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Waseda University was founded in 1882 by Shigenobu Okuma, later Prime Minister
of Japan, with the aim of fostering contemporary Japanese leaders. It has since
developed into a comprehensive university with now more than fif ty thousand
students and staff, comprising 13 Undergraduate Schools, 23 Graduate Schools, and
other Research and Affiliated Institutes. The pedagogy and spirit embraced through
Waseda’s tradition and pride with a flexible and innovative mindset have ensured that
Waseda stands firm at the forefront of Japanese education.
Introduction
Contents
02 Mission
03 President’s Message
04 Research Activities
07 Undergraduate Schools
08 Graduate Schools
10 International Programs and Activities
14 School Fees
16 Overseas Offices,
Research and Education Facilities
18 Global Partnership and Global Networking
22 Life at Waseda
24 Academic Calendar
25 Waseda Alumni
26 Libraries and Museums
28 Historical Overview
30 Organization
32 Facts
33 Location
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Waseda University aims to uphold the independence of learning, to
promote the practical utilization of knowledge, and to create good
citizenship.
To uphold the independence of learning, the University shall
strive to emphasize freedom of research and investigation, and to
encourage original and creative study, thereby contributing to the
advancement of knowledge.
To promote the practical utilization of knowledge, the University
shall endeavor to foster ways and means of utilizing knowledge
whilst simultaneously conducting academic research and fostering
learning, thereby contributing to the progress of civilization.
To create good citizenship, the University shall stress character
building enabling and encouraging respect of individuality,
enlightenment of oneself and one’s family, promotion of the welfare
of state and society, and the extension of one’s infl uence and
activity in the world at large.
This declaration was made public by the founder at the 30th Anniversary Convocation held in 1913.
Mission
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Missions of Waseda University in Context of Today’s Society
In the current world, humankind confronts with various difficulties. Economic
crisis, poverty, global environment, aging society, war and terrorism…. in this
paradigm, what can universities do for these mounting problems?
Waseda University was established under three principles; to uphold the
independence of learning, to promote the practical utilization of knowledge, and
to create good citizenship.
To consider what is expected for Waseda University, revisiting these principles
in context of today’s society will be significant. I believe the answer lies in our
continuing pursuit of leading-edge education and research, and development
of excellent human resources who inherit Waseda’s anti-elitist philosophy and
enterprising spirit and confront with various difficulties in the current society.
On the other hand, I also understand that philosophy allows different
interpretations from time to time. The significance of our principles, therefore,
should be constantly asked in light of social “diversity” surrounding the University.
Diversity is also critical for our educational and research activities. Since the
acceptance of the first international students in 1893, Waseda University has
welcomed numerous international students with various values and backgrounds
from around the world. In collaboration with public institutions and corporate
partners, our research bases established in and outside Japan attract many
talented researchers from internal and external organizations and conduct various
research activities in multiple fields.
“Globalization” means to accept and respect such diversity and to maximize the
potential power of the diversity. Reaffirming our role in today’s society to further
develop our international educational programs and globally leading research and
to perpetually produce future global leaders, Waseda University will continue to
pursue its academic endeavors toward brighter future.
President’s Message
President
Waseda University
Kaoru Kamata
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Research Activities
Research Organizations Developing Dynamic Academic Research
Creating Research Centers Both at Home and Abroad
The Comprehensive Research Organization provides unified
management of all research projects. It promotes unique,
consolidated research at nine research organizations. The
project research conducted by these organizations is separate
from those carried out by existing institutes and centers.
In April of 2009, we established the Research Council and
Center for Research Strategy. The Research Council serves
as a research platform. While allowing Waseda to promote
exchange between researchers beyond the boundaries
of each Faculty and provide the support that each type
of research requires, it determines research areas to be
strategically pursued and put the decision into practice.
The Center for Research Strategy aims to help Waseda take
a leap to become a truly international research university.
This is achieved through the survey, analysis and evaluation
of research activities, upon which we conduct operations
associated with the research in a strategic manner. The
Center for Research Strategy embarks on stimulating
Waseda’s research activities, establishing a solid basic
It seeks to advance academic research, mobilize researchers,
and achieve research results within designated periods of
time, creating an extremely active research environment at
Waseda.
Implementing Research with Unique Themes that is Open to Both On and Off Campus
Making Strides through Research
• Comprehensive Research OrganizationAn organization that provides unified management of approximately
170 collaborative research projects.
• Information Technology Research OrganizationAn organization that aims to enhance and strengthen Waseda’s
IT related projects, through the development of joint research and
projects that cross the boundaries of Faculties.
• Consolidated Research Institute for Advanced Science and Medical CareAn organization that works with medical organizations both at home
and abroad to promote the unification of technology and research
in the field of biomedical engineering.
• Institute for Nanoscience & NanotechnologyA one-stop research organization that brings together the four
nanoscience research institutes within Waseda.
• Organization for Asian StudiesA research organization that develops research activities both
domestically and internationally to aid the growth and evolution
of the multicultural region of Asia while developing education,
research, networks and publishing.
• Organization for Japan-U.S. StudiesAn organization that brings together researchers in a wide range of
fields, relating to the issues between Japan and the U.S., along with
the global issues that both countries should be working together to
resolve.
• Organization for Islamic Area StudiesAn organization that investigates the individuality of each region
and their relations with Islam, aiming to deepen understanding of
modern Islam.
• Organization for European StudiesAn organization that develops a variety of research activities and
businesses both domestically and internationally to aid in the peaceful
growth and evolution of the multicultural region of Europe.
• Organization for University Research InitiativesWaseda’s first step to greatly improving our research capabilities
was the establishment of the Research Congress, Research
Council and Center for Research Strategy, accompanied by the
designation of eight fields as the university’s research initiatives:
the areas in which focused research should strategically and
organizationally be advanced. Based upon these areas of
importance, the eight fields were split into two groups of four
fields each. Also, potential research themes were collected from
within the University, for one group in 2009 and another in 2010,
after which support for the selected fields commenced. This
support, which is intended to promote effectiveness as a project
research institute, takes a variety of forms and is provided for the
length of the university’s research initiative aid period (maximum
3 years) and designated period as a project research institute
(maximum 5 years).
Research Council
University Research
Initiatives
Research Promotion Division
Research Congress
Center for Research Strategy
Faculties
Practical implementation Practical implementation of each policyof each policy
Provides analysis and Provides analysis and results data, results data,
plan proposalsplan proposals
Understanding Understanding of needsof needs
Participation in projects
Strategic development of research
Research strength map distribution
Distribution of research resources
Practical implementation of each policy
Provides analysis and results data,
plan proposals
Understanding of needs
urcceses
Support of Support of researchersresearchersSupport of researchers
strategy for strengthening research, creating research priority
areas, and promoting the release of information on those
research activities.
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Maintaining a top quality research environment is one of the most
important missions for university education for society. Waseda
has not only cutting-edge technology but also has a wide range of
research support systems from traditional studies to international
relations mainly focusing on Asian region, and is highly valued its
research both domestically and internationally.
Global Robot Academy
This center is involved in taking on issues
across a variety of lifestyle areas, with the
aim of creating a system of “M-Robotics
(Methodical Robotics)” that clearly details
the principles and methodology of the RT
that will support society in these areas in the
future. Having forged a strong partnership
with the Korean CIR and Italian SSSA,
the center is outfitted with an international
educational environment and education
programs, and is aiming to nurture many
new young researchers who possess
the strength to make true breakthroughs
using a combined high level of academic
construction capabilities and practical ideas.
Global COEThe Global COE Program is positioned as a continuing project of the 21st
Century COE Program, which is a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science, and Technology (MEXT) undertaking (begun in 2002) that provides
subsidies for the establishment of centers for research and other activities.
The Global COE Program aims to provide priority support to the formation of
education and research centers in world-class graduate schools.
Field Center name
HumanitiesInternational Institute for Education and Research in
Theatre and Film Arts
Social Sciences Political Economy of Institutional Construction
Social SciencesCreating a New Corporate Legal Framework for a
Mature Civil Society
Chemistry, Materials Science Practical Chemical Wisdom
Information Sciences, Electrical
and Electronic Sciences
International Research and Education Center for
Ambient SoC
Mechanical Engineering Global Robot Academia
Interdisciplinary Global Institute for Asian Regional Integration
Interdisciplinary Sport Sciences for the Promotion of Active Life
Selected as the largest recipient of subsidies among private universities
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U.S.-Japan Research Institute
Diverse Links (Domestic and Global) Between Industry, Education and Government
Cooperative Graduate Program
Diverse Centers of Research
The U.S.-Japan Research Institute was founded in
Washington D.C., U.S.A, by Kyoto University, Keio University,
the University of Tokyo, Ritsumeikan University and Waseda
University, in partnership with the private sector. At the
Institute, world class researchers from both Japan and the
U.S. carry out joint research, and under their tutelage, young
researchers and employees dispatched from companies
receive both academic and practical training to find solutions
to real-world problems.
Waseda University has aggressively promoted
cooperation between industry, education and
government. By establishing a framework and
system where the potential of the University’s
intellectual properties can be fully realized, we
hope to attract and nurture academic talent from
around the globe capable of tackling the myriad
of socio-economic and technological challenges
human society is facing today. We are currently
engaging in advanced research projects with
such companies as Nissan, Hitachi, Microsoft,
Sharp, Cannon, Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Adidas
Japan, NTT, and Mitsubishi Materials.
The first “cooperative graduate school programs” in Japan,
where multiple universities collaborate to provide a single
degree, were established at Waseda University, starting with
three majors from the Faculty of Science and Engineering in
2010. These majors are the “Cooperative Major in Advance
Biomedical Sciences,” offered with the Tokyo Women’s
Medical University; the “Cooperative Major in Nuclear Energy,”
offered with the Tokyo City University; and the “Cooperative
Major in Advanced Health Science,” offered with the Tokyo
University of Agriculture and Technology. Each of the
cooperative graduate programs takes full advantage of the
education and research resources available to each institution,
helping to energize all of the institutions and communities
involved, and fostering education and research that is both
diverse and unique.
Generating Global Initiatives
Broad Promotion of the University’s Intellectual Property
Japan’s First Cooperative Graduate Program
Constructing a World-Leading Research Framework and Support System
Waseda University and the Vietnam International Education Development of the Ministry of
Education and Training Conclude a Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchange
In line with the Vietnamese government’s
mission of “educating students at the
highest levels of education” and Waseda
University’s “co-creation of knowledge
in the Asia-Pacific region,” both parties
concluded a memorandum of understanding
on academic exchange in order to bolster
complementary goals. The memorandum
will promote a multi-faceted approach
to cooperative education, including
providing a framework for higher education
opportunities at Waseda University for
This endeavor hopes to foster greater understanding between
the U.S. and Japan, as well as create an intellectual community
providing an analytical voice capable of influencing decision
makers in both countries. Furthermore, the Institute will work
to nurture new collaborative
relationships between Japan
and the U.S. in the private
sector from a medium-to-long
term point of view.
