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- Waseda University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
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- Waseda University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Waseda University in 2025 was ranked at #317, globally. Shiksha Popularity World Ranking is an interesting algorithm driven ranking system that collates publicly available university and course rankings from leading publishers worldwide.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 199 | 181 | 196 |
| THE | 1001 | 801 | 801 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 579 | 586 | 578 | Not Ranked |
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Waseda UniversityWaseda University Course Ranking
Now, let’s take a look at Waseda University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Waseda University and its strengths.
The university’s ranking for Engineering courses stands at #156 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #131. Additionally, these courses are also ranked by QS. The 2025 QS Engineering and Technology rank stood at #216 in comparison to 2024 rank of #193.
Courses in the Business and Management Studies stream are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking for the 2025 at #307, recording a declined trend from 2024. The 2024 rank was recorded as #284. Additionally, QS also ranked its Business and Management Studies courses at #201 in 2025, moving from #151 in 2024.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, here’s how some of the courses are ranked:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Engineering | #133 | #131 | #156 |
| Business and Management Studies | #261 | #284 | #307 |
| Law | #174 | #365 | #215 |
| Medicine and Health Sciences | #279 | #311 | #368 |
| Science | #174 | #191 | #202 |
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Waseda UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 579 | 586 | 578 |
Waseda UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 199 | 181 | 196 |
| Accounting and Finance | 100 | 86 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 401 | 401 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 193 | 216 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 151 | 201 | 201 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 82 | 59 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Medicine | 401 | 451 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Politics | 51 | 60 | – / – |
| Sociology | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Waseda UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1001 | 801 | 801 |
| Arts and Humanities | 251 | 301 | 301 |
| Clinical and Health | 601 | 501 | 601 |
| Engineering | 401 | 251 | 251 |
| Life Sciences | 601 | 601 | 601 |
| PG Business and Economics | 401 | 401 | 401 |
| PG Computer Science | 401 | 301 | 251 |
| Psychology | 401 | 501 | 501 |
Waseda UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 701 | 601 | 701 |
| Mathematics | – / – | 301 | – / – |
| Physics | 401 | 401 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 201 | 201 | – / – |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 years ago
Waseda offers the low cost MBA programme to international students as compared to other top MBA universities in the world. Waseda University MBA ranking is among the top 10 in Japan and among the top 200 MBA universities in the world. Students get better career opportunities after completing the deg
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 years ago
The Waseda expensive fees for international students ranges from INR 5 L to INR 9 L as per the program. Low tuition fee proves that Waseda is not expensive for international students. Because of low cost, it become the most preferred choice to study in Japan for applicants who wish to study abroad.
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 years ago
Waseda University MBA fees for international students is INR 9L for the first year. The below table includes the complete first year package for students to study MBA at Waseda:
Fees components | Amount |
|---|---|
Tuition & fees | INR 9,02,000 |
Entrance Fee | INR 1,10,000 |
Health and Mutual Aid Association | INR 1,650 |
Total | INR 10,13,650 |
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 years ago
International students get Waseda University scholarships on merit basis. The university offers pre-enrollment scholarships to applicants who meet the requirements for the specific scholarships. The scholarships offered at Waseda University are partial. There are 3 categories of scholarships for int
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 years ago
Waseda University MBA ranking is among the top MBA universities in Japan. The below table includes the current Waseda University ranking in MBA programme by QS:
Ranked By | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
QS - Global MBA [5] | 151-200 | 151-200 | 151-200 |
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