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Waseda University · Japan

Political Science and Economics

A four-year social sciences degree in Tokyo.

Where
TokyoJapan
Degree
BA
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
September 2027
Apply by
28 January 2027
Admission
SelectiveIB grades · 100 places
EU/EEA fee
¥1,081,000 tuition a year2027
More facts
Degree
BA
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. 22 April 2027

    Results announced: Political Science and Economics
    DetailsSource

Every date in Japan

What it is

Three English-taught degrees in one school: Political Science, Economics, and Global Political Economy, which splits coursework evenly between the two. Small discussion seminars of 5 to 15 students run throughout.

What you need

  • 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.
Requirements in full

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on waseda.jp

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    • Interview
    Holistic review of IB grades, English test, essay and recommendation; interview only if invited. About 100 places. Choose one of the three degrees at application.
Sources (3)
  1. Political Science and Economics at Waseda — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Waseda

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