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“Wonderful Educational Opportunity in Downtown Tokyo”
James W
Korea, South, Graduate
International Relations, 2016
OverallWaseda 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pros
Most classes are very high-leveled and require motivation.
Cons
Some of the professors incorporate Japanese in their lectures.
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Joanna S
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose your teachers wisely. Some are great, but some are really horrible. Also, I resented having to take classes in English from Japanese professors, especially when my Japanese was better than their English.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Classes with Japanese teachers tend to be more typically Japanese. You just listen to the teacher speak, and cram for a big test at the end. Other classes taught by international faculty tend to be more interactive and stimulating.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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“Very socialising culture”
Akiko O
Japan, Undergraduate
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 2014
Overall
The university accommodates a range of study fields and u could collaborate with other students with different specialities.
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Pros
A vast variety of courses
Cons
Helds a large number of students
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