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Science Tokyo vs Waseda

Institute of Science Tokyo and Waseda University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh
  • Waseda: ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
  • Science Tokyo cheaper by ≈ ₹6.6 lakh
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Science Tokyo or Waseda: which is better for Indian students?

Science Tokyo costs less: about ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh in total versus ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh for Waseda — a difference of roughly ₹6.6 lakh. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; Waseda for leading private university in Tokyo. Both offer Computer Science, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Institute of Science Tokyo — official website · Waseda University — official website

Science Tokyo vs Waseda

Total cost
Science Tokyo: ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh · Waseda: ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
Location
Science Tokyo: Tokyo · Waseda: Tokyo
Type
Science Tokyo: Public · Waseda: Private

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Science Tokyo vs Waseda: the numbers

Science Tokyo vs Waseda: the numbers
ItemScience TokyoWaseda
CityTokyoTokyo
TypePublicPrivate
Known forFormed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeading private university in Tokyo
Tuition¥635,400 a year¥900,000 – ¥1,400,000 a year
Living costs used¥1,500,000 a year¥1,500,000 a year
Total in ₹₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringComputer Science, Business Analytics
Official websiteisct.ac.jpwaseda.jp

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Science Tokyo if…

You want formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University and life in Tokyo.

Pick Waseda if…

You want leading private university in Tokyo and life in Tokyo.

Cost

Science Tokyo saves about ₹6.6 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

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Science Tokyo, by about ₹6.6 lakh in total on our figures (₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh vs ₹32 lakh – ₹40 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Science Tokyo is known for formed in 2024 from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University; Waseda for leading private university in Tokyo. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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