Master's Program

WASEDA University offers a Master's Program based in Fukuoka, Japan, leading to a master's degree completed over two years with an April start date. Instruction is in English. WASEDA University is internationally recognized as one of the top private universities in Japan, based in central Tokyo, and organized with 13 undergraduate and 20 graduate schools enrolling over 47,000 students, making it the second largest university in the country. The university has produced 8 prime ministers among its alumni and describes its founding ethos as the harmonisation of Eastern and Western cultures; in the 2019 academic year it enrolled approximately 8,000 international students from more than 120 countries and regions. Master's-level study generally involves advanced coursework combined with a research project or thesis, allowing students to deepen expertise within a chosen discipline while developing skills in independent inquiry, academic writing, and critical analysis. Programs at this level often include seminars, supervised research, and opportunities to engage with faculty and peers on specialized topics, preparing graduates for either further doctoral study or professional roles that require advanced subject knowledge. Students completing a master's degree commonly move into research positions, specialized industry roles, or continue toward a doctorate, depending on their field of study. Based in Fukuoka rather than the university's main Tokyo campus, this program gives students access to Waseda's academic resources and network while situating them in a different region of Japan, offering a distinct campus environment within the same institution.