Sophia University signed an agreement with the Graduate Institute, Geneva (Graduate Institute) * in Switzerland on November 5, 3 for a bachelor's and master's degree program (2 + 2018 program).This is Sophia University's first attempt at a joint program with a European educational institution aimed at obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees.
At Sophia University, we have a special advancement system for overseas graduate schools with the prestigious universities of the United States, Columbia University, Georgetown University, and Fordham University, courses for students and working adults who aim to become international civil servants, and international training to develop human resources who are active in the field of international cooperation. We are actively developing education and research activities in the fields of international cooperation and international affairs, such as the establishment of a cooperative human resource development center.In the "3 + 2 program" to be implemented this time, a bachelor's degree (Sophia University) and a master's degree (Graduate Institute) can be obtained in a total of 3 years, 2 years at the undergraduate school of Sophia University and 5 years (master's course) at the Graduate Institute.
In the first year at the Graduate Institute, study abroad as an "exchange student" while still enrolled at Sophia University, convert the credits earned during study abroad into Sophia University credits, and earn a bachelor's degree by earning all the credits required for graduation. Awarded. At the Graduate Institute, we aim to earn a master's degree by earning the credits required for graduation in two years, including the credits earned in the first year of study abroad.Also, in the first year of the Graduate Institute, the tuition fee will be paid to Sophia University as usual, and the tuition fee will not be charged to the other party. In the second year, you can apply for the Graduate Institute's "financial Aid".
* The Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies in Geneva is a world-famous graduate school in the center of Geneva that has produced a large number of international organization staff and diplomats.It offers a wide range of majors such as international affairs, international law, history, economics, humanities and development studies.In addition, since there are many opportunities to participate in these internships in a location where many international organizations and global companies gather, students from all over the world who are interested in the fields of international cooperation and international affairs are gathering.
