QS World Ranking
#201
Acceptance Rate
34%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$12,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#5
Tokyo
Application Deadline
November 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
55,000
students
International Students
14%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Japan's most prestigious private university in the heart of Tokyo with excellent English-language programs.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Japan's top private university. Strong English programs in Tokyo. MEXT scholarships available.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Waseda University
Acceptance Rate
34%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
November 1
Instruction Language
English/Japanese
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Waseda SILS (School of International Liberal Studies) by November
- SAT 1300+ or ACT 29+ or IB 34+ recommended
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 92+ (SILS taught entirely in English)
- Personal statement and essay required
- Certificate of enrollment in final year of high school
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Quarter system with spring, summer, fall, and winter terms.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Japanese
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$12,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- November 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 34%
- QS Best Student City (Tokyo)
- #5 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Waseda University Scholarship
- ✓MEXT Scholarship
Cost of Living — Tokyo, Japan
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,280
vs. avg US college student
33% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Tokyo is surprisingly affordable for a world capital. Convenience store meals are cheap and quality. Waseda's Shinjuku area location is central.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Waseda University as a US Student
Waseda University is located in Tokyo, Japan and is ranked #201in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Japanese. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$12,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 34%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of November 1. Scholarships available include the Waseda University Scholarship.