Waseda University
Japan · Tokyo
A prestigious private university; #25 in the world for graduate careers (CWUR) — many CEO Japanese companies.
- Tuition
- ¥1 051 000 – ¥1 584 000 / year
- Founded
- 1882
- Students
- 47,000
- QS 2027
- #201
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- Japanese / English
English-taught programmes; + admission fee ¥200 000
Schools and programmes
- School of International Liberal Studies (English)
- Political Science & Economics
- Commerce
- Science & Engineering
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Waseda: English-taught programmes, September 2027 intake (typical). In 2026 the deadline was 10 February; check the website
- — EJU (for Japanese-taught programs). Held in June and November; the date is a guide
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- 12 years of schooling: a foundation course or 1 years of university
- EJU + JLPT N1–N2 (Japanese-taught programs)
- SAT / IELTS (English-taught programs)
- Motivation letter / essay
- Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
- Certificate of Eligibility → “Student” visa
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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