Educational Policy

Leveraging Waseda University’s comprehensive and innovative strengths, we foster the exchange of diverse academic disciplines, cultures, languages, and values through a systematic curriculum and a university-wide educational and student life environment, thereby cultivating individuals capable of actively contributing to global society.

The Graduate School of Human Sciences aims to establish a human-centered interdisciplinary science that contributes to improving the quality of life through the harmony between humans and the environment and the maintenance and promotion of physical and mental health, with the goal of restoring the humanity that has been lost amid the rapid advancement of science and technology.

Students in each research area not only focus on the seminars in their own area of specialization (required) but also take a wide range of courses, including related seminars (elective) and lectures within the same research area, as well as lectures from other research areas.

In this way, they conduct their research while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary field of Integrated Human Sciences.

Mission and Educational Philosophy

The Graduate School of Human Sciences at Waseda endeavors to develop innovative and scientific approaches to promote the harmony between human and environment and the physical and mental well-being of individuals and society, particularly by exploring sensibility and communication.

The Graduate Program at the School of Human Sciences addresses issues which are intertwined with globally recognized areas of research. Leveraging the comprehensive and innovative resources of Waseda University, the Graduate Program interacts with projects at the Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences.

This collaboration aims to cultivate innovative researchers and specialists who demonstrate a combination of expertise and interdisciplinary perspectives, and who are equipped with the flexibility to respond to research issues, both present and future.

Admission Criteria

The following qualities and abilities are required for those who wish to enroll in the Graduate School of Human Sciences:

A. Literacy: Must be able to systematically collect, analyze, and utilize information and data, in English, in a scientifically appropriate manner.

B. Methodology and Specialization: Be able to conduct empirical analyses and interpretations of phenomena based on knowledge in one’s area of expertise.

C. Interdisciplinary Diversity: Be able to perceive the complexities of diverse academic disciplines, nature, humanity, and society comprehensively and holistically, to identify challenges that require resolution.

D. Research Design: Be able to plan and execute exploratory activities to discover and solve problems, and effectively demonstrate the outcomes to others.

E. Collaborative Skills: Be able to collaboratively create new values by working with others who may hold differing opinions, values, sensibilities, and cultural backgrounds.

F. Reflectivity, Ethical Perspective, and Self-Education: Have high ethical standards and be able to contribute to the advancement of science and social well-being.