Political Science and Economics (English)

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Study abroad programs exclusively for SPSE studentsUniversity-wide study abroad programsWaseda University has numerous student exchange agreements with universities all around the world. SPSE students have the opportunity to participate in university-wide programs off ered by the Center for International Education (CIE), and exclusive study abroad programs that are only open to SPSE students. Recent SPSE students’ destinations include Yale University, UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, New York University, UC San Diego, McGill University, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Sydney, National University of Singapore, City University of Hong Kong, National Taiwan University, Peking University, and Fudan University. Students at the SPSE proceed to various fields after completing the EDP, putting their acquired skills in political science and economics to full use. Below are some examples of companies and graduate schools our students have joined after graduation.Examples of Selected EmployersAccenture Japan LtdABeam Consulting Ltd.Bloomberg L. P.Bosch CorporationCitibank, N.A., Tokyo BranchDBS Bank LimitedDeloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLCJapan AirlinesJohnson & Johnson K.K.JPMorgan Chase & Co.LG Electronics IncorporatedMitsubishi CorporationMizuho Financial Group, Inc.NikePwC Consulting LLCSony Global Solutions Inc.Examples of Selected Master’s and Ph.D. ProgramsThe University of British ColumbiaUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity College LondonUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of Hong KongJohns Hopkins UniversityLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceNanyang Technological UniversityPeking UniversityUniversity of RochesterThe University of SydneyThe University of TokyoWaseda UniversityYale UniversityLearn more about ourgraduate schools hereI had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at University College London (UCL) and I am very grateful for this precious experience. Living in student accommodation, I met international students from diff erent countries and backgrounds. Initially, I was apprehensive about interacting with people from outside my country, but stepping out of my comfort zone allowed me to form meaningful friendships. At UCL, I enjoyed the freedom to choose my courses, which enriched my academic experience. Although my major is Global Political Economy, I also took fascinating and informative courses on commerce and fi nance. These courses broadened my knowledge and were instrumental in shaping my academic journey. Overall, it has been a transformative experience that has broadened my horizons academically, culturally, and personally.“Economics is naturally a broad church that encompasses many areas and views,” my Basic Seminar professor reminded me. This advice shaped my university journey. The mix of political science, economics, and methodology courses helped me discover my interests in macroeconomics and finance. This led me to take Professor Koeda’s Advanced Seminar, where my thesis on the Nikkei 225’s comovement sparked my fascination with financial markets. Through the SPSE student network, I participated in TEDxWasedaU and WEFF*, which honed my soft and hard skills. The combination of a well-structured curriculum, diverse extracurricular activities, and exposure to intelligent peers and industry professionals has played a crucial role in helping me attain a position in the front offi ce of a foreign investment bank.*WEFF: Waseda Economics and Finance ForumVisit the Career Center website to see the detailed career paths of our international studentsVoice of StudentVoice of StudentShiho ChanMajor in Global Political EconomyEmi TakeuchiMajor in EconomicsStudy Abroad OpportunitiesEmployability and Post-Graduate Education