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About
Waseda University , abbreviated as Waseda (早稲田) or Sōdai (早大), is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Professional School by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the eighth and eleventh prime minister of Japan, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 44,876
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
42 subjectsARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 167 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =205 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =245 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =254 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =278 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =285 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =302 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =358 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =375 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =443 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =505 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =521 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =562 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =628 | 50.0 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Waseda University?
Waseda University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =201, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =578.
When was Waseda University founded?
Waseda University was founded in 1882.
What are the top subjects at Waseda University?
Top subjects at Waseda University include: Art History, Modern Languages, Archaeology, Classics & Ancient History, Petroleum Engineering.
Where is Waseda University located?
Waseda University is located in Tokyo, Japan.