M ission / A bout WAS EDA /Histor y / D ata /Su ppor t / S chool L ist

Mission

Waseda University is constantly innovatinga n d c h a l l e n g i n g to m a ke a c o nt i n u o u scontribution to global society. Officially
unveiled in 2012, Waseda Vision 150 will strive
for a university that can consistently produce
global human resources with four principles,
these being “Students of the Highest Caliber
and Character Who Show Promise in Being
Able to Contribute to the World,” “ResearchThat will Ultimately Contribute to Real World
Peace and Happiness in Human Society,”“Graduates Who Will Contribute to the Public
Good as Global Leaders” and “A University
T h a t Ea r n s t h e Tr u st of t h e Wo r l d a n d
Constantly Upholds the Spirit of Reform toContinuously Evolve.”

History

Wa s e d a U n i ve rs i t y wa s fo u n d e d by
Shigenobu Okuma in 1882. Throughout its
history the university has been supportedby three principles of learning, centeredon independence of learning and including
other such ideals as enterprising spirit andan anti-elitist philosophy. Waseda continues
to maintain these traditions while also
continually engaging in the creation of neweras and culture through education of a
global standard and research activities.

About WASEDA
Waseda University is known around theworld as one of the top universities in Japan.
I t h a s p ro d u c e d e i g ht p r i m e m i n i ste rs
so far, and its alumni are widely active invarious fields, not only in Japan, but also
on the world stage. Furthermore, under theprinciple that its founder Shigenobu Okuma
advocated, “Harmonization of Eastern andWestern Cultures”, Waseda University has
proactively opened its doors to international
students since its founding. As of 2019,
8,350 international students have enrolledfrom 12 1 countries, the largest number
among Japanese universities. Without adoubt, Waseda is the most internationalized
university in Japan.

Data
As of 2022 Academic Year

Enrollment

47,127

International
Students

Undergraduate
Students

8,350*

38,658Partner Institutions

848(91 Countries)

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4,425 52.99%
KOREA
961 11.51%
TAIWAN593 7.10%
U.S.A.
559 6.69%
INDONESIA 123 1.47%FRANCE
121 1.45%
U.K.
117 1.40%
CHINA

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Number of Books

5,793,382
668,435

8,469

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10,407

Alumni

Graduate Students

International
Faculty Members

Alumni CEOs &Presidents in Japan

116
SINGAPORE 107
HONG KONG 101
GERMANY
85
CANADA
81
OTHERS
961
THAILAND

Total 8,350*

1.39%
1.28%
1.21%
1.02%
0.97%
11.52%* Entire Year 2019

Undergraduate
Schools

13

Graduate
Schools20

Support
Supporting International Students
with Specialized Services
Waseda University provides a multitude of systems and facilities to help international
students enjoy a fulfilling time during their education here. The Center for International
Education gives advice in such areas as procedures to obtain status of residence andsupport for study abroad; the Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) organizes
around 200 events a year to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange
among students from Japan and around the world; the Writing Center exclusively
offers Japanese and English writing instruction; and the Career Center makes
efforts to help international students at all stages of their search for employment. In
this manner, students are offered a variety of support services during their stay at
Waseda University. Our support also extends to daily life, including the widest range ofscholarships in Japan and a good selection of accommodation.

School List
Engaged in Education and Research Activitiesof the Highest Global Standard
for Each Academic Field
Waseda University has a total of 13 undergraduate schools and 20 graduate andprofessional schools, offering a varied and dynamic curriculum. Furthermore, as anaction plan for campus globalization, English based degree programs have also beendeveloped. Currently students are able to obtain degrees in English in the following
6 undergraduate schools and 13 graduate and professional schools.
• Undergraduate Schools
Political Science and Economics, Social Sciences, International Liberal Studies (SILS), Culture, Media and Society,Fundamental Science and Engineering, Creative Science and Engineering• Graduate and Professional Schools
Political Science, Economics, Law, Letters, Arts and Sciences, Commerce, Fundamental Science and Engineering,
Creative Science and Engineering, Advanced Science and Engineering, Human Sciences, Social Sciences, SportSciences, International Culture and Communication Studies, Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS), Information, Productionand Systems (IPS), Waseda Business School

Waseda University offers international students a wide-ranging curriculum of Japanese language education. The Center for Japanese
Language provides opportunities to learn Japanese language alongside the affiliated undergraduate and graduate courses. Students areable to choose classes that suit their personal objectives, from an introductory level in which students learn Japanese for use in everyday
life, to an advanced level for students who wish to find employment at Japanese companies or advance into graduate studies or researchin Japanese.

Scholarships
Waseda offers over 250 scholarships for international students and Japanese
students, including those sponsored by the University itself and ones sponsoredby the private sector. While most scholarships are need-based and need to beapplied after entering the university, some scholarships such as merit-based
can be determined before program enrollment, based on the results of entrance
examinations. In 2021, 12,800 students received scholarships, amounting to 8.0 billion
yen. About 30% of international students studying at Waseda received some form offinancial support in 2021.

A number of scholarships are available for international students, including scholarships offered by Waseda
University, scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO), and scholarships from private
foundations.

Student Dormitories
Waseda University has a number of dormitories, some operated by Waseda
and some operated by affiliated organizations or companies. At each dormitory,
university students from all over the world live together and enjoy learning andgrowing through the dormitory's featured programs and events, helping students
to establish a network extending beyond their affiliated schools. WISH (Waseda
International Student House) is the dormitory for both international and Japanese
students with a total housing capacity of 872. It's also less than 30 minutes fromWaseda's three Tokyo campuses (the main campus, Toyama, and Nishi-Waseda).

