Waseda University is a private university located in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1882. Formerly known as Mita Middle School, it is one of the private schools with a long history in Japan. Waseda University is a comprehensive research university, aiming at cultivating talents with international vision and innovative spirit. The school has 13 departments, including literature department, education department, social science department, political economy department, business department, law department, international relations department, artificial intelligence department, science and technology department, information science department, sports health science department, cultural concept department and global sociology department. The school has gained a high international reputation in the fields of business, law, humanities and social sciences. Waseda University has also actively promoted international development, established a number of exchange programs and research centers in cooperation with many universities around the world, and provided students with a wide range of international and academic exchange opportunities.