Nagoya University News and Announcements: Leaders Discuss Joint Degree Programs with MEXT Minister

Chancellor Seiichi Matsuo of the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, along with President Naoshi Sugiyama of Nagoya University and President Kazuhiro Yoshida of Gifu University, participated in a meeting on April 25 at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Tokyo. This gathering addressed the current status of the Joint Degree Programs (JDP) offered collaboratively by both universities and their international partners.

Discussion Highlights

During the discussion, Chancellor Matsuo emphasized the unique features of the JDPs offered by both institutions and outlined the initiatives of the Interuniversity JDP Council of Japan, which is led by Gifu University, with Nagoya University serving as the vice-presidential institution. He expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from MEXT. Presidents Sugiyama and Yoshida provided updates on their respective JDPs and participated in dialogues concerning the accomplishments, challenges, and future prospects for these degree programs.

Commitment to Joint Degree Programs

Nagoya University reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the JDP initiative in cooperation with MEXT, the Japan Association of National Universities, and other affiliated organizations. Earlier that same day, Chancellor Matsuo, along with Hiroyuki Koyama, President of the Interuniversity JDP Council of Japan and Executive Director of the Gifu University Organization for Promotion of Glocalization, submitted a formal request to Director-General Gakuji Itō of MEXT’s Higher Education Bureau.

Conclusion

This article presents an overview of the discussions regarding joint academic programming between notable Japanese universities and their regulatory body.

(Source: Nagoya University News)