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Economics

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    1,081,000JPY
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #201

Program overview

What Waseda University says about their program:

Economics at Waseda University combines theoretical foundations with quantitative methods used to understand markets, policy, and economic development. You’ll study areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, and empirical analysis, with opportunities to apply these tools to real-world issues and prepare for further study or professional work.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Other grade requirements

  • IB Diploma applicants must submit at least six subjects, including three or more Higher Level subjects, and must be enrolled in the Diploma Programme. Waseda does not publish a minimum IB total score for these programs.
  • Science and engineering applicants should include Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in their standardized-test subjects where applicable.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Academic transcript from Grade 10 onwards, up to the most recent academic term
  • High-school graduation certificate or expected graduation certificate
  • Standardized test results required for the applicant's education system, where applicable
  • English-language proficiency test result, where required
  • Passport or other identity document

Tests and examinations

  • Standardized test results required for the applicant's education system, such as SAT, ACT, IB, A-Level, or an equivalent national examination.
  • English-language proficiency test results, where required; accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and IELTS for UKVI Academic. Applicants may be exempt if English is their first language or if they completed at least three of their most recent four years of full-time education in English.
  • IB Diploma applicants must submit results from at least six subjects, including three or more Higher Level subjects, and must be enrolled in the Diploma Programme rather than the Certificate Programme.
  • For science and engineering programs, standardized test results should include Mathematics; applicants may also need Physics and Chemistry.

How to apply

Scholarships at Waseda University

  • Waseda University Pre-enrollment Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs

    Official page

    Merit-based scholarships may be offered to successful international undergraduate applicants before enrollment; Waseda states that selected applicants are contacted individually and that the scholarships are grants rather than loans.

  • Waseda University Scholarships for Privately Financed International Students

    Official page

    Privately financed international students with Student visa status who are enrolled in regular degree-seeking courses may apply for Waseda's internal scholarships and university-recommended external scholarships; eligibility, award amount, and duration vary by faculty or graduate school.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Bachelor degree tuition

    from ¥1,251,000 to ¥1,784,000 per year

  • Master degree tuition

    from ¥926,000 to ¥1,968,000 per year

  • Doctoral degree tuition

    from ¥652,000 to ¥1,034,500 per year

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What is the cost of living near Waseda University?

Category Cost  (in Japanese Yen)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre¥175,150
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre¥90,365
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)¥14,105
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)¥4,650
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)¥3,500· Japan average
Monthly public transport pass¥11,780
Monthly grocery basket¥69,440
Books and study supplies (monthly)¥1,350
Coffee shop drink¥465
Cinema or cultural event ticket¥2,015
Gym membership¥9,920

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and en.ritsumei.ac.jp (University published).

Visa requirements for Waseda University

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