Established in 1882, the Waseda University (Waseda Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Waseda University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Waseda University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 141-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Waseda University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | 早稲田大学 |
Name (English) | Waseda Daigaku |
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Founded | 1882 |
Motto | Independence of Learning |
Colours | Maroon |
Mascot | Waseda Bear |
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Address | 1-104 Totsuka-machi, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-8050 Tokyo Japan |
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+81 (3) 3204 2253 |
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+81 (3) 3202 8583 |
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The following Waseda University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Waseda University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Waseda University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Waseda University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Waseda University's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Waseda University has more than 6000 international students.Tip: search for Waseda University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Waseda University.
Waseda University has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Waseda University is a private higher education institution.
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This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Waseda University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Waseda University's main facilities:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Waseda University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1952
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Waseda University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Waseda University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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