Global COE Program
The aim of the Global COE is to conduct research and education on applying the cutting edge scientific technologies concerning water and water quality to suit the river basin environments in the Asian region;
it also aims to train human resources that can take on the task of solving all various disasters and health problems caused by water issues occurring in Asia.
With the results already achieved by 21st Century COE, further research education is being steadily conducted to encompass a wider scope. And in addition to existing courses,
such as the "International Special Doctoral Course for Integrated River Basin Management" that has welcomed over 30 national and international students up to now and the "Virtual Academy" that saw 150 students,
new courses have also been launched to include "Implementation of Interdisciplinary Education of Medicine and Engineering," a pioneering new field,
as well as core programs like "Hydro-Intelligence Unit" and "Overseas Cooperation Centers."
About Global COE Program
The "21st Century COE Program" was established in 2002 with the purpose of furthering the skills of young, talented researchers, and to raise the standard of research at the tertiary level through university reforms. Following this program, the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) set up the next program to be known as "Global COE Program" in 2007. This new program aims at creating an international research and education center of excellence that can train creative, young researchers who, having studied under a research foundation with the world's highest standard, will in turn lead the world. The program encompasses all scientific fields, interdisciplinary fields, fields combining different fields, as well as brand-new fields.
Outline of Global COE Program
Please refer to the following figure of this program outline:
