality.
At my job, I work in human resources. I get to interview internship candidates
from around the world online, which lets me put my experience interactingwith friends with diverse backgrounds at Waseda to use. I hope thateveryone will do their best to widen their circle of friends and learn
Japanese while at Waseda. You can open up a whole new world thatway, and it will give you more choices in the future.

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