• Honjo Research ParkThe Honjo Campus is located right next to Honjo Waseda Station
on the Joetsu Shinkansen line. It boasts such facilities as the Global
Information and Telecommunication Institute and the Environmental
Research Institute. Graduate school lectures are held here, and the
Park maintains a partnership agreement with Honjo City.
• Kitakyushu Research ParkMade up of the Graduate School of Information, Production and
Systems, and the Information, Production and Systems Research
Center, which are both located in Kitakyushu City, the Kitakyushu
Research Park serves as a critical domestic hub of education and
research for the Asia region. Waseda University’s involvement in the
conceptual planning and design of the Kitakyushu Research Park
reflects its commitment and focus on Asia.
• TWIns (Center for Advanced Biomedical Sciences)The “Tokyo Women’s Medical University - Waseda University Joint
Institution for Advanced Biomedical Sciences,” operated by the
Tokyo Women’s Medical University and Waseda University, with
support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology High-Tech Research Center, was established to provide
the most optimum environment for research and education in terms
of “hardware (equipment, facilities)” and “software (services, network,
organization).” Not only was it designed to place the outmost
focus on laboratory safety and hygiene, detailed planning was also
conducted regarding the construction of specialized laboratories, the
layout of equipment, the creation of an organizational structure and
system able to manage and operate the sophisticated equipment
at the joint Center. A framework of cooperation is also in place with
such entities as the “Consolidated Research Institute for Advanced
Science and Medical Care” and Tokyo Women’s Medical University.
Vietnamese students, promoting bilateral
academic and educational ties, and
encouraging shared understanding and
good relations.
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Schools Departments Degrees
School of Political Science and Economics Department of Political Science B.A. in Political Science
Department of Economics B.A. in Economics
Department of Global Political Economy B.A. in Global Political Economy
School of Law B.A. in Law
School of Culture, Media and Society Department of Culture, Media and Society B.A. in Literature
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Humanities and Social Sciences B.A. in Literature
School of Education Department of Education B.A. in Education or B.A. in Psychology
Department of Japanese Language and Literature
Department of English Language and Literature
B.A. in Literature
Department of Social Studies B.A. in Geography, B.A. in History or
B.A. in Social Sciences
Department of Science
Department of Mathematics
B. Science
Department of Cultural Sciences B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
School of Commerce B.A. in Commerce
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering Department of Mathematics B. Science
Department of Applied Mathematics
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Applied Mechanics and Aerospace
Engineering
B. Engineering
Department of Electronic and Photonic Systems B. Engineering or B. Science
Department of Intermedia Art and Science B. Engineering
School of Creative Science and Engineering Department of Architecture B. Architecture
Department of Modern Mechanical Engineering
Department of Industrial and Management Systems
Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Resources and Environmental
Engineering
B. Engineering
School of Advanced Science and Engineering Department of Physics B. Science
Department of Applied Physics B. Engineering
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry B. Science
Department of Applied Chemistry B. Engineering
Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience B. Engineering or B. Science
Department of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience B. Engineering
School of Social Sciences Department of Social Sciences B.A. in Social Sciences
School of Human Sciences Department of Human Behavior and Environmental
Sciences
Department of Health Science and Social Welfare
Department of Human Informatics and Cognitive Sciences
B.A. in Human Sciences
Distance Education Program, School of Human
Sciences
Department of Human Behavior and Environment Sciences
Department of Health Sciences and Social Welfare
Department of Human Informatics and Cognitive Sciences
B.A. in Human Sciences
School of Sport Sciences Department of Sport Sciences B.A. in Sport Sciences
School of International Liberal Studies Department of International Liberal Studies B.A. in International Liberal Studies
(As of April 2010)
Undergraduate Schools
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Post-graduate DegreesGraduate Schools Majors Degrees (Field of Specialization)
Graduate School of Political Science Political Science Doctor of Political Science
Doctor of Journalism
M.A. in Political Science
M.A. in Global Political Economy
M.A. in Journalism
Graduate School of Economics Economics Doctor of Economics
M.A. in Economics or M.A. in Global Political
Economy
Graduate School of Law Civil Law
Public Law
Doctor of Law
M.A. in Law
Fundamental Legal Studies M.A. in Law
Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences Cultural Sciences Doctor of Literature
M.A. in Literature
Graduate School of Commerce Commerce Doctor of Commerce
M.A. in Commerce
Graduate School of Fundamental Science and
Engineering
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Electronic and Photonic Systems
Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Science
M. Engineering or M. Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Doctor of Engineering
M. Engineering
Graduate School of Creative Science and
Engineering
Architecture Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Architecture
M. Engineering or M.A. in Architecture
Modern Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Management Systems
Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Doctor of Engineering
M. Engineering
Business Design and Management Doctor of Management Engineering
M. Management Engineering
Earth Sciences, Resources and Environmental
Engineering
Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Science
M. Engineering or M. Science
Graduate School of Advanced Science and
Engineering
Pure and Applied Physics Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Science
M. Engineering or M. Science
Chemistry and Biochemistry Doctor of Science
M. Science
Applied Chemistry Doctor of Engineering
M. Engineering
Graduate School of Advanced Science and
Engineering
Life Science and Medical Bioscience
Electrical Engineering and Bioscience
Integrative Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Nuclear Energy (cooperative major)
Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Science
M. Engineering or M. Science
Advanced Biomedical Science (cooperative major)
Advanced Health Science (cooperative major)
Doctor of Biomedical Science
Doctor of Life Science
(As of April 2010)
Graduate Schools
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Graduate Schools Majors Degrees (Field of Specialization)
Waseda Business School Business Administration MBA
The Okuma School of Public Management Public Management Master of Public Management
Waseda Law School J.D.Program Juris Doctor
Graduate School of Finance, Accounting and Law Finance, Accounting and Law MBA
Graduate School of Accountancy Accountancy MBA
Graduate School of Teacher Education Pedagogy M. Ed
Graduate Schools Majors Degrees (Field of Specialization)
Graduate School of Education Education Fundamental Studies Doctor of Education
Course Education Studies Doctor of Education or Doctor of Science
School Education
National Language Education
English Education
Social Studies Education
M.A. in Education or M.A. in Educational
Practice
Mathematics Education M.A. in Education, M. Science or M.A. in
Educational Practice
Graduate School of Human Sciences Human Sciences Doctor of Human Sciences
M.A. in Human Sciences or M.A. in Applied
Human Sciences
Graduate School of Social Sciences Global Society Research Program
Policy Science Research Program
Ph.D. in Social Sciences
M.A. in Social Sciences
Graduate School of Sport Sciences Sport Sciences Doctor of Sport Sciences
Master of Science
Graduate School of Asia-Pacifi c Studies International Studies Ph.D. in International Studies
M.A. in International Relations
Graduate School of Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies
Global Information and Telecommunication
Studies
Doctor of Science in Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies
Master of Science in Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies
Graduate School of Japanese Applied
Linguistics
Japanese Applied Linguistics Ph.D. in Japanese Applied Linguistics
M.A. in Japanese Applied Linguistics
Graduate School of Information, Production
and Systems
Information, Production and Systems
Engineering
Doctor of Engineering
M. Engineering
The Okuma School of Public Management Public Management Ph.D. in Public Management
Graduate School of Environment and Energy
Engineering
Environment and Energy Engineering Doctor of Engineering
M. Engineering or M.A. in Social Sciences
Professional Degrees(As of April 2010)
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* The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has launched the “Global 30” Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization, for the purpose of
selecting universities that will function as core schools for receiving and educating international students. In 2009, thirteen universities were selected. These core universities will play a
major role in dramatically boosting the number of international students educated in Japan as well as Japanese students studying abroad.
(Quoted from the press release dated Aug. 26, 2009 on the Global 30 project issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.)
English-based Degree ProgramsWaseda University offers many English-based Degree
programs for international students, which started from
the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (established
in 1998) and the Waseda Business School, then
expanded to the Graduate School of Global Information
and Telecommunication Studies, the Graduate School of
Information, Production and Systems, and the School of
International Liberal Studies. Consequently, 1 School and 4
Graduate Schools offer English-based degree programs.
To attract more students from around the world, the Faculty
of Political Science and Economics and the Faculty of
Science and Engineering will also launch English-based
degree programs from AY2010, and another program will
start at the Faculty of Social Sciences from AY2011. These
new programs were selected for the "Global 30" Project
for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization
by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology in 2009 (see below for details of the project).
International Programs and Activities
English-based degree programs in Waseda University(As of Fall 2010)
School of Political Science and Economics (2010 Fall)Japanese and Global Political Economies Course (J-GLOPE)
Dept. of Political Science, Dept. of Economics, Dept. of Global Political Economy
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
(2010 Fall)
International program
Dept. of Mathematics, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Creative Science and Engineering (2010 Fall)International program
Dept. of Modern Mechanical Engineering, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
(2010 Fall)
International program
Dept. of Physics, Dept. of Applied Physics, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dept. of Applied Chemistry, Dept. of Life Science and Medical Bioscience, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience
School of Social Sciences (2011 Fall) Contemporary Japanese Studies Program
School of International Liberal StudiesRegular Program
(International Students can complete the degree program in English)
Graduate School of Political Science (2010 Fall)Japanese and Global Political Economies Course (J-GLOPE)
Majors in Political Science (Political Science Course and Global Political Economy Course)
Graduate School of Economics (2010 Fall)Regular Program
(International Students can complete the degree program in English)
Graduate School of Fundamental Science and
Engineering (2010 Fall)
International Program
Dept. of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering
(2010 Fall)
International Program
Dept. of Modern Mechanical Engineering, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
(2010 Fall)
International Program
Dept. of Pure and Applied Physics, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dept. of Applied Chemistry, Dept. of Life Science and Medical Bioscience, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Dept. of Integrative Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering, Dept. of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Graduate School of Social Sciences (2012 Fall) Contemporary Japanese Studies Program (tentative)
Graduate School of Asia-Pacifi c StudiesRegular Program
(International Students can complete the degree program in English)
Waseda Business School MBA Program (Full-time)
Graduate School of Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies
Regular Program
(International Students can complete the degree program in English)
Graduate School of Information, Production and
Systems
Regular Program
(International Students can complete the degree program in English)
Undergraduate Schools
Graduate Schools
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Double Degree Programs are joint education programs that are based on
collaboration with world leading universities. They allow undergraduates at either
Waseda University or the partner university to gain academic credit for the other
university through overseas study if the students satisfy established requirements.
