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Undergraduate · Social Sciences · 📍 Tokyo, Japan

BA International Liberal Studies

Waseda University

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
¥1,600,000 / year

Course overview

Waseda's SILS programme is Japan's best-known English-taught liberal arts degree, spanning social sciences, humanities and a compulsory study-abroad component for English-based students.

Tokyo's job market and Japan's job-hunting visa give graduates a route to careers bridging Japan and the world.

Key modules

  • Critical Thinking Seminars
  • Global Political Economy
  • Japanese Language
  • Comparative Culture
  • Statistics for Social Science
  • Graduation Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; no Japanese required at entry for the English-based track.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
  • Also accepted: Cambridge English, EIKEN

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ April 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Japan.

  • International Business Associate
  • Consultant
  • Trading Company Associate
  • Public Sector Analyst
  • Graduate study worldwide

Post-study work in Japan: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year. Read the Japan student visa guide.

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BA International Liberal Studies: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BA International Liberal Studies at Waseda University?

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications; no Japanese required at entry for the English-based track. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; Also accepted Cambridge English, EIKEN. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does BA International Liberal Studies cost?

Indicative tuition is ¥1,600,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start BA International Liberal Studies?

This course has intakes in September 2026, April 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.