Waseda University

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Waseda University is one of Japan's most prestigious and globally-minded private universities, renowned for its excellence across humanities, social sciences, law, and business, alongside strong engineering and science faculties. It offers an exceptionally welcoming environment for international students, boasting a wide array of English-taught degree programs across various schools, such as the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS) and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The university provides robust support through its International Affairs Division, including extensive exchange opportunities, dedicated housing, and career services tailored for global graduates. A distinctive characteristic is its incredibly influential alumni network, which holds significant sway in Japanese politics, business, and media. This vibrant, diverse campus truly prepares students for global leadership.

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Waseda University (Japanese: 早稲田大学, Hepburn: Wasedadaigaku), abbreviated as Waseda (早稲田) or Sōdai (早大), is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Professional School by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the eighth and eleventh prime minister of Japan, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902. Waseda is organized into 36 departments: 13 undergraduate schools and 23 graduate schools. As of 2023, there are 38,776 undergraduate students and 8,490 graduate students. In addition to a central campus in Shinjuku (Waseda Campus and Nishiwaseda Campus), the university operates campuses in Chūō, Nishitōkyō, Tokorozawa, Honjō, and Kitakyūshū. Waseda also operates 21 research institutes at its main Shinjuku campus. The university's faculty and alumni include eight prime ministers of Japan; three prime ministers of Korea; founders...

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