Tokyo

Tohoku and UTokyo rank among the top 3 universities in Japan. Both carry a strong global reputation and come with affordable tuition. The choice of which is better depends on what a student is looking for.

Tohoku University is better for Indian students who want:

• Lower tuition and living costs
• quality English-taught STEM programs
• Quieter, more focused academic environment

Uni Tokyo is better for Indian students interested in:

• Better global reputation
• Bigger alumni network
• Vibrant metropolitan lifestyle

Yes, many scholarships exist for the 2026 intake. The MEXT scholarship is the best as it covers everything. The JASSO grant also gives monthly cash for living costs. Many private universities in Tokyo offer special tuition fee discounts to smart Indian students.

The best way to save is by staying in university dorms. Use a student train pass for cheap travel. Buy household items at "100 Yen" stores. Also, cycling to campus instead of using the bus will save you thousands of Yen every single month.

Yes, Tokyo is more expensive than India but cheaper than London. You can manage costs by living in the suburbs and using student discounts. Many Indian students use scholarships to live comfortably. Safe streets and great facilities make this cost worth it.

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.

Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, Bloomberg, and IBM are the companies where Waseda Japan graduates work. Given below is a list of some other popular companies that employ Waseda University Japan graduates.

Yes, it is possible to change school or major at Waseda University Tokyo.  The School of International Liberal Studies, the School of Political Science and Economics, and the School of Creative Science and Engineering allow students to change majors.

These are the only schools that allow a change of major at Waseda Japan. Students may have to contact the department admin and fill an form to change majors. 

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. MBA grads are recruited by companies like Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC Japan.

1 YEN = INR 0.60

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.

UTokyo is considered by many as the best university in Japan. The Tokyo University rankings have only improved in the last 3 years. Given below is how the UTokyo rankings have changed between 2024 and 2026.

Source: Times Higher Education