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50-576: Of the 240 credits needed to graduate, 56 are core courses, 120 are in a student's chosen major, and 64 are electives. Most core courses are taken in the first year of studies, covering academic skills, philosophy, and responsible leadership. Later core courses include philosophy of science and further academic skills. First year students are also required to take introductions to three of the four offered majors. Students are able to major in life sciences , earth and sustainability sciences , culture and history , and governance . Electives can be taken at UCF, in

100-720: A seating capacity of 500. One of the prominent libraries established at the end of the Taishō period , it has been a symbol of Waseda University to this day, along with the Okuma Auditorium and the Theatre Museum. The Old Library and the administration building were expanded in 1934 and 1955, respectively. After the New Central Library, the Old Library stopped serving as a main library, located where

150-553: A UCF partner institution, at a University of Freiburg partner, or at a university they choose on themselves. UCF students are able to participate in a double degree program with the University College Maastricht , letting participants from both schools graduate with two bachelor's degrees. UCF students are also able to take courses at any of the partner universities within EUCOR . University College Freiburg

200-670: A central campus in Shinjuku (Waseda Campus and Nishiwaseda Campus), the university operates campuses in Chūō , Nishitōkyō , Tokorozawa , Honjō , and Kitakyūshū . Waseda also operates 21 research institutes at its main Shinjuku campus. The university is selected as one of the Top Type (Type A) universities under MEXT 's Top Global University Project . Its alumni include eight prime ministers of Japan ; three prime ministers of Korea ;

250-405: A man is said to require about 25 years to become fully mature, it follows that he can live up to 125 years of age." This theory propounded by Ōkuma was very popular and often referred to in the media of the time. In commemorative events relating to Waseda University and Ōkuma, the number 125 is accorded special significance, as it marks an important epoch. The tower of Ōkuma Auditorium, completed on

300-443: A modern and internationally connected university experience. List of life sciences This list of life sciences comprises the branches of science that involve the scientific study of life – such as microorganisms , plants, and animals including human beings . This science is one of the two major branches of natural science , the other being physical science , which is concerned with non-living matter. Biology

350-481: A number of important figures of Japanese literature, including Haruki Murakami ; founders of leading Japanese and Korean companies such as Samsung , Sony , Ito En , Lotte , CJ Group , POSCO ; and many CEOs , including Japan's richest person, Tadashi Yanai . Waseda was founded as Tōkyō Professional School ( 東京専門学校 , Tōkyō Senmon Gakkō ) on 21 October 1882 by samurai scholar and Meiji -era politician and former prime minister Ōkuma Shigenobu . Before

400-582: A second degree are obligated to pay an extra 650€ per semester. UCF is officially accredited by the University of Freiburg, which draws its authority from the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency. The CEEA (ZEvA) is one of ten official accreditation agencies in Germany. Students are able to study abroad in their third year, with 80% of students doing so. Students can study abroad at

450-486: Is a private research university in Shinjuku , Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Professional School by Ōkuma Shigenobu , the fifth Prime Minister of Japan , the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902. Waseda is organized into 36 departments: 13 undergraduate schools and 23 graduate schools. As of 2023, there are 38,776 undergraduate students and 8,490 graduate students. In addition to

500-534: Is also ranked 2nd in Japan for the number of alumni holding the position of executive in the listed companies of Japan. The number of lawyers who graduated Waseda has been ranked 3rd in Japan since 1949. Furthermore, Waseda alumni have been the 2nd largest group in the Japanese Parliament . Waseda is one of the most selective and sought after universities in Japan. The number of applicants per place

550-481: Is an exchange destination for University College Utrecht  students. It has exchage partnership with School of International Liberal Studies , Waseda University . UCF is a member of the European Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences . The first yearly Liberal Education Student Symposium was hosted by UCF in 2018. UCF is also a member of EPICUR , a group of eight universities in six countries that explore

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600-492: Is collectively one of Japan's largest libraries and currently hold some 4.5 million volumes and 46,000 serials. The Waseda University Library, designed by Tachu Naitō, Kenji Imai and Kin'ichi Kiriyama, was completed in 1925. This five-story building, with a total area of 1,195-tsubo (3,950 m ) ( 坪 ) , was used initially as the University Library. The reading room was housed in a separate two-story building, with

650-744: Is located within Freiburg's Old University , which lies in the heart of Freiburg's old city. The building is also home to the Uniseum, a museum and conference center. It is connected to the right side of the University Church . The building has undergone renovations to be wheelchair accessible. By transit , it is best accessed by the 'Stadttheater' tram stop. While most classes take place in UCF, classes will occasionally take place in other University of Freiburg buildings. Students at UCF have access to

