$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$12,000
Housing & Living$15,360(~$1,280/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$1,400
Annual total
$28,760
3-year program total
$87,480
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Tokyo, Japan. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
Waseda University
$87,480(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$98,520