COURSES

Course Structure

Through AsTW courses, students will broaden their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding about ASEAN and ASEAN+3 cooperation.


  1. ❖ Plenary Special Lecture by ASEAN Secretariat
    1. A speaker from ASEAN Secretariat will be invited to give a special plenary lecture on the first-day of the program.
      Lecturer & Abstract   
      Abstract of the AsTW2023 Plenary Lecture 
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  3. ❖ Introduction to ASEAN: 1 credit
    1. This course is an on-demand online lecture designed to provide foundational knowledge about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It focuses on ASEAN’s history, organization, economic community and systems, as well as its political and social roles. AsTW participants are expected to complete this course by February 15.
    2. Lecturers & Course List
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  5. ❖ Area Studies (ASEAN): 2 credits
    1. The ASEAN Studies course offers a dynamic exploration of contemporary issues shaping the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. With a focus on pertinent topics such as human rights, climate change,
      indigenous rights, democracy, gender equality, and disability rights, this course provides students with a holistic understanding of ASEAN’s challenges and opportunities in the 21st century.
    2. Lecturers & Course List

*Course information is merely provisional and is subject to change.
*Updated October 5, 2024.

Requirement for completion

Students will be required to take all the courses to complete the program.

Timetable & Program Schedule

Timetable (Tentative Schedule)

9.00-12.00 Morning Lectures
Lunch Break
13.00-16.00 Afternoon Lectures
Program Schedule

AsTW2025

*Updated October 5, 2024.

Credit Transfer

Kyushu University will issue an official document showing completed courses along with credits earned by AsTW participants. The official documents will be sent to each student by regular mail in April/May. Participants should consult their home universities about transferring credit and grades in advance.

Study Trips

Study trips will be held during the program. Each trip is planned in the expectation that students are able to experience some aspects of Indonesian culture. The destinations vary and may include tours to Yogyakarta Temple and Desa Wisata Pentingsari. Study trip fees are included in the program fee.

❖ Various scenic and cultural experiences in Yogyakarta and the surrounding area

Please visit the Official Website for Tourism in Yogyakarta:

Tourism in Yogyakarta