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Waseda University

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Shinjuku-ku, Japan
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Waseda University

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institution

Waseda University, a top institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has 47,000+ students in 13 undergraduate and 20 postgraduate schools. Waseda University was founded by Shigenobu Okuma, former Prime Minister of Japan, in 1882. With a rich history spanning for more than 130 years, it is known around the world as one of Japan's top universities.  It boasts a strong alumni network of over 660,000 members from all over the world and lists among its alumni 8 Japanese prime ministers, 100+ Executives of global corporations such as Fast Retailing (UNIQLO) and Nintendo, as well as novelist Haruki Murakami and figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu.

Under the principle of “Harmonization of Eastern and Western Cultures” advocated by our founder, Shigenobu Okuma, Waseda University has proactively opened its doors to international students since its founding. Waseda University is #2 in Japan for the most number of International students (over 8,000 students from 100+ countries) and have 800+ partnerships and exchange programs with Universities worldwide. Without a doubt, Waseda is the most internationalized university in Japan. 

Throughout its history, the university has been supported by three principles: independence of scholarship, promotion of the practical application of scholarship, and the fostering of good citizens. Waseda continues to maintain these traditions while also constantly engaging in and with current global trends and ideas on education and research. 

 

Programs

Waseda University offers a broad range of programs. In addition to various Japanese-based programs, it offers  6 English-based Undergraduate programs and 16 English-based Graduate programs.

 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Waseda University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
39 F : 61 M (1)
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International student percentage
12% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.3 (1)
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Student total
45453 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Waseda University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Waseda University

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology
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Waseda University Undergraduate Programs 2024.pdf