700-617: Is one of only 3 Japanese business schools categorized in "Universal Business schools with major international influence". Waseda University is one of the few universities in Japan to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) of the United States of America . Waseda Law School is considered one of the top Japanese law schools, as Waseda's successful candidates for bar examination

750-714: Is one of the oldest in Japan, formed in 1931 under the direction of Gichin Funakoshi . Graduates of the karate club include Shigeru Egami , leader of the Shotokai school, Kazumi Tabata , founder of the North American Karate-do Federation and Tsutomu Ohshima , founder of Shotokan Karate of America , and Sadaharu Honda , founder fo Mumon Karate . Waseda's fencing club was established in 1946. In recent years it has achieved impressive intercollegiate and national results. In 2021, Waseda won

800-509: Is ranked 10th out of all the 744 Japanese universities which existed as of 2006. According to 2010 Survey by Weekly Economist 〈ja〉 on the ranking of universities according to the ratio of the number of the officers & managers produced by each university to the number of graduates, Waseda is ranked 35th out of all the 778 Japanese universities which existed as of 2010. According to 2020 Nikkei Survey to all listed (3,714 ) and leading unlisted (1,100), totally 4,814 companies, Waseda

850-490: Is ranked 12th out of 781 Japanese universities as of 2020. Its alumni include influential Chinese government figures such as Zhou Enlai and Li Dazhao . Kim Seong-su , former vice president of South Korea , established Korea University , one of the Korean peninsula's leading institutions. This connection led to a professional academic collaboration between Waseda and Korea University starting in 1973, culminating in

900-433: Is registered as a trademark. On 21 October 2007, Waseda University celebrated its 125th anniversary. Ōkuma often talked about the "125 years of life" theory: "The lifespan of a human being can be as long as 125 years. He will be able to live out his natural lifespan as long as he takes proper care of his health", because "physiologists say that every animal has the ability to live five times as long as its growth period. Since

950-591: Is the cheerleading club of Waseda University. Waseda's baseball team is known for their long history of success in Tokyo Big6 Baseball League . As of the end of the 2012 season, Waseda had won 43 championships along with the highest winning percentage. They are also known for their rivalry with Keiō University , highlighted by the Sōkeisen series. The series is held twice a year in the spring and autumn at Meiji-Jingu Stadium , considered one of

1000-576: Is the overall natural science that studies life, with the other life sciences as its sub-disciplines. Some life sciences focus on a specific type of organism. For example, zoology is the study of animals, while botany is the study of plants. Other life sciences focus on aspects common to all or many life forms, such as anatomy and genetics . Some focus on the micro-scale (e.g. molecular biology , biochemistry ) other on larger scales (e.g. cytology , immunology , ethology , pharmacy, ecology). Another major branch of life sciences involves understanding

1050-433: The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake . A Memorial Hall, constructed in 1957, was used as the fencing venue for the 1964 Summer Olympics . In April 1999, the auditorium along with the old library building were officially designated the first and second historical buildings under the newly passed Tokyo Metropolitan Landscape Regulations, which aim to preserve buildings representative of Tokyo's history and culture. The auditorium

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1100-468: The Greater Tokyo Area . As of 2020, Waseda University is securely ranked in 2nd place, directly behind the University of Tokyo. According to 2006 Survey by Weekly Diamond 〈ja〉 on the ranking of the universities which produced the high ratio of the graduates who hold the position of "president and chief executive officer of listed company" to all the graduates of each university, Waseda

1150-477: The PRESIDENT 's article on 16 October 2006, graduates from Waseda have the 11th best employment rate in 400 major companies, and the alumni average salary is the 7th best in Japan. Mines ParisTech: Professional Ranking World Universities ranked Waseda University as 4th in the world in 2010 (8th in 2011) in terms of the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies. The university

1200-478: The mind  – neuroscience . Life sciences discoveries are helpful in improving the quality and standard of life and have applications in health, agriculture, medicine, and the pharmaceutical and food science industries. For example, it has provided information on certain diseases which has overall aided in the understanding of human health. Waseda University Waseda University ( 早稲田大学 ), abbreviated as Waseda ( 早稲田 ) or Sōdai ( 早大 ) ,

1250-1383: The 13th best university in Japan. In 2023, Waseda University ranked 199th overall, 118th in academic reputation, and 24th in employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings . By subject, Waseda University ranked 25th in Classics and Ancient History, 42nd in Modern Languages, 70th in Law and Legal Studies, 54th in Arts and Humanities, 50th in Politics, 77th in Social Science and Management, 40th in Sports Sciences, 51-100th in Business and Management, 128th in Economics and Econometrics, 101-150th in Engineering, 101-150th in Computer Science, and 115th in Mathematics in