Waseda began Double Degree Programs with Peking University and Fudan
University in 2005, National Taiwan University, National University of Singapore in
2007 and Columbia University in 2008.
In 2006, Waseda University commenced a Double Degree Program with Nanyang
Technological University (NTU) for graduate students studying management of
technology (MOT). This program marks the first time that a Japanese university has
ever conducted an academic credit program overseas. The program’s curriculum
is established jointly by Waseda Business School and NTU, and faculty members of
both universities give lectures. The program is a full-time (all day) one-year course,
with lectures given in Singapore. At the end of the program, a two-week “field
study” session is held in Japan, at which time students make visits to manufacturing
sites in the Tokyo metropolitan area among other activities. Those that complete
the program are awarded two Masters Degrees.
Intensive Japanese Language Program
Double Degree Programs with World Leading Universities
NTU-WASEDA Double MBA Program (Singapore)
The Intensive Japanese Language Program is a course established by the Center
for Japanese Language for non-Japanese who seek to perform research on
or learn about Japan or Japanese or those who are currently involved in these
endeavors. Its primary goal is to improve Japanese-language ability. The program
is divided into a spring term (April to September) and a fall term (September to
March), with the term of study being one year. The program actively incorporates
extracurricular activities to deepen understanding of Japanese society and culture.
Such activities include viewings of traditional plays at theatres, tours of museums
and factories, and trips to watch sporting events.
Waseda is promoting collaboration and exchanges between Asian
and other world leading universities. We aim to create individuals
who have a global viewpoint and can make productive contribution
to international community through joint programs with overseas
universities as well as providing courses conducted in English.
Cross-Cultural Distance LearningIn collaboration with overseas universities, Waseda
is providing network-based Cross-Cultural Distance
Learning (CCDL) that utilizes teleconferencing and
chat systems. Thus far, Waseda has entered into
partnerships with 89 universities in 24 countries; the
number of students participating in CCDL reached
3,500 in 2009. The university is working to increase
its CCDL partnerships toward a goal of 100 schools.
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OECD Internship Program
Global Honors College
Waseda University has an internship agreement with the OECD (Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development). The internship program, which started
in 2008, is designed for graduate students to gain work experience at the OECD
headquarters for two to six months. Students are dispatched to several Directorates
to participate in survey or administrative activities for various projects, gain more
expertise in the field relevant to their competence, and to learn the way of working
in an international organization. The valuable experience obtained through this
program will contribute to their career plan development. Waseda University is
the only Japanese university to conclude an internship agreement with the OECD,
which has similar agreements with only several other universities in the whole world.
In order to encourage and support excellent students to participate, we also offer a
scholarship program for our students participating in this internship.
The Global Honors College aims to provide students with opportunities for
interdisciplinary research of global issues through joint seminar, thus building up and
advancing network of potential global leaders. The Global Seminar on Sustainability
has been conducted since 2009 under the mission of the college, jointly with
faculty and students from leading universities, such as Columbia University, Harvard
University, Korea University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, National
University of Singapore, Peking University, University of Washington, and Yale
University. The 2010 Seminar began “on line” (June to July) and then continued for
three intensive weeks (August) “on site” at Waseda University.
Out of this internship program, a joint seminar with OECD, IMF, and the World
Bank was held at Waseda University in Oct. 2009. The venue was filled with many
students looking for employment at international organizations.
Furthermore, we started the OECD lecture series from 2010, including special
lectures by speakers from the OECD headquarters.
Dispatched intern studentsNumber of Participants Directorates at OECD
AY2008: 4 students
Directorate for Education
Statistics Directorate
Development Co-operation Directorate
Center for Co-operation with Non-Members (CCNM)
AY2009: 4 students
Directorate for Education
Development Co-operation Directorate
Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry
Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs
AY2010: 6 students
Directorate for Education (2 students)
Statistics Directorate (2 students)
Human Resource Management
Development Center
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Long-term Study Abroad Programs
Short-term Study Abroad Programs
• Exchange Program
For: Undergraduate and graduate students
This is a program that sends exchange students to higher education institutes
that have entered into exchange agreements with Waseda University. Such
exchanges ordinarily involve taking courses offered by the partner university
and studying together with local students. Forming the central part of Waseda
University’s exchange study system, the program requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher
for application.
• Individualized Studies Abroad (ISA) Program
For: Undergraduate students
This program comes quite close to the exchange program in the sense that
students can take classes they desire within the ordinary curriculum of the
partner university while receiving consultation from a local coordinator. In cases
where students have low foreign language ability, language study may become
mandatory.
• Thematic Studies Abroad (TSA) Program
For: Undergraduate students
This is a program built on a curriculum centered on “theme-based learning” that
was developed for Waseda University students. A characteristic of the program
is that it offers numerous forms of support for language improvement that aids
students’ participation in lessons at the partner university.
• Offered by Center for International Education
• Offered by Extension Center
For: Undergraduate students, members of the general public
This program focuses on language study and cultural experience. It is offered
during summer and spring vacation (two to six weeks).
Program countries: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain,
China, and Australia.
Country Number of Institutions
Number of Programs
Number of Participants
China 3 4 67
Taiwan 3 3 28
Korea 12 13 73
Russia 1 1 10
Uzbekistan 1 1 10
Germany 1 2 29
France 1 1 4
U.K. 3 5 151
Italy 2 2 20
U.S.A. 5 8 91
Canada 2 4 52
Australia 2 3 37
Total 36 47 572
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Graduate Schools Campuses Languages used during Lectures Time of Admission Tuition(*)
(2010)
Graduate School of Political Science
Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Graduate School of Commerce
Graduate School of Education
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Waseda, Tokyo English /Japanese
English /Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
April/September
April/September
April
April
April/September
April
April
D :¥435,000
$4,887
D :¥635,000
$7,134Education (Mathematics Course)
M:¥525,000 - ¥756,000
$5,898 - $8,494
M:¥767,000 - ¥1,059,000
$8,617 - $11,898Education (Mathematics Education)
Graduate School of Fundamental Science and
Engineering
Graduate School of Creative Science and
Engineering
Graduate School of Advanced Science and
Engineering
Nishi-Waseda,
Tokyo
English /Japanese April, September D :¥635,000
$7,134
M:¥767,000
$8,617
Graduate School of Human Sciences Tokorozawa,
Saitama
Japanese April D :¥592,000
$6,651
M:¥714,000 - ¥893,000
$8,082 - $10,033
Undergraduate Schools
Undergraduate Schools Campuses Languages used during Lectures Time of Admission Tuition(*)
(2010)
School of Political Science and Economics
School of Law
School of Education
School of Commerce
School of Social Sciences
Waseda, Tokyo English/Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
April /September
April
April
April
April
¥752,000
$8,449
¥1,098,000
$12,337Education (Dept. of Science, Mathematics)
School of Culture, Media and Society
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Toyama, Tokyo Japanese April ¥795,000
$8,932
School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
School of Creative Science and Engineering
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Nishi-Waseda,
Tokyo
English/Japanese April /September ¥1,098,000
$12,337
School of Human Sciences Tokorozawa,
Saitama
Japanese April ¥1,023,000
$11,494
School of Sport Sciences Tokorozawa,
Saitama
Japanese April ¥1,053,000
$11,831
School of International Liberal Studies Waseda, Tokyo English April /September ¥1,128,000
$12,674
(*
) Students may also be required to pay other fees such as admission fee, basic education enhancement fee, campus development fees, seminar fees, etc, the amount of which differs
according to each school /graduate school. During the second and subsequent years, tuition and other fees increase at a fi xed rate.
Duration of enrollmentThe completion of a minimum of four year’s study at the university is required in order to graduate, with a maximum of eight years for undergraduate
study. Temporary absence periods and studying abroad periods, however, will not be counted in the enrollment period of up to eight years.
Graduate SchoolsDuration of enrollmentMaster’s program
For the master’s degree, two years (not longer than four years) of full-time postgraduate study is required. A student must earn 30-32 credits,
receive the necessary supervision for his/her study, write a thesis, and pass the fi nal examinations.
A student must register for classes at the beginning of the academic year at the offi ce of his/her graduate school during the prescribed period.
Classes must be selected after consultation with his/her supervisor.
Doctoral program
A student can receive his/her doctoral degree after attending three years (not longer than six years) of the full-time doctoral program, receiving
necessary supervision and passing the screening of the doctoral dissertation and the fi nal examinations.
The doctoral program is composed of the supervision of the professor and the student's own research activities. Thus, the students must
receive designated suprevision.
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School Fees
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Graduate Schools Campuses Languages used during Lectures Time of Admission Tuition(*)
(2010)
Graduate School of Sport Sciences Tokorozawa,
Saitama
Japanese April D :¥609,000
$6,842
M:¥735,000 - ¥919,000
$8,258 - $10,325
Graduate School of Asia-Pacifi c
Studies
Waseda, Tokyo English /Japanese April, September D :¥770,000
$8,651
M:¥1,290,000
$14,494
Graduate School of Global Information
and Telecommunication Studies
Waseda, Tokyo
Honjo, Saitama
English /Japanese April, September D :¥830,000
$9,325
M:¥1,230,000 - ¥1,538,000
$13,820 - $17,280
Graduate School of Japanese Applied
Linguistics
Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April, September D :¥670,000
$7,528
M:¥830,000
$9,325
Graduate School of Information,
Production and Systems
Kitakyushu,
Fukuoka
English /Japanese April, September D :¥715,000
$8,033
M:¥1,050,000
$11,797
The Okuma School of Public
Management
Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April, September D :¥2,030,000
$22,808
Graduate School of Environment and
Energy Engineering
Honjo, Saitama Japanese April D :¥715,000
$8,033
M:¥917,000
$10,303
Waseda Business School Waseda, Tokyo English /Japanese April, September M:¥1,350,000 -¥2,688,000
$15,168 - $30,202
The Okuma School of Public
Management
Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April, September M:¥1,530,000 - ¥1,913,000
$17,191- $21,494
Waseda Law School Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April D :¥1,230,000
$13,820
Graduate School of Finance,
Accounting and Law
Nihombashi,
Tokyo
Japanese April, September M:¥1,630,000
$18,314
Graduate School of Accountancy Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April, September M:¥1,580,000 - ¥1,975,000
$17,752 - $22,191
Graduate School of Teacher Education Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April M:¥1,230,000 - ¥1,538,000
$13,820 - $17,280
(*
) Students may also be required to pay other fees such as admission fee, basic education enhancement fee, campus development fees, seminar fees, etc, the amount of which differs
according to each school/graduate school. During the second and subsequent years, tuition and other fees increase at a fi xed rate.
