Waseda Graduate School of Economics Master of Arts in Economics (English Course)
Two-year English-taught Master's program preparing students for doctoral research or international finance careers, with specializations in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomics, and Applied Econometrics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Social Sciences with strong quantitative marks.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General quantitative score strongly recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose and analytical essay on economic theory or empirical econometrics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Waseda Global Excellence Scholarships providing up to full tuition waiver
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥980,000/year.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (September admissions round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Waseda University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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