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Waseda University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
MS(2 courses)
INR 5 L - 6 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL
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Q:   When do the admissions start at Waseda University?
A: 

Waseda University offers admission in two intakes – April and September. Here are the undergraduate and graduate courses open in the following intakes for international students:

Schools

UG Intakes

PG Intakes

Political Science and Economics

September

September/April

Social Sciences

September

September

International Liberal Studies (SILS)

September/April

-

Culture, Media and Society

September

-

Fundamental Science and Engineering

September

September/April

Creative Science and Engineering

September

September/April

Advanced Science and Engineering

September

September/April

Law

-

April

Letters, Arts and Sciences

-

September/April

Commerce

-

September/April

Sport Sciences

-

September/April

International Culture and Communication Studies

-

September/April

Asia-Pacific Studies

-

September/April

Information, Production and Systems

-

September/April

Environment and Energy Engineering

-

September/April

Waseda Business School

-

September

 

Admission timelines to remember:

Intake

Application Period

Interview Period

April

First week to mid-September

Mid-November

September

Early Admission: Mid to late-January

April-May

Late Admission: Late January to February

Q:   How much is the application fee for international students at Waseda University?
A: 

The application fee for international students at Waseda University is PG: ¥5,000 or INR 2,783.66*. It is compulsory to pay the non-refundable Waseda University application fee to submit the application.

(*¥5 = INR 0.56)

Q:   Is Waseda expensive for international students?
A: 

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:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 9 L

MS (1 course)

INR 5 L

Q:   How to get into Waseda University as an international student?
A: 

International students have to meet the Waseda University requirements for admission in undergraduate and graduate program. Students must complete high school or bachelor’s degree as required by the program. We have mentioned below the Waseda University admission requirements for international students:

UG Admission Requirements

·      A high school transcripts with a required score

·      Submit a standardized test scores (SAT, ACT)

·      Japanese language ability is not required for application

·      English language test score

Graduate Admission Requirements

·      Secondary education completion of minimum 6 years 

·      Minimum GPA of 3.00 out of a 4.0 scale.

·      Students must submit a transcript issued by their home institution for admission.

·      Submit standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE)

·      Students must have a good health condition

·      English language test score (IELTS/TOEFL)

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Q:   What is Waseda University MBA ranking?
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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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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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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.

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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.

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THE#801#801#801
QS World#196#181#199
US News-#578#586

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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.

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QS World Ranking#196#181#199

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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.

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