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Overview of the Double Degree Program
Overview of the Double Degree Program
The Graduate School of Global and Regional Studies has launched a double degree program with Curtin University in Australia. Students will study at Curtin University for a year while enrolled in our course and earn two master's degrees from Toyo and Curtin.
Curtin University
Curtin University
Curtin University is situated in Perth, the largest city on the western coast of Australia. Ranked in the top 10 within Australia and in the top 1% of universities worldwide according to the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Curtin University provides students with the chance to engage in world-class research and receive high-quality education.
Curtin University https://www.curtin.edu.au/
❒Introduction Video of the Double Degree Program
*Click Toyo University logo to play the video.
【DD：ENG】ダブルディグリー紹介動画 (1080p).mp4 Features of the Program
Features of the Program
Master's thesis must be submitted only to Toyo University.
A maximum of 14 credits can be transferred.
The degree is awarded by Curtin University after Toyo University confirms that the student has completed the requirements for the master's degree and successfully passed the master's thesis.
Advantages of Double Degrees
Advantages of Double Degrees
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of a specialized field of study and write a master's thesis based on that knowledge.
Obtaining an overseas graduate degree will make it more advantageous for you to work abroad.
Obtaining an overseas graduate degree with a relatively low financial burden.
Courses
Courses
Course of Global Innovation Studies
Course of Regional Development Studies
Language Requirements
Language Requirements
IELTS(academic) Overall 6.5 or above, and 6.0 or above in each band.
Scores obtained within two years retroactive to the date of application are valid.
※If your score is slightly below the above criteria (e.g. 5.5 in each band), you may be eligible to enroll in the English Bridging Program (ELB). Scholarships will be provided by Curtin University in respect of the ELB (A$6800 for 2023).
Course Schedule and Credit Transfer Table
Course Schedule and Credit Transfer Table
April Admission
(Applicable to students other than Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
September Admission
(Applicable to students other than Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Credit Transfer Table
Credit Transfer Table
※These are lists of what course credits can be transferred between Toyo University and Curtin University.
※These are lists of what course credits can be transferred between Toyo University and Curtin University.
Students who wish to apply for the DD program must check these lists before registering for courses.
Students who wish to apply for the DD program must check these lists before registering for courses.
Course of Global Innovation Studies
*This course requires students to take “Courses to be taken at Toyo University” and earn credits before studying abroad. Some courses are offered only in the spring semester, not every semester. Please check the syllabus, timetable, and curriculum to ensure that you do not miss any courses and take them systematically.
Course of Regional Development Studies
Standard Course Patterns and Costs
Standard Course Patterns and Costs
※Scholarships of the Top University types are only available for the "Master of Urban and Regional Planning" program.
※For those students who fall slightly short of the language requirement (0.5 points), there is an option to take a 10-week English program (online/face-to-face) and then enroll in the main course. Scholarships are available from Curtin University for the English program.
※The above course pattern is a standard; other patterns, including fall enrollment, are available. For details, please contact at the following e-mail address: mlgrs_dd@toyo.jp.
Scholarships
Scholarships
This program may be eligible for several scholarships, which may or may not be awarded in combination.
Please check the terms and conditions of each scholarship on your own.
Toyo University Scholarships
Toyo University Scholarships
Toyo University Scholarship for Overseas Study (東洋大学海外留学奨学金)
The information in the above link is in Japanese only. For more information in English, please contact the office in charge of scholarships directly at mlipo-shogaku@toyo.jp.
Annual Schedule
Standard Application Process
Standard Application Process
1-A. If language requirements are met (standard pattern)
①End of June: Students ⇒ Graduate School Academic Affairs Division English Score Confirmation Deadline
②July -: Declaration of intent to study abroad (email Curtin University and Graduate Academic Affairs)
③ - End of July: Deadline for each application to be submitted to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Division
④August 1st-3rd weeks: Interviews at the Graduate School.
⑤Early September: Submit application materials to Curtin University.
⑥Late September: Issuance of Admission Letter (eCoE/COE: electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)
⑦End of October : Visa application, insurance procedures, airline tickets, housing arrangements
⑧3rd week of February: to Australia
⑨4th week of February: Orientation begins
⑩End of December: End of study abroad
⑪ End of January: Submit application documents for credit approval to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Division.
⑫ End of February: Announcement of credit approval
1-B. If language requirements are not met by 0.5 points
(Applicable to applicants other than Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
①End of June: Deadline for confirmation of English scores by Graduate School Academic Affairs Division
②End of July： Re-take the language exam
⇒If you satisfy the language requirement, go to the procedure 1-A.
If the language requirement is not met, go to the procedure below.
③End of July: Declaration of intent to study abroad (email Curtin University/University Academic Affairs)
④1st‐3rd week of August： Interview at the Graduate School
⑤ 1st week of September‐: Low submission of application documents to Curtin University
⑥3rd week of September: Issuance of Admission Letter (eCoE/COE: electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)
⑦1st week of October -： Visa application, insurance procedures, airline tickets, housing arrangements
⑧1st week of November: Travel to Australia for ELB course (10 weeks)
⑨End of January： ELB course final exam
⑩Early February: ELB course results announced
⑪4th week of February: Orientation and start of regular program
⑫End of December: End of study abroad
⑬End of January: Submit application for credit approval to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Division.
⑭End of February: Announcement of credit approval
2．After enrolling in the graduate school of Toyo University, please indicate your intention to apply to Curtin University after June.
① Send an email to Curtin University and Toyo University’s Education Affairs Section for Graduate Schools.
□Curtin University's staff member in charge: Ms. Mina Cho (Toyo-Curtin Partnership Consultant）
Email address：mina.cho@curtin.edu.au
□Toyo University’s Education Affairs Section for Graduate Schools
Email address：mlgrs_dd@toyo.jp
〈Example of an email message〉
“Hi, My name is XXX, studying XXXXX. Could I know how to apply?”
② The Partnership Consultant will check review your application
□Curtin Application Form (Online)
□Grades and courses you have registered
□Passport
□IELTS (Provide your score at the time of application to be advised if you need to take the English Language Bilingual Program (ELB) .)
□Curtin University will issue a conditional letter of admission
*For inquiries and confirmation of procedures, please contact mina.cho@curtin.edu.au
Contact
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at the e-mail address below.
mlgrs_dd@toyo.jp
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