Program Overview

The Dual Degree Program, offered under the Dual Degree Program Agreement, is designed for students from partner universities who have completed at least one year of graduate-level study at their home institution. Participants will earn a master's degree from the University of Aizu and a second degree from their home institution according to the prescribed procedures.

Application Procedures and Submission Guidelines for Academic Year 2026 (Autumn) Admission

Status: Call for Application

Steps for Students

    1. Access Application Information:
   Download all required information and application forms from the Graduate Admissions Master's Program page.
    Category Code: 2262

    2. Prepare Application Documents:
    Complete all required application forms and supporting documents in accordance with the application guidelines.

    3. Check Required Documents:
    Use the Checklist for Students (PDF) to confirm that all required documents are complete and correctly prepared.

    4. Submit to Home Institution:
    Submit the complete application package to the International Office at your home institution.

Steps for Partner Universities

    1. Review Student Applications:
    Review all application documents submitted by students.

    2. Verify Application Completeness:
    Confirm that each application is complete and compliant using the Checklist for the International Office (PDF).

    3. Compile Application Files:
    Combine all verified documents for each applicant into a single file.

    4. Submit Applications via the System First for Review, then Send Hard-Copy Materials:
    Upload the complete application file through the University of Aizu online system by the electronic submission deadline for initial review.
    After confirmation, send the complete hard-copy application materials by post to the Student Recruiting Section by the hard-copy submission deadline.

Important Notes

• The password to access the Checklist files will be sent via email to the International Office at the home institution.
• Deadlines for the Double Degree Program (DDP) are earlier than standard admission deadlines. Please confirm the applicable deadlines listed in the checklist.
• For inquiries, please contact the Office of Strategy for International Programs at osip@u-aizu.ac.jp.