Inter-University Exchange Project―アジアの大学間連携による持続的社会基盤整備を支えるグローバル人材育成事業―
Asia Intercollegiate Cooperative Project for Nurturing Global Leaders in Sustainable
Infrastructure Development

Implementation Report for Academic Year 2021・2022

March 2023
Graduate School of Engineering, Nagasaki UniversityiPreface
The “Inter-University Exchange Project” (“CAMPUS Asia”) which is a funding project
supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), isa student exchange program framework established jointly by the governments of Japan,
China, and Korea. It aims to promote inter-university exchange and nurture future leaders
who will play an active role in the region as well as in the wider global community.
In the academic year 2010, The Graduate School of Engineering was selected as one of
the core centers of CAMPUS Asia with the program: “Japan-China-Korea Intercollegiate
Cooperative Project to Foster Leading Water Environment Engineers _ Development ofTechnologies to Preserve the Water Environment and Support Its Sustainable Use in AsianCountries”. Furthermore, in academic year 2016, “Japan-China-Korea Intercollegiate
Cooperative Project for Nurturing Leading Infrastructure Engineers” (“Mode 2”) was adopted.
In this Mode 2 project, education and research on technology for the development andsustainable use of infrastructure in the Asian region, with a focus on Japan, China, and Korea,
was undertaken and successful results were achieved. To date, a total of 224 students havebeen exchanged. Based on such results, exchange experiences and achievements, theproject was adopted in its “Mode 3” as a successor project to be further developed by adding
Nanyang Technological University from Singapore and National University of Laos to theJapanese, Chinese and Korean universities. This project aims to activate inter-university
exchange with quality assurance throughout Asia under the "Asia for All" philosophy, whichmeans regional community. Over the five years of the project, we are implementing:1) “Double Degree Program” for master's and doctoral degrees among Japan, China, andKorea,
2) “Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program” that combines online and in-person
study abroad, including universities in ASEAN countries, and3) establishment of "International Collaboration Lab" that will foster young researchers andserve as a center for cutting-edge research.
Two years have passed since “Mode 3” of this project was adopted, along with theworldwide spread of COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. While it has been difficult to study
abroad, through trial and error among the five universities, more than 60 students have beenable to participate in this project over the past two years. We strongly hope that theseinternational activities of Nagasaki University will be widely recognized and appreciated, andthat this will eventually lead to appropriate and sustainable mutually beneficial relations
among Japan, China, South Korea, and ASEAN countries. We are pleased to present ouriimplementation report for academic years 2021 and 2022. For details about the report,
please refer to the following reference materials.
March 2023
Dean of Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshi MATSUDA
Executive Committee Chairperson, Yujing JIANG

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Contents
Preface ·············································································································· i
1. Project Outline ································································································ 1
2. Project Implementation Organization ··································································· 4
3. Student Exchange Programs ············································································· 5
3.1 Japan-China-Korea Double Degree Program ··················································· 5
3.2 Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program ············································· 8
3.3 International Collaboration Laboratory ···························································11
3.4 Student Support System ·············································································124. Public Relations ·····························································································13
5. Alumni Association ·························································································146. Future Developments ······················································································ 15
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1. Project Outline〇Project Name：
アジアの大学間連携による持続的社会基盤整備を支えるグローバル人材育成事業
Asia Intercollegiate Cooperative Project for Nurturing Global Leaders in Sustainable
Infrastructure Development〇Chief Project Director：Dean of Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshi MATSUDA〇Concerned Departments：Graduate School of Engineering [Master and Doctoral courses]〇Overseas Partner Universities：Shandong University, Sungkyunkwan University, Nanyang
Technological University, National University of Laos
〇Background / Objectives：
The project of Graduate School of Engineering: “Japan-China-Korea (J-C-K)
Intercollegiate Cooperative Project for Nurturing Leading Infrastructure Engineers”, wasselected in 2016 as a “Inter-University Exchange Project (Mode 2)”. In this project,education and research on technology for the development and sustainable use of
infrastructure in the Asian region, with a focus on Japan, China, and Korea, wasundertaken and successful results were achieved. Under the "Asia for All" philosophy,
which means a regional community, this initiative is intended to be expanded to other
Asian countries and regions, especially ASEAN countries, in order to stimulate interuniversity exchange with quality assurance throughout Asia.
〇Expected Outcomes / Expected Capabilities of The Nurtured Human Resources：
・Capability to support sustainable development and maintenance of infrastructure andfacilities which meet the needs of each country in Asia.
・Capability to incorporate latest technology and a way of thinking flexibly and can play aleading role in contributing to the advancement of infrastructure technology.
・Capability to understand other ethnicities and different cultures and can jointly plan andimplement an international project.
・Capability to take a voluntary and sustainable approach to develop the human network1and communities formed through the CAMPUS Asia project.
〇Main Programs in the Project (Figure 1.1)：① Double Degree Programs for Master's and Doctoral Courses among Japan, China,
and Korea.
② Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program that combines online and in-person
study abroad for three months, including universities in Japan, China, Korea, and
ASEAN countries.
③ ASEAN Expanded Short-Term Exchange Program between one of the Japanese,
Chinese, and Korean universities from one side, and a university from ASEAN country.
④ Continuous promotion of joint research, international co-authored publication, andhuman resource development projects through the establishment of the “International
Collaboration Laboratory”〇Planned student exchange numbers (Table 1.1)：
Table 1.1
Exchange Program
J-C-K Double Degree
Hybrid Short-Term
ASEAN Expanded
TOTAL