1300-560: The Abe Stadium used to be, was completed in 1990. It now houses Takata Sanae Memorial Research Library, the University Archives, and Aizu Yaichi Museum. Takata Sanae Memorial Research Library opened in 1994. It is named after former university president Takata Sanae. Historical and cultural materials on Waseda University are exhibited in the University Archives, and the materials related with Ōkuma Shigenobu are exhibited in

1350-579: The QS World University Rankings by Subject. Generally speaking, national universities in Japan have better research standards; however, Waseda is one of the few private universities which compete with top national universities. According to Weekly Diamond , Waseda has the 12th highest research standard in Japan in terms of research fundings per researchers in COE Program , and it is one of only two private universities within

1400-619: The Students Autonomy Society, said the police action "stupefied" students and professors, and that "This is worse than the prewar peace preservation measures." In 1993, President of the United States Bill Clinton visited Waseda University and mentioned that the university is a center of academic excellence and a training ground for Japan's distinguished leaders. Ōkuma had long desired to create an academic cap so distinctive that someone wearing

1450-447: The cap would immediately be identified as a Waseda student. The chief tailor of Takashimaya , Yashichiro, was called upon to design a cap in three days. Each square cap was stamped on the inside with the student's name, his department, the school seal and the legend, "This certifies that the owner is a student of Waseda". Thus, the cap served as a form of identification, and effectively a status symbol. The cap, with its gold-braided badge,

1500-511: The end of July, with a week off for Pentecost . The University is not open on federal or state holidays. Each student is obligated to pay a 150 € registration fee per semester. These fees partially fund the Freiburg Student Association , which provides assistance to students. In accordance with the state of Baden-Württemberg, international students are obligated to pay an extra 1500€ per semester, and students seeking

1550-457: The first private university in Japan. Much of the campus was destroyed in the fire bombings of Tokyo during World War II , but the university was rebuilt and reopened by 1949. It has grown to become a comprehensive university with two senior high schools and school of art and architecture. On 12 June 1950, sixty police raided Waseda University and seized copies of a Communist-inspired open letter to General MacArthur. The open letter to MacArthur

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1600-476: The greater University of Freiburg campus and amenities, including the University Library and discounted student transit ticket. The UCF calendar closely follows the University of Freiburg calendar. which is split into two semesters, and begins with the winter semester. The winter semester runs from mid-October to mid-February, with a two-week Christmas break, The summer semester runs from mid-April to

1650-714: The greater University of Freiburg, or during studies abroad. Electives can also be taken in the form of internships and self-directed practical projects. Most of UCF's courses have some element of interdisciplinarity to them. Some courses explore an already-established interdisciplinary subject, like political ecology. Others look at contemporary problems through a combination of disciplines. Others still may teach specific academic and technological skills needed in different disciplines, or require assignments to consider information from more than one field. Students at UCF are represented by an elected board of twelve student office holders. These students are elected once per semester and act as

1700-461: The left of the auditorium. Important events and lectures hosted by Waseda University are often held in the Ōkuma Auditorium. Club-sponsored plays, lectures and events are held in the auditorium on days when it is not in use by the university. Many of Waseda University's undergraduate and graduate schools hold their entrance and graduation ceremonies at the Okuma Auditorium. The auditorium opened on 20 October 1927, about five years behind schedule, after

1750-540: The link between the student body and different university staff. The board meets at weekly student council meetings, and at larger general assemblies twice per semester. Alumni are a part of a subgroup within the greater University of Freiburg alumni association. UCF is home to a range of funded student interest groups. The college hosts a magazine publishing group, a 3D printing group, an arts collective, and an Model United Nations team. Other groups host environmental seminars, cultural discussions, and camping trips. UCF

1800-543: The men's Épée team division. In 2022, Waseda further strengthened their achievements, claiming victory in all weapon types (Foil, Sabre, Épée) for both men and women's division. In 2016, the first university bandy team in Japan was founded. With no field of regular size, they play rink bandy . The university ranked 2nd in 2015–2016 in Toyo Keizai 's Truly Strong Universities ( 本当に強い大学 ) ranking. In another ranking, Japanese prep school Kawaijuku ranked Waseda as

1850-583: The most important matches of the year for students from both schools. Waseda University football team won the Emperor's Cup , in 1964 and 1967. Waseda University Rugby Football Club has reached the final of the All-Japan University Rugby Championship 31 times, and winning fifteen times, most recently in 2008. Its two traditional rivals are Keio University and Meiji University . The Waseda University karate club

1900-549: The name 'Waseda' was selected, it was known variously as Waseda Gakkō ( 早稲田学校 ) or Totsuka Gakkō ( 戸塚学校 ) after the location of the founder's villa in Waseda Village and the school's location in Totsuka Village, respectively. It was renamed Waseda University ( 早稲田大学 , Waseda-daigaku ) on 2 September 1902, upon acquiring university status. It started as a college with three departments under

