Overall - Reviews of Waseda University | Japan

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“Wonderful Educational Opportunity in Downtown Tokyo”

James W

Korea, South, Graduate
International Relations, 2016

Overall

Waseda is an old university with a lot of tradition located in the heart of Tokyo. This age and the quality of the institution means that you get access to a lot of different educational opportunities. I met with a VIP from Doctors Without Borders, a local head of Cisco Systems, a major political figure from Saudi Arabia, and even Bill Clinton came to speak at the university. The opportunities provided to broaden my horizons were incredible.

Pros

Varied curriculum, diverse high level speakers, fun clubs

Cons

Japanese universities let you go at your own pace, so if you want to be pushed, you have to do it yourself.

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“Wonderful Educational Opportunity in Downtown Tokyo”

James W

Korea, South, Graduate
International Relations, 2016

Overall

Waseda is an old university with a lot of tradition located in the heart of Tokyo. This age and the quality of the institution means that you get access to a lot of different educational opportunities. I met with a VIP from Doctors Without Borders, a local head of Cisco Systems, a major political figure from Saudi Arabia, and even Bill Clinton came to speak at the university. The opportunities provided to broaden my horizons were incredible.

Pros

Varied curriculum, diverse high level speakers, fun clubs

Cons

Japanese universities let you go at your own pace, so if you want to be pushed, you have to do it yourself.

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“Networking Hub”

Puspa G

Japan,
Art, 2026

Overall

Waseda University provides different programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees. There are wide range of courses that is university wide open, meaning that student from one department is also allowed to take courses from a different department as per their interest. Depending on the course and the class size, professors are flexible and friendly.

Careers

yes, they do provide career advice. The university also has wide range of internship opportunities for students. However, I have never applied to any internships before.

Pros

The flexibility and diversity among both students and the courses.

Cons

Not that I know of

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“The best interdisciplinary and internationally oriented academic program in Japan”

Masae I

Japan, Undergraduate
Economics, 2021

Overall

Waseda offers one the most global-minded educational program in Japan. As a student attending Waseda's English based program in the School of Political Science and Economics, I was able to take coursework in various fields that aid in developing a concrete basis for any future career.

Pros

Most classes are very high-leveled and require motivation.

Cons

Some of the professors incorporate Japanese in their lectures.

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Tracy W

California State University, San Benardino, San Benardino, United States
Language, Undergraduate, CSU International Program

Overall

I wish I had known...

Wish I'd known that 99% of the women over there are all fine, I mean gorgeous.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

4

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

The university is a great experience, some of it is modernized, the student are freindly. Don't miss it.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I recommend you stay in your own apartment if you can. Bring lots of money, or be prepaired almost every night teaching English conversation, so that you can afford to buy lunch every day. I wish I could have spent less time working, more time with Japanese friends, traveling, hanging out, speaking Japanese.

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