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🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan · Private
Waseda University Fees for Indian Students
Waseda (Tokyo) is known for leading private university in Tokyo. Below: tuition, living costs in Tokyo, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- Tuition ¥900,000 – ¥1,400,000 a year
- Intakes: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- Typical loan ₹23 lakh – ₹36 lakh
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How much does Waseda cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at Waseda University costs about ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of ¥900,000 – ¥1,400,000 a year, living costs of about ¥1,500,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.5 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹23 lakh – ₹36 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Waseda at a glance
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Type
- Private university
- Known for
- Leading private university in Tokyo
- Tuition (international)
- ¥900,000 – ¥1,400,000 a year
- Living costs used
- ¥1,500,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
- Intakes
- April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs
- Work during study
- Up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status
- After graduation
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
- Official website
- waseda.jp
Fee breakdown
Waseda cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at ¥1 ≈ ₹0.64. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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The 6 closest by total cost; 5 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Tokyo
The world's largest metro, with Japan's highest rents. A room in shared housing usually costs ¥60,000 – ¥90,000 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is ¥1,600,000 – ¥1,960,000.
For the cost table we use ¥1,500,000 a year — tokyo rents. During your studies you can work up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
Funding
How Indian students fund Waseda
Typical loan: ₹23 lakh – ₹36 lakh. EMIs on a ₹29 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Waseda for the April 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Waseda and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Waseda's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹23 lakh – ₹36 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Student visa (College Student) after the Certificate of Eligibility: university applies for your Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is ¥900,000 – ¥1,400,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh.
At ¥1 ≈ ₹0.64, a year's tuition is about ₹5.8 lakh – ₹9 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 5 cost less in total and 1 cost more. Waseda's tuition is above the middle of our Japan list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹23 lakh – ₹36 lakh.
April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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