WISH, an internationalized student dormitory, develops attractive programs in an international environment
resulting from the mix of students living here. The Live-in House Master and RAs (Resident Assistants), usuallycomprised of senior university students, also support the students in their new dorm life.

Undergraduate Schools
Medium of Instruction
Schools

Available Degree for Bachelor's Programs

Admission*1

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science*/Economics*/
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School of Law

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School of Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education/Psychology/Literature/Geography/History/Civil Society and CitizenshipStudies/Interdisciplinary Studies

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School of Commerce

Bachelor of Arts in Commerce●●

School of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences*●●

School of International Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies*●

School of Culture, Media and Society

Bachelor of Arts in Literature*●●

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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School of Fundamental Science and Engineering

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School of Sport Sciences

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Bachelor of Arts in Sport Sciences●●

Tokorozawa, HigashiFushimi Campus

Bachelor of Engineering* Degrees available in English-based degree programs.
* 1 . In many cases, the timing of entering the university (April/September) will be determined by the medium of instruction. Please check the website of the applicable undergraduate/graduate school for more details.
*2. Depending on the area of study/research, Doctor of Philosophy may be conferred instead of the stated Doctoral degree.
*3. The Graduate School of Law offers an English-based course only at the Master’s level.
*4. The Graduate School of Commerce offers English-based courses only at the Doctoral level.

Study AbroadWaseda University offers various types of study abroad programs, having
concluded agreements with around 848 partner institutions in 91 countries andregions around the world. There are many long-term study abroad programs whichlast for six months to a year, including Exchange Programs, Double-Degree Programs
where students can obtain two different degrees from Waseda University and apartner university at the time of graduation, and CS-L (Customized Study Programs –Language Focused) programs that include language courses/classes.
We also offer short-term study abroad programs featuring language training and cultural experiences, available
during the spring & summer breaks. Step into a new world by taking advantage of numerous study abroad
programs at Waseda!

Career Center

The Career Center is located on the Toyama Campus. You can find many useful materials in our office.

Waseda University actively supports international students in their careerdevelopment. We offer job-hunting guidance, seminars, internship opportunities, andrecruitment talks by companies actively hiring international students. Internship andrecruitment information both domestic and overseas internship and recruitment
information is available in English, using a system exclusive to Waseda students.
Many events are conducted in Japanese and English. We also offer a range ofmultifaceted support to students, including issuing career guidebooks, job-hunting
related information via e-newsletters, and individual consultations, in both Japaneseand English.

Graduate Schools
Schools

Available Degrees for Master's Programs●

Graduate School of Political Science

Master of Arts in Political Science*●

Graduate School of Economics

Master of Arts in Economics*●

Graduate School of Law *3

Master of Laws
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Master of Arts in Journalism

Master of Public Policy

Master of Arts in Global Political Economy*

Master of Laws in Studies of Legal Frontiers*●

Graduate School of Commerce *●Graduate School of Education

Master of Arts in Education●

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Social Sciences*●

Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies

Master of Arts in International Culture and Communication Studies*●

Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS)

Master of Arts in International Relations*●

Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics

Master of Arts in Japanese Applied Linguistics●

Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Literature*●

Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering

Master of Engineering *Master of Science*●

Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering

Master of Engineering*

Master of Architecture*●

Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering

Master of Engineering*

Master of Science*●

Graduate School of Human Sciences

Master of Arts in Human Sciences*/Applied Human Sciences●

Graduate School of Sport Sciences

Master of Sport Sciences*●

Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems (IPS)

Master of Engineering*●

Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering

Master of Engineering

Master of Arts in Commerce
Master of Science

Master of Management Engineering

Master of Arts in Social Sciences

Professional Graduate Schools
Schools

Available Degrees for Master's Programsー●

Waseda Law School●Graduate School of Accountancy

Master of Business Administration●

Waseda Business School

Master of Business Administration*●

Graduate School of Education(Professional Degree Program)

Master of Arts in School Education

Master of Science in Finance*

Master of Science*WasedaU@waseda_univ@waseda_university

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Medium of Instruction
Available Degrees for Doctoral Programs*2

Doctor of Political Science*
Doctor of Economics*

Doctor of Journalism

Doctor of Public Policy

Doctor of Global Political Economy*

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Doctor of Engineering*

Doctor of Science*

Doctor of Engineering*

Doctor of Architecture*

Doctor of Engineering*

Doctor of Science*

Doctor of Management Engineering*

Doctor of Biomedical Science

Doctor of Human Sciences

Doctor of Science*

Doctor of Life Science

Toyama Campus

Nishi-Waseda Campus

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1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050 JAPANTEL : +81-3-3204-9073 FAX : +81-3-3204-9464
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Location
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the leading international cities in
the world, as well as being the center for Japanese politics, finance,culture, education and much more. Waseda campus is located in theheart of Tokyo, around 20 minutes from such major stations as Tokyo,
Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ikebukuro, and yet is also still in the midst ofnature; preserving the traditions of student towns, it creates the best
possible environment for learning.

AccessTokyo1

320 min.
20 min.
Shinjuku arrive in 15 min.
Ikebukuro arrive in 10 min.
Tokyoarrive inShibuya

arrive in2

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1Experience old-style Japan with Tokyo’s only streetcar, the Toei Streetcar(Toden) Arakawa line.

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Shinjuku is one of the main stations in Tokyo. It can be reached in 15 minutes bytrain from Waseda campus.

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Tokyo Skytree, the tallest free-standing broadcast tower in the world.

4The Kaminarimon (Furaijinmon: Thunder Gate) in Asakusa.