Double-Degree Program through partnerships with outstanding universities in Asia

Katshuhiko Shirai, Dr. Eng.President, Waseda University

July 2, 2005

International Students at Waseda, by continent of origin

Asia

North America

Europe

Oceania

Central and SouthAmericaMiddle East

AfricaTotal: 1,950 Students from Asia: 1,544

As of May 2005

Waseda students who will study abroad

Asia

North America

Europe

Oceania

Central and SouthAmericaMiddle East

Students going abroad: about 650 Students to study in Asia: 48 Students to study in North America: 330

As of June 2005 (planned)

Double-Degree partner universities

Waseda UniversityWaseda University

Peking University

School of International Studies

Peking University

School of International Studies

Fudan University School of Journalism

Fudan University School of Journalism

15 students

15 students

3 students

5 students

Academi Year 2005-2006

Double Degree Program Academic Year 2005-2006

WasedaWaseda

All undergraduate schools

All undergraduate schools

PKU/FudanPKU/Fudan

Specific undergraduate school

Specific undergraduate school

Double-Degree Program (DDP)

Double-Degree Program (DDP)

[Before study abroad]-Take DDP prep courses-Study Chinese

[Before study abroad]-Take DDP prep courses-Study Chinese

[After study abroad]-Earn a BA degree from Waseda if graduation requirements are met-Earn a second degree diploma (DD) from PKU or Fudan if degree requirements are met

[After study abroad]-Earn a BA degree from Waseda if graduation requirements are met-Earn a second degree diploma (DD) from PKU or Fudan if degree requirements are met

[Period of study abroad]Complete the PKU/Fudan DDP in 1 year

[Period of study abroad]Complete the PKU/Fudan DDP in 1 year

1st & 2nd year

Graduating year

WasedaWaseda

School of International Liberal studies

School of International Liberal studies

PKU/FudanPKU/Fudan

Specific undergraduate school

Specific undergraduate school

[Before study at Waseda]-Take the courses for original major.-Take DDP prep courses

[Before study at Waseda]-Take the courses for original major.-Take DDP prep courses

[Period of study at Waseda]Complete the Double-Degree Program in 1 year

[Period of study at Waseda]Complete the Double-Degree Program in 1 year

[After study at Waseda]-Earn a BA degree for original major-Earn a BA degree from Waseda if graduation requirements are met

[After study at Waseda]-Earn a BA degree for original major-Earn a BA degree from Waseda if graduation requirements are met

1st & 2nd year

Double Degree Program Academic Year 2005-2006

Graduating year

Planned Degrees Peking University

School of International Studies BA degree in International Relations and Chinese

Politics (Double Major)

Fudan University School of Journalism 2nd degree in Media Studies

Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies BA degree (International Liberal Studies)

Positioning of Double-Degree Program

Double-Degree Program

∥ Inter-university collaborative education p

rogram Providing common courses and joint lect

ures Shared curriculum

Future Issues

Expanding the collaborative education system

Increasing the number of students sent and received

Creating programs for masters and doctoral students