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 Total: 1,950 Students from Asia: 1,544 As of May 2005
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)
Double-Degree partner universities Waseda 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 3 students 5 students Academi Year
Double Degree Program Academic Year Waseda All undergraduate schools All undergraduate schools PKU/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
Waseda School of International Liberal studies School of International Liberal studies PKU/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 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 program Providing common courses and joint lectures Shared curriculum
Future Issues Expanding the collaborative education system Increasing the number of students sent and received Creating programs for masters and doctoral students