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Open Campus Day at the School of Political Science and Economics

The Open Campus Day is held in the first week of August every year. The School of Political Science and Economics hosts various events such as an information session about the school, mock lectures, an introduction by students, and individual consultations with current students and staff. 

The 2025 Open Campus Day will be held on our Waseda campus on August 2nd and 3rd.  

Detailed information will be announced on the Admissions Center website (Japanese only). 

Everyone is welcome to visit the campus and learn about our programs! 

If you want to get a glimpse of what Waseda University is like from the comfort of your own home, the Waseda University Online Tour website has videos of information on our School and mock lectures. You can also watch these videos on the YouTube channel as well. 

Briefing about the School

Faculty members from the School of Politics Science and Economics give a briefing about the unique characteristics of the school, as well as the curriculum and admissions. This gives prospective students a chance to first-handedly listen to our professors speak passionately about the school that is ungraspable through a brochure.

“English-based Degree Program at the School of Political Science and Economics” – Presentation by Professor Junko KOEDA

“Learning in English” – A video featuring Professor Marisa KELLAM

Mock Lectures

Professors from the School of Political Science and Economics give mock lectures to high school students and their parents on Open Campus Day.
We are sure the students will get a real sense of what studying at a university is like and how it differs from high school!

  • 2023
“Thinking Like a Political Economist” – Lecture by Professor Jack SEDDON

  • 2021
“Lecture on Behavioral Economics” – Lecture by Professor Patrick DEJARNETTE

  • 2019
“The ‘D-word’: Conceptualizing and Measuring Democracy” – Lecture by Professor Marisa KELLAM

Waseda is ready for you!

In this video, we introduce the administrative staff from various offices who have been preparing for your study abroad experience. We interview staff and students from the International Admissions Office (IAO), Center for International Education (CIE), Intercultural Communication Center (ICC), and Waseda International Student House (WISH).

School Introduction by the Students

University students speak to prospective students about school life as a student at the School of Political Science and Economics. Listening to what current students of a similar age have to say makes the high school students feel more at home.

For student perspectives, please click below:

Individual Consultations

Current students, faculty members and staff give individual consultations about the curriculum, admissions, student life, and so on. These sessions are also extremely popular.

Please contact us with your questions: [email protected]

Distribution and Display of Materials

We hand out brochures containing detailed information about the School of Political Science and Economics. An exhibition is held of some of the books written by faculty members at the school.

Here is a link to our e-brochure:

For information about the professors at SPSE, click here:

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