For American students
Thu, Sep 1, 2016Welcome to Waseda!
If you are thinking about studying in Japan, you should know that Waseda is a leading global university based in central Tokyo, one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities. You should also know that our university, which has been dedicated to providing the best academic experience since 1882, values diversity. We are number one in Japan for study abroad, with the most number of international students for seven years in a row! We currently have over 5000 from 100 countries, including 209 American students.
There are numerous reasons why so many students choose Waseda, which you can find out from the interviews below as well as the Why Waseda? site and accompanying video.
Hope to see you here soon!
Waseda University FACTS 2016
Student Voices
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Standing apart and providing the best educational experienceIn particular, I enjoy how diverse the student body is, as well as how nice and inviting all the students are. |
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One of the best decisions I have ever madeWaseda is a very welcoming community, so just try new things and put yourself out there. You will be amazed with all the connections you can make. |
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If there is something you want to achieve, don’t let failure keep you from tryingI sold my house I bought and left all my friends and all my family to come here. It was kind of like a big emotional and financial risk. But the people in my laboratory immediately treated me like family and took care of me. Corey Adam Myers |
WHY WASEDA?
Created for prospective students who are unfamiliar with Waseda University and Japan as a whole, to see the attractive features of studying at Waseda in Tokyo.