COURSES

Course Structure

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

1. 1. ❖ Plenary Special Lecture by ASEAN Secretariat
      1. 1. A speaker from ASEAN Secretariat will be invited to give a special plenary lecture on the first-day of the program.
            Lecturer & Abstract 2027   
         2. Lecturer & Abstract 2026   

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2. ❖ 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 from the beginning to the middle of February.
   2. Lecturers & Course List
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4. ❖ 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 2027 

*Course information is merely provisional and is subject to change.
*Updated October 19, 2026.

Requirement for completion

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

Timetable & Program Schedule

Timetable (Tentative Schedule)

Schedule Table

*Updated October 19.

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

The program includes a cultural tour in Intramuros to see a glimpse of the Philippines’ pre-colonial roots through the walls of Fort Santiago, Manila. The day trip itinerary includes Plaza Roma, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila and National Museum of Anthropology.
An excursion to Masungi Georeserve is scheduled, connecting immersive environmental experiences with SDG 13.

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

Tourism in Manila