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Waseda University · Japan

Fundamental Science and Engineering

A four-year science degree in Tokyo.

Where
TokyoJapan
Degree
BSc or BEngby major
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
28 January 2027
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 30 places
EU/EEA fee
¥1,584,000 tuition a year2027
More facts
Degree
BSc or BEngby major
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027

Deadlines

  1. 7 January 2027

    Applications open, 10:00 JST (all six schools)
    DetailsSource

  2. 28 January 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 23 April 2027

    Results announced: Science and Engineering schools (final)
    DetailsSource

Every date in Japan

What it is

Two English-taught majors: Mathematical Sciences, from the fundamentals of science to specialist mathematical theory, and Computer Science and Communications Engineering. Flexible minors are possible.

What you need

  • Any IB Maths
  • Physics (SL or HL)
  • Chemistry (SL or HL)
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Waseda

Predicted IB grades are accepted and no minimum score is set; 2026 successful applicants averaged 36.4 to 38.9 of 42 by school. An English test (TOEFL iBT or IELTS) is needed unless the guide exempts you.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on waseda.jp

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    • Interview
    Document screening, then an interview that may cover maths, physics and chemistry. About 30 places per school. Choose one major at application.
Sources (3)
  1. Fundamental Science and Engineering at Waseda — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Waseda

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