Established in 1882, the Waseda University (Waseda Daigaku) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tokyo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Waseda University is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Waseda University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 141-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Waseda University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Waseda Daigaku |
Name (Non Latin) | 早稲田大学 |
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Founded | 1882 |
Motto | Independence of Learning |
Colours | Maroon |
Mascot | Waseda Bear |
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The following Waseda Daigaku's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Waseda Daigaku's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Waseda Daigaku a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Waseda Daigaku's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Waseda University has more than 6000 international students.Tip: search for Waseda Daigaku's admission policy with the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Search Engine
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Waseda Daigaku has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Waseda Daigaku is a private higher education institution.
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This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Waseda Daigaku does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Waseda Daigaku is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1952
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