One year Study Abroad ProgramsCampuses Languages used
during Lectures Time of Admission Tuition(2010)
Intensive Japanese Language Program Waseda, Tokyo Japanese April, September ¥694,000
$7,797
School of International Liberal Studies Waseda, Tokyo English April, September ¥1,277,000
$14,348
There are also one year exchange programs offered at both undergraduate and graduate schools with over 600 partner
universities worldwide. However, language ability requirements vary from school to school.
(USD1=JPY89)
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Overseas Offices, Research and Education Facilities
Paris Office (since 2005)
Oregon Office (since 1999)
Beijing Office (since 2004)
Singapore Office (since 2004)
Waseda Shibuya Senior High School (in affiliation since 2002)
Waseda Bioscience Research Institute in Singapore (since 2009)
Shanghai Office (since 2008)
IAO Nanjing Branch
(since 2009)
Taipei Office (since 2008)
Bangkok Office (since 2009)
Waseda Education (Thailand) (Bangkok, since 2003)
Bonn Office (since 1991)
China
Thailand
Singapore
GermanyFrance
U.S.A.
New York Office (since 2008)
Taiwan
Asia
ChinaBeijing Offi ce
(Beijing Education and Research Center, since 2004)Its functions are to support Waseda’s academic and research
activities in Beijing and other parts of China.
Shanghai Offi ce
(Shanghai Education and Research Center, since 2008)Its functions are to support Waseda-related activities in Shanghai
and its surrounding area.
IAO Nanjing Branch (since 2009)Its function is to support the International Admissions Offi ce (IAO)
TaiwanTaipei Offi ce
(International Center Taipei, since 2008)Its function is to support Waseda’s academic and research activities
in Taiwan.
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We are focusing on actively expanding our overseas activities
to realize our mission of Collaborating to Advance. Academic
Excellence in the Asia-Pacific Region, in order to establish the
Waseda presence and emphasize collaboration with leading
universities in Asia and throughout the world.
SingaporeSingapore Offi ce
(International Center Taipei, since 2004)The Waseda branch offi ce conducts PR activities, collects relevant data, and manages our
various enterprises in Singapore and surrounding areas.
Waseda Shibuya Senior High School (in affi liation since 2002)As an affi liated institution, this school for Japanese residents in Singapore offers a place for
international exchange with Asian countries and locals as well as intercultural understanding,
in order to facilitate mutual comprehension between the students from diverse backgrounds.
Waseda Bioscience Research Institute in Singapore (WABIOS) (Since 2009)Establishing a research institute of Waseda University in Singapore to pursue collaborative,
joint, and/or interdisciplinary research together with world-leading researchers focusing
on Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). We intend to open a
new academic frontier by taking advantage of Singapore’s availability for cutting-edge
information. Medium and long-term goals include the advancement of translational research
to apply the fruits of bioscience research to medical practice.
(1) Development of microscopic imaging techniques and study into cell structure, physical
properties and function (Building a new cellular biophysics)
(2) Strategic research integrating biology, chemistry, and information science (Building
development processes for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic methods)
(3) Medical application of nanobiotechnology (Research for development of biopharmaceuticals
and biology-based medical devices)
(4) Neurobiology and its application (Research for diagnosis and treatment of neural disorders)
ThailandBangkok Offi ce (since 2009) Its function is to support Waseda’s academic and research activities in Thailand.
Waseda Education (Thailand) (Bangkok, since 2003)This project is a joint undertaking with the Saha Group of Thailand. Under the motto “small-
group instruction by Japanese teachers,” its Japanese language department offers courses
primarily for people seeking to study in Japan or work at a Japanese company.
North America
U.S.A.New York Offi ce (NPO : Waseda USA, since 2008)Its function is to support Waseda’s academic and research activities in the U.S.
Oregon Offi ce (NPO : Waseda Oregon, since 1999)Its major functions are to operate and manage the Waseda Oregon Programs, TSA Program
and other international exchange activities in North America.
Europe
GermanyBonn Offi ce (since 1991)The Offi ce was the university’s fi rst overseas facility. Its major function is to serve as a base
for Waseda University faculty conducting research and educational activities in Europe.
FranceParis Offi ce (since 2005)The offi ce was established to support Waseda-related research and educational activities
along with alumni relations in France.
Global Partnership and Global Networking
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ASIA
Bangladesh (1)
University of Dhaka [F, S]
Brunei (1)
University of Brunei Darussalam [F, S]
Cambodia (2)
Royal University of Agriculture [F, S]
Royal University of Phnom Penh [F, S]
China (50)
Beijing Film Academy [F, S]
Beijing Foreign Studies University [F, S]
Beijing International Studies University [F, S]
Beijing Language and Culture University [F, S]
Beijing Normal University [F, S]
Changchun Taxation College [F, S]
Chonnam National University, Institute for Law
and Public Administration
China-Japan Friendship Association
Chinese Academy of Sciences [F, S]
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences [F, S]
Dalian University of Foreign Languages [F, S]
Dalian University of Technology [F, S]
East China Normal University [F, S]
Fudan University [F, S]
Harbin Institute of Technology [F, S]
Hong Kong University of Science and Technolgy
[F, S]
Inner Mongolia University [F, S]
Jilin University [F, S]
Liaoning University [F, S]
Nanjing University [F, S]
Nankai University [F, S]
Peking University [F, S]
Renmin University of China [F, S]
Shandong University [F, S]
Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences [F, S]
Shanghai Jiao tong University [F, S]
Shanghai Normal University [F, S]
Shanghai People's Association for Friendship
with Foreign Countries
Shanghai Sanda Institute [F, S]
Shanghai University [F, S]
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
[F, S]
Shantou University [F, S]
Sichuan Provincial People's Association for
Friendship with Foreign Countries
Sichuan University [F, S]
Southwest University of Political Science and
Law [F, S]
State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs
Sun Yat-sen University [F, S]
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong [F, S]
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
The Offi ce of Chinese Language Council
International [F]
The People's Government of Guangdong
Province, Offi ce of Foreign Affairs
Ting Hsin International Group, Tinghyi (Cayman
Islands) Holding Corporation [S]
Tongji University [F, S]
Tsinghua University [F, S]
University of Hong Kong [F, S]
University of Science and Technology of China
[F, S]
Wuhan University [F, S]
Xi'an Jiaotong University [F, S]
Zhejiang University [F, S]
India (3)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
[F, S]
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi [F, S]
Jawaharlal Nehru University [F, S]
Indnesia (2)
Universitas Indonesia [F, S]
Universitas Udayana [F, S]
Kazakhstan (2)
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University [F, S]
Korea (22)
Chonbuk National University [F, S]
Chonnam National University [F, S]
Chosun University [F, S]
Daegu University [F, S]
Dong-A University [F, S]
Dong-eui University [F, S]
Ewha Womans University [F, S]
Ewha Womans University The Graduate School
of Policy Sciences, The College of Social
Sciences
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies [F, S]
Hanyang University [F, S]
Inha University [F, S]
Kangwon National University [F, S]
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
Technology (KAIST) [F, S]
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
(KIMM) [F]
Korea University [F, S]
Korean Academy of Film Arts [F, S]
Kyung Hee University [F, S]
Pusan National University [F, S]
Seoul National University [F, S]
Sookmyung Women's University [F, S]
Sungkyunkwan University [F, S]
Yonsei University [F, S]
Malaysia (2)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) [F, S]
University of Malaya [F, S]
Mongolia (1)
The National University of Mongolia [F, S]
Philippines (4)
Ateneo de Manila University [F, S]
De La Salle University [F, S]
Mapua Institute of Technology [F, S]
University of the Philippines [F, S]
Singapore (4)
Nanyang Technological University [F, S]
National University of Singapore [F, S]
National University of Singapore, Faculty of
Science
Singapore Management University [F, S]
Taiwan (14)
Chinese Culture University [F, S]
Chung Yuan Christian University [F, S]
Industrial Technology Research Institute [F]
Kaohsiung Medical University [F, S]
National Cheng Kung University [F, S]
National Chengchi University [F, S]
National Chiao Tung University [F, S]
National Sun Yat-Sen University [F, S]
National Taiwan Normal University [F, S]
National Taiwan University [F, S]
*National Taiwan University of Science and
Technology, Center for Intelligent Robots [F]
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative
Offi ce in Japan [F]
Tamkang University [F, S]
Tunghai University [F, S]
Thailand (3)
Chiang Mai University [F, S]
Chulalongkorn University [F, S]
Thammasat University [F, S]
Uzbekistan (4)
National University of Uzbekistan named after
Mirzo Ulugbek [F, S]
Samarkand State University [F, S]
Tashkent State University of Economics [F, S]
The University of World Economy and
Diplomacy [F, S]
Viet Nam (4)
Foreign Trade University [F, S]
Vietnam International Education Development,
Ministry of Education and Training [S]
Vietnam National University, Hanoi [F, S]
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
[F, S]
OCEANIA
Australia (10)
Macquarie University [F, S]
Monash University [F, S]
The Australian National University [F, S]
The University of Adelaide [F, S]
The University of Melbourne [F, S]
Type of Agreement Number ofAgreements
Number ofCountries
University-wide Agreements 355 77
( As of June 2010 )
Global Partnership
Waseda University is fostering to make exchange agreements
with leading academic institutions throughout the world, and is
promoting student and academic exchanges based on these
agreements.
