Waseda University
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About Waseda
Waseda University is known around the world as one of
the top universities in Japan. It has produced seven
prime ministers so far, and its alumni are widely active in
various fields, not only in Japan, but also on the world
stage. Furthermore, under the principle that its founder
Shigenobu Okuma advocated“, Harmonization of Eastern
and Western Cultures ” , Waseda University has
proactively opened its doors to international students
since its founding. Currently, approx. 5,000 international
students have enrolled from about 100 countries, which is
the largest number among Japanese universities. Without a doubt, Waseda is the most
internationalized university in Japan.
History
Waseda University was founded by Shigenobu Okuma in 1882. Throughout its history the
university has been supported by three principles of learning, centered on Independence of
Learning, and other ideals such as enterprising spirit and an anti-elitist philosophy. Waseda
continues to maintain these traditions while also continually engaging in the creation of new
eras and culture through global standard education and research activities.
Data about Waseda
1. Academic Institution: 13 Undergraduate Schools , 21 Graduate Schools
Undergraduate Schools
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Political Science and Economics
Law
Culture, Media and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Education
Commerce
Fundamental Science and Engineering
Creative Science and Engineering
Advanced Science and Engineering
Social Sciences
Human Sciences
Sport Sciences
International Liberal Studies
Graduate Schools
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Political Science
Economics
Law
Law School
Letters, Arts and Sciences
Education
Teacher Education
Commerce
Finance, Accounting and Law
Accountancy
Fundamental Science and Engineering
Creative Science and Engineering
Advanced Science and Engineering
Environment and Energy Engineering
Information, Production and Systems
Social Sciences
Human Sciences
Sport Sciences
Asia-Pacific Studies
Japanese Applied Linguistics
International Culture and Communication Studies
Enrollment: 53,096 (43,962 Undergraduates/ 9,134 Postgraduates)
Faculty and Staff
Faculty: 5,455 (Full-time: 1,834
WASEDA UNIVERSITY
Part-time: 3,621)
Staff: 1,266 (Full-time: 1,122
Overseas Offices
Part-time: 144)
4. Alumni: Approx. 600 thousand
5. Global Network: 451 partner
universities/institutions in 79
countries/areas
6. Student exchange: approx. 5,000
int’l students from about 100
countries and over 3,000 Waseda
students studying abroad.
7. Oversea offices: 9 offices in China,
Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, US,
Germany and France.
International Activities
Has Double degree program agreements with world's top-ranked universities such as
Colombia University, Peking University, Fudan University, National University of Singapore
and National Taiwan University.
Provides an International Student House (WISH) dormitory, where 900 students, half Japanese
and half international, can live together for daily interaction and cultural exchange
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Research Activities
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The Waseda Goes “Global Plan” （Top Global University Project ：during FY2014-FY2023）
Waseda Goes Global, also known as the Ocean
concept, is a ten-year plan to connect the
University with the world and revolutionize its
research and education programs, amidst the
dynamic currents of global scholarship, to
train 100,000 graduates for global leadership
and to secure a global top 100 ranking in at
least 18 of its 25 research areas. We offer an
open and diverse environment whereby
world-class students and researchers will have
greater flexibility to move dynamically across
borders.
OPENNESS
World-class faculty will be recruited from
around the globe. Waseda will implement
fundamental governance reforms to integrate
powers and responsibilities within the
university as well as establish a financial base
that will ensure continuous funds in education
and research even after the MEXT “Top Global
University” project ends.
DIVERSITY
With the aim of acquiring knowledge and
establishing a framework to reform the system for academic programs as well as the governance
structure in the university, Waseda will initially implement drastic reforms in model units over
six research areas. Moreover, Waseda will strive to establish a system to foster human resources
by utilizing the academic networks developed between Waseda and its partner institutions.
DYNAMISM
Waseda will work together with leading universities around the world to build an international
academic network where students and researchers can engage in their work without being
deterred by national borders or structural differences move flexibly between institutions.
Seeking to attract various excellent students from all over the world to Waseda, the university
will be relentlessly committed to its reforms.
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Research and Educational Institutes/Centers