Waseda University is a private university in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by Shigenobu Okuma, former Prime Minister of
Japan, in 1882. With a rich history spanning more than 130 years, it is known around the world as one of Japan's top universities. It boasts a
strong alumni network of over 620,000 members from all over the world and lists among its alumni 7 Japanese prime ministers, 100+ Executives of global corporations such as UNIQLO and SAMSUNG, as well as novelist Haruki Murakami, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, and Samurai Blue head coach
Akira Nishino.
Under the principle of “Harmonization of Eastern and Western Cultures” advocated by our founder, Shigenobu Okuma, Waseda University has proactively opened its doors to
international students since its founding. Waseda University is
#1 in Japan for the most number of international students (over 7000 students from 110+ countries) and has over 600+ partnerships and exchange programs with Universities worldwide. Without a doubt, Waseda is the most
internationalized university in Japan.