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University · Japan

Waseda University

· Public University

#24 in Japan Admissions open
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Waseda University at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #24 of the ranked universities in Japan, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 3,526,395 times (h-index 429), according to OpenAlex.

  2. Scholarships

    2 scholarships at Waseda University are listed, 1 of them fully funded.

  3. Ranked near it in Japan

    Universities placed just above and below Waseda University on Educads:

    #22 Osaka City University#23 Niigata University#25 Juntendo University#26 Nagasaki University

Questions about Waseda University

Is Waseda University a good university?

On Educads it is #24 of the ranked universities in Japan, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 3,526,395 times (h-index 429), according to OpenAlex.

Does Waseda University offer scholarships?

2 scholarships at Waseda University are listed, 1 of them fully funded.

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

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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

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Last updated 22 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.