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University of Lethbridge signs “Double Degree” agreement with Hokkai-Gakuen University

The University of Lethbridge and it’s oldest international partner have signed a new “double-degree agreement.”

It means students at Hokkai-Gakuen University can complete their first two years in Japan, followed by two years in Lethbridge, to earn degrees from both institutions.

The U of L and Hokkai-Gakuen, which is located in Sapporo, have a 38 year partnership of faculty and student exchanges with dozens of faculty and hundreds of students visiting each institution.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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