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Japan is a country of exquisite nature-beautiful in all four seasons. It is also a place of exciting and fashionable city life. Tokyo is not only one of the safest low-crime cities in the world, but, being economically advanced, it is also a very comfortable place to live. Tokyo is a city renowned for its gentle and kind people.

Located in Tokyo, the heart of Japan, Waseda University is just a stone’s throw from the emerging city center of Shinjuku.

The University was started in 1882. Founded by Shigenobu Okuma, who was Prime Minister in Japan not once but twice, the University has more than 125 years of history. Throughout this time, it has embraced a freedom of spirit and a rich sense of individuality.

Waseda University is known for its famous alumni, including seven prime ministers, many famous entrepreneurs, and countless business leaders, as well as influential people in other fields who are recognized internationally for their cultural and historical contributions.

With 13 undergraduate and 21 graduate schools, Waseda University is one of Japan’s largest universities – home to some 50,000 students.

By establishing English-only degree programs to serve as a new platform for Japanese culture, Waseda aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders who will be active not only in Japan and their own countries but also in other parts of the world.

Waseda University offers a truly singular experience. At Waseda, you will be able to cultivate yourself and-transcending borders and languages-become a citizen of the world. Waseda aims to enable all its students to become leaders and go on to spread their wings in a multitude of fields-politics, business, law, international relations, culture and society, or science and technology.

At Waseda, in challenging your capabilities, you will open the doors to the world.