Academic Year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

TOTAL

Outbound

0

3

2

3

2

10

Inbound

1

4

5

4

5

19

Outbound

0

5

8

8

8

29

Inbound

0

12

20

20

20

72

Outbound

0

0

0

1

2

3

Inbound

0

0

0

1

2

3

Outbound

0

8

10

12

12

42

Inbound

1

16

25

25

27

94

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Figure 1.1 Conceptual Diagram of the Project3

2. Project Implementation Organization
This project is a consortium of Nagasaki University (Japan), Shandong University (China),
Sungkyunkwan University (Korea), National University of Laos (Laos), and Nanyang
Technological University (Singapore). The consortium is developing human resources
through three programs: Double Degree (DD) program, Hybrid Short-Term Exchange
program, and ASEAN Expanded Short-Term Exchange program. As shown in Figure 2.1, the“Consortium Steering Committee” was formed. In this organization, “Double Degree Program
Review Subcommittee”, “Hybrid Short-Term Exchange Program Review Subcommittee”, and“ASEAN Expanded Short-Term Exchange Program Review Subcommittee” are planning andmanaging each exchange program. The “Education Quality Assurance Committee”
supervises the proper management of the exchange programs and assurance of education
quality.
As shown in Figure 2.2, the consortium meeting of the “Consortium Steering Committee”
is held annually. On March 24, 2022, the consortium meeting was held online, and on
February 27, 2023, Nagasaki University hosted the consortium meeting in a hybrid format(online and in-person). At the first consortium meeting, a Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU) and “Student Exchange Agreement” were signed. In addition, "Round Table Meeting(RTM)” for working-level personnel of partner universities are held regularly (two to threetimes a year). Moreover, staff from concerned universities met and had discussions for totalof four times in academic year 2021 and total of eight times in academic year 2022.

Project Implementation Organization
Institute of Integrated Science and Technology _ Project Promotion Committee
Graduate School of Engineering _ Project Steering Committee
Nagasaki Univ.

Shandong Univ.

Sungkyunkwan Univ.

Consortium Steering Committee
International
Collaboration Laboratory
DD Program Review
Subcommittee

Education Quality
Assurance Committee

Hybrid Short-term Exchange
Program Review Subcommittee

National Univ. of Laos

ASEAN Expanded Shortterm Exchange Program
Review Subcommittee

Nanyang Tech. Univ.

