Kantō (Greater Tokyo)

Waseda University

1-chōme-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, 169-8050 · www.waseda.jp/top/en
Waseda University campus

About Waseda University

Semantic description: Waseda University is a private research university in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1882. With over 47,000 students across multiple campuses, it is a leading global institution, especially renowned for its programs in business, politics, and engineering.

Marketing description: Join one of Japan’s most prestigious universities—where tradition meets innovation at the Okuma Auditorium in Shinjuku.

Programs offered

BA in Political Science

Waseda University's Bachelor of Arts in Political Science offers a comprehensive, research-driven education in political thought, institutions, and global affairs. The program equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills to examine public issues, elections, policy-making, and international relations. Students explore core areas such as political philosophy, public opinion, international disputes, public policy, and comparative politics, while also gaining training in analytical and quantitative methods. Designed to foster leadership and civic responsibility, the degree prepares graduates to address complex political challenges in both domestic and global contexts. Taught by one of Japan’s leading political science faculties, the program encourages early specialization after a strong interdisciplinary foundation in the first two years.

BA in Economics

Waseda University's Bachelor of Arts in Economics provides a rigorous and versatile education in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and policy application. Students develop a solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and game theory, while also engaging with specialized courses that apply data-driven methods to real-world issues in development, finance, and public policy. The program emphasizes both theoretical depth and practical skills, supported by one of Asia’s largest experimental economics labs. Faculty members bring international research and policy expertise—including fieldwork across Asia and Africa, and leadership roles in Japan’s government advisory bodies. Graduates are well-prepared for impactful careers in government, finance, central banking, media, NGOs, international development, and academia.

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