Multiple Degree Education Program based on Trilateral Collaboration: Japan-Europe & America-Asia International Collaboration in the Fostering of Specialists in Asian Studies

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

The objective of this program is to form a "knowledge network" between Kobe University and overseas universities and establish a collaborative education program for the fostering of specialists who are capable of playing leading roles in the field of international cooperation. In order to achieve this objective, the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) will form a framework of trilateral collaboration to develop a Double-Degree (multiple-degree) program at the master's level, and a Sandwich Program (collaborative program in Asian Studies) at the doctoral level with world-class graduate schools in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Double-Degree Program at the Master's Level

With Japanese students as its primary target, this trilateral collaboration program will launch a Double-Degree program at the master's level. The program will simplify the process of studying abroad, and shorten the total number of years required to obtain multiple degrees by strengthening curriculum collaboration with partner universities. As a result, it will attract more students and giving them more chances to study abroad.

Trilateral Collaboration at the Doctoral Level

At the doctoral level, GSICS will offer a Sandwich Program created by trilateral collaborations between Kobe University, graduate schools in Europe and North America, and graduate schools in Asia. The Sandwich Program will provide students with opportunities to: (1) conduct independent field research at leading graduate schools in Asia that fully reflect the current state of affairs in the region; and (2) improve their study by engaging in research at prominent graduate schools in Europe and the U.S.