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Association of Pacifi c Rim Universities (APRU)
Universitas 21 (U21)
The University of New South Wales [F, S]
The University of Queensland [F, S]
The University of Sydney [F, S]
The University of Western Australia [F]
University of South Australia [F]
Fiji (1)
The University of the South Pacifi c [F, S]
Micronesia (1)
College of Micronesia - FSM [F, S]
New Zealand (3)
AUT University [F, S]
The University of Auckland [F, S]
University of Canterbury [F, S]
Palau (1)
Palau Community College [F, S]
Papua New Guinea (1)
The University of Papua New Guinea [F, S]
Samoa (1)
The National University of Samoa [F, S]
NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina (1)
Universidad del Salvador [F, S]
Brazil (4)
Rio de Janeiro State University [F, S]
The University of Brasilia [F, S]
The University of Campinas [F, S]
The University of Sao Paulo [F, S]
Canada (7)
Conference of Rectors and Principals of Quebec
Universities (CREPUQ) [S]
Bishop's University
Concordia University
Ecole Polytechnique Montreal
Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales
McGill University
Universite Laval
Universite de Montreal
Universite de Sherbrooke
Universite du Quebec
McGill University [F, S]
Queen's University [F, S]
The University of British Columbia [F, S]
The University of Calgary [F, S]
The University of Toronto [S]
York University [F, S]
Chile (2)
Catholic University of Chile [F, S]
The University of Chile [F, S]
Costa Rica (1)
The University for Peace [F, S]
Cuba (1)
University of Havana [F, S]
El Salvador (2)
Central American University "Jose Simeon
Canas" [F, S]
Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University [F, S]
Mexico (4)
El Colegio de Mexico [F, S]
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher
Education [F, S]
The Universidad Iberoamericana [F, S]
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara [F, S]
Peru (3)
Pontifi cia Universidad Catolica del Peru [F, S]
Universidad ESAN [F, S]
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
[F, S]
Uruguay (1)
Universidad Catolica del Uruguay [F, S]
USA (39)
American University [F, S]
Arizona State University [F, S]
Babson College [S]
Boston College [F, S]
Carnegie Mellon University [F, S]
Columbia University [F, S]
Duke University [F, S]
Furman University [F, S]
Georgetown University [F, S]
Georgia Institute of Technology [S]
Great Lakes Colleges Association, Inc./
Associated Colleges of the Midwest (26
institutions) [F, S]
Albion College (Michigan)
Antioch College (Ohio)
Beloit College (Wisconsin)
Carleton College (Minnesota)
Coe College (Iwoa)
Colorado College (Colorad)
Cornell College (Iwoa)
DePauw University (Indiana)
Denison University (Ohio)
Earlham College (Indiana)
Grinnell College (Iwoa)
Hope College (Michigan)
Kalamazoo College (Michigan)
Kenyon College (Ohio)
Knox College (Illinois)
Lake Forest College (Illinois)
Lawrence University (Wisconsin)
Macalester College (Minnesota)
Monmouth College (Illinois)
Oberlin College (Ohio)
Ohio Wesleyan University (Ohio)
Ripon College (Wisconsin)
St. Olaf College (Minnesota)
The College of Wooster (Ohio)
University of Chicago
Wabash College (Indiana)
Lafayette College [F, S]
Lewis and Clark College [F, S]
Ohio State University [F, S]
Oregon University System (8 institutions) [S]
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Eastern Oregon University
Oregon Health Sciences University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Southern Oregon University
University of Oregon
Western Oregon University
Pitzer College [F, S]
Stony Brook University, State University of New
York [F, S]
Syracuse University [F, S]
The California State University [S]
California Maritime Academy
California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
California State University, Bakersfi eld
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Stanislaus
Humboldt State University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
The George Washington University [F, S]
The Monterey Institute of International Studies
[F, S]
The University of Arizona [F, S]
The University of California, Berkeley [F, S]
The University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA)
[F, S]
The University of Colorado at Boulder [F, S]
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
[F, S]
The University of Maryland at College Park [F, S]
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
[F, S]
The University of Southern California [F, S]
The University of Virginia [F, S]
The University of Washington [F, S]
University at Albany, State University of New
York [F]
University of Georgia [F, S]
University of Hawaii System [F, S]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas [F, S]
University of Utah [F, S]
Washington University [S]
Wheaton College [F, S]
Yale University [F, S]
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
Afghanistan (1)
Kabul University [F, S]
Bahrain (2)
Ahlia University [F, S]
University of Bahrain [F, S]
Botswana (1)
University of Botswana [F, S]
Egypt (1)
Cairo University [F, S]
Israel (3)
Tel-Aviv University [F, S]
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem [F]
University of Haifa [F, S]
Jordan (1)
University of Jordan [F, S]
Oman (1)
Sultan Qaboos University [F, S]
Qatar (1)
University of Qatar [F, S]
Saudi Arabia (3)
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
[F, S]
King Saud University [F, S]
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Tokyo [F, S]
South Africa (1)
University of Cape Town [F, S]
Syria (1)
University of Damascus [F, S]
Tanzania (1)
University of Dar es Salaam [F, S]
Turkey (1)
Bogazici University [F, S]
UAE (2)
United Arab Emirates University [F, S]
Zayed University [F]
Uganda (1)
Makerere University [F, S]
EUROPE
Austria (2)
The University of Salzburg [F, S]
University of Vienna [F, S]
Belarus (1)
Belarussian State University [F, S]
Belgium (2)
Catholic University of Leuven [F, S]
Free University of Brussels [F, S]
Bulgaria (1)
Sofi a University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' [F, S]
Czech Republic (1)
Charles University in Prague [F, S]
Denmark (2)
Copenhagen Business School [F, S]
The University of Copenhagen [F, S]
Estonia (2)
Tallinn University [F, S]
University of Tartu [F, S]
Finland (2)
Helsinki University of Technology [F, S]
University of Helsinki [F, S]
France (18)
Ecole de Management de Lyon (E.M. Lyon) [F, S]
Ecole Normale Superieure [F, S]
Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan [F, S]
INALCO, National Institute of Eastern Languages
and Civilizations [F, S]
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille [F, S]
La Foundation Nationale des Science Politiques
(FNSP) and l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris
(IEP) [F, S]
The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble
[F, S]
The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes [F, S]
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation
and Development (OECD) [S]
The United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Universite de Rennes I [F, S]
Universite de Rennes II - Haute-Bretagne [F, S]
Universite Lumiere - Lyon 2 [F, S]
Universite Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II) [F, S]
Universite Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) [F, S]
University of Paris [F]
University of Paris I (Pantheon Sorbonne) [F, S]
University of Paris IX (Paris Dauphine) [F, S]
Germany (17)
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
[F, S]
Darmstadt Technical University [F, S]
Free University of Berlin [F, S]
*Hertie School of Governance [F, S]
Humboldt University of Berlin [F, S]
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich [F, S]
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg [F, S]
The University of Tubingen [F, S]
Trier University [F, S]
University of Augsburg [F, S]
University of Bonn [F, S]
University of Erfurt [F, S]
University of Freiburg [F, S]
University of Gottingen [F, S]
University of Heidelberg [F, S]
University of Karlsruhe [F, S]
University of Leipzig [F, S]
Greece (1)
The University of Athens [F, S]
Hungary (4)
Budapest University of Technology and
Economics [F, S]
Central European University [F, S]
Corvinus University of Budapest [F, S]
Eotvos Lorand University [F, S]
Iceland (1)
The University of Iceland [F, S]
Ireland (1)
University College Dublin [F, S]
Italy(20)
The Polytechnic Institute of Milan [F, S]
The Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di
Perfezionamento Sant'Anna [F, S]
The University of Ferrara [F, S]
The University of Florence [F, S]
The University of Pisa [F, S]
Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore [F, S]
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi [F, S]
Universita' per Stranieri di Siena [F, S]
University of Bari [F, S]
University of Bologna [F, S]
University of Cagliari [F, S]
University of Cassino [F, S]
University of Milan [F, S]
University of Naples "L'Orientale" [F, S]
University of Naples 'Federico II [F]
University of Padua [F, S]
University of Palermo [F, S]
University of Rome "La Sapienza" [F, S]
University of Venice [F, S]
Venice International University [F, S]
Latvia (1)
University of Latvia [F, S]
Lithuania (2)
Vilnius University [F, S]
Vytautas Magnus University [F, S]
Netherlands (2)
Leiden University [F, S]
The University of Amsterdam [F, S]
Norway (4)
Norwegian University of Science and
Technology [F, S]
The University of Bergen [F, S]
The University of Oslo [F, S]
University of Tromso [F, S]
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Portugal (2)
The University of Coimbra [F, S]
University of Lisbon [F, S]
Romania (1)
University of Bucharest [F, S]
Russia (4)
Far Eastern National University [F, S]
Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute
(Technical University) [F, S]
Moscow State University [F, S]
St. Petersburg State University [F, S]
Serbia (1)
The University of Belgrade [F, S]
Slovakia (2)
Comenius University in Bratislava [F, S]
Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica [F, S]
Spain (6)
The University of Barcelona [F, S]
The University of Santiago de Compostela [F, S]
University Complutense of Madrid [F, S]
University of Granada [F, S]
University of Salamanca [F, S]
University of Valencia [F, S]
Sweden (5)
Goteborg University [F, S]
Lund University [F, S]
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) [F, S]
Uppsala University [F, S]
Vaxjo University [F, S]
Switzerland (6)
International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
The University of Basel [F, S]
The University of Geneva [F, S]
The University of Lausanne [F, S]
University of Zurich [F, S]
Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge [F, S]
UK (21)
Hertford College, Oxford [F, S]
Newcastle University [F, S]
Pembroke College, Cambridge [F, S]
Pembroke College, Oxford [S]
The University of Birmingham [F, S]
The University of Edinburgh [F, S]
The University of Kent [F, S]
The University of Leeds [F, S]
The University of Leicester [F, S]
The University of Manchester, the Faculty of
Humanities [F, S]
The University of Nottingham [F, S]
The University of Sheffi eld [F, S]
The University of Warwick [F, S]
The University of York [F, S]
Trinity College, Cambridge [S]
University College London [F, S]
University of East Anglia [F]
University of London, Royal Holloway [F, S]
University of London, School of Oriental and
African Studies (SOAS) [F, S]
University of Stirling [F, S]
Wolfson College, Oxford [F]
APRU(Association of Pacifi c Rim Universities)
U21(Universitas 21)
IAU( International Association of Universities)
URA(University Research Association)
VIU( Venice International University )
APAIE
(Asia-Pacifi c Association for International Education)
OECD(Forum on Higher Education)
WC2(World Cities World Class)
Academic Impact(The United Nations)
Global Networking
‘F’ refers to Faculty, Exchange;
‘S’ to Student Exchange.
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There is another aspect of Waseda’s curriculum in which the
university takes great pride: its clubs. Numbering over 700,
Waseda’s clubs are grouped into five officially recognized
types: athletic clubs (44 clubs), student associations (159
clubs), hobby clubs (347 clubs), regional student associations
(22 clubs), and clubs recognized by individual schools (more
than 100 clubs). It is said that if unofficial organizations are
included, the number of university clubs exceeds 2,000. In
fact, there are so many clubs that it is said that there is no
topic for which a club has not been formed. All of these
organizations offer ample opportunities for anyone with
enthusiasm to shine. Also, Waseda University’s tradition as a
leader in Japan’s collegiate sports is alive and well. Waseda’s
athletes are electrifying not only the collegiate sports world but
Japan’s entire sports scene.
For over 100 years, Waseda has been a shrine for competitive sports.
