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Waseda University Courses & Fees 2026
Waseda University provides 4 courses to international students. Students can choose their stream from Engineering and Business & Management Studies. There are various UG and graduate programs available for Indian students. The tuition cost to study UG program is JPY 15,84,000 (INR 9,18,720), and for graduate, it is JPY 9,62,000 - 16,40,000 (INR 5,57,960 - 9,51,200). Students can check the table below for Waseda University courses, fees and eligibility:
(1 JPY = Rs. 0.58)
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Duration & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBA/PGDM(1 course) | INR 10 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo |
MS(2 courses) | INR 6 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo |
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course) | INR 9 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS, TOEFL |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
There are no set minimum GPA requirements for entry to any of the schools at Waseda University Japan. Students however, are required to maintain great academic scores. The Waseda University Tokyo Acceptance Rate is only between 20% and 45%.
Students with good academics are prioritised for admission by the university. Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors (for free) can guide students the best on the requirements they need to meet to get into Waseda.
Yes, students proficient in Japanese are allowed to take classes in Japenese. The Center for Japanese Language delivers classes in Japanese.
To pursue courses in Japanese, students are required to be really good at it. Most Japanese-based courses at Waseda Uni require a JLPT N1 or EJU Japanese score of 260+ on a scale of 400.
No, Waseda Uni Japan does not have a set limit for the number of international students it accepts. However, it does have a 'quota' or the 'minimum international students it plans to accept' to its schools every year. This is given below for different schools at the university.
| Waseda School | Minimum International Students Accepted |
|---|---|
| School of Political Science and Economics | 100 |
| School of Social Sciences | 60 |
| School of Culture, Media, and Society | 15 |
| School of Fundamental Science and Engineering | 30 |
| School of Creative Science and Engineering | 30 |
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. Check the table below for first year tuition fee at Waseda:
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Waseda University Fee Breakdown 2026
International students must have some additional budget for expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, books, and supplies, along with the tuition. International students can check the Waseda University fee breakdown for some popular programs below:
| Courses | Tuition Range | Insurance Range | Transportation Range | Hostel Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | INR 9,18,720 | - | - | - |
| MBA/PGDM | INR 9,51,200 | - | - | - |
| MS | INR 5,57,960 - 5,74,780 | - | - | - |
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QS ranks Waseda #196 as part of its World University Rankings for the year 2026. Its Global MBA programme also ranks #201 in 2026. The university has consistently ranked among the top 200 universities globally, in the last 3 editions of the QS rankings.
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World Ranking | #196 | #181 | #199 |
Waseda Japan is not known to accept tuition fees in installments. Students are required to pay fees at the start of each spring and fall semester. The fees is paid by automatic debit transfer from the 2nd semester onwards until graduation.
The tuition fees is paid by automatic debit transfer at the start of each spring and fall semester. At the time of admission, the tuition and fees for the 1st semester are paid during enrollment procedures.
The automatic debit transfer begins from the 2nd semester onwards. Students can also pay the fees via Flywire.
In Waseda, average monthly rent for an apartment ranges between YEN 70,000-YEN 100,000 or INR 42.1 K-INR 60.2 K per month. Apartments are usually more expensive compared to dorms and shared rooms.
Apartments are better for students on scholarships or with bigger budget.
Students can get FREE financial consultation on planning their stay in Japan from the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.
1 YEN = INR 0.60
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Yes, Waseda is one of the best universities in Japan for higher studies. The university, It has produced almost 50 Fortune 500 CEOs. Only 3 universities in the world, have produced more.
14 of its subjects also ranks among the world's top 100. this includes Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences &
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Waseda University Japan has kept a strong position as part of the national and global university rankings given by different platforms. Given below is how the university has performed on a global level in the last few years according to different platforms.
| Platform | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | #801 | #801 | #801 |
| QS World | #196 | #181 | #199 |
| US News | - | #578 | #586 |
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IT, Manufacturing, Commerce, Professional Services, and Finance are the top 5 industries where Waseba Japan graduates work. Given below is a breakdown of the industries and the percentage of Waseba graduates that work in them.
| Industry | Percentage of Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Commerce | 16% |
| IT | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
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Students after graduating from Waseda work in sectors like professional services, banking, information services, and insurance. Around 30% of international students start their careers in Japan.
Waseda Career Center offers students access to private job portals, seminars, internship opportunities, an
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The best course to pursue at Waseda University Japan is theInternational MBA. The university ranks #1 in Japan for the course, in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. It is attended by students from 20+ countries.
The course can be completed in 2 years and costs YEN 4,176,000 or INR 25.10 Lakhs. M
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