Office of International Affairs and Education

Overview of Dual Degree Program

The Dual Degree Program is offered to the students who wish to acquire 2 degrees by attending at 2 universities for more than 4 semesters each in accordance to the general agreement between Dongguk University and an oversea sister university.

Oversea Universities Operating Dual Degree Program

Country	Oversea University	Department(Major)	Tuition Fee
America	South Dakota University	Department of Computer Science	Pay 10% to Dongguk University Pay 100% to partner university
Japan	Mejiro University	Department of Japanese Language Literature	Pay 100% to Dongguk University Exemption to Partner University
Taiwan	National Kaohsiung Normal University	Department of English Language and Literature, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Department of Sports Science	Pay 100% to Dongguk University Exemption to partner university

Duration

4 semesters (5 to 8 semesters after completing the sophomore course)
Extension is possible if both universities fail to meet graduation requirements

Selection period

March ~April or September ~October every year
Selection of Oversea exchange student takes place simultaneously

Eligibility

Student	Those who have completed at least four semesters and have met at least 1/2 of their major (including students on leave)
Credit	Those who achieved more than GPA 3.0 or earned 15 credits or more per semester. (Those who are unfulfilled may apply, but must meet the above requirements immediately before dispatch)
Other	Those who do not have a reason to disqualify for overseas travel
Not Supported	Participants who are in other exchange programs during the regular semester International students and exchange students

Scholarship

Tuition fee waiver and Tuition fee reduction scholarship
Conditions may vary based on the time of outbound, Outbound country and applicant’s university

Process

Process	Schedule		Note
Process	1st semester	2nd semester	Note
Application notice	Mar~Apr	Sep~Oct	Dongguk Homepage
Presentation	Apr	Oct
Application	Apr~May	Oct~Nov	U-DRIMS
Interview Screening	May	Nov
Selection of successful candidate	May	Nov
Orientation	Jun	Dec	Pre-Traning
Oversea outbound	Sep	Mar	Field Study(4 semesters)
Graduation assesment			Final Semester
Request for credit and degree recognition			International Exchange and Cooperation→ College(Department)→ Academic Affair Office

Requirements for dual degree

Common	Minimun Enrollment period: 4 semester at our university and 4 semester at partner university Thesis for graduation: exemption Requirements for graduation of foreign language proficiency: Exemption Requirement for the completion of mandatory courses for the employment (Presentation and communication, problem solving and interpersonal relationship): Exemption
Dongguk University	Total credit acquisition: Total credit earned from our university and the oversea university will be added Major credit: meet the criteria for completion of majors belonging to our university Liberal art credits: meet the criteria for the completion of liberal arts credit requirement in departments (majors) belonging to our university.
Partner University	Meets the criteria for obtaining a major degree from a partner university
Graduation ceremony	Award from our university after obtaining a degree from partner university If the credits earned at our university and partner university after final grade confirmation for the last semester reach both university's graduation standards, it is considered that they met the requirements for graduation.