Master's Program (English-based Degree Program)

This master's program is a master's degree program at WASEDA University in Tokyo, Japan, delivered in English and lasting two years, with a start date of September or April. Waseda University is internationally recognized as one of the top private universities in Japan, based in central Tokyo. It is organized into 13 undergraduate schools and 20 graduate schools, enrolls over 47,000 students, and is the second-largest university in the country. The university has produced 8 prime ministers, and its alumni work across many fields in Japan and internationally. Guided by its founder's ethos of harmonizing Eastern and Western cultures, Waseda has welcomed international students since its founding and describes itself as the most global-friendly university in Japan, enrolling around 8,000 students from more than 120 countries and regions in the 2019 academic year. This master's program is taught entirely in English and spans two years, with intakes offered in both September and April to accommodate applicants from different academic calendars. A two-year structure of this kind typically allows time for foundational coursework in the first year followed by more specialized study, seminars, and thesis research in the second, culminating in a supervised research project or dissertation. Being based in central Tokyo gives students access to Waseda's libraries, laboratories, and connections with businesses, government agencies, and international organizations headquartered in the capital. Graduates of two-year English-taught master's programs in Japan commonly pursue doctoral study, research positions, or professional careers that draw on both their academic training and their experience living and studying in Japan. Applicants should consult the specific school or department offering this program to confirm the exact field of study, course structure, and thesis requirements associated with this master's track.