Figure 2.1 Implementation System and Organization Chart4 Holding 1st Consortium Meeting (General Establishment Meeting) Signing MOU & Agreement on student exchange

Figure 2.2 Meetings Schedule for 2022 and 2023

3. Student Exchange Programs
After the adoption of this project in December 2021, a cooperative framework was
established among the five universities. At the first and second "Consortium Meetings”,“Academic Exchange Agreement” and a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for student
exchange, a Memorandum Of Understanding for the Double Degree Program (doctoral
course), and Implementation Guidelines were signed respectively. Based on this, thefoundation for three student exchange programs was established.
In February 2021, the "Japan-China-Korea Online Student Exchange Program" wasimplemented on a trial basis the three universities in Japan, China and Korea. Subsequently,
the "Japan-China-Korea Double Degree Program" and "Hybrid Short-Term Academic
Exchange Program" were launched on a full-scale basis in April 2022. To date, a total of morethan 60 students have participated in the exchange programs.
3.1 Japan-China-Korea Double Degree Program
In the second mode of this project, a total of 22 students have been exchanged for "LongTerm Academic Exchange Based on Double Degree System" for master's course. In the5process, it was found that the Double Degree system is the most effective way to developinternationally active human resources who can support sustainable infrastructuredevelopment that matches the needs of Asian countries. Moreover, according to a survey
conducted by the participating student, we also found that the needs for the Double Degreesystem are higher than those for short-term exchange programs based on the credit transfer
system. In the third mode, the main programs are long-term exchange programs based on
the Double Degree program for the Doctoral course in addition to the Master's course. The
Japan-China-Korea Double Degree Program for Master's Course is a two-year program (oneyear in home country and one year in host country) established in the second mode, and the
Double Degree Program for Doctoral Course is a five-year program (three years in homecountry and two years in host country). The details of the programs are deliberated by the"Double Degree Program Review Subcommittee" under the "Consortium Steering
Committee" and implemented under the agreement of the three universities.
In academic year 2021, one DD student from Shandong University, China was accepted.
In academic year 2022, three graduate students from Shandong University were accepted
as regular students in Department of Advanced Engineering, Master’s Course at theGraduate School of Engineering from the beginning of September 2022. In addition, one
graduate student from Sungkyunkwan University, Korea was accepted as a special auditing
student at the Graduate School of Engineering under the Short-Term Academic Exchange
program. As part of September pre-entry education program for accepted international
students, and for international students accepted in the Double Degree program, weorganized field trip to infrastructure sites in Kumamoto and Oita Prefectures in December.
The reports of participating students on their impressions and feedback about the program
confirmed that it was a valuable experience (Photo 3.1). In particular, we believe that throughsuch experiences, which can only be experienced in Japan, foreign exchange students wereable to learn a great deal about their interests and background of their research fields anddeepen their knowledge about infrastructure development. At Nagasaki University, we
opened application for the Double Degree Program (Master's Course). Although there werestudents who wished to study abroad, we were unable to dispatch students from Nagasaki
University due to concerns about infections of Coronavirus disease by students’ families.
Since long-term study abroad became difficult during the Coronavirus pandemic, we held
discussions among universities to find alternatives and solutions. As a result, we were able
to send two graduate students from the Structural Engineering Program and the Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Program at the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagasaki
University, Sungkyunkwan University in Short-Term Exchange Program. Upon their return toJapan, credits earned at Sungkyunkwan University were approved as Nagasaki University
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credits. Table 3.1 shows the number of students scheduled to be exchanged under theJapan-China-Korea Double Degree Program during the project period, as well as the actual
numbers of exchanges achieved in the academic years 2021 and 2022.

Academic Year

Table 3.1 Number of J-C-K DD Program Student Exchanges (Nagasaki University)

