DoubleDegree Program through partnerships with outstanding universities in Asia

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Double-Degree Program through partnerships
with outstanding universities in Asia

• Katshuhiko Shirai, Dr. Eng.
• President, Waseda University
• July 2, 2005

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International Students at Waseda,
by continent of origin
Total 1,950 Students from Asia 1,544
As of May 2005
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Waseda students who will study abroad
Students going abroad about 650 Students to
study in Asia 48 Students to study in North
America 330
As of June 2005 (planned)
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Double-Degree partner universities
Peking University School of International Studies
15 students
15 students
Waseda University
3 students
5 students
Fudan University School of Journalism
Academi Year 2005-2006
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Double Degree Program Academic Year 2005-2006
Waseda
PKU/Fudan
All undergraduate schools
Specific undergraduate school
Before study abroad -Take DDP prep
courses -Study Chinese
Double-Degree Program (DDP)
1st 2nd year
Period of study abroad Complete the PKU/Fudan
DDP in 1 year
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
Graduating year
6
Double Degree Program Academic Year 2005-2006
Waseda
PKU/Fudan
School of International Liberal studies
Specific undergraduate school
Before study at Waseda -Take the courses for
original major. -Take DDP prep courses
1st 2nd 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
Graduating year
7
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)

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Positioning of Double-Degree Program

• Double-Degree Program
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• Inter-university collaborative education program
• Providing common courses and joint lectures
• Shared curriculum

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Future Issues

• Expanding the collaborative education system
• Increasing the number of students
• sent and received
• Creating programs for
• masters and doctoral students