19 April 2024

Joint Degree (JD) / Double Degree (DD)

  19 April 2024

A. What is TWINNING PROGRAM?

Twinning Program is a collaborative program between Petra Christian University (PCU) and international institution partner which enables PCU students to study overseas, usually during their final year of college. There are 2 types of Twinning Program, Joint Degree (JD) and Double Degree (DD).

In a JD program, student registers to the same host department/school as in home university and will get 2 degrees. Whereas in a DD program, student registers to different host department/school from their home university and will get 2 degrees. By the end of this program, student must do their thesis or final project in order to be honored with a set of twin degrees, from both PCU and the host university. Twinning Program is possible for both Bachelor and Master degrees. 

B. Who are the Partners?

  • Asia

    • Dongseo University, Busan | for English Department, Communication Science, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design (Joint Degree)
    • Dongseo University, Korea | for International Program in Digital Media (Double Degree)
    • I-Shou University, Kaohsiung | for Master of Management (Joint Degree)
    • Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing | for Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Informatics (Joint Degree)
    • Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing | for Industrial Engineering (Double Degree)
    • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei | for Civil Engineering and Master of Civil Engineering (Joint Degree)
    • Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai | for Chinese Department (Joint Degree)
    • Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung | for English Department (Joint Degree)
    • Yangzhou University, Yangzhou | for Chinese Department (Joint Degree)

    Europe

    • Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven | for Informatics (Double Degree)
    • International Hotel Management Institute, Luzern | for Hotel Management (Double Degree)
    • Saxion University of Applied Science, Enschede | for International Business Management Program and Finance & Investment Program (Joint Degree)

    North America

    • Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames | for Master of Civil Engineering and Doctor of Civil Engineering

 

C. What are the general requirements?

  • Minimum GPA: 3,00 for Joint Degree and 3,25 for Double Degree.
  • Has completed at least 3 semesters in PCU prior to departure.
  • Received written approval from the Head of Department (HoD).
  • Meets all the requirements from host university.
  • Has completed payment to both PCU and host university prior to departure.

 

D. What do I get?

  • Academic degree from PCU and host university;
  • Official academic transcript from PCU and host university;
  • Diploma from PCU and certificate/diploma from host university.

 

E. What's in it for me?

  • International exposure,
  • Open chances to experience foreign cultures,
  • Time to learn to be independent,
  • Brand new network,
  • Working experience and values (for internship),
  • Opportunities for recruitment.

 

IMPORTANT!

Students must arrange their plane tickets and visa by themselves.

Please contact your trusted travel agents or Petra Travel.

  For more info, contact us.