Photo 3.1 J-C-K DD Program Activities73.2 Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program
Aiming to develop human resources with a global perspective who can understand thesocial background and culture of Asian countries, the program is designed as a hybrid threemonth short-term exchange program that combines online and in-person study abroad,including three universities in Japan, China, and Korea, as well as universities in ASEAN
countries. The program will last for a total of three months: one month for online learning andexchanges before travelling, one month for actual study abroad (Japan: 1 week, China: 1
week, Korea: 1 week, ASEAN countries: 1 week), and lastly, one month for online exchanges
after the trip.
The program is characterized by a problem-solving PBL format to enable students tounderstand the cultural and social backgrounds of each country and to address issues
related to the infrastructure of each country. In the pre-departure online exchanges, lectures
are given on the cultural and social backgrounds of each country, the language, and various
issues related to the infrastructure of each country. During the actual study abroad period,
the exchange program is planned and managed by the participating students and Campus
Asia alumni, in addition to faculty members at each host university from Japan, China, Korea
and ASEAN countries. Therefore, participating students can directly experience the culture
and society of each country and deepen their understanding of the background of
infrastructure issues in each country. During the online exchange sessions after the study
abroad trip, participants will be divided into groups to conduct research and analysis onvarious infrastructure-related issues presented by each country and propose solutions tothese issues in a PBL format.
In academic year 2021, the "Japan-China-Korea Online Exchange Program" wasimplemented by Shandong University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Nagasaki University
for 10 days from February 8 to 28, 2022 as a trial or pilot program for the "Hybrid Short-Term
Exchange Program," with a total of 29 students participating. Due to the ban on entry into
Japan due to the spread of Coronavirus disease, this trial program was held entirely in an
online format. From the lessons learned by this trial, the issues related to online exchange
programs to be held in the next academic year, were identified.
The "Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program" was implemented by Nagasaki
University, Shandong University, Sungkyunkwan University, National University of Laos, andNanyang Technological University over a three-month period from August to October ofacademic year 2022, with a total of 30 students participating and a total of 34 lectures given.
While keeping an eye on the continuously changing Coronavirus disease spread situation
and related restrictions and rules in each country, a total of 15 students were able toparticipate in the actual trips to Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
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The contents of the program consisted of 1) online lectures and seminars on "specialized
subjects related to infrastructure", 2) online liberal arts lectures and seminars on "culture,
history and language of each country", and 3) site visits through actual travel.
As a feature of the program, two alumni of Mode 2 Campus Asia participated andcollaborated with current participating students from Nagasaki University in the planning andorganization of the actual trip details in a participatory style. Nagasaki University hosted six
students, five faculty members, and two students and one faculty member from
Sungkyunkwan University, and National University of Laos, respectively.
For outbound exchange students from Nagasaki University, four students and three
students were dispatched to Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and to
Sungkyunkwan University in Korea, respectively (Photo 3.2). Presentations of study results
and takeaways from the program were given by participating students. Moreover, feedback
reports were collected and surveys were conducted. Certificates of Participation and
Presentation Excellence were also issued jointly among the five universities.
One of the students who participated in the Hybrid Short-Term Exchange Program from
Nagasaki University decided to study at Sungkyunkwan University in the Double Degree
Program. As a result, this hybrid short-term program has served as an opportunity to motivate
students to participate in long-term exchange program. Also, it can be said that the goal ofdeveloping global human resources who can understand social backgrounds and cultures ofother countries, has been achieved. This program also had a positive impact on future
programs, such as learned lessons and identified issues related to online exchange
programs to be held in following years. Table 3.2 shows the planned number of participantsin the hybrid credit transfer program during the project period and the actual number ofparticipants in the academic years 2021 and 2022.

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Academic Year

Table 3.2 Number of Student Exchanges in Hybrid Credit Transfer Programs

Exchange Activities at NU (Japan)

Exchange Activities at SKKU (Korea)

Exchange Activities at NTU (Singapore)

Online Lectures

Photo 3.2 Exchange through the Hybrid Credit Transfer Program10

3.3 International Collaboration Lab
The “International Collaboration Lab” was established to promote academic exchange for
Double Degree program students and joint research among faculty members. Also it aims tofoster highly specialized human resources and leaders who will serve as bridges between
countries, with a view to strengthening ties between Japan and other Asian countries in the
future. The plan is to hold laboratory tours, international symposiums, and researchpresentations, while combining online and in-person exchanges.
In academic year 2021, a room dedicated to the "International Collaboration Lab" wasopened on the campus of Nagasaki University. As part of the "International Collaboration
Lab", the first international symposium was held in February 2023, with a total of over 60
participants (Photo 3.3). Participants in the symposium presented their research in two styles:
oral live presentations and poster presentations. For the oral live presentations, 23 students
divided into two presentation rooms and presented their research results either in-person or
online. Poster presentations were also held at the same time, and videos of 10 students'
research results were available online to all participants to watch on a special webpage. This
international symposium was planned and managed in cooperation with current students andalumni at Nagasaki University. Graduate students and faculty members from the five
universities participated in the symposium. It was a good opportunity to introduce the projectcontents, several programs and activities besides presenting various research results, whichallowed the symposium to take on a global perspective. In the future, it is expected that thisproject will continue to be developed through promoting joint research and information
sharing. Furthermore, we actively shared announcement about the symposium and widely
disseminated information not only within the university but also to the selected other selected
universities in “Inter-University Exchange Project” (“CAMPUS Asia”).