1950-422: The old Japanese system of higher education. In 1882, the university had the department of political science and economics, law, and physical science. Along with these departments, an English language course was established, where the students of all the departments could learn English. Three years later, the department of physical science was closed because it had too few applicants. The department of literature

2000-621: The time. Waseda University's main campus is located in the Nishi-Waseda district of Shinjuku . The nearest station is Waseda , although Waseda is generally associated with Takadanobaba on the Yamanote Line . Apart from the main campus in Shinjuku, there are other campuses around the country: The Ōkuma Auditorium is three-story main auditorium that seats 1,435, while the secondary auditorium, located underground, can accommodate 382 people. A seven-story high clock tower stands to

2050-448: The top 15. On 16 February 2004, Nikkei Shimbun ran a survey about research standards in engineering studies based on Thomson Reuters, Grants in Aid for Scientific Research and questionnaires to heads of 93 leading Japanese Research Centers. Waseda ranked 5th overall, 7th in research planning, and 1st in business-academia collaboration. Waseda was the only private university ranked in

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2100-560: The top 5. Asahi Shimbun summarized the number of academic papers in Japanese major legal journals by university, and Waseda was ranked 3rd during 2005–2009. According to the Asia Top MBA Business Schools Ranking by Asiaweek , Waseda Business School is ranked 2nd in Japan. Eduniversal also ranked Japanese business schools and Waseda is 2nd in Japan (93rd in the world). In this ranking, Waseda

2150-460: The university's 45th anniversary, is 125 shaku , or about 38 m high. In 1963, there were also events to mark the 125th anniversary of Ōkuma Shigenobu's birth. Ōkuma, who twice served as prime minister of Japan, organized his second cabinet when he was 77 and died when he was 83. He said, "I wish I had understood this '125 years of life' theory 30 years earlier". He did, however, lead a regular life, and lived fairly long compared to other Japanese at

2200-618: The Ōkuma Memorial Room at the Archives. Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum opened in 1998. In the front hall, visitors are greeted by the masterpiece "Meian", which dates back to 1927. It is painted on the world's largest hand-made washi (Japanese paper), which is 4.45 meters in diameter and weighs about 12 kilograms. It was manufactured by Iwano Heisaburō, the founder of the Echizen paper works in Imadachi-cho, Fukui prefecture. The masterpiece

2250-457: Was 20.5 (115515/5630) in the 2011 undergraduate admissions. This number of applicants was 2nd largest in Japan. its entrance difficulty is usually considered top with Keio among 730 private universities. Nikkei BP has been publishing a ranking system called the " Brand rankings of Japanese universities " every year, composed of various indicators relating to the power of brand, with Waseda achieving top place in 2010 and 3rd place in 2009 in

2300-672: Was 5th in 2009 and 2010 in Japan. According to the Weekly Diamond on 18 February 2006, Waseda got the highest score from the directors of human resource departments in Greater Tokyo in its Useful University Rankings ( 役に立つ大学ランキング ) . Waseda was ranked 1st in Social Science and 2nd in Natural Science and Engineering among all Japanese universities. According to the Weekly Economist 's 2010 rankings and

2350-576: Was designated as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2007. Ōkuma Garden is located near Ōkuma Auditorium. It is a half-Japanese, half-Western garden of Edo period feudal lord Matsudaira Sanuki's former mansion, redesigned by Shigenobu Ōkuma. After his death, the garden was donated to Waseda University. Now it is a recreation place for students. The Waseda University Library

2400-560: Was established in 1890, the department of education in 1903, the department of commerce in 1904, and the department of science and engineering in 1908. Although Waseda formally adopted the term university in its title in 1902 it was not until 1920 that, along with other private schools and colleges, it received formal government recognition as a university under the terms of the University Establishment Ordinance. Thus Waseda became, with Keio University ,

2450-452: Was once read at a Communist-sponsored rally a week earlier. The letter demanded a peace treaty for Japan that would include Russia and Communist China, withdrawal of occupation forces, and the release of eight Japanese sent to prison for assaulting five U.S. soldiers at a Communist rally. A police official said most Waseda meetings would be banned in the future because "political elements" might try to utilize them. Yuichi Eshima, Vice-chairman of

2500-706: Was painted free of charge by Yokoyama Taikan and Shimomura Kanzan , two artists who represented the modern Japanese style of painting. President Takata Sanae asked them to paint a picture for the Library. The library possesses a unique collection which survived the Bombing of Tokyo in World War II unlike many of its counterparts. The collection is an important resource for the study of pre-war Japanese history and literature. Other museums and libraries on Waseda campuses include: The Waseda University Cheerleading Club

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