Based on the idea of "Harmonization of Eastern and Western Cultures" espoused by Waseda University founder Okuma Shigenobu, one of the goals of the university is "co-creation of knowledge in the Asia-Pacific region"　This aims to construct new understandings, thoughts, and international tides through exchange of people and knowledge rooted in the Asia-Pacific region. In order to realize the "co-creation of knowledge in the Asia-Pacific region," we have been exploring implementation of new cooperative educational programs to promote partnerships with overseas universities in the educational sphere. Through this, the Double Degree Program currently offered through the Center for International Education was born.

Waseda University's Double Degree Program (DDP) is an educational program in which students can obtain two degrees (from Waseda University and a partner institution) at graduation, through a study abroad program to the partner institution. As a general rule, the program's basic structure is based on the existing curriculum of both Waseda University and partner institutions.

In essence, participant students must fulfill designated degree requirements by completing courses taken alongside with regular students at the partner institution. As such, high levels of reading ability, listening ability, conversation skills will be required in the partner institution's language of instruction; thus, enabling acquisition of specialized and concentrated knowledge through the study abroad program. All the hard work that is put into this program will be rewarded by a degree conferment by the partner university. Each participant will be able contribute to the "co-creation of knowledge."

This site will introduce the program to both those who wish to study abroad at Waseda University through the DDP, and for those Waseda University students who wish to study abroad through the DDP. Welcome to the world of Waseda University's Double Degree Program!