School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, One of the faculties of Waseda University
The School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University is a faculty in Shinjuku that offers students broad education taught in English. The program includes seven main subject areas, from environment to culture, and students learn in small classes with typically no more than 20 people per course.
The school was founded in 2004 as the first program at Waseda University to offer a complete bachelor's degree entirely in English. The building relocated to the main campus in 2009 to accommodate the growing program and share facilities with the School of Commerce.
The school's name reflects its commitment to cross-cultural learning, visible in how students from different countries interact daily in classes and shared spaces. This international mix shapes the campus experience, where conversations naturally span different viewpoints and cultural perspectives.
The school is located in central Shinjuku with convenient transportation links and facilities nearby. Visitors should note that office hours adjust during exam periods and holidays, so checking ahead on whether a specific department is open is helpful.
About one-third of the students come from countries outside Japan, creating a rare concentration of international learners notably higher than in other university faculties. This composition means visitors can experience how a constantly international study environment actually functions day to day.
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