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Waseda University

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Waseda University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Waseda University is a university in Japan with a listed postgraduate offering. It suits applicants who want a master's-level study option and can work with a programme catalogue that is very limited in the published information.

  2. What you can study

    The listed study option is 人文科学研究科 at master's degree level. No other subject areas or programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled and should be checked on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should start with the official website and confirm the current application route, entry requirements, documents, and deadlines for the specific master's programme. The university does not publish more detailed admissions steps here, so verify everything directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Tokyo should also be budgeted separately and checked against your own housing and daily spending plans.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, document requirements, and whether the programme you want is open to applicants from abroad on the official site.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Waseda sits in a large national higher-education system where applicants have many choices. What sets it apart in the published information is that it has a master's-level option listed, but the range of publicly listed programmes is narrow, so it is less useful for someone wanting a broad menu of subjects from the information shown.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Waseda University

What level of study is listed for Waseda University?

Master's Degree.

What programme is listed?

人文科学研究科.

Where is Waseda University?

Tokyo, Japan.

What is the university website?

http://www.waseda.ac.jp/

Overview

Waseda University , abbreviated as Waseda (早稲田) or Sōdai (早大), is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Professional School by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the eighth and eleventh prime minister of Japan, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

Scholarships at Waseda University

Partial

KAWAMURA奨学制度

Kawamura Gakuen Woman's University

川村学園女子大学では勉学に対する意欲を持ちながら、経済的に学資の援助を必要とする学生のために、多彩な奨学金制度を用意しています。

Open Rolling
Partial

民間団体奨学金

Kawamura Gakuen Woman's University

団体が独自の方針に基づいて実施しています。

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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