Sports bring the entire university together
The Athletic Sports Center is an organization that serves to promote Waseda
sports by overseeing all of the university’s athletic clubs and supporting club
activities through collaboration with organizations both on and off campus.
Since it was fi rst launched in 1902, all of Waseda’s athletic clubs have shined
as leaders in Japan’s student sports for over 100 years. Waseda has produced
numerous distinguished athletes, among them Mikio Oda, who captured the
gold medal in the triple jump at the Berlin Olympics (1936); Shuhei Nishida,
who won the silver medal in the pole vault at the same Olympics; Tsuyoshi
Yamanaka, who set world records several times in freestyle swimming; and
Kenji Ogiwara and Takanori Kono, who both won the gold medals in Nordic
combined skiing events. Moreover, fi gure skater Shizuka Arakawa won the
gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Waseda has also produced many
outstanding athletes that have become national and international leaders
in such team sports as baseball, rugby, and soccer. In this way, Waseda
University sports are inspiring fans both in the university and throughout Japan.
International Community Center (ICC)
Open Education Center
Targeted toward improving communication and
understanding between international and local students,
the International Community Center (ICC) is a stimulative
platform for a dynamic variety of cross-cultural exchange for
all members of the Waseda community. Established in July
2006, the ICC has organized rich and purposeful programs
including country festivals, talk sessions, language exchanges,
talent shows, sports events, musicals, exhibitions and
academic forums with the combined efforts of students from
diverse backgrounds.
The Open Education Center offers more than 3,000 “open
courses” in which students enrolled in any Waseda school
can participate. Such courses include a “Theme College” in
which small numbers of undergraduates from various Waseda
schools tackle interdisciplinary and cross-school research
themes in a seminar format, internships, and small class size
language courses for students aiming to acquire practical
command of a foreign language. Some are offered by
regional or cooperating Japanese universities. Such courses
allow students enrolled in Waseda University to participate in
lectures offered by other universities.
Life at Waseda
Junya KogaGold medalist in the 2009 World
Swimming Championship in
Roma, Italy
Takeshi OkadaCoach of Japan’s national
Soccer team in the 2010 World
Cup in South Africa
44 athletic clubs
Baseball / Tennis / Rowing / Kendo / Judo / Japanese archery /
Swimming / Track / Sumo / Rugby football / Mountain climbing /
Skiing / Ice skating / Basketball / Association football /
Horseback riding / Table tennis / Boxing / Gymnastics / Karate /
Volleyball / Wrestling / Auto racing / American football / Yachting /
Handball / Ice hockey / Fencing / Cheerleading / Soft tennis /
Tennis / Cycling / Badminton / Aviation / Hiking / Golf /
Weightlifting / Shooting / Aikido / Archery / Softball /
Nippon Kempo / Lacrosse / Shorinji Kempo
Clubs & CirclesOpportunities to display enthusiasm outside of the classroom
Waseda University Student Dormitory
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*The “Good Practice” programThrough this program, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and
Technology (MEXT) seeks to stimulate higher education by choosing uniquely
excellent approaches (good practices) from among endeavors intended to help
improve university education. It then supports these approaches with fi nancial
assistance.
The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center, Waseda University (WAVOC)
Waseda University provides a housing environment in which
an ample number of student dormitory rooms, either operated
directly by the University or by private organizations, is readily
available for international students upon their arrival in Japan.
These dormitories provide shared living with Japanese
students, enhancing international exchange opportunities
through day-to-day living. A resident caretaker is stationed
around the clock to ensure security. There are also Resident
Assistants (RA) who reside in the dormitory to help support
residential living.
In 2010, Waseda University Residence Life Center was
established with an aim to shift the role of our dormitories —
from an accommodation facility simply for “dwelling” to a
place of “learning & growing.” Residence Life Center presents
the dormitories to serve as an opportunity to provide all-round
WAVOC engages in a variety of volunteer activities - ranging
from peacebuilding to support for education, human rights,
and the environment - in such countries as Afghanistan,
Laos, Cambodia and Tanzania as well as within Japan. In
2005, WAVOC was selected as a “Good Practice” program*
of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and
Technology. At the present time, there are more than 3,500
people registered with the center. WAVOC also offers
volunteerism-related courses at the Open Education Center
that have proven quite popular. Open to society at large,
it allows anyone aged 18 years or older to participate in its
volunteer activities, even those people who are not current
Waseda students or Waseda graduates.
education through its own various dormitory
education programs. Academic programs
such as the Intensive English Course and the
Theme Discussion help students cultivate
a global perspective. Dormitory life also
fosters the personal growth of each individual
student, instilling self-initiative and leadership
skills through communal living, programs pursuing to support
international exchanges, and self-developed events.
As an increase in the number of international students is
expected, Waseda University endeavors to facilitate further
development and expansion of its housing environment,
which includes the completion of Japan’s largest university
dormitory facilities scheduled for 2013.
Waseda University Operated Dormitories
Waseda International Dormitory (WID)
Espoir Mejiro (Female-only)
Wakeijuku Foundation-Operated “Wakeijuku”
(Male-only)
Tanashi Student Dormitory
(Co-ed Dormitory)133 rooms, 169 people
Higashi-Fushimi Student Dormitory
(Male Dormitory)30 rooms, 40 people
Ichijima Kinen Sendagi Student Dormitory
(Female Dormitory)11 rooms
Waseda University Operated Dormitories include Tanashi Student
Dormitory (co-ed) completed in March 2008, Higashi-Fushimi
Student Dormitory (male) renovated in 2007, and Ichijima Kinen
Sendagi Student Dormitory (female). These dormitories are all
located within an hour’s distance from any campus of the University.
WID has caretakers whose utmost concern is to create a “homey
atmosphere.” Residents are provided with breakfast and dinner,
along with furnished rooms. The well-developed facilities enable
residents to immediately begin a comfortable student life.
The Espoir Mejiro is managed and operated by Waseda University
Enterprise Corp. Built in a quiet residential area conveniently located
near the campus, this dormitory ensures individual privacy in its
condominium-styled individual rooms.
Despite its urban environment, the Wakeijuku grounds are fi lled with
lush greenery. Residents can experience shared living with people
from over 30 different Western and Asian countries.
*Wakeijuku is available only for male students. Private rooms are
shared with other university students and Japanese students.
WID Kasai, Male-only Dormitory 112 rooms
WID Hanakoganei, Male-only Dormitory 91 rooms
WID Hanakoganei 2, Male-only Dormitory 91 rooms
WID Toda Koen, Female-only Dormitory 78 rooms
WID Tanashi, Female-only Dormitory 41 rooms
WID Tokorozawa, Female-only Dormitory 60 rooms
WID Nishi-Tokorozawa, Female-only Dormitory 42 rooms
WID Shimoigusa, Female-only Dormitory 30 rooms
WID Kodaira, Co-Ed Dormitory 73 rooms
71 rooms
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• Open Campus
• First-Term Classes End
• Summer Vacation
• Entrance Ceremony
• First-Term Classes Begin
• Study Abroad Fair
• Regatta:
Waseda vs. Keio
• Baseball Match
between Waseda and Keio
• Waseda Festival
• Waseda Culture Week
• Athletic Festival
• Winter Vacation
• Rugby Match between Waseda and Meiji
• Intercollegiate Hakone Ekiden
(marathon relay race)
• Second-Term Classes End
• Spring Vacation
• Entrance Examination
• Commencement
Entrance CeremonyOpen Campus
Study Abroad Fair
Commencement
Waseda Festival
Rugby Match between Waseda and Meiji
Athletic Festival
• Entrance Ceremony in September
• Commencement in September
• Second-Term Classes Begin
• Homecoming Day
• Anniversary of the University
Founding
• Study Abroad Fair
Study Abroad Fair
Orientation for Foreign
Students
Regatta: Waseda vs. Keio
Entrance Ceremony in
September
Homecoming Day
Academic Calendar
April
June
July
May
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
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Since its establishment, Waseda’s mission has been
based on three principles: “upholding the independence
of learning”, “promoting the utilization of practical
knowledge” and “creating good citizenship”. These
ideals are shared by the more than 550,000 alumni who
sustain and support the University.
Waseda’s commitment to learning is reflected in the
achievements of its graduates who include many
creative and productive scholars and educators who
distinguish themselves in their respective fields of
specialization. In the world of literature, the University
has produced many eminent writers such as Haruki
MURAKAMI along with gifted actors. Waseda
graduates also play a prominent role in the area of
legal affairs ranking as the number one among those
passing the National Bar Association examination in
2004 and 2005. Increasing numbers of graduates
aspiring to careers in government are succeeding in
passing the national senior civil service examination.
Furthermore, many graduates are journalists in the print
and electronic media.
The University’s tradition of promoting the application
of knowledge is clearly shown in the achievements of
its graduates in many facets of the private corporate
sector. Alumni are key players in research and
development, construction, transport, electricity,
communications and manufacturing. With the growing
transformation of contemporary society into a global
information community, there has been a marked entry
by Waseda graduates into the so-called “soft” sectors,
including finance, securities, trading, distribution,
retailing and other information and service industries.
Excellent entrepreneurs who have created prestigious
firms such as SONY, CASIO, FAST RETAILING
(UNIQLO) , LOTTE and SAMSUMG are Waseda
graduates.
Waseda’s commitment to fostering good citizenship
is exhibited in both general and specific ways. First,
the University continues to produce large numbers of
graduates who, following in the tradition of founder
Shigenobu Okuma, aspire to careers in national and
local politics. Seven distinguished Waseda graduates
have held the post of Japanese Prime Minister. Many
members of the diet are Waseda graduates, and
countless alumni serve as members of elected local
government bodies. Second, the University’s anti-elitist
philosophy of education is reflected in the professional
and personal lives of alumni. Waseda men and women
can be found in all sectors and levels of society, not
only in Japan, but throughout the world. Alumni support
the University and its mission directly and indirectly, in
spirit and in deed.
Waseda Alumni
Tadashi YanaiSchool of Political Science and Economics
(graduated in 1971)
Chairman, President & CEO, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd
Tadashi Yanai was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture
in 1949 and graduated from the School of
Political Science and Economics in 1971.
In 1984, his company opened its first Uniqlo
store carrying everyday clothes in Hiroshima City.
Since then Yanai has been aggressively opening
new stores across Japan and other countries,
transforming Uniqlo into the nation’s largest and
globally renowned casual wear brand.
Yanai’s business leadership and aspiration are
shown in Fast Retailing’s corporate philosophy:
“Changing clothes. Changing conventional
wisdom. Change the world.”
Kun-Hee LeeSchool of Commerce (graduated in 1965)
Chairman, Samsung Electronics
Kun-Hee Lee was born in South Korea in
1942 and graduated from the School of
Commerce in 1965. He became Chairman in
Nov. 1987 and achieved remarkable business
accomplishments.
