Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee1,081,000JPY
- Start dateSep, Oct
- QS Ranking#201
Program overview
What Waseda University says about their program:
Political Science at Waseda University examines how political systems, institutions, and public issues shape societies in Japan and around the world. You’ll build analytical and critical-thinking skills through study of elections, international disputes, public policy, and political behavior, preparing you for further study and careers in government, business, media, NGOs, and other fields.
Admission requirements
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
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.
Scholarships at Waseda University
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.
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 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
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 |
| 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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