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3.4 Student Support System
Each university has fully prepared the environment for dispatching students and hosting
foreign students. Information on overseas destinations and lectures to prepare students andimprove destination countries’ language skills are provided to students planning to study
abroad. Advisors and tutors are assigned to hosted students, who were able to deal with any
problems that arose in the host countries without difficulty.
In particular, for outbound students from Nagasaki University, we held several on-campus
briefing sessions for students planning to study abroad, enabling them to understand andconfirm in advance the details about the study abroad schedule, application documents,
financial support (scholarships, housing), etc. This enabled students to make the decision
about study abroad with confidence and peace of mind. In addition, assistance with visa
application procedures, pre-departure orientation, and beginner-level language training in
Chinese and Korean were provided by the international coordinator. All dispatched students
are required to take the TOEIC English language test, but test fee is covered by university.
Moreover, “English Skills Improvement Courses” are held throughout the year to improvestudents’ English skills and prepare them for study abroad. While studying abroad,international coordinators and academic advisors provide a 24-hour consultation and support
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system to students. All students are required to enroll in the Overseas Student Safety
Management Assistance (OSSMA).
On the other hand, for the inbound foreign students hosted at Nagasaki University, in
addition to fee exemption for entrance examination, entrance, and other tuition fees waived
based on the academic exchange agreement, an appropriate support system has also been
established for them. Such system includes support services before and after arrival at
Nagasaki University. For instance, we support inbound international students in arranging
and providing accommodation, obtaining status of residency in Japan, and assignment to alaboratory, academic advisor and tutor before they come to Japan. After arriving in Japan,
international students attend Japanese language classes, receive 24-hour support byinternational coordinators for all aspects of their daily lives in Japan. When they finish theirstudy at Nagasaki University and before returning to their home countries, their makepresentations about their achievements and a program completion certificate awarding
ceremony is held. Additionally, in September, before the start of the semester, a preeducation program and a visit to Japanese infrastructure construction sites were offered toinbound students. Hence, we were able to prepare the students and give them an early graspof the system of Japanese universities and reduce the concerns they may have in their daily
lives in Japan. By learning together with Japanese students and understanding the current
situation and issues related to infrastructure development, international students are able tofeel and experience globalization in both their research related to master's thesis and their
daily lives.

4. Public Relations
In order to widely spread the information and results of this project both inside and outside
the university, a dedicated website for this project has been established since the second
mode. Another dedicated website for the third mode was created, and the project has been
widely publicized through the creation of an introductory video, social media platforms, andprinted pamphlets (Figure 4.1).

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Public Relations & Information Dissemination

Disseminating information via HP, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Figure 4.1 Public Relation & Information Dissemination

5. Alumni Association
The CAMPUS Asia Alumni Association, established in the second mode of the "InterUniversity Exchange Project", currently has about 100 members, and information is sent tothe association members several times a year. During the period of this project, we
encourage new students who have participated in the programs of this project to join thealumni association, promote exchanges among alumni, and build a platform for conducting
international projects among alumni. This association also serves as a liaison for calling
alumni to participate, give lectures in exchange programs and collaborate in planning andmanagement of Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange Program. So far, two alumni haveparticipated in the planning and organization of the Hybrid Short-Term Academic Exchange
Program, and eight alumni have participated in the first international symposium (Photo 5.1).

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Photo 5.1 Alumni Association Activities

6. Future Developments
Academic year 2023 will be the turnaround year for this project. The impact of theCoronavirus disease is expected to decrease, and we plan to implement the exchange
programs that we have been discussing and building up to now in full spec. Specifically, weplan to begin full-scale implementation of the International Collaboration Lab and launch theASEAN Expanded Short-Term Exchange Program one year ahead of schedule. We also plan
to streamline processes in a systematic manner to enable smooth operation of the project
organization and work toward achieving sustainable self-funded continuation of establishedexchange programs after the completion of this project.

List of Documents
Project Grant Application Form
Agreement & Memorandum of Understanding for Student Exchange
Minutes of Consortium Meetings
Minutes of Round Table Meetings
Conference Handbook of the 1st International Symposium
Project Pamphlet
Exchange Programs Survey Results
Student Feedback Reports

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