- Overview
Waseda University, abbreviated as Waseda, is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Professional School by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the fifth Prime Minister of Japan, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902. Waseda University is selected as one of the Top Type (Type A) universities under MEXT’s Top Global University Project.
Its alumni include 8 prime ministers of Japan and 3 prime ministers of Korea; a number of important figures of Japanese literature, including Haruki Murakami; founders of leading Japanese and Korean companies such as Samsung, Sony, Ito En, Lotte, CJ Group, POSCO; and many CEOs, including Japan’s richest person, Tadashi Yanai.
Rankings:
#181 Worldwide
#9 Japan
#1 Private University in Japan
- Majors
School of Political Science and Economics
School of Social Sciences
School of International Liberal Studies
School of Culture, Media and Society
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
School of Creative Science and Engineering
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 1,251,000 – 1,784,000 JPY ~ 200,000,000 – 300,000,000 VND
FAST RETAILING Scholarship:
- 10 slots for Vietnamese students only
- Value: Full Ride – 100% of tuition fees, living expenses, round-trip expenses
- Deadline for 2025: 01/07/2024 – 01/09/2024
- Requirements: Under 19 years old – IELTS 7.0 and SAT 1450 or ACT 33
Waseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship: Up to 50% of tuition fees
List of other 20+ Waseda University Scholarships and 100+ External Scholarships:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/cie/assets/uploads/2024/03/scholarship.pdf
- Application Process
Timeline for Fall 2025: 07/01/2025 – 10/02/2025
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Interview Round (optional)
Requirements:
- High School Transcript
- Up to 2 academic achievements or activities
- Essay (1000 words)
- Letter of Recommendation
- IELTS and SAT/ACT
More info:
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/admission/en/undergraduate/english/
https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/assets/uploads/2024/09/2025_SPSE_EDP_AO_Application_Guide.pdf