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Waseda University

Tokyo, Japan

Waseda University is one of Japan’s leading private universities, known for its academic excellence, innovative research, international partnerships, and diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Located in Tokyo, it provides a vibrant campus environment, modern facilities, extensive student support, and strong career development.
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Subject Ranking

1. Physics

  • US News
    228
  • QS
    251-300
  • Shanghai
    401-500
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2. Mathematics

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    200
  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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3. Computer Sciences

  • US News
    364
  • QS
    201-250
  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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4. Chemistry

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    336
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    251-300
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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5. Electrical Engineering

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    341
  • QS
    201-250
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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6. Economics

  • QS
    116
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Times Higher Education
    501
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7. Education

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    301-350
  • Shanghai
    401-500
  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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8. Medicine

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    753
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    401-450
  • Times Higher Education
    501-600
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9. Chemistry

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    251-300
  • Shanghai
    401-500
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10. Psychology

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    251-300
  • Times Higher Education
    501-600
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11. Arts and Humanities

  • QS
    65
  • Times Higher Education
    301-400
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12. Political Science

  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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13. Social Sciences

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    484
  • Times Higher Education
    301-400
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14. Civil Engineering

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    201-275
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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15. Electronics Engineering

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    341
  • Shanghai
    301-400
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16. Engineering

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    384
  • Times Higher Education
    301-400
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17. Engineering Related Technology

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    214
  • Times Higher Education
    301-400
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18. Art Design and Architecture

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    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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19. Business and Management

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    142
  • Times Higher Education
    501
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20. Natural Sciences

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    359
  • Times Higher Education
    501-600
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21. Sociology

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    101-150
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22. Petroleum Engineering

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    51-100
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23. Linguistics

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    69
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24. Law LLB

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    59
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25. Geography

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    51-100
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26. Mechanical Engineering

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    151-200
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27. Chemical Engineering

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    251-300
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28. Architecture

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    101-150
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29. Telecommunication Engineering

  • Shanghai
    151-200
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30. Life Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    601-800
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31. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    601-800
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32. History

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    51-100
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33. English Language

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    101-150
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34. Archaeology

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    101-150
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35. Womens Sports

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    51-100
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36. Mens Sports

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    51-100
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37. Econometrics

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    116
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38. Communication Sciences

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    201-250
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39. Business management

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    142
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40. Business Administration

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    142
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41. Human Biological Sciences

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    401-450
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42. Materials Science and Engineering

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    251-300
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43. Public Affairs and Law

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    92
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44. Education

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    351-380
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45. Accounting

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    101-150
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46. Material Science and Engineering

  • US News
    425
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47. Energy and Power Engineering

  • Shanghai
    301-400
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48. Nano Technology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
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49. Legal Studies

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    51-100
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50. Media Studies and Mass Media

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    151-200
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51. Sports Management

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    40
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52. Biological Specializations

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    351-400
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53. Mining and Mineral Engineering

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    44
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54. Aerospace Aeronautical

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    151-200
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55. Computer and Information Sciences

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    101-150
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56. Ancient History

  • QS
    45
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57. Humanities

  • Times Higher Education
    251-300
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58. Social Science Management

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    59. Modern Languages

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      60. Art History

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        Waseda University Application Statistics

        Students
        47696
        International Students
        8274
        Undergraduates
        39172
        Postgraduate
        8520
        Faculty Strength
        5255
        International Faculty
        13
        Student Faculty Ratio
        9:1
        Acceptance Rate
        18 %
        Tuition Fees
        ¥ 1251000
        Living Cost
        ¥ 2400000
        Avg. GPA
        3
        Avg. IB
        37
        Avg. Percentage
        75 %
        Avg. SAT
        1380
        Avg. ACT
        30
        Avg. IELTS
        6.5

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