The Samsung Group’s sales volume grew from
$17 billion at the time of his appointment to
$172 billion by the end of 2009, and the market
capitalization increased from $1.2 billion to
$156 billion.
He has high reputation as a successful
Chairman, a philanthropist, and one of the most
important global leaders.
Haruki MurakamiSchool of Letters, Arts and Sciences I
(graduated in 1975)
The 17th Prime Minister Shigenobu Okuma*
The 55th Prime Minister Tanzan Ishibashi
The 74th Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
The 76th and 77th Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu
The 84th Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi
The 85th and 86th Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori
The 91st Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda
Japanese Prime Ministers Who Graduated from Waseda University
* Founder
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Campus Libraries
Library of Science and Engineering Toyama Library Tokorozawa Library
With a collection of approximately 2.5 million items, the
Central Library is one of the largest libraries in Japan. It also
serves as a learning space with over 1,800 carrels. Every
year, roughly 1.1 million people visit the library; it is especially
crowded during examination and report-writing seasons. The
audiovisual room on the fourth fl oor has 33 booths in which
visitors can view videos or listen to CDs. The majority of the
library’s collection is registered in and managed by a system-
known as the “WINE System” - that allows users to search for
materials through computers installed throughout the facility.
Moreover, the system allows searches from private homes via
the Internet. In addition to searches, the WINE System also
allows library users to reserve borrowed materials or extend
material lending periods on their own.
International Conference CenterContributing to
interdisciplinary international
exchange, the International
Conference Center consists
of the Masaru Ibuka
Auditorium, 4 meeting
rooms, 19 research rooms
and 7 joint research rooms.
Central LibraryThe Central Library features a group carrels on the second fl oor, a PC/
calculator room on the third fl oor, and a library lounge that can be used
for group studying on the fourth fl oor. There is also a reading room for the
visually impaired (second fl oor). Rooms and spaces for relaxation can be
found on each fl oor.
Libraries and Museums
Including the Central Library, there are 28 library facilities located within Waseda University. Combined, these libraries house approximately 5.1 million items.
The data of all campus libraries is entered into the WINE System, which makes it possible to search all library holdings at once.
Central Library
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From Shakespeare to Godzilla, a virtual treasure trove of theater and fi lm exhibitsThe Theatre Museum is Japan’s only museum dedicated to
the theatre. With a beautiful exterior that is modeled after
the Fortune Theatre of Shakespeare’s day, the building is
occasionally used as an actual stage. Among the items
collected and preserved by the museum are scripts from
Ultraman, posters for Godzilla movies, and various other items
related to theatre or fi lm. In addition to special exhibits held
several times during the year, the museum has a permanent
display that provides
a historical overview
of Japanese theatre.
Visitors can also view
related books and
enjoy audiovisual
materials. Admission
is free to the general
public.
Bringing Waseda University’s valuable collection of cultural assets under one roofThis museum bearing the name of Yaichi Aizu (1881 - 1956)
was opened in 1998. It is located in the oldest building on the
campus, a structure that was built in 1925 to house the library.
Designed by one of Waseda’s most famous architects, Kenji
Imai, this building, together with the Okuma Auditorium, was
designated a historical structure by the Tokyo Metropolitan
Government in 1999. A space for special exhibits is located
on the fi rst fl oor, and permanent exhibits are displayed on
the second fl oor. Yaichi Aizu lectured on Oriental art history
at Waseda University, and he collected many artworks at his
own expense to give his students an opportunity to come into
personal contact with them. Dr. Aizu was also known as a poet
and a master of calligraphy; his unique style of calligraphy is still
widely admired. The items that Dr. Aizu left behind-including
materials pertaining to Oriental art, archeological fi ndings made
over many years, valuable collections of results from ethnic
studies, and magnifi cent modern paintings and sculptures
that have been donated or
collected-were scattered
throughout the university
without being shown to the
public. This museum was
established to bring these items
together so that they can be
presented to society as cultural
assets of Waseda University.
Young maiden’s mask Female demon’s mask Cels of Japanese Animation
Godzilla memorabilia
Hekijae
Ancient artwork of China
(Aizu Collection)
Mural masterpiece created for
former library (Building No. 2)
Attus
(garment made of tree bark)
Ethnic clothing of the Ainu
The Writings of Yaichi Aizu:
Gakki
Comprehensive Library Database of Classic WritingsThe Comprehensive Library Database of Classic Writings project is endeavoring
to provide public access to ancient materials held in Waseda University libraries
through detailed bibliographical information and clear color images. A fi ve-year
undertaking that began in 2005, the project is preparing and releasing parts of
the database on a sequential basis. When the database is completed, it will
make available valuable materials in a variety of fi elds-including some 300,000
writings, two national treasures, and fi ve important cultural assets-to the public.
Digital archiving of museum collectionsThe Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum digitalized items of its collection
for broad distribution via the Internet, CD-ROMs and DVDs. It is also moving
forward with a 3-D digitalization project using a system that can capture objects
in 3-D. Likewise, the Aizu Museum is digitalizing some 15,000 academic
materials. It has prepared a CD-ROM entitled “The Yaichi Aizu Collection:
Rare Implements,” which is available on the Internet together with a database
called “The Writings of Yaichi Aizu.” The museum is also working to digitalize
rubbings, modern paintings, and Ainu artifacts.
Promoting digitalization of academic information
Aizu Museum
The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum
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Waseda’s history has been colorfully interspersed with visits by great scholars, politicians, journalists
and more, from all over the world. Holding true to founder Shigenobu Okuma’s ideal of harmony between
Eastern and Western civilizations, Waseda continues to provide intellectual stimulation to its academic
community.
Albert EinsteinThe campus overfl ows with students
trying to get a look at the famous
scientist when he comes to give a
lecture at Waseda.
Robert KennedyKennedy attends a student debate in
the Okuma Auditorium. On his return
to the United States he published an
account of his travels “Just Friends
and Brave Enemies”, using the
royalties to create the Robert Kennedy
Scholarship which he donated to
Waseda.
1962
1922
Jawaharlal NehruTogether with Tanzan Ishibashi,
Indian Prime Minister Nehru is the fi rst
recipient of an honorary doctorate
from Waseda.
1957
Historical Overview
1882 Tokyo Senmon Gakko (College) founded by Shigenobu Okuma with the Departments of Political
Science, Law, English, and Physical Science.
1890 Department of Literature opened.
1893 Graduate courses inaugurated in the Department of Literature.
1900 Faculty members sent to Europe and America for the fi rst time under the newly established
Foreign Travel Scholarships for faculty members.
1902 University Library building completed. Acquisition of university status and renamed Waseda
University comprising Schools of Political Science & Economics, Law, and Literature, seven
senmon-bu (junior colleges), and a single graduate school.
1903 School of Education opened.
1904 University status acquired under the Senmon Gakko School Act. School of Commerce opened.
1905 School for Chinese students opened (closed in 1910).
1909 School of Science and Engineering opened.
1920 Chartered under the newly enacted University Act comprising fi ve undergraduate schools
of Political Science & Economics, Law, Literature, Commerce, and Science & Engineering.
Department of Commerce added in senmon-bu (junior college).
First Higher School (3-year course) newly opened.
1922 Death of the University’s founder, Shigenobu Okuma.
1925 New University Library and Student Hall completed.
1927 Okuma Auditorium completed.
1928 Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum completed.
1933 Administration Building, Gymnasium, and Television Laboratory completed.
1938 Kagami Memorial Laboratory for Materials Science and Technology established.
1939 Co-education introduced.
1940 Science and Engineering Research Laboratory established.
Institute of Social Sciences established (now the Institute of Asia-Pacifi c Studies).
1945 Imperial-Gift Memorial Hall, Okuma Kaikan faculty club, First Higher School Building, and
Science and Engineering Research Laboratory Building destroyed by fi re as a result of air-raids.
Reconstruction and renovation started.
1949 Four-year college curricula established, with eleven schools, in accordance with the new
education law. Waseda Senior High School started as an affi liated school.
1951 Six Graduate Schools (master’s degree programs) under the new educational program opened.
Two new graduate school buildings, one for Humanities and Social Sciences and the other for
Science and Engineering, completed.
1953 Graduate Schools (doctoral degree programs) opened.
1956 Systems Science Institute established (now the Institute of Asia-Pacifi c Studies).
1958 Advanced Teacher’s Training Course established. Institute of Comparative Law established.
1959 Center for Informatics established (now the Media Network Center).
1962 Institute of Language Teaching established.
1963 International Division opened.
1966 School of Social Sciences (Evening Division only) opened.
1968 Evening Division of the School of Science and Engineering abolished.
1973 Evening Divisions of the Schools of Political Science and Economics, Law, and Commerce
abolished.
1974 Institute for Research in Business Administration established.
1978 Institute for Research in Contemporary Political and Economic Affairs established.
Founded in 1882
Shigenobu OkumaOur founder, Okuma Shigenobu served as the Foreign
Minister and Prime Minister of Japan in the Meiji and
Taisho Eras. He desired to establish a school advocating
Independence of Learning leading him to found the Tokyo
Senmon Gakko in 1882 (renamed Waseda University in
1902). Founded as a college with three departments under
the old system of Japanese higher education, Waseda
has grown to become a comprehensive university 13
undergraduate schools and 21 graduate and professional
schools with two senior high schools with an Art and
Architecture School attached to it.
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Herbert von KarajanKarajan receives an honorary
doctorate. In commemoration of his
visit, the longtime resident conductor
of the Berlin Philharmonic conducts
the Waseda Symphony Orchestra.
Bill ClintonClinton gives a lecture at the Okuma
Auditorium followed by a friendly
question and answer session with
students.
Nelson MandelaMandela is awarded an honorary
doctorate and speaks passionately
about democracy and peace in his
recipient’s address.
1995
Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoPresident Macapagal-Arroyo
becomes the third Phillippines
President to receive an honorary
doctorate degree.
2002
2005
2006
2005
2010Ban Ki-moonThe United Nations Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon gives a memorial
speech at Masaru Ibuka Auditorium.
William Henry Gates III(Bill Gates)Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief
Software Architect of Microsoft Corp.
receives an honorary doctorate
degree. Gates gives a memorable
speech with a message. “I look
forward to the contributions that
today’s university students will make
to the world”.
Wangari Muta MaathaiWangari Muta Maathai is the recipient
of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004
and receives an honorary doctorate
degree.
Mahathir bin MohamadMahathir bin Mohamad, former Prime
Minister of Malaysia receives an
honorary doctorate degree and gives
a speech.
