Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies (SILS, 国際教養学部) is the 10th department established in 2004 under the Faculty of International Research and Education.

[2][3] The School of International Liberal Studies conducts all classes in English under the premise of multiculturalism, which is not limited to a certain language or culture.

[4] The students who speak Japanese follow Study Plan 1 (SP1) and those who speak other languages other than Japanese follow Study Plan 2 (SP2).

[1] The School of International Liberal Studies was located at building 19 until 2009 when its new facility, building 11, was officially opened.

The Global Five refers to Japanese universities which enthusiastically focus on globalized mindset and strong English skills.