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Waseda University, a top institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate schools. It was founded on three principles: academic independence, practical innovation and enlightened citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, with over 5000 international students from 100 countries, and partnerships with over 600 prominent institutions in 84 countries.
With all-English degree programs in 19 Schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, while enjoying the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants.
About Waseda University
Waseda University, a top institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate schools. It was founded on three principles: academic independence, practical innovation and enlightened citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, with over 5000 international students from 100 countries, and partnerships with over 600 prominent institutions in 84 countries.
With all-English degree programs in 19 Schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, while enjoying the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants.
Waseda is a comprehensive research university with over 40,000 students in thirteen undergraduate schools.
With full English-language degree programs in six undergraduate schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, and enjoy the most global campus in Japan, with over 5000 international students, and partnership agreements with over 600 institutions in 84 countries worldwide.
Waseda's Center for Japanese Language provides comprehensive, customized study programs in eight levels, with 450 classes per week and over 200 faculty members. CJL classes are open to students enrolled in the University or not.
Waseda's Summer Session is a 4-week academic and experiential program for students from any university, with academic credits.
In addition to academic excellence, Waseda students enjoy the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants. For 2016 it is also in the world’s top 3 cities for students.
Waseda is a comprehensive research university with over 9,000 postgraduate students in 21 schools.
With full English-language curricula in 12 postgraduate schools, over 5000 international students, and partnership agreements with over 600 institutions in 84 countries worldwide, Waseda leads Japan in globalization and study abroad.
All-English Postgraduate Programs:
-Asia-Pacific Studies
-Commerce
-Economics
-International Culture and Communication Studies
-Social Sciences
-Political Science
-Advanced Science and Engineering
-Creative Science and Engineering
-Fundamental Science and Engineering
-Environment and Energy Engineering
-Information, Production and Systems
-Sport Sciences
Overseas Exchange Partner Institutions:
over 130 in Europe, over 130 in Asia, over 60 in North America, 19 in Central and South America and 6 in Africa
Postgraduate Double Degree Partners:
-Peking University
-Fudan University (China)
-National Taiwan University
-Columbia University (USA)
-Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Waseda's Center for Japanese Language provides comprehensive, customized study programs, from 3 weeks to 1 year, with 450 classes per week and over 200 faculty members.
In addition to academic excellence, Waseda students enjoy the many benefits of living in Tokyo, which is ranked as Asia's top global city, the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and most Michelin-starred restaurants.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Waseda University
Waseda Campus, Tokyo Japan
# =181QS World University Rankings
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29Postgraduate programs
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About Waseda University
Waseda University, a top institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate schools. It was founded on three principles: academic independence, practical innovation and enlightened citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, with over 5000 international students from 100 countries, and partnerships with over 600 prominent institutions in 84 countries.
With all-English degree programs in 19 Schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, while enjoying the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants.
About Waseda University
Waseda University, a top institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate schools. It was founded on three principles: academic independence, practical innovation and enlightened citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, with over 5000 international students from 100 countries, and partnerships with over 600 prominent institutions in 84 countries.
With all-English degree programs in 19 Schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, while enjoying the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants.
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Master PG
Waseda is a comprehensive research university with over 40,000 students in thirteen undergraduate schools.
With full English-language degree programs in six undergraduate schools, students can learn Japanese in parallel to their major studies, and enjoy the most global campus in Japan, with over 5000 international students, and partnership agreements with over 600 institutions in 84 countries worldwide.
Waseda's Center for Japanese Language provides comprehensive, customized study programs in eight levels, with 450 classes per week and over 200 faculty members. CJL classes are open to students enrolled in the University or not.
Waseda's Summer Session is a 4-week academic and experiential program for students from any university, with academic credits.
In addition to academic excellence, Waseda students enjoy the many benefits of living in Tokyo, one of the greatest global cities, voted the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the best public transport and the most Michelin-starred restaurants. For 2016 it is also in the world’s top 3 cities for students.
All-English Undergraduate Programs:
-Political Science and Economics
-Social Sciences
-International Liberal Studies
-Fundamental Science and Engineering
-Creative Science and Engineering
-Advanced Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Double Degree Partners:
-Peking University
-Fudan University (China)
-National Taiwan University
-National University of Singapore
Others (1)
Applied Chemistry (BE)
Applied Mathematics (BE)
Applied Physics (BE)
Chemistry and Biochemistry (BS)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (BE)
Communications and Computer Engineering (BE)
Computer Science and Engineering (BE)
Economics (BA)
Electrical Engineering and Bioscience (BE)
Electronic and Physical Systems (BS,BE)
Global Political Economy (BA)
Intermedia Art and Science (BE)
International Liberal Studies (BA)
Life Science and Medical Bioscience (BE)
Mathematics (BS)
Modern Mechanical Engineering (BE)
Physics (BS)
Political Science (BA)
Social Sciences (BA)
Transcultural Studies (BA)
Waseda is a comprehensive research university with over 9,000 postgraduate students in 21 schools.
With full English-language curricula in 12 postgraduate schools, over 5000 international students, and partnership agreements with over 600 institutions in 84 countries worldwide, Waseda leads Japan in globalization and study abroad.
All-English Postgraduate Programs:
-Asia-Pacific Studies
-Commerce
-Economics
-International Culture and Communication Studies
-Social Sciences
-Political Science
-Advanced Science and Engineering
-Creative Science and Engineering
-Fundamental Science and Engineering
-Environment and Energy Engineering
-Information, Production and Systems
-Sport Sciences
Overseas Exchange Partner Institutions:
over 130 in Europe, over 130 in Asia, over 60 in North America, 19 in Central and South America and 6 in Africa
Postgraduate Double Degree Partners:
-Peking University
-Fudan University (China)
-National Taiwan University
-Columbia University (USA)
-Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Waseda's Center for Japanese Language provides comprehensive, customized study programs, from 3 weeks to 1 year, with 450 classes per week and over 200 faculty members.
In addition to academic excellence, Waseda students enjoy the many benefits of living in Tokyo, which is ranked as Asia's top global city, the world's safest, cleanest, most hospitable city, with the world's best public transport and most Michelin-starred restaurants.
Others (1)
Applied Chemistry (ME,PhD)
Applied Mechanics (PhD)
Architecture (PhD)
Business Design and Management (PhD)
Chemistry and Biochemistry (MS,PhD)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (ME,PhD)
Commerce (PhD)
Computer Science and Communications Engineering (ME,PhD)
Cooperative Major in Nuclear Energy (PhD)
Earth Sciences, Resources and Environmental Engineering (MS/ME,PhD)
Economics (MA,PhD)
Electrical Engineering and Bioscience (MS/ME,PhD)
Electronic and Physical Systems (PhD)
Global Political Economy (MA,PhD)
Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (PhD)
Information, Production and Systems (ME,PhD)
Integrative Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering (MS/ME,PhD)
Intermedia Studies (PhD)
International Culture and Communication Studies (MA,PhD)
International Relations (MA)
International Studies (PhD)
Life Science and Medical Bioscience (MS/ME,PhD)
Modern Mechanical Engineering (ME,PhD)
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (MS/ME,PhD)
Political Science (MA,PhD)
Pure and Applied Mathematics (ME,MS,PhD)
Pure and Applied Physics (MS/ME,PhD)
Social Sciences (MA,PhD)
Sport Sciences (PhD)
University information
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Waseda University is one of the top private universities in Tokyo, Japan. It is ranked #=181 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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