1993
1979
1981 Extension Center established.
1982 Waseda Honjo Senior High School started as an affi liated school. First centennial anniversary of
the founding celebrated.
1987 School of Human Sciences opened.
Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences established.
1988 Center for Japanese Language established.
1990 Graduate School of Education opened.
1991 Center for Scholarly Information and the International Conference Center opened.
Graduate School of Human Sciences opened. European Center in Bonn established.
1993 Advanced Research Center for Science and Engineering established.
1994 Graduate School of Social Sciences founded. Okuma Kaikan (the University’s administration
building) opened.
1996 Media Network Center established to allow integration of the Center for Informatics and other
units working on information systems.
1997 Institute of Asia-Pacifi c Studies established (replaced the Institute of Social Sciences and
Systems Science Institute).
1998 Graduate School of Asia-Pacifi c Studies opened.
Aizu Museum established.
Global Information and Telecommunication Institute established.
Institute for Advanced Studies in Education established.
1999 Human Service Center established.
2000 Open Education Center, Graduate School of Global Information and Telecommunication
Studies opened. Kyushu Laboratory, Advanced Research Institute for Science and Engineering
established.
2001 Art and Architecture School opened (replaced the College of Technology). Graduate School of
Japanese Applied Linguistics opened. New Student Center opened on the Toyama Campus.
Comprehensive Research Organization and the Research and Development Center opened.
2002 Distance Learning Center, the Hirayama Ikuo Memorial Volunteer Center and Environmental
Research Institute opened.
2003 School of Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems, Okuma
School of Public Management, Kawaguchi Art School of Waseda University opened.
2004 School of International Liberal Studies opened. Waseda Law School opened.
Graduate School of Finance, Accounting and Law opened.
2005 Graduate School of Accountancy opened.
2006 Graduate School of Sport Sciences opened.
2007 Both Graduate and Undergraduate School of Science and Engineering were reorganized into
three schools: School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and
Engineering and School of Advanced Science and Engineering.
School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I and II (Evening Division) were reorganized into School of
Culture, Media and Society and School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering opened.
125th anniversary.
2008 Graduate School of Teacher Education opened.
2010 Cooperative Major in Nuclear Energy, Cooperative Major in Advanced Biomedical Science and
Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science opened.
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• Educational Resources Section
• IT Strategies Section
• Affi liated Schools Offi ce
• Admissions Center International Admissions
Offi ce
• Development of University-Local Relations
Liaison Offi ce
• Academic Advising Offi ce
• Honjo Campus Project Development Offi ce
• Art and Science Center
• Center for Advanced Biomedical Sciences
Offi ce
• Faculty Development Center
Research Promotion Division • Research Planning Section
• Research Support Section
• Research Management Section
• Research Collaboration & Promotion Center
International Affairs Division • International Offi ce
• Planning Offi ce for International Education
Student Affairs Division • Student Affairs Section
• Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Section
• Career Center
• International Community Center
• Residence Life Center
Cultural Affairs Division • Cultural Planning Section
General Affairs Division • University Corporation Section
• General Affairs Section
• Offi ce of University Environment and Safety
• Legal Affairs Section
Personnel Division • Personnel Section
• Salaries and Welfare Section
Financial Affairs Division • Finance Section
• Accounting Section
Campus Planning Division • Planning and Construction Section
Offi ce of the President • Secretariat
• Alumni Affairs Section
• Fund-Raising Section
• Strategic Management Planning Section
• External Affairs Section
Offi ce of Information and
Public Relations
• Information and Public Relations Section
Internal Audit Offi ce
University Administration Offi ce
Chairman : President
Eleven Vice-Presidents
Board of
TrusteesCongregation
Executive Board
Auditors
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Faculty of Political
Science and
Economics
• School of Political Science and
Economics
• Graduate School of Political Science
• Graduate School of Economics
• The Okuma School of Public
Management
• Institute for Research in Contemporary
Political and Economic Affairs
Faculty of Law • School of Law
• Graduate School of Law
• Institute of Comparative Law
• Waseda Law School
• Center for Professional Legal
Education and Research
Faculty of Letters,
Arts and Sciences
• School of Culture, Media and Society
• School of Humanities and Social
Sciences
• Graduate School of Letters, Arts and
Sciences
Faculty of Education
and Integrated Arts
and Sciences
• School of Education
• Graduate School of Education
• Graduate School of Teacher Education
• Institute for Advanced Studies in
Education
Faculty of
Commerce
• School of Commerce
• Graduate School of Commerce
• Research Institute of the Faculty of
Commerce
• Graduate School of Finance,
Accounting and Law
• Center for Finance Research
• Graduate School of Accountancy
Faculty
Faculty of Science
and Engineering
• School of Fundamental Science and Engineering
• School of Creative Science and Engineering
• School of Advanced Science and Engineering
• Graduate School of Fundamental Science and
Engineering
• Graduate School of Creative Science and
Engineering
• Graduate School of Advanced Science and
Engineering
• Research Institute for Science and Engineering
• Graduate School of Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies
• Global Information and Telecommunication
Institute
• Graduate School of Environment and Energy
Engineering
• Environmental Research Institute
• Graduate School of Information Production, and
Systems
• Information, Production and Systems Research
Center
Faculty of Social
Sciences
• School of Social Sciences
• Graduate School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Human
Sciences
• School of Human Sciences
• Distance Education Program, School of Human
Sciences
• Graduate School of Human Sciences
• Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences
Faculty of Sport
Sciences
• School of Sport Sciences
• Graduate School of Sport Sciences
• Sport Science Research Center
Faculty of
International
Research
and Education
• School of International Liberal Studies
• Graduate School of Asia-Pacifi c Studies
• Institute of Asia-Pacifi c Studies
• Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics
• Center for Japanese Language
Research and Affi liated Institutes
• Waseda University Library
• Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum
• Aizu Museum
• Waseda Institute for Advanced Study
• Media Network Center
• Open Education Center
• Distance Learning Center
• Extension Center
• Environmental Safety Center
• Waseda University Archives
• Human Service Center
• Comprehensive Research Organization
• Institute for Nanoscience& Nanotechnology
• Consolidated Research Institute for
Advanced Science and Medical Care
• Information Technology Research
Organization
• Organization for Japan-U.S. Studies
• Organization for Islamic Area Studies
• Organization for European Studies
• Organization for Asian Studies
• The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center
• Athletic Center
• Center for International Education
• Organization for University Research
Initiatives
Affi liated Schools
• Intensive Japanese Language Program
• Waseda University Senior High School
• Waseda University Honjo Senior High School
• Art and Architecture School
• Kawaguchi Art School of Waseda University
• Waseda Jitsugyo High School
• Waseda Junior and Senior High School
• Waseda Shibuya Senior High School
(Singapore)
• Waseda Setsuryo Junior High
School
• Waseda Saga Junior High School
• Waseda Saga Senior High School
(As of April 2010)
Undergraduate Students44,893 (86.1%)
Male29,290
Female15,603
Master’s5,090
Doctoral2,166
Graduate Students7,256 (13.9%)
Faculty6,538 (86.5%)
Full-time2,151
Part-time4,387
Full-time799
Part-time219
Staff1,018 (13.5%)
Subsidies 15.0%
Income from BusinessActivities 5.9%
Entrance Exam Fees,etc. 4.7%
Donations 3.6%
Income from Property 3.0% Miscellaneous 2.7%
Student Fees65.1%
Maintenance 4.5%Other 2.6%
Personnel(Salaries andwages, etc)
49.0%
Education andResearch
43.9%
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People
• Faculty and Staff
• Enrollment Total Number of Students : 52,149 (As of August 2010)
Total Number of Faculty and Staff : 7,586 (As of February 2010)
• International Students by Country / Region
• Waseda Students Studying Abroad, 2009 (Long-term)
Financial Data (Academic Year 2009)
Expenditure : JPY 95 Billion (USD 1072 Million)Revenue : JPY 97 Billion (USD 1091 Million)
( USD 1 = JPY 89 )
Facts
Country/Region of Origin
Number of Students
1 China 1,658
2 Korea 1,039
3 Taiwan 244
4 U.S.A. 189
5 Thailand 99
6 Indonesia 57
7 Singapore 55
Country/Region of Destination
Number of Students
1 U.S.A. 382
2 U.K. 115
3 China 98
4 France 50
5 Canada 45
6 Germany 37
Country/Region of Origin
Number of Students
8 Vietnam 50
9 Malaysia 41
10 Canada 38
10 France 38
10 Germany 38
13 Mongolia 22
13 U.K. 22
Country/Region of Destination
Number of Students
7 Australia 25
7 Italy 25
9 Korea 19
10 Spain 18
11 Ireland 15
12 Sweden 14
Country/Region of Origin
Number of Students
14 Cambodia 21
15 Australia 20
15 Philippines 20
Others 321
Total 3,972
Country/Region of Destination
Number of Students
13 Taiwan 13
14 Singapore 12
15 New Zealand 7
Others 42
Total 917
•Access to Waseda · Toyama · Nishi-Waseda (Tokyo) CampusBy Airplane
From Narita International Airport .........................2 hours and 35 minutes
From Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport .......45 minutes
By Train
From Tokyo JR Station..........................................20 minutes
•Access to Tokorozawa (Saitama) CampusBy Train
From Tokyo JR Station..........................................1 hour and 10 minutes
•Access to Honjo (Saitama) CampusBy Shinkansen bullet train (Joetsu ·Nagano)
From Tokyo JR Station..........................................50 minutes
•Access to Kitakyushu (Fukuoka) CampusBy Airplane
From Kitakyushu Airport .......................................70 minutes
From Fukuoka International Airport ....................1 hour
By Shinkansen bullet train (Nozomi)
From Tokyo..............................................................5 hours and 10 minutes
From Shin-Osaka ...................................................2 hours and 35 minutes
From Hakata ...........................................................50 minutes
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Campus Location
Waseda Campus ...................................................................1-104 Totsuka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050
Toyama Campus ...................................................................1-24-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8644
Nishi-Waseda Campus ..........................................................3-4-1, Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555
Tokorozawa Campus .............................................................2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-1192
Higashifushimi Campus .........................................................2-7-5 Higashifushimi, Nishi-Tokyo, Tokyo 202-0021
Kikui-cho Campus .................................................................17 Kikui-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0044
Honjo Campus ......................................................................1139 Okuboyama, Nishi-Tomita, Honjo-shi, Saitama 367-0035
Kitakyushu Campus ..............................................................2-7 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 808-0135
Nihombashi Campus .............................................................1-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Center for Advanced Biomedical Sciences (TWIns) ..................2-2 Wakamatsu-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8480
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