According to Wikipedia, Waseda University, abbreviated as , is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Senmon Gakkō by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902.
Waseda University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Waseda University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Literature, and Political Science. Here are some of Waseda University's most famous alumni: