Waseda University MBA Profile

Waseda University
早稲田大学

Motto学問の独立
(Independence of Learning)
Established1882
TypePrivate
EndowmentN/A
ChancellorKatsuhiko Shirai
Faculty1,669 full-time
3,264 part-time
StaffN/A
Students54,493
Undergraduates46,034
Postgraduates8,459
Doctoral students6,727
Professional students1,732
LocationShinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
CampusUrban
Athletics43 varsity teams
ColorsCrimson
MascotFukuchan (unofficial), Waseda Bear (official) Image:episode_img10.gif
Fight songKompeki no sora
AffiliationsTokyo Six Universities
WebsiteWASEDA UNIVERSITY

Waseda University (早稲田大学, Waseda daigaku?), often abbreviated to Sodai (早大, Sōdai?) is a co-educational, private university in Japan.

It has a reputable status as being highly competitive and extremely selective in admissions by entrance examinations, and is well-known as one of the top universities in Japan.

It is also known for its liberal climate symbolized by its motto "Independence of Learning".

Waseda University is acknowledged as a leader in many academic areas. It is known as a training ground for Japanese politicians, as five postwar prime ministers are Waseda alumni: Tanzan Ishibashi (1956–1957), Noboru Takeshita (1987–1989), Toshiki Kaifu (1989–1991), Keizo Obuchi (1998–2000), and Yoshiro Mori (2000–2001). Waseda's literature program is particularly famous, and counts Haruki Murakami and Tawara Machi among its graduates. It was also recently involved in the development of the WL-16 "walking robot."

As for baseball, it is a member of the Tokyo 6 Universities.

 

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