Japan's premier private university, renowned for politics, business, literature, and global diversity.
Most undergraduate teaching here is in Japanese. Look for English-taught programs if you need them.
- Admit rate
- 16%
- Selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $10,650
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.80
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.80 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- School of Political Science and Economics (SPSE)Social Sciences & LawHighly regarded
- Fundamental Science and EngineeringComputer Science & AI
- Commerce & Global ManagementBusiness, Finance & Econ
Highlights
- Alma mater of multiple Japanese Prime Ministers, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo) founder Tadashi Yanai, and Haruki Murakami
- Largest English-language international undergraduate degree enrollment in Japan
- Dynamic central Tokyo campus in Shinjuku with unmatched corporate alumni networks
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