Doshisha University launched degree programs for international students

Doshisha University newly launched two degree programs for international students as part of its globalization pursuit

Doshisha University in Kyoto has been gathering pace for its ongoing journey to globalization. Upholding 'Internationalism' as its educational principle throughout the 136-year-long history, the school has been credited to play an important role in promoting the globalization of higher education in Japan. As a result, Doshisha University was chosen one of the 13 core universities for Japanese government's 'Global 30 International Education and Research Initiative' in 2009. Professor Nobuhiro Tabata, Vice President of Doshisha University disclosed: "Today in nearly every aspect of society we face issues that are global in scale. As citizens of the world, Doshisha University is committed to providing as high a standard of education as possible relevant to the challenges of future generations and prepares citizens to act with greater awareness and understanding of these challenges."

In fact, a variety of new undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered for international students at Doshisha University. Among them, two recently launched courses of 'B.A. Liberal Arts Program' and 'International Science and Technology Course(ISTC)' catch the eyes of overseas students most.

The B.A. Liberal Arts Program at the Institute for International Education represents a coming together of world-class approaches to university Liberal Arts education. The institute combines private American liberal arts college atmosphere with an emphasis on building partnerships between students and professors in small classes. Depending upon personal preference, students can also select their own study cluster such as the 'Japanese Society and Global Cluster'.

The ISTC provides students with an opportunity to learn Japanese industry's ethics and management practices as well as leading-edge technologies. It is important because international business communities still highly trust Japanese technology companies. There is little doubt that these companies have generated series of quality products through efficient R&D management accompanied by profound business moral.