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Mr Jasur Karshibaev (Completed EU Studies Graduate Diploma Programme in Fall 2015)

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Mr Jasur Karshibaev (Completed EU Studies Graduate Diploma Programme in Fall 2015)

■Affiliation at the time of completion of the programme: Ph.D. Course, Graduate School of Economics, Kyushu University
■ Career after graduation: Docent of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Uzbekistan

The EU Studies Diploma Programmes (EU-DPs) are excellent programs suitable both for students whose research is directly related to EU studies and for those whose focus is on other areas. I joined EUIJ-Kyushu* as a doctoral course student at Kyushu University and enjoyed the EU Studies Graduate Diploma programme during the whole period of my studies. Particularly, the EUIJ-Kyushu library, international and local conferences, lectures, seminars, and other academic events hosted by EUIJ-Kyushu served as a good platform for sharing knowledge and gaining insights on EU-related issues. In view of the fact that most courses and events are also conducted in English, international students can make use of the programme as well.

Furthermore, I enjoyed the well-established research-funding options. Particularly, thanks to a short-visit scholarship from EUIJ-Kyushu, I got an excellent chance to present and discuss the results of my research within an international conference held in London, UK.  Through attending conferences and events held by EUIJ-Kyushu, I became a member of social networks that comprise a variety of people united by their interest in the EU not only from Japan, but also all over the world. Ergo, these interdisciplinary programmes fit best for Japanese and international students who are interested in building up a wide variety of networks both in Kyushu University and at the international level.

Finally, after completion of my studies and returning to my home country Uzbekistan, I got a permanent position at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Owing to the knowledge and experience I got through the EU-DPs, I got involved in teaching and research activities about the EU and Central Asia in other higher education and research institutes. Particularly, I became a part of the research and teaching projects within the ERASMUS+ programme supported by the EU.
Thus, I highly recommend the EU Studies Diploma Programmes to international and Japanese students at Kyushu University, as taking part in the programmes will give you great opportunities for personal development and academic advancement, enhancing your own experience and career prospects.

* EUIJ-Kyushu: The European Union Institute in Japan, Kyushu (EUIJ-Kyushu), one of the academic institutions worldwide affiliated with the EU, was administered by a consortium of Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka Women’s University, and Kyushu University (two members in the extended 2015 academic year as Fukuoka Women’s University and Kyushu University) and completed